Cboe Files 19b-4 Proposals for Spot XRP ETFs, Initiating SEC Review

On Thursday, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) initiated a pivotal regulatory step by submitting 19b-4 filings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on behalf of four prominent asset management entities—Bitwise, Wisdomtree, 21shares, and Canary Funds—to advance proposals for spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Cboe Files 19b-4 Proposals for XRP Trusts Fundamentally, a … Read more

Risk and Reward: Families Betting on Bitcoin to Fund Their Children’s Education

Driven by beliefs in bitcoin’s potential for significant gains, some U.S. parents are shifting a portion of their children’s college savings from traditional 529 plans to cryptocurrency. Disappointing 529 Returns Prompt Bitcoin Interest Some U.S. families are reportedly putting a portion of their children’s college savings in bitcoin (BTC), believing the cryptocurrency typically outperforms stocks. … Read more

Bitcoin’s Correlation With Markets Grows, Challenging ‘Safe Haven’ Narrative

Bitcoin’s correlation with global markets—attributed by some to increased institutional investment and algorithmic trading—challenges the narrative of it being a safe-haven asset, similar to gold. Bitcoin’s ‘Safe Haven’ Claim Challenged Following the U.S. imposition of a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, bitcoin (BTC) briefly plummeted below $93,000, dragging the crypto market down. The … Read more

Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Inches Closer: Core Developer Announces Key Dates for Testnet Forks 

Ethereum core developer Tim Beiko announced today that the Pectra upgrade will move forward with key testnet forks in February and March, setting the stage for the upgrade’s eventual deployment on the Ethereum mainnet. Ether’s Pectra Upgrade Nears According to Beiko’s post on X, the Holesky testnet will fork at slot 3,710,976 on Feb. 24 … Read more

Crypto Custody Exodus: BTC and ETH Reserves Tumble as Investors Flee to Self-Custody

Blockchain analytics reveal bitcoin and ethereum reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted precipitously since late January, with holdings persisting at lows not witnessed in years. Historic Drops in Bitcoin and Ethereum Reserves as Traders Reallocate The opening days of February 2025 have been marked by intense crypto market fluctuations, with Cryptoquant data showing a swift, … Read more

FDIC to Revise Guidelines, Opening the Door for Banks to Engage in Crypto

The FDIC is set to revise its crypto guidelines, potentially allowing banks to engage in digital asset activities. This shift aligns with the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration, paving the way for tokenized deposits and broader banking participation in crypto. FDIC to Allow Banks to Engage in Crypto In a major policy shift, the … Read more

FDIC to Revise Guidelines, Opening the Door for Banks to Engage in Crypto

The FDIC is set to revise its crypto guidelines, potentially allowing banks to engage in digital asset activities. This shift aligns with the pro-crypto stance of the Trump administration, paving the way for tokenized deposits and broader banking participation in crypto. FDIC to Allow Banks to Engage in Crypto In a major policy shift, the … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Gain $66 Million While Ether ETFs Extend Five-Day Streak With $18 Million Inflows

Ether ETFs have now seen five consecutive days of inflows, adding $18.11 million, while bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $66.37 million. Bitcoin ETFs See Another Day of Gains While Ether ETFs Mark Five Days of Inflows Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued to draw investor interest on Wednesday, Feb. 5, with bitcoin … Read more

UAE Ministry Partners With Shiba Inu to Drive Web3 Innovation

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has partnered with Shiba Inu to implement Web3 solutions for energy, infrastructure, and other areas. Public Service Efficiency Gets a Web3 Makeover The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry Energy and Infrastructure (MOEI) announced on Feb. 5 that it had partnered with Shiba Inu to advance “Web3 … Read more