Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF With Staking—Is SOL Set for Institutional Adoption?

Franklin Templeton has filed for a Solana ETF, aiming to track SOL’s market performance while allowing share purchases with cash or crypto and staking holdings for rewards. Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF With SEC Franklin Templeton, through its affiliate Franklin Holdings LLC, filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) … Read more

Brazil Leapfrogs US Greenlighting First XRP ETF

The CVM, Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission, has approved the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund for trading. The ETF, which is now in its pre-operational phase, highlights the openness of the Brazilian market to these options. Brazil Approves World’s First XRP ETF The Brazilian cryptocurrency market has scored yet another milestone, offering investors the world’s … Read more

Spot LTC ETF Gains Traction With DTCC Website Listing as SEC Review Continues

The spot litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) run by Canary Capital has been added to the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) website. While the listing marks progress, it does not secure approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Canary Capital’s Spot LTC ETF Listed on DTCC Inclusion on the DTCC’s public list streamlines … Read more

Ripple’s $RLUSD Stablecoin Hits $120 Million Supply, Eyes Explosive Growth

Two months post its official launch, Ripple’s stablecoin, $RLUSD, has achieved a considerable high, now boasting a total supply of $120 million. Ripple’s recently introduced regulated stablecoin is designed to bring stability and efficiency to the electronic asset space, particularly when it comes to the often unpredictable path of digital currencies. In the meantime, the … Read more

Ethereum’s Supply Shrinkage and On-Chain Trends Point to Long-Term Growth

Recently, Ethereum’s market dynamics have shifted significantly, with one crucial aspect being the steep drop in exchange reserves. Current reports indicate the reserves are at the lowest they’ve been since 2016. This clear movement of Ethereum away from exchanges and into long-term storage follows a pronounced trend. At the same time, on-chain activity keeps getting … Read more

Bitcoin’s Supply Decline and Market Trends: What Lies Ahead for BTC?

The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with developments related to Bitcoin, which several analysts believe may be setting up for a significant price spike in the near future. Key Bitcoin metrics that are showing potentially bullish trends include the following: Bitcoin exchange reserves hitting multi-year lows; more and more Bitcoin being moved to cold storage; an … Read more

Inside Bitcoin’s ETF Boom: Custodianship Masks Institutional Power Plays

As of mid-February 2025, 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hold $114.41 billion in bitcoin, representing 5.94% of the leading crypto asset’s market cap. While retail investors have access to these funds, the following editorial examines the financial titans accumulating sizable bitcoin ETF shares. 12 ETFs Now Control Nearly 6% of Bitcoin’s Market Cap … Read more

State of Wisconsin’s $162B Investment Board Scoops up More Bitcoin ETF Shares

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) which manages $162 billion in public assets, bought almost $100 million worth of Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (Nasdaq: IBIT) units and invested another $63 million in Grayscale’s bitcoin ETF (NYSE: GBTC) in May 2024, per its filing. Its latest regulatory submission to the U.S. Securities and … Read more

Bank of Montreal Has Been Quietly Buying Bitcoin ETFs

The Bank of Montreal (BMO), Canada’s third largest bank by asset size, quietly purchased approximately $150 million in spot bitcoin ETFs. The information came to light when the bank filed its Form 13F-HR with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday. The regulator requires institutional investment managers who manage more than $100 million … Read more