Tag: ETF

SEC crypto staking guidance win for industry regulations, staked ETH ETF approval

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The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) new guidance on cryptocurrency staking is widely seen as a major win for the crypto industry and the push toward globally consistent digital asset regulation. In a May 29 statement, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance said “Protocol Staking Activities” such as cryptocurrencies staked in a proof-of-stake blockchain “don’t need to register with the Commission transactions under the Securities Act.” The agency’s new guidance marks a “major step forward” for the US cryptocurrency industry, said Alison Mangiero, head of staking policy at the…

SEC delays Grayscale’s Avalanche and Cardano ETF decisions to July

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed its decision on Grayscale’s proposed spot ETFs for Avalanche and Cardano, extending the review period to 15 July 2025. A May 28 press release from the Commission said it was appropriate to designate a longer period to consider the proposed rule change. The SEC made the designation under Section 19(b)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which allows for extensions beyond the initial 45-day review window. Nasdaq filed the Avalanche ETF proposal on 27 March 2025 and seeks to list…

XRP ETF Filing From WisdomTree Now Under Review By US SEC

Key Notes The US SEC has commenced the official review of WisdomTree’s spot XRP ETF. WisdomTree first filed the S-1 for this XRP ETF application in December 2024. There is no assurance of approval, even though the SEC has begun a review. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to review WisdomTree’s spot XRP Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) application. This is the commission’s first formal review of a US-based spot XTP XRP $2.22 24h volatility: 0.8% Market cap: $129.99 B Vol. 24h: $2.17 B ETF. WisdomTree XRP…

A spot XRP ETF is starting to look more likely as approval odds climb

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Key takeaways: XRP’s falling wedge pattern signals a bullish reversal; 48% price surge potential. SEC’s review of WisdomTree’s XRP ETF could spark investor interest as approval odds jump to 84% on Polymarket.  XRP price is forming a falling wedge pattern on the daily chart, a technical chart formation associated with strong bullish momentum following an upward breakout. Could this technical setup, coupled with the SEC’s review of a spot XRP ETF application by WisdomTree, signal the start of a rally to $3.40 and higher? XRP falling wedge pattern targets $3.40…

Cardano Transactions Surge on ETF Hype — ADA Breakout Next?

Key Notes Cardano’s daily transactions have doubled since early May, surpassing 50,000. Polymarket odds for a spot ADA ETF approval have climbed to 71% ahead of the May 29 SEC decision. Analysts expect a breakout from Cardano’s long-term resistance trendline by mid-June. Cardano ADA $0.71 24h volatility: 3.3% Market cap: $25.55 B Vol. 24h: $547.02 M is showing renewed on-chain strength, marking a major spike in daily transactions. According to data shared by TapTools, Cardano’s daily transactions have surged past 50,000 — a major leap from the sub-30,000 levels seen…

Nasdaq files for 21Shares Sui ETF, kicking off SEC review

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Nasdaq has filed for crypto asset manager 21Shares to list a spot Sui exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US, initiating the Securities and Exchange Commission’s review process. The stock market’s May 23 19b-4 filing, which asks the SEC to list the 21Shares SUI ETF, follows 21Shares’ April 30 submission of its S-1 registration statement to the SEC, which asked the regulator to approve trading of the proposed fund. Both regulatory filings are needed for the Sui (SUI) tracking fund to gi live, with the 19b-4 filing kicking off the SEC’s…

Blackrock’s Updated Bitcoin ETF Prospectus Reveals Hidden Danger: Quantum Hack Risk

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A freshly revised prospectus for Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) now includes a cautionary note that the advent of powerful quantum computing—and related developments—could render Bitcoin’s foundational cryptographic safeguards “becoming ineffective.” Blackrock Flags Quantum Computing Risk This week, the debate around quantum computing and Bitcoin has reignited within the crypto sphere, with renewed speculation over […] Original

ETF Weekly Recap: Euphoric Week for Bitcoin and Ether Funds With $3 Billion in Combined Inflows

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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) notched their third-largest weekly inflow in history at $2.75 billion, as institutional buying continued at full throttle. Ether ETFs followed with a strong $248.31 million inflow, marking a 2nd consecutive week in the green. Bitcoin ETFs Record $2.75 Billion Weekly Inflow to Register 3rd Highest Weekly Inflow in History The bulls […] Original

XRP ETF At 83% Approval Odds—Is The SEC Losing Grip?

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Investor optimism for a spot XRP ETF has climbed sharply. Based on Polymarket’s data, the odds of a green light sit at 83%. That figure comes even as the US Securities and Exchange Commission keeps pushing decisions back. Some industry watchers say the regulator simply uses its full review window. Analyst Predictions And Timeline According to Bloomberg’s James Seyffart, the SEC often takes the full 240 days to weigh 19b-4 filings. He pointed out that the agency asked for an extra 45 days on May 20 to rule on Bitwise’s…