VanEck, a prominent American investment management firm, is set to launch the first Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. On March 31st, the firm filed to establish a trust entity in Delaware under filing number 10148820, as confirmed by public records on the state’s official website. This development serves as a...Read More
With the saga pitting the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Ripple Labs seemingly coming to a close after four grueling years, experts say the path is now clear for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. Nate Geraci, a well-regarded ETF analyst, has voiced optimism about the future of XRP ETFs,...Read More
Crypto.com is facing mounting backlash from the cryptocurrency community after a controversial decision to reissue 70 billion Cronos (CRO) tokens that were previously burned in 2021. On March 25, prominent blockchain investigator ZachXBT took to X, accusing the exchange of essentially betraying its community by resurrecting the tokens, which represented 70% of the total supply....Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump’s media company, Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), has announced a partnership with Crypto.com to launch a suite of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs). The planned financial products will feature Bitcoin (BTC), Crypto.com’s native Cronos (CRO) token, and other digital assets alongside U.S.-focused securities. Inside the ETF Plans In...Read More
Cardano (ADA) is experiencing declining momentum amid a broader market downturn. Over the past month, the crypto asset has shed nearly 12% and is currently hovering around $0.70. Recent on-chain data reveals that whales offloaded more than 100 million ADA tokens last week, which further contributed to increased selling pressure and uncertainty over the asset’s...Read More
One of the world’s largest asset managers, Franklin Templeton, is planning to launch an ETF that will track the spot price of the Ripple cross-border payment token XRP. The firm made a preliminary prospectus filing for the product with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 11. The filing is the latest in a slew...Read More
The United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has crowned its six-day negative flow streak with the largest-ever single-day outflow of nearly $938 million. This record came as bitcoin (BTC) dumped below $87,000 to its lowest level since mid-November. Data from Farside Investors shows that almost every single spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S....Read More
Investors pulled $508 million from digital asset investment products last week, pushing two-week outflows to $924 million. This reversal comes after an 18-week period of inflows totaling $29 billion. CoinShares attributed the decline to market caution following the US Presidential inauguration, with concerns over trade tariffs, inflation, and monetary policies unsettling investors. The period also...Read More
Litecoin (LTC), ranked #15 on the list of largest cryptocurrencies by market cap, has been flexing its muscles lately, growing its value by 46% in slightly over two weeks. The asset, often overshadowed by flashier rivals such as Bitcoin (BTC), is riding a wave of investor optimism, registering $9.6 billion in daily on-chain transaction volumes...Read More
Brazil has made history as the first country to approve a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), signaling its growing influence in the crypto market. The fund, managed by Hashdex, will soon be available on the B3 stock exchange, with Genial Investimentos overseeing administration. XRP ETF Approved in Brazil According to the report by Portal do...Read More
The race to launch another crypto-based exchange-traded fund in the US continues in full force and XRP has reached another milestone as Bitwise’s filing has been officially acknowledged by the SEC. The 19b-4 filing, published in the Federal Register, means that the agency’s approval process has begun, while the interested parties have 21 days to...Read More
Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have released their latest approval odds for spot altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025, with Litecoin emerging as the strongest contender. Seyffart believes that the Litecoin ETF has the highest probability of approval since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) does not classify it as a...Read More
On Feb. 10, crypto asset manager Grayscale officially filed for a Cardano exchange-traded fund with the New York Stock Exchange, expanding its push into regulated crypto investments. The firm has never previously offered a standalone investment vehicle for ADA despite making past moves to do so. Asset managers have been emboldened by President Donald Trump’s...Read More
The research arm of the world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has released a report highlighting insights for the digital asset market in January 2025. It outlined how the crypto market reacted to several factors, including United States policy narratives, in the first few weeks of the year. According to Binance Research, early January saw the...Read More
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has acknowledged Grayscale’s filing for a Solana-based exchange-traded fund (ETF). It is the first time the agency has engaged with an ETF proposal tracking a cryptocurrency that was once considered a security. ‘A Positive Sign’ The acknowledgment, relayed on February 6, caught many by surprise, given that just...Read More
