Dogecoin Foundation-Backed Spot ETF Launches On Nasdaq

21Shares has announced the launch of the first spot DOGE Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) backed by the Dogecoin Foundation, aiming to offer investors regulated, physically backed access to the largest memecoin by market capitalization. Related Reading Dogecoin Goes From Memecoin To Wall Street On Wednesday, financial services company 21Shares announced the launch of its 21Shares Dogecoin ETF (TDOG) on Nasdaq to provide “a new way to gain physically-backed DOGE exposure in traditional portfolios.” According to the announcement, the firm’s DOGE ETF is the only investment product of its category to be…

Bitwise launches active ETF combining Bitcoin and gold

Bitwise has introduced a new actively managed exchange-traded fund aimed at navigating currency risk through a mix of digital and physical assets. Summary Bitwise launched a new actively managed ETF focused on currency protection. The fund combines Bitcoin with gold and other hard assets. It adjusts exposure dynamically as market conditions change. Bitwise has launched an actively managed ETF that combines Bitcoin and gold as a hedge against currency debasement. The product was announced by Bitwise Asset Management on Jan. 22, in partnership with Proficio Capital Partners. How the ETF…

Bitwise Launches Bitcoin, Precious Metals ETF to Hedge Currency Devaluation

Key Notes Bitwise’s new BPRO fund maintains minimum 25% gold allocation while actively adjusting Bitcoin, precious metals, and mining stock positions. The 0.96% annual fee undercuts competitor BTGD’s 1.05% expense ratio in the currency debasement hedge category. Partnership with Boston-based Proficio Capital brings $5 billion firm’s expertise to precious metals strategy component. Bitwise Asset Management launched the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF on NYSE Arca on Jan. 22. The fund combines Bitcoin BTC $89 422 24h volatility: 0.7% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $41.96 B with gold and other…

Nomura’s Laser Digital Launches Tokenized Bitcoin Yield Fund for Accredited Investors

Key Notes Nomura’s digital arm introduces natively tokenized Cayman fund with $250k minimum for non-US accredited investors seeking Bitcoin returns. KAIO provides tokenization while Komainu custodies assets in market-neutral structure without directional leverage. Fund joins Laser Digital’s range targeting institutional demand for regulated crypto yield products across global markets. Laser Digital, Nomura’s digital asset arm, has launched the Bitcoin Diversified Yield Fund SP (BDYF), an upgraded version of its 2023 Bitcoin Adoption Fund that was introduced well before the first Bitcoin ETFs. The new vehicle combines long Bitcoin  BTC $89…

Bitwise Launches ETF Pairing Bitcoin and Gold

Bitwise Asset Management has launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to hedge against currency debasement, underscoring how digital assets are increasingly being incorporated into broader macro investment strategies following the success of spot Bitcoin ETFs. On Thursday, Bitwise unveiled the Bitwise Proficio Currency Debasement ETF, which trades on the NYSE under the ticker BPRO. The actively managed fund seeks to address the declining purchasing power of fiat currencies through a portfolio that includes Bitcoin (BTC), precious metals and mining equities. Unlike spot Bitcoin ETFs, BPRO allows for discretionary allocation…

Chainalysis Launches No-Code Automation Workflows For Blockchain Intelligence

Key Notes The platform eliminates coding barriers by offering pre-built automation modules for threat monitoring and blockchain analysis. Users select workflows and input parameters via text boxes while the system executes complex SQL and Python queries automatically. Technical teams can still write custom automation scripts, maintaining flexibility for advanced investigations. Operational Impact: The tool aims to democratize data science, allowing broader teams to replicate high-level investigations like Coinbase’s recent fentanyl sprint, which generated 41 intelligence packages globally. Blockchain intelligence and data analytics firm Chainalysis announced the launch of Workflows, a…

Avalanche Launches $1M Build Games Competition, Opens Applications for Builders

Key Notes The competition features an open-ended format without predefined categories, allowing any project idea built on Avalanche’s platform. Grand prize winner receives $100,000 with milestone-based payouts, while participants gain access to Codebase accelerator funding. Launch coincides with record network activity of 1.71 million daily active addresses and 4.2 million average daily transactions. Avalanche AVAX $12.14 24h volatility: 4.3% Market cap: $5.23 B Vol. 24h: $365.56 M launched Build Games today, a six-week global builder competition offering $1 million in total prizes to developers creating new products on the network.…

Chainalysis Launches No-code Tool for Onchain Investigations

Blockchain analytics company Chainalysis has rolled out a new automation feature aimed at broadening access to onchain investigative and compliance tools beyond technical users. The feature, called Workflows, allows investigators and compliance teams to run predefined blockchain analyses without writing code, reducing reliance on custom SQL or Python queries. Chainalysis told Cointelegraph that the tool is intended to standardize common investigative processes with prebuilt templates, making them easier to repeat and apply across multiple cases, as the company adapts its data products for a wider range of users. Chainalysis’ Workflows…

Rezor Launches RezorEx Centralized Exchange With Over 6,000 Early Registrations

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Rezor today announced the official exchange launch of RezorEx, its fully functional centralized exchange built to support fast, reliable, and accessible crypto trading for a global user base. Within the first two weeks of launch, RezorEx recorded more than 6,000 registered users, signaling strong early adoption […] Source

Citrea Launches USD Stablecoin for Bitcoin Liquidity Issued by Moonpay, Powered by M0

Citrea introduces Citrea USD (ctUSD), a 1:1 USD stablecoin issued by Moonpay and powered by M0 for bitcoin liquidity. Citrea announced the launch of Citrea USD (ctUSD), a U.S. dollar–denominated stablecoin backed 1:1 by short‑term U.S. Treasury bills and cash, issued by Moonpay and built on M0’s universal stablecoin platform to serve as native liquidity […] Original