Category: crypto

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved generic listing standards for NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX to list spot crypto exchange-traded products without a product-specific 19b-4, reducing the time to market to 75 days. Exchanges are preparing new offerings beyond bitcoin and ether, with XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin expected to launch soon.

The newly launched Rex-Osprey XRP exchange-traded fund had a strong debut in 2025, with $37.7 million in trading volume on its launch day. The companion Dogecoin ETF also saw heavy interest. Despite this, XRP and DOGE prices faltered, indicating a disconnect between ETF enthusiasm and direct coin demand.

Bitcoin is at a critical level of $115,200 after the Federal Reserve rate cut. Glassnode reports that the market is poised for its next move, with BTC trading at $117,649.40. Derivatives markets show stabilization, with open interest between 378,000 and 384,000 BTC. Record options activity indicates volatility. Market structure reflects cautious optimism.

: The first U.S. exchange-traded fund tied to Dogecoin, the REX-Osprey Doge ETF, saw strong trading volume of nearly $6 million in its opening hour on Sept. 18. This successful debut reflects increasing investor demand for digital assets, with more crypto ETFs entering the market to cater to this growing interest.

NBA star Kevin Durant bought Bitcoin nearly a decade ago but lost access to his account. His agent, Rich Kleiman, says this has turned into a profitable investment as Bitcoin’s value has soared. Durant started buying Bitcoin in 2016 and his firm, Thirty Five Ventures, has a partnership with Coinbase to resolve the issue.

Bitcoin is currently in a two-speed market, with traders torn between taking profits and hesitating to make moves. This uncertainty has caused Bitcoin to be caught in between these conflicting behaviors, making it difficult to predict its future price movements.

The UK’s minority party Reform has rejected the Bank of England’s proposal to cap stablecoin holdings and introduce a central bank digital currency. They argue that these measures would harm Britain’s competitiveness in the global digital economy and advocate for privately issued stablecoins instead. They also oppose the creation of a digital pound, warning of…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Sreeram Kannan both defend the network’s staking exit queue, emphasizing that it is a deliberate design choice to ensure security. They argue that the long waiting period is necessary to prevent potential attacks and maintain the network’s reliability. However, they acknowledge that improvements can be made.

TRON DAO announced the availability of PayPal USD on the TRON network through Stargate Hydra. This initiative aims to increase accessibility and flexibility for users and institutions, supporting the global financial market’s expansion. TRON’s integration with LayerZero’s technology reflects a future of secure and inclusive financial systems.

: Sora Ventures has joined the advisory board of CDGA at Teachers College, Columbia University, supporting efforts to integrate web3 and emerging technologies into global education and policy. The firm made a donation to fund research and educational programs, with a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and responsible innovation in line with UN priorities.