First XRP And Dogecoin ETFs Set To Launch This Week In The US

Two new altcoin exchange-traded funds are expected to launch in the United States this week, tracking XRP and Dogecoin, as regulators warm up to crypto investment products.  The REX-Osprey XRP ETF is coming this week, the fund issuer said on Monday. Trading under the ticker XRPR, it will be the first US ETF to deliver investors spot exposure to the third-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. REX and Osprey have cleared the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 75-day review window and are expected to begin trading on Friday, barring any further delays, which…

Polymarket Targets $10B Valuation With US Launch Plans

Blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket is reportedly preparing a US launch that could value the company as high as $10 billion, highlighting the surge of investor interest in prediction markets and crypto ventures. Citing sources familiar with the conversation, Business Insider reported Friday that Polymarket is exploring re-entering the US while seeking new funding that could more than triple its June valuation of $1 billion. One investor valued the company at up to $10 billion, the report said. As Cointelegraph reported, Polymarket was raising a $200 million round in June led…

Dogecoin Leads Crypto Gainers as Bloomberg Analyst Confirm Rex-Osprey DOGE ETF Launch Date

Key Notes Dogecoin surged 5% to $0.25 as the SEC nears approval of Rex Osprey’s DOJE ETF, set to debut Friday. Derivatives markets showed heightened activity, with open interest climbing 6.9% to $4.5B and trading volumes up 22.7%. Technicals highlight a bullish double-bottom pattern with targets at $0.30–$0.32 and $0.39, though $0.24 support remains key. Dogecoin BTC $115 121 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $2.29 T Vol. 24h: $43.16 B price rose 5% on Thursday, cleanly breaching the $0.25 level for the first time in nearly a month. The main…

Joseph Lubin Hints at Linea Holder Rewards After Token Launch

Joseph Lubin, the founder of Consensys and a key figure behind the Linea blockchain, teased potential future rewards for users who hold on to their tokens.  In an X post on Thursday, Lubin said long-term holders could become eligible for future distributions, including tokens from Consensys and other aligned ecosystem projects. He said that holding tokens signals that the user is a Linea community member and is likely engaged in productive Linea economy activities.  “If we notice, at some date in the future, that you’ve held n LINEA tokens for…

Cboe to Launch Continuous Bitcoin and Ether Futures

The long-dated bitcoin and ether futures by Cboe Global Markets are designed to provide perpetual-style exposure in a U.S.-regulated market. The contracts are scheduled to debut on Nov. 10, pending regulatory review. Cboe Unveils 10-Year Bitcoin and Ether Futures, Pending Regulatory Approval Cboe Global Markets has announced plans to introduce Continuous Futures contracts for bitcoin […] Original

Toss Takes on Australia, Plans Korean Won Stablecoin Launch

South Korean fintech unicorn Toss plans to launch a finance superapp in Australia this year, its first overseas expansion, while also preparing to issue a Korean won-based stablecoin once regulations allow. According to a Tuesday Reuters report, Toss CEO Lee Seung-gun said that the firm plans to launch its superapp in Australia this year and expand to other markets too. “We proved in Korea that a startup can compete head-on with entrenched players,” he told the outlet. “A similar model can work globally, especially in countries where users juggle multiple…

Upbit Rumored to Launch GIWA Layer-2 Chain on Ethereum Amid Asian Crypto Surge

Key Notes Upbit’s parent company Dunamu has filed trademark applications for GIWA, positioning to compete with Binance and Coinbase networks. China increased gold holdings for the 10th consecutive month while foreign central banks’ reserves exceed US Treasuries since 1996. Bitcoin Korean Premium Index climbed 130% from July to September, indicating strong regional demand amid escalating trade tensions. Online reports from Asian crypto communities on Monday suggest that Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, is set to launch GIWA, a Layer-2 chain built on Ethereum. Upbit(@Official_Upbit) Will Launch Their Own L2 Chain!…

Abu Dhabi Grants GFO‑X Approval to Launch Digital Asset Exchange and Clearing House

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has granted GFO‑X Group in‑principle approval to establish a digital asset exchange and clearing house, the two parties announced. The approval positions GFO‑X to offer regulated venues for trading, clearing and settlement of tokenized securities and digital assets under ADGM’s financial services framework. GFO‑X said the platform will support institutional […] Source

Dogecoin ETF May Launch In US Next Week: Analyst

The first Dogecoin exchange-traded fund could launch in the United States as early as next week, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. “Looks like Rex is going to launch a Doge ETF via the 40 Act a la $SSK next week based on below tweet combined w how they just filed an effective prospectus,” Balchunas said in an X post on Thursday, pointing to exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer REX Shares filing a prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In the prospectus filing, REX warned that “DOGE is a…

Coinbase To Launch Futures Index Mixing Crypto, Tech Stocks

Crypto exchange Coinbase is set to roll out a futures product tracking the top US tech stocks, crypto exchange-traded funds, and its own shares to offer exposure to equities and crypto in a single contract. Coinbase Derivatives said on Tuesday it’s launching the “Mag7 + Crypto Equity Index Futures” on Sept. 22, which will track the “Magnificent 7” tech stocks Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla, BlackRock’s Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) ETFs and Coinbase’s stock. “Historically, there has been no US-listed derivative that provides access to both…