Tag: Launch

Tuttle’s Government Grift ETF Could Launch This Week

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An exchange-traded fund tracking the trading activity of American politicians and individuals and companies with close ties to the US president could launch as soon as Friday, according to an analyst.  Tuttle Capital Government Grift ETF (GRFT) was first proposed by Tuttle Capital Management earlier this year.  Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that GRFT could launch as early as Friday, as the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday set Oct. 3 as the date that Tuttle’s S-1 registration statement will become effective. The ETF scans STOCK Act transaction reports…

Swift, Consensys Launch Blockchain Payments with 30+ Banks

Key Notes Swift is adding a blockchain-based shared ledger to its network, developed in partnership with Consensys, to handle tokenized asset transfers. The project involves a massive industry coalition, with over 30 financial institutions like JPMorgan and HSBC contributing to its design. The new platform aims to enable instant, 24/7 cross-border payments. It is part of Swift’s dual strategy for upgrading financial infrastructure. Global financial messaging network Swift announced on Sept. 29 that it is developing a blockchain-based shared ledger to handle cross-border transactions. The initiative, revealed at the annual…

Solstice Taps Chainlink, Ceffu for Solana-Based USX Stablecoin Launch

Key Notes The new USX token will utilize Chainlink’s CCIP technology for seamless transfers between different blockchain networks. Institutional traders will benefit from off-exchange settlement options through Ceffu and Copper custody partnerships. Solstice’s synthetic dollar-pegged token represents growing institutional adoption within the Solana ecosystem. DeFi protocol Solstice Finance has announced strategic partnerships with data provider Chainlink LINK $21.70 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $14.70 B Vol. 24h: $840.34 M and custody firms Ceffu and Copper. The collaborations are intended to support the upcoming launch of USX, a new stablecoin built…

FLOKI & PEPE ETPs Launch on Sweden’s Spotlight Exchange

Key Notes Valour listEd 13 new ETPs on Sweden’s Spotlight, including FLOKI and PEPE. Total ETP lineup reaches 99, the largest globally. PEPE and FLOKI remain bearish, down more than 10% in the past week. Valour, the ETP arm of DeFi Technologies, has expanded its lineup on Sweden’s Spotlight Stock Market with the launch of 13 new crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs), including meme coins FLOKI FLOKI $0.000087 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $836.28 M Vol. 24h: $62.61 M and PEPE PEPE $0.000010 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $4.10 B Vol.…

Fold Holdings to Launch Bitcoin Credit Card with Stripe, Visa Partnership

Key Notes The credit card offers unlimited 2% bitcoin rewards instantly, with additional 1.5% available through Fold Checking Account payments. Strategic partnerships with Stripe Issuing and Visa’s global network aim to simplify bitcoin accumulation through everyday spending habits. Company stock fell from $3.88 to $3.31 despite announcing the product, reflecting broader cryptocurrency market bearish sentiment today. Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD) has announced the upcoming launch of its Bitcoin BTC $112 163 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $2.24 T Vol. 24h: $42.05 B Rewards Credit Card, with Stripe providing the…

Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade to Launch Crypto Trading via Zerohash Deal

Key Notes Major Wall Street firm to enter retail crypto space through strategic partnership with digital asset infrastructure provider. Traditional brokerages intensify competition as crypto market reaches nearly $3.9 trillion valuation amid regulatory clarity. E*Trade to join Robinhood and Charles Schwab in offering direct cryptocurrency access to mainstream retail investors. Morgan Stanley is taking a significant step into the digital asset space by bringing crypto trading to its E*Trade platform. The new service is expected to go live in the first half of 2026, giving millions of retail investors direct…

World Liberty to Launch USD1‑Backed Debit Card with Apple Pay

Key Notes World Liberty Financial will also introduce a retail app combining peer-to-peer payments and trading features. Co-founder Zak Folkman emphasized the company will remain chain-agnostic, ruling out the launch of a proprietary blockchain. WLFI token has faced selling pressure since launch, trading around $0.20, but the project is pursuing growth initiatives, said Folkman. World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the decentralized finance (DeFi) project from the Trump family, announced its plans to bring a debit card with retail application. This project will help them facilitate seamless transactions for their native USD1…

Chainlink & SOOHO.IO Launch KRW Stablecoin FX for Tourists

Key Notes SOOHO.IO and Chainlink have launched Project Namsan, a Korean won stablecoin initiative for foreign exchange. The project uses Chainlink’s CCIP for interoperability and Proof of Reserve to verify stablecoin collateral. A live pilot with Grand Korea Leisure allows tourists to use USD stablecoins for KRW-denominated digital voucher payments. SOOHO.IO, a blockchain technology firm, has partnered with Chainlink LINK $21.47 24h volatility: 7.3% Market cap: $14.55 B Vol. 24h: $1.29 B to launch Project Namsan, a new initiative focused on the Korean won (KRW) stablecoin ecosystem. The project is…

OKX Built a Perps DEX But Paused Launch Citing CFTC Crackdown

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Crypto exchange OKX built a decentralized perpetuals trading platform akin to Hyperliquid and Aster but held off launching it over regulatory concerns, its founder says. The Web3 arm of OKX developed the unnamed platform in 2023, OKX founder and CEO Star Xu said in an X post on Sunday. “Hyperliquid proved that massive success in onchain perps can be achieved with very few employees. Now, more competitors like Aster are stepping into the space,” he said. “OKX Web3 has been testing a similar product since 2023, but we chose not…

Circle to Launch Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol V2 on Stellar: XLM Surges

Key Notes Enhanced programmability features include cross-chain embedding and Hooks functionality for autonomous execution. Strategic partnerships with Kraken and AI payment integrations demonstrate Circle’s expanding ecosystem reach. Stellar’s XLM token gained over 4% weekly following the protocol launch and recent development activities. Circle announced Sept. 18 the launch of its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on the Stellar decentralized, open-source blockchain platform. According to the press release, starting now, users can seamlessly move USDC between Stellar and 15 blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, and Base. Those with funds native to the…