Tag: ETF

Why Bitcoin self-custody is declining in the ETF era

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other institutional Bitcoin products may be reshaping a core crypto ethos rooted in Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision. According to onchain data, Bitcoin self-custody has been steadily declining since January 2024 — the same month Bitcoin spot ETFs were approved. After nearly 15 years of growth, the creation of new Bitcoin (BTC) addresses is slowing down, while active addresses have dropped sharply from nearly 1 million in January 2024 to around 650,000 in late June, reaching levels not seen since 2019. “Since spot ETFs became available…

Canary Capital Bets on Injective With Staked ETF Filing

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Investment company Canary Capital filed an S-1 application for a staked INJ (INJ) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday. INJ is the governance, staking and utility token for the Injective Protocol, a layer-1 blockchain network focused on decentralized finance (DeFi) operations. One of the main objectives of the fund is to accrue staking rewards through providing validation services using an “approved staking platform,” the filing reads. SEC application for Canary’s Staked Injective Protocol ETF. Source: Nasdaq Canary Capital formed a Delaware Trust…

Ethereum Heats Up With Record ETF Inflows And 6-Month Price Peak

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Nasdaq Exchange Files SEC Form to List Staking Ethereum ETF

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The Nasdaq stock exchange filed an application with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday on behalf of BlackRock to add staking to the asset manager’s iShares Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). If the application is approved, the fund would give investors exposure to staking rewards accrued from using the underlying Ether as collateral security for Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus algorithm. In May, the SEC released guidance classifying staking rewards earned from validation services on proof-of-stake blockchain networks as earned income rather than securities transactions subject to capital gains…

SEC delays Bitwise BTC & ETH In-Kind ETF Redemptions Ruling

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its deadline for ruling on in-kind redemptions for two separate crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to a Wednesday SEC filing, the regulator will take more time to decide whether to allow in-kind redemptions on NYSE Arca for Bitwise’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) spot ETFs. The time limit for the decision was extended, but the underlying limit remains “45 days, extendable to no more than 90.” “The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period within which to take action on the…

XRP Becomes Top 3 Crypto After ProShares ETF Approval, Can It Flip ETH?

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The past week has been nothing short of interesting for XRP. Notably, the cryptocurrency has been on an extended run of increases in the past seven days, which saw it momentarily touch the $3 price level for the first time in months.  This interesting move came after reports broke of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s approval of the ProShares Ultra XRP ETF, which allowed XRP to extend its upward movement. However, this momentum didn’t just affect price; it also had major effects on XRP’s standing in the overall crypto…

Bitcoin Surge and ETF Inflows Drive Market Recovery: Token Insights Q2 Exchange Report

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After a significant pullback in Q1, Q2 2025 saw cryptocurrency markets rebound to a $3.46 trillion market cap, driven by ETF inflows and a strong bitcoin rally, although macro concerns and geopolitical tensions continued to suppress broader participation. The latest exchange report by Token Insights highlights key trends in volume, market share, and derivatives versus […] Source