On Jan. 30, the firm announced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF with the ticker MNRS. The product is a passively managed ETF tracking the mining industry and the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index. “MNRS provides exposure to Bitcoin Miners and the global Bitcoin mining industry at a time when we’re seeing unprecedented interest and growth in...Read More
Grayscale has applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change its XRP Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) on NYSE Arca. According to a filing lodged with the regulatory agency, the XRP Trust is among the largest investment instruments anchored to Ripple’s native token, with more than $16 million in assets under...Read More
The options and derivatives exchange CBOE has filed applications seeking the launch of Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for four leading asset managers in the United States. This development has once again restarted the race for the first SOL exchange-traded fund in the country. According to details on the CBOE rule filings site, the exchange has...Read More
Litecoin (LTC) prices have surged around 17% over the past 12 hours, propelling the cryptocurrency to an intraday and 4-week high of $118 during early trading in Asia on Thursday morning. However, LTC topped $140 during the December crypto rally and still remains down 72% from its May 2021 all-time high of $410. “Litecoin has...Read More
A recent survey by Bitwise has revealed a rise in cryptocurrency interest among U.S.-based financial consultants following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The findings indicate that 56% of respondents are now more inclined to invest in crypto due to the results of the 2024 U.S. election. Surge in Crypto Allocation and Interest The...Read More
Bitwise Asset Management has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on its existing 10 Crypto Index Fund. The ETF would include ten leading cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), XRP, Cardano (ADA), Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Polkadot (DOT), and...Read More
WisdomTree Funds filed registration paperwork in Delaware on November 25, taking a step toward launching an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). The development was first reported by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, who shared confirmation from the asset management firm about the legitimacy of the filing through a social media post. WisdomTree’s Filing This filing marks...Read More
Asset manager Charles Schwab could enter the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market following comments made by incoming CEO Rick Wurster. Wurster told Bloomberg that the company would offer spot digital currency trading if the U.S. regulatory environment changed. Regulatory Environment Will Change Eventually In a November 21 interview, the financial services company’s incoming head said...Read More
The race to launch the first Solana-focused exchange-traded fund (ETF) is heating up, with four major issuers filing applications with the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). This development seems to have triggered a charge leading to the price of Solana’s native SOL token to a new all-time high (ATH), pushing it almost past $263 only...Read More
Crypto may soon witness a significant expansion in exchange-traded fund (ETF) offerings. Industry expert Nate Geraci has forecasted a potential uptick in spot crypto ETF filings this week involving major digital assets such as Ripple (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). A Strategic Moment for Issuers In a November 11 post on X, the ETF...Read More
Grayscale Investments has filed a request with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its mixed-crypto fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). This development comes as Canary Capital makes plans for a spot Litecoin ETF. Grayscale’s New ETF Currently trading over the counter, Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) has $524 million in...Read More
A study titled “ETFs and Beyond,” released on Oct. 10 by investment giant Charles Schwab, revealed that almost half of the respondents said they plan to invest in crypto ETFs. The survey of 2,200 investors, which was fielded from July 2nd to July 20, revealed that 45% of ETF investors were interested in crypto products. However,...Read More
On Oct. 8, ETF issuer Canary Capital filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an exchange-traded product for Ripple’s XRP. It is the second filing for an XRP-based fund in a fortnight, following Bitwise’s application for the Bitwise XRP ETF trust on Sept. 30. The firm stated that the product would track XRP’s...Read More
Crypto asset manager Bitwise has officially filed for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Delaware. It marks a major step in the push toward institutional-level investment in Ripple’s native cryptocurrency. Bitwise CIO Says Filing is Genuine Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terrett took to X on October 1 to break the news that Bitwise had registered...Read More
Reports have emerged that Japan plans to assess the effectiveness of its cryptocurrency rules. The review, which will take place over the next few months, could pave the way for the launch of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country. Review to Evaluate Investor Protection The news was first reported by Bloomberg, which quoted an...Read More
