The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stay order on Bitwise’s bid to convert its over-the-counter (OTC) crypto index fund into a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The decision came just hours after the SEC’s Division of Trading and Markets granted accelerated approval for the application on July 22. The stay, issued by…
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Out of the 58 entities holding Ethereum (ETH) in their treasuries, the 10 public-listed companies have roughly $3.2 billion, equivalent to 865,265 ETH. According to Strategic ETH Reserve data, four publicly listed companies recently added 113,300 ETH to their holdings. Furthermore, the number of entities jumped from 40 in June to 58 as of July…
Crypto prediction market Polymarket is considering launching its own stablecoin to gain control over the interest-bearing reserves currently backing USDC deposits on its platform, CoinDesk reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The deliberations reflect a broader industry trend as platforms seek to internalize stablecoin-related revenue, particularly in closed ecosystems. The source told the news…
Cboe has submitted amendments for five crypto-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that would allow authorized participants to create and redeem shares in-kind, which is a positive sign for the approval of such funds. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart shared on July 22 a screenshot of the exchanges’ docket showing the amended rule filings. The amendments relate…
Citadel Securities has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to proceed cautiously with any initiatives that would accelerate the adoption of tokenized securities, warning that a hasty approach could disrupt existing capital markets and marginalize institutional investors. The market-making giant submitted its recommendations in a formal letter to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, arguing…
Solana’s (SOL) recent climb back above $200 is a sign that the altcoin pivoted from a “meme-driven ecosystem” to a “high-beta, blue-chip alternative” that is attracting institutional attention. According to MEXC Research chief analyst Shawn Young, the over 34% increase in July to the $202.52 price, as of press time, marks a shift in how…
Crypto-based predictions marketplace Polymarket, has secured a deal to return to the US market shortly after federal regulators concluded their investigation into the company. The New York-based platform, known for enabling users to wager on various political and social outcomes such as the past US presidential election, has acquired QCX, a lesser-known derivatives exchange and…
The US Justice Department has closed its investigation into Kraken’s founder Jesse Powell, and returned dozens of laptops and mobile phones agents seized during an FBI raid two years ago, Fortune reported on July 22. The federal case did not revolve around Kraken’s operations, but rather a bitter governance fight at the Verge Center for…
PNC Financial Services Group has formed a partnership with Coinbase to let the bank’s customers access crypto services, as Bloomberg News reported on July 22. According to PNC’s head of treasury management Emma Loftus, the arrangement is in its early phase. It will begin by allowing wealth and asset management clients to trade cryptocurrencies directly…