Crypto index fund manager Bitwise designated a 0.20% fee for its Solana staking exchange-traded in an amended filing on Wednesday.
A new filing for an ETF tracking HBAR has revealed key details that analysts say signal it's inching closer to receiving the SEC's sign-off.
While the government shutdown is slowing the SEC's work, Atkins said he still intends to initiate formal rulemaking by the end of 2025 or beginning of 2026.
The government’s shutdown may not completely derail cryptocurrency legislation efforts, but insiders say it’s certainly not helping.
The crypto asset manager has also activated staking for its Grayscale Solana Trust (GSOL), which has yet to convert into an ETF.
According to new analysis and community discussion, XRP’s recent price action has rekindled a long-running comparison to Amazon’s slow climb before a major breakout. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rockets Past $119K, Analysts Now Eye $130K Target Some analysts say the pattern looks familiar: a long consolidation, then a steep rally. Amazon’s stock took 3,800 days — more than a decade — to clear its old highs and later rose from about $5 to over $200, a timeline that is being used as a benchmark by bullish XRP voices. Regulatory Battles Do Not End Growth Based on reports, the regulatory history has nuances. Brad Kimes revived the comparison and pointed to regulatory pressure on Amazon as similar to what Ripple faced. Amazon vs XRP. Reminder, Amazon was sued by the SEC, too. ???? https://t.co/ZXqtWhancp — Digital Perspectives (@DigPerspectives) October 3, 2025 That point needed fact-checking. The SEC opened an inquiry into Amazon in 2022 over its testimony on third-party seller data; that probe closed with no fines or charges. The case that led to legal action, however, came from the FTC. The FTC sued Amazon in June 2023 over checkout practices, and the matter was resolved last month with a $2.5 billion settlement — $1 billion in penalties and $1.5 billion in refunds earmarked for roughly 35 million users by December 2025. The broader claim — that major firms can face heavy government scrutiny and still grow — still holds weight in the debate. XRP’s Pattern And Long-Term Claim According to Nick Anderson of Bullrunners, XRP is building a “cup and handle” formation near prior peaks. At the time of his write-up, XRP was changing hands around $2.71. Anderson argued that if XRP follows a similar multi-year path as Amazon, it could eventually trade near $100. He added that someone holding 10,000 XRP would become a millionaire at that level, and that 10,000 holders were among the top 4% on the XRP rich list during his analysis. He warned, however, that such an outcome would likely take years, not months. Technical Signals And Price Targets Meanwhile, based on a technical note from Cryptoinsightuk, XRP has seen a three-day RSI bullish crossover — a signal that has preceded big gains in the past. The analyst pointed out that in each of the three previous times the three-day RSI crossed up, XRP recorded strong rallies. XRP was trading near $3.02 and holding above local support around $2.72. We are in the territory where we could see a pop to the upside for $XRP at any point imo. We got a great 3 Day candle close yesterday and bullish cross on the 3 day RSI. Here are the last 3 times we saw this happen pic.twitter.com/NzPHCMjvqS — Cryptoinsightuk (@Cryptoinsightuk) October 4, 2025 Related Reading: XRP At $10K? Analyst Sees $800 Trillion Liquidity Boom Key resistance sits at $3.40 and $3.65; a clean close above those marks could prompt broader buying. Short-term upside targets mentioned range from $5 to $30 in the current cycle before a correction, followed by higher gains if adoption and liquidity pick up. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from TradingView
REX Shares and Osprey Funds filed prospectuses for 21 ETFs, from ones tracking HBAR to BCH and others with staking components.
CME Group and other trading exchange leaders say nonstop trading could spread, but crypto is the natural first step.
The government has officially been shut down just as dozens of different types of crypto ETFs were primed to get the SEC's sign-off.
Brian Quintenz, policy lead at a16z, is no longer being considered to lead the CFTC, according to reporting from Politico.
"This is a textbook example of more clarity for the digital asset space," said Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart.
Former Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler is facing lawmakers' scrutiny over texts that were deleted during his tenure.
Balchunas' comments follow a slew of recent 19b-4 withdrawals for Solana, XRP, Cardano, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Polkadot, and Hedera ETFs.
The "turf war is over," between the SEC and CFTC, said CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham during a roundtable on Monday.
The SEC's Hester Peirce alluded to regulators turning a new chapter for cryptocurrency and urged "quick progress" for the industry's growth.
