Solana ETFs may take until 2026: Bloomberg Intelligence

January 16, 2025 Coin Telegraph

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With lawsuits still pending over Solana’s classification as a security, SOL ETFs will likely have to wait until next year for their debut.

Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may not launch in the United States until 2026 even under a crypto-friendly White House, James Seyffart, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst, said on Jan. 16.

Issuers “might see movement” on languishing Solana ETF filings after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, Seyffart said during an interview with Blockworks.

However, “the timeline could extend into 2026 due to the SEC’s precedent of taking […] 240–260 days to review filings,” Seyffart said.

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Agora, Galaxy complete AUSD stablecoin’s first live transaction

January 8, 2025 Coin Telegraph

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Agora’s AUSD is the latest entrant into the burgeoning stablecoin market.

Asset manager Galaxy and stablecoin issuer Agora completed the first over-the-counter transaction involving AUSD, Agora’s stablecoin, according to a Jan. 8 announcement.

“This trade marks the transition of AUSD from proof-of-concept to real-world application,” Nick van Eck, Agora’s CEO, said in a statement.

Agora’s AUSD is the latest stablecoin seeking to capture market share from incumbents, such as Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) and Tether’s USDt (USDT). It joins other relative newcomers such as Ethena’s USDe.

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Base mulls launching tokenized COIN stock

January 4, 2025 Coin Telegraph

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The plans are not yet concrete, as Coinbase is awaiting regulatory clarity on securities tokenization.

Coinbase is considering making tokenized shares of its stock available to United States users of Base, its Ethereum layer-2 network, Base developer Jesse Pollak said in a post on the X platform.

Tokenized COIN shares are already available to non-US users through protocols such as Backed, a tokenized real-world assets (RWA) platform, Pollak said in a Jan. 3 X post.

COIN on Base is “something we are looking into in the new year,” Pollack said, adding that eventually, “every asset in the world will be on Base.”

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The Presidential Crypto Portfolio Expands—Trump’s Crypto Holdings Rise, Now Worth $13M

December 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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With less than 40 days until Donald Trump is sworn in as the U.S. President, recent data reveals he holds nearly $13 million in crypto assets. The First Crypto Commander-in-Chief Stepping into the presidency with a sizable crypto portfolio, Donald Trump brings a financial twist to the Oval Office. His running mate, JD Vance, isn’t […]

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Trump mulls tapping crypto-friendly CFTC chair: Report

November 15, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Summer Mersinger, a Republican CFTC commissioner who has urged the regulatory to take a more accommodating stance on crypto, is among those under consideration

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is considering current and former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officials to chair the financial regulatory agency, according to Reuters News.

The CFTC plays a crucial role in regulated cryptocurrency markets in the United States, second only to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Summer Mersinger, a Republican CFTC commissioner who has urged the regulator to take a more accommodating stance on crypto, is among those under consideration to chair the agency, Reuters reported.

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Arkham launches points program to woo derivatives traders

November 15, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The program will last for 30 days and points will be convertible to Arkham’s native token, ARKM.

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has started a points program to woo traders to its newly launched a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a Nov. 14 announcement.

Traders can earn points from trading spot crypto and perpetual futures contracts, Arkham said. The program will last for 30 days and points will be convertible to Arkham’s native token, ARKM.

On Nov. 6, Arkham launched a digital assets derivatives exchange. The exchange will reportedly target retail traders and compete with existing platforms such as Binance.

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Detroit residents will be able to pay taxes with crypto from mid-2025

November 8, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Detroit says the move to begin accepting crypto as payment for taxes and other city services was part of a broader effort to “modernize and improve” its payment channels.

Detroit will soon allow its residents to pay their taxes and other city fees with cryptocurrency as the city looks to “modernize” and attract blockchain companies to the city, according to an announcement from Detroit’s Office of Treasury.

In a Nov. 7 statement, the Detroit Treasury said the new crypto payment options would be offered through a “secure payment platform managed by PayPal” from mid-2025.

The announcement did not clarify which cryptocurrencies Detroit would accept as payment, but PayPal currently provides support for a small number of major crypto assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), and its own in-house stablecoin PayPal USD (PYUSD).

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Arkham launches crypto perpetuals exchange

November 6, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Analysts expect crypto products to proliferate after Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's Nov. 5 US election win.

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has launched a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, according to a Nov. 6 announcement.

The exchange will reportedly target retail traders and compete with existing platforms such as Binance.

It will integrate Arkham’s research and feature live on-chain audits and proof-of-reserve (PoR), Arkham said in a post on the X platform.

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These crypto ETFs are ‘call options’ on the US elections

November 5, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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The US presidential race could determine the fate of more than half a dozen proposed crypto ETFs.

The United States presidential election on Nov. 5 could determine the fate of more than half a dozen proposed cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) waiting on a green light from regulators.

In 2024, asset managers submitted a flurry of regulatory filings to list ETFs holding altcoins, including Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC), among others.

Issuers are also waiting on approval for several planned crypto index ETFs designed to hold diverse baskets of tokens.

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Study: Trump Win Likely to Spark Bullish Trend in Crypto Prices

October 24, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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A recent study reveals that nearly two-thirds of surveyed U.S. citizens (64.7%) believe a Donald Trump or Republican victory in the presidential election would spark a bullish trend in crypto prices. This optimism stems from the Republican Party’s business-friendly reputation, which resonates with crypto enthusiasts. On the flip side, only 9.1% of respondents think a […]

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