Brazil Leads Global Markets with First Spot XRP ETF as SEC Reviews Multiple Applications
XRP surged 7.5% to $2.71 as Brazil approved the world's first spot XRP exchange-traded fund while the SEC reviews multiple ETF applications from major asset managers. The developments come amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and Ripple's legal battle with the SEC over a $1.3 billion lawsuit.
Grayscale's Cardano ETF Filing Ignites ADA Price Rally
Grayscale Investments has filed for a spot Cardano ETF with the SEC, triggering significant market interest and price movement. The proposed ETF aims to provide regulated ADA exposure through established custodians while capitalizing on growing institutional appetite for digital assets.
Barclays Makes $131M Strategic Investment in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF
Barclays Bank has invested $131 million in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant milestone in institutional crypto adoption. The investment follows increased interest after the US election and aligns with other major banks expanding their Bitcoin ETF holdings.
SEC Begins Review of Grayscale XRP Trust ETF Proposal Amid Market Rally
The SEC has initiated its evaluation of NYSE Arca's proposal to list the Grayscale XRP Trust as an ETF, beginning a 21-day public comment period. The news sparked positive market reaction, with XRP's price climbing 3.12% amid broader implications for the cryptocurrency's regulatory status.
Japan Plans Major Crypto Reform: 20% Tax Rate and Bitcoin ETF Approval by 2025
Japan's FSA considers reducing crypto tax from 55% to 20% and lifting the Bitcoin ETF ban as part of a comprehensive regulatory overhaul. The reforms, expected by 2025, aim to boost Japan's competitiveness in the global digital asset market while enhancing investor protection.
SIX Exchange Pioneers Crypto Collateral Integration for Traditional Finance
Swiss exchange operator SIX launches Digital Collateral Service enabling institutions to use cryptocurrencies alongside traditional assets as collateral. The groundbreaking platform supports seven major cryptocurrencies and streamlines collateral management through a unified system.
Grayscale's Cardano ETF Filing Sparks 11% Rally in ADA Price
Grayscale Investments has submitted the first-ever spot Cardano ETF application to the SEC through NYSE Arca, causing ADA's price to surge 11% to $0.74. The filing represents growing institutional interest in altcoins, with Coinbase set to serve as custodian for the proposed trust.
Crypto Investment Products Hit $1.3B Weekly Inflows Despite Trump Trade Tensions
Digital asset investment products maintained strong momentum with $1.3B in weekly inflows, led by Ethereum's $793M, despite market uncertainty around Trump's tariff rhetoric. The surge marks the fifth consecutive week of positive flows, pushing 2024's total to $7.3B while US dominates regional investments.
SEC Whistleblower Lawsuit Exposes Potential Conflicts in Ripple Case
A new lawsuit demands the release of an SEC investigation into alleged crypto conflicts of interest, centered on former Director William Hinman's Ethereum speech and ties to Enterprise Ethereum. The outcome could impact XRP's regulatory status and price trajectory, with potential implications for XRP-spot ETF approvals.
Cboe Takes Bold Step with Four Spot XRP ETF Applications to SEC
Cboe BZX Exchange has filed four separate applications for spot XRP ETFs with the SEC, representing major asset managers like WisdomTree and Bitwise. The applications come amid growing institutional interest and follow Ripple's partial legal victory, with the SEC having 240 days to review once acknowledged.