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Vanguard is preparing to loosen restrictions on crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move, first reported on Sept. 26 by Crypto in America, would represent a sharp departure for a firm that has consistently distanced itself from digital assets. The $10 trillion asset manager has historically taken a cautious approach, barring clients from buying Bitcoin ETFs […]
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The asset management giant is laying the groundwork for access in response to strong client demand for digital assets, a source said.
US market watchdogs are investigating several Digital Asset Treasury Companies following a pattern of unusual trading activity tied to their cryptocurrency acquisition plans, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are reportedly examining whether these firms, or individuals connected to them, benefited […]
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SEC officials have cautioned some companies about potential violations of Regulation Fair Disclosure, according to WSJ.
The SEC delayed action on Canary's SUI and PENGU funds, along with staked INJ and SEI funds, and some spot Avalanche proposals.
Paul Atkins addressed questions about conflicts of interest as President Trump and his family's crypto ventures continue to come up.
Hashdex Asset Management and Nasdaq Global Indexes said it has expanded its ETP to include other cryptocurrencies, including XRP and Solana.
The Ethereum treasury company joins the likes of Forward Industries and Galaxy Digital in tapping Superstate's solution to tokenize stocks.
The SEC needs more time to review applications to allow staking for the Ethereum ETFs issued by BlackRock, Fidelity and Franklin Templeton.
Programmable yield, automated compliance, and access to FedNow could bring decentralized finance, or “DeFi,” into the financial mainstream.
GSR is expanding into the digital asset treasuries space with a new exchange-traded fund proposal submitted to the SEC.
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The SEC has plans to put an "innovation exemption" in place by the end of the year, allowing crypto products to launch quickly.
According to posts and market watchers, a return by a well-known developer has reignited talk that XRP could move higher. Harry Harald — a web developer followed closely inside the XRP community — posted about XRP over the weekend in his first message since May. Related Reading: Dogecoin Warning: Double Top Formation Hints At Decline – Analyst The post prompted immediate reaction from other big voices, and some in the space now say a move to $4 is possible. XRP opened the week lower, slipping to $2.77 before recovering to about $2.82 at press time. It had been trading around $3 yesterday before sellers pushed prices down. Community Voices Drive Momentum Alex Cobb and other influencers amplified Harald’s remark, which helped spark fresh optimism among traders. Based on social posts, Cobb suggested that $4 could be the next stop on a rebound. When Harry speaks I listen XRP $4.00 https://t.co/0Bpfx0cnjH — Cobb (@Cobb_XRPL) September 21, 2025 From the current quote of $2.86, that would mean roughly a 42% rise, a gain that would push XRP above its long-held ceiling. That ceiling has been more than symbolic: XRP has not traded above $3.80 since 2018. Technical Indicators Point To Recovery Several chart analysts have flagged signals that they say back the bullish case. Ali Martinez reported a TD Sequential buy on the four-hour chart, an indicator some traders use to time entries after a string of lower closes. Supporters point to historical backtests showing about 60–70% accuracy on higher timeframes, and that three out of four two-week buy signals since 2022 were followed by major rallies. Traders also note that XRP has broken a downtrend after bottoming at $2.65 on September 1, and that it is holding above the 50% Fibonacci retracement and the 50-day moving average — both seen as bullish by many. Price Action And Key Levels XRP has been stuck near $3 for weeks, first stalling in July and failing to break out since. The token remains below a swing high of $3.65 established two months ago, a drop of about 25% from that peak. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is ‘Digital Capital’ That Outpaces Traditional Assets—Michael Saylor Yes the lawsuit excuse has run its course for any further lack of XRP adoption or flat price action. https://t.co/Gl2U8Z7Ui9 — bill morgan (@Belisarius2020) September 22, 2025 Legal And ETF Narratives Influence Sentiment Beyond charts, legal and regulatory developments are feeding the story. Reports have disclosed that Ripple initially put a $125 million fine into escrow after Judge Torres issued her final judgment. @FilanLaw Have the $125Mil in escrowed funds from @Ripple for the Fines imposed by the Judge in the case with the SEC been settled to the Treasury? — Jake Claver, QFOP (@beyond_broke) September 21, 2025 The SEC agreed earlier this year to reduce the penalty to $50 million in a settlement, but the judge rejected requests to cut the original $125 million order. Both parties later withdrew appeals in the US Second Circuit in August, and the exact status of the escrowed funds has not been widely explained. Meanwhile, speculation that SEC approval for an XRP ETF could come next month has added another layer of bullish expectation, with some supporters saying billions might flow in if an ETF wins the regulator’s nod. Featured image from Unlock Media, chart from TradingView