Category: crypto

Bitwise’s $1.25 billion 10-asset crypto fund has received SEC approval to trade on NYSE Arca as a regulated exchange-traded product. The fund tracks the top cryptocurrencies by market cap and liquidity, with monthly rebalancing. This move allows institutions to gain index-style exposure to the crypto market alongside other traditional ETPs like Grayscale’s multi-asset fund.

Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain has launched a public testnet with partners Mastercard, Klarna, UBS, and Kalshi. The network aims to enable sub-cent stablecoin payments for mainstream finance, targeting low-fee transactions and instant finality. This move marks a step towards stablecoin payments for everyday financial use and competition in the stablecoin infrastructure space.

A new ETF called Nicholas AfterDark plans to hold Bitcoin only overnight and switch to Treasuries during U.S. hours to take advantage of Bitcoin’s better performance when U.S. markets are closed. This strategy aims to reduce losses and capitalize on Bitcoin’s historical gains during off-hours, reflecting a maturing Bitcoin ETF market.

TRUMP memecoin is launching a mobile game called Trump Billionaires Club to boost engagement after an 87% price drop. The game offers NFT collectibles and token-based gameplay, with a $1 million prize pool in TRUMP tokens. It aims to attract early users and increase retail excitement, following a significant token value decrease.

Aave Labs plans to deploy Aave V3 on MegaETH at mainnet launch to attract early liquidity and borrowing demand. Incentives include 30M MegaETH points and a 6% MEGA KPI reserve. The proposal aims to capitalize on MegaETH’s growth and Aave’s recent product updates for a successful launch.

Circle stock showed signs of potential decline as a technical indicator signaled a sell opportunity, despite recent positive business developments for the stablecoin issuer. Circle shares saw a decline after hitting a sell signal on the TD Sequential indicator, erasing earlier gains this year. The company has expanded regulatory presence in the UAE and launched…

The OCC has authorized national banks to facilitate cryptocurrency transactions through riskless principal trades, allowing them to intermediate digital asset purchases and sales without market risk. This guidance aligns with broader policy shifts in 2025 as U.S. banking regulators aim to modernize regulations and meet demand for compliant cryptocurrency services.

21Shares has filed an updated prospectus for its 21Shares XRP ETF (TOXR), bringing it closer to regulatory approval with a lower management fee of 0.30%. The ETF will offer exposure to XRP through traditional brokerage accounts, with 20,000 shares priced at $25 each. XRP ETFs globally are gaining popularity, with significant net inflows and total…

Two major Wall Street financial institutions have adjusted their Bitcoin price forecasts due to changing institutional participation patterns. Standard Chartered reduced its near-term projections citing declining corporate treasury involvement, while Bernstein raised its long-term forecast for Bitcoin. Both institutions remain positive on Bitcoin despite recent declines and ETF outflows.

Visa’s survey shows that nearly half of U.S. shoppers are using AI tools for holiday shopping, with Gen Z leading in digital-first behaviors. Concerns about transparency, security, and online scams persist. The survey also reveals a growing interest in cryptocurrency as a gift and the use of stablecoins in the future. The data highlights a…