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Section 19(B) Filing

Definition

A Section 19(B) filing refers to a formal submission made to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by a self-regulatory organization, typically a stock exchange, proposing a rule change. In the digital asset space, these filings are prominently associated with proposals for spot cryptocurrency Exchange Traded Funds. The SEC reviews these filings to determine if the proposed rule change is consistent with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It is a critical step for new financial products.