The launch of the new 21Shares XRP ETF marks a clear step in how traditional investors access the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market value, with the fund now trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange under the ticker TOXR and charging a…
How Did the SEC Approve Bitwise BITW Crypto Index ETP?
The SEC has cleared the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) to trade on NYSE Arca as an exchange-traded product, shifting a long-running private crypto index into a listed vehicle that sits on the same screen as traditional ETFs. The…
SEC Chair Nominee Paul Atkins: All U.S. Markets Will Move On-Chain Within Two Years
Key Highlights Paul Atkins, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission, delivered a clear message on Fox Business’ “Mornings with Maria” on December 5, 2025: the migration of U.S. capital markets to blockchain is no longer a…
SEC & CFTC set 2025 crypto oversight goals despite shutdown?
Federal regulators, the SEC & CFTC, are setting firm goals to complete key crypto initiatives by the end of 2025, focusing on listed spot crypto trading and tokenized collateral. Acting CFTC Chair Caroline Pham stated on X that these priorities…
Does SEC and CFTC collaboration improve market clarity?
The SEC and CFTC collaboration moved from talk to action on Monday after a joint roundtable in Washington, D.C., where leaders framed a new path to reduce duplication and regulatory conflict in crypto markets. Officials called the moment a turning…
SEC opens path to crypto spot ETFs with new listing rules?
The SEC approved generic listing standards that let three national securities exchanges adopt a streamlined path for new spot cryptocurrency and other spot commodity exchange-traded products, clearing the last hurdle for dozens of spot ETFs and shortening launch timelines from…
Did Gemini and the SEC reach a resolution in principle?
Gemini and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission told a Manhattan federal court that they reached a resolution in principle to end the case over the Earn lending program. The filing asked Judge Edgardo Ramos to pause all deadlines until…
SEC 2 New Rules Bring Crypto ETFs Closer to Mainstream
Since February 25, 2025, the US regulatory landscape for digital assets has shifted. The SEC cleared two key measures that streamline crypto fund operations and deepen market liquidity. For the first time, spot Bitcoin and Ether ETPs can use in‑kind…
SEC guidance signals broader access to crypto ETF approvals
In July 2025, the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrency investment products in the United States underwent a significant shift. Under new leadership, the SEC issued guidance that has implications for asset managers aiming to launch exchange-traded funds tied to various crypto…
SEC Asks 7 ETF Issuers to Revise Filings Before Approval?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has signaled that exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Solana may soon receive approval, following targeted requests for amendments to S-1 registration statements and form 19b-4 filings. Asset managers behind at least three proposed…
Step Finance Hack: $40M Stolen, Platform Shuts Down Permanently
Step Finance Hack: $40M Stolen, Platform Shuts Down Permanently ⚡ Key Highlights Step Finance confirmed a $40 million security breach on January 31, 2026, when attackers compromised executive-level devices and drained treasury and fee wallets The Step Finance hack targeted…
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Kohaku: The Game-Changing Privacy Framework Revolutionizing Ethereum Wallets in 2025-2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a highly anticipated keynote at Ethereum Cypherpunk Congress 2 on November 16, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin introduced Kohaku, a bold new privacy framework designed to make private transactions the default experience for Ethereum wallet users.…
