On January 30, 2025, NYSE Arca, Inc. proposed a rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Grayscale XRP Trust. They later modified this proposal with an amendment on February 10, 2025. The SEC needed more time to consider this proposed change and decided to extend the deadline for their decision to either approve or reject it until May 21, 2025. This extension allows the SEC to thoroughly evaluate the proposal and any related concerns.
Simple Explanation
NYSE Arca wants to have a new type of stock related to XRP, and the SEC (which is like the rule-checkers for stocks) needs more time to decide if that's okay, so they will think about it until May 21, 2025. This extra time helps them make sure everything is safe and fair.