BlackRock is extending its push into Bitcoin with a new fund designed to turn the asset’s volatility into investor yield. On Sept. 25, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas revealed that the firm had filed for a product called the iShares Bitcoin Premium ETF, a covered-call fund structured under the ’33 Act. Unlike a traditional spot […]
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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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REX-Osprey has launched the first US exchange-traded fund designed to pair spot Ethereum exposure with staking rewards. Announced on Sept. 25, the new product trades under the ticker ESK and is registered as a 1940 Act ETF, giving investors access to Ethereum through a familiar regulatory framework. The ESK fund blends spot ETH holdings with […]
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Morgan Stanley announced it aims to roll out its proprietary crypto trading service on the E*Trade platform in the first half of 2026 through a partnership with digital asset infrastructure firm Zerohash. At launch, E*Trade clients will be able to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, marking one of the most significant steps yet by a […]
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Y Combinator announced plans to fund Web3 startups through a new “Fintech 3.0” initiative created in collaboration with Base and Coinbase Ventures on Sept. 23. The accelerator targets companies building financial systems on blockchain infrastructure, citing regulatory clarity and infrastructure maturity as key factors enabling this sector’s growth. The announcement, released simultaneously by Y Combinator […]
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The stablecoin sector is entering a new phase of competition, with major players unveiling fresh initiatives to capture part of the $280 billion market. On Sept. 22, PayPal, Bitfinex-backed Plasma, and Polkadot’s Hydration protocol announced new projects to strengthen the role of dollar-pegged assets in global finance. Neobank, DeFi, and Payments Plasma is positioning itself […]
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Asset manager Strive has reached an agreement to purchase Bitcoin-focused Semler Scientific in a fully equity-based rather than cash-based deal. Under the terms announced Sept. 22, each Semler Scientific share will convert into 21.05 Strive Class A common shares, valuing the target at $90.52 per share. That price represents a premium of more than 200% […]
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BitGo published its S-1 registration statement on Sept. 19, confirming plans for an initial public offering while revealing over $3 billion in revenue for 2024. Financial data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart revealed a preliminary prospectus with significant revenue growth, from $926 million in 2023 to over $3 billion in 2024, representing more […]
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The newly launched Rex-Osprey XRP exchange-traded fund has posted the strongest debut of any US ETF introduced in 2025. On Sept. 18, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas noted that the product, trading under the ticker XRPR, recorded $37.7 million in natural volume, making it the most actively traded ETF on launch day this year. According […]
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The Securities and Exchange Commission approved generic listing standards that allow NYSE Arca, Nasdaq, and Cboe BZX to list spot crypto exchange-traded products without a product-specific 19b-4, compressing the path to market to as little as 75 days. Per Reuters, exchanges now have a clear rulebook for accelerating the market introduction of spot products for […]
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Grayscale Investments has secured approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to uplist its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) as an exchange-traded fund. The product, which holds a basket of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Cardano, and Solana, is scheduled to begin trading on Sept. 19, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. The approval […]
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Ripple is expanding its role in digital asset infrastructure through a new partnership with DBS Bank and Franklin Templeton, according to a Sept. 18 announcement. According to the firm, the collaboration introduces trading and lending tools built around tokenized collateral and stablecoins, marking a push to bridge traditional markets with blockchain-based liquidity. The initiative is […]
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The first US spot exchange-traded fund tied to XRP will begin trading today, and analysts believe it could unlock billions in institutional inflows within its first year. REX-Osprey, the issuer behind the fund, confirmed that the product, trading under the ticker XRPR, will list on the CBOE BZX Exchange. The company will also roll out […]
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CME Group announced it would launch options tied to Solana (SOL) and XRP futures by Oct. 13, according to a Sept. 17 statement. According to the firm, the options product will be offered on standard and micro contracts for both tokens, with expiries available weekly throughout the year. The exchange said these contracts are designed […]
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British crypto holders may soon face a very different landscape as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) moves to expand its regulatory reach in the industry. A new consultation paper outlines how the watchdog intends to apply its rulebook to crypto firms, shaping everything from asset safeguarding to trading platform operation. According to the financial regulator, […]
