The prominent ETF issuer YieldMax has recently filed with the US SEC to launch an ETF based on the Ether Option Income Strategy. According to a filing made public on June 21, 2024, the ETF will be listed on the NYSE Arca. This strategic shift is also occurring at the
Ripple Labs, a subsidiary of Ripple, witnesses a securities case filed against the company in California. The new lawsuit targets Ripple CEO, Brad Garlinghouse alleging him of ‘misleading statements’ in a 2017 interview regarding XRP’s designation as a security. The cryptocurrency firm recently celebrated a partial win against the SEC
Providers of digital payment tokens (DPTs) pose serious threats to the integrity of the anti-money-laundering (AML) system, according to Singapore’s most recent Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (MLNRA). Not included in the 2014 report, this one’s 126 pages are packed with additional dangers. Providers of DPT services and traders of
An extra two years have been added to the digital-franc pilot program by the Swiss National Bank (SNB). Switzerland is clearly dedicated to investigating the possibilities of CBDCs and how they may be integrated into the financial system, as shown by this action. The performance, security, and scalability of the
A key event is about to unfold as bitFlyer, a prominent Japanese crypto exchange, is slated to buy FTX Japan. Until today, details about the intention to acquire the local unit of the renowned but now insolvent FTX exchange remained undisclosed. Nonetheless, the arrangements for this transaction are nearing completion.
Jeremy Allaire, the founder of Circle Internet Financial Ltd, the firm behind USDC stablecoin, recently went on X to express his continued confidence for the future of cryptocurrency, especially stablecoins. He reiterated his heightened optimism over the ecosystem in his lengthy post. Allaire summarized the progress made by the cryptocurrency
In the past month, the crypto market has witnessed wavering upward and downward movements. With crypto assets particularly the altcoin sector, showing price revivals, the regulators introducing announcements and numerous launches, the first half of 2024 has been momentous in activity. As the second half (H2) of the year is
The altcoin market is experiencing a prolonged decline, making it a hard time for investors. It is influenced by several factors that have created a complex environment for the assets. The launch and oversupply of new coins play a vital role in the decline, leading to a steep market. According
The biggest notable outflow since March 22 was $600 million last week from digital asset exchange-traded products and funds, according to a report dated June 17. The majority of the withdrawals came from Bitcoin investment vehicles, as stated in the most recent CoinShares “Weekly Asset Fund Flows” report. The opposite
Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer of Ripple, has offered fresh commentary on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) most recent filing after a contentious week in the case. An announcement of a settlement between the regulator and insolvent Terraform Labs kicked off the drama this week. The parties
