European asset manager CoinShares has filed an S-1 form with the SEC to launch a spot Solana ETF. This move places CoinShares alongside seven other major firms seeking approval to offer SOL-based exchange-traded products. The proposed “CoinShares Solana ETF” would track the price of Solana, the sixth-largest crypto by market
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce has clarified that most non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including those offering creator royalties, likely fall outside the scope of U.S. securities laws. Speaking at the “SEC Speaks” event in Washington, Peirce, who leads the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, emphasized that NFTs often lack the characteristics that define
Robinhood has filed a proposal with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking a unified federal framework for trading tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The proposal marks a pivotal moment in bridging traditional finance with blockchain innovation. The core of Robinhood’s plan is legal clarity. Instead of pushing new technology
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized the Senate on Thursday for rejecting the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin regulation bill. The vote, split 49-48, halted progress amid mounting concerns over President Donald Trump’s ties to crypto. Bessent called the decision a “missed opportunity” for American leadership in the digital asset space.
The crypto market is surging today, driven by growing optimism around global trade developments and a supportive macroeconomic backdrop. The total crypto market capitalization jumped 3.21% to reach $3.1 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume soared 47.10% to $119.1 billion. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $99,000, hitting $99,415, as bulls aim for
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary has dismissed the idea of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Speaking during a debate with SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci, O’Leary said the proposal “will never happen.” He cited a lack of bipartisan support and questioned the motives of Bitcoin advocates like Michael Saylor. The exchange
The US and South Korea will have trade talks in Washington this week. At the request of the US. South Korea’s Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun and Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok will talk with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. And Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the sidelines of IMF and World
Senator Tim Scott expects a crypto market structure bill to become law by August 2025. As chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Scott highlighted the progress made in advancing crypto regulation. In March 2025, the committee moved forward the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill, showing its commitment to digital asset
Roundhill Investments has filed a prospectus with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a new Humanoid Robotics ETF. This move follows its earlier success with ETFs focused on Bitcoin and generative AI. The New York-based firm aims to capitalize on growing investor interest in human-like machines. Humanoid robotics
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Binance have jointly requested a 60-day pause in their ongoing legal case. The pause follows 60 days of “productive discussions” between the two parties. According to court filings, the pause will give both sides more time to finalize a settlement. It also