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Forward Industries is deepening its commitment to Solana after filing a $4 billion at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Sept. 17. The company said proceeds from the program will fund general corporate needs, including working capital, strategic acquisitions, and expansion of its Solana treasury holdings. According to Google […]
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Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed corporate Bitcoin treasury firm, is accelerating its expansion strategy after completing a $1.4 billion international capital raise. The company announced on Sept. 17 that it had established a US subsidiary, Metaplanet Income Corp., to build new revenue streams beyond its core treasury holdings. According to the firm, the new unit will provide […]
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Bitcoin climbed above $117,000 during the early trading hours today, its strongest level since early August, as traders positioned around the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The outcome of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, due later today, will define the risk landscape for the rest of the year. Market expectations of an easier […]
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US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have registered a seven-day streak of inflows totaling nearly $2.9 billion, signaling a decisive return of investor confidence after August’s selloff. Data from Coinperps shows that on Sept. 16 alone, Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $292.27 million. That daily gain capped a weeklong surge in activity, with inflows reaching $2.87 […]
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Digital asset treasuries have come under renewed pressure after a sharp drop in their market net asset values, or mNAVs, raising doubts about their ability to sustain continued crypto purchases, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered. Listed companies that hold digital assets on their balance sheets, known as digital […]
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Strategy, the largest public holder of Bitcoin, has expanded its reserves even as the premium on its stock continues to fade. The company revealed on Sept. 15 that it purchased 525 BTC for about $60.2 million, paying an average price of $114,562 per coin. The latest buy pushed Strategy’s 2025 Bitcoin yield to 25.9% and […]
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KindlyMD’s NAKA shares slumped to $1.28 on Sept. 15, down by 54% in the past 24 hours and over 90% over one month. The healthcare-turned-Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company faces mounting pressure from equity dilution plans and broader investor fatigue toward digital asset treasury strategies. The Nasdaq-traded medical firm transformed into a Bitcoin treasury company after […]
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Credit Saison, Japan’s third-largest credit card company, said Monday it is creating a new venture fund to back early-stage blockchain firms working in the real-world asset sector, according to local media reports. The vehicle, known as Onigiri Capital, has raised $35 million so far from Credit Saison and other backers and, according to a company […]
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Ripple’s bid for an OCC national trust bank charter would put RLUSD inside the U.S. banking perimeter and force a question for XRP. According to the application published by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Ripple proposes “Ripple National Trust Bank,” a de novo national trust bank wholly owned by Ripple Labs and […]
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London Stock Exchange Group has launched a blockchain-based platform for private funds and completed the first transaction. The digital markets infrastructure, developed with Microsoft, is designed to handle issuance, subscriptions, register maintenance, and post-trade servicing in one system. The first deal involved MembersCap, a reinsurance asset manager, and the exchange plans to extend the platform […]
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Investment manager MembersCap and digital asset exchange Archax are the system's first clients.
Gemini made a strong entrance on Wall Street on Sept. 12, with its stock price surging over 50% within the intial hours of their first day of trading on the Nasdaq. The stock, listed under the symbol GEMI, opened at $28 per share and quickly advanced in the opening hours. Prices briefly touched $40 before […]
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WisdomTree has unveiled a tokenized investment vehicle to bring private credit directly onto blockchain rails. The WisdomTree Private Credit and Alternative Income Digital Fund (CRDT) launched Sept. 12 on Ethereum and Stellar blockchains. It will be available to investors through the company’s Prime and Connect platforms. WisdomTree’s CRDT According to the statement, the fund’s performance […]
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Tokenized U.S. Treasuries on public blockchains hold $7.42 billion as of September 12, 2025, with large vehicles concentratedon Ethereum-linked issuance tracked by RWA.xyz. Fidelity’s new OnChain share class adds another institutional line to that base. The Fidelity Treasury Digital Fund’s OnChain Class, recorded on Ethereum as the Fidelity Digital Interest Token, shows about $203.7 million […]
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US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are seeing a sharp reversal in fortunes this month, attracting nearly $2 billion in fresh inflows after a bruising August marked by heavy redemptions. Data from SoSoValue shows that 12 Bitcoin ETF products logged inflows in six of the first eight trading sessions of September. Over the past four […]
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