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NYSE Arca files for Cardano ETF on behalf of Grayscale as crypto proposals gain momentum

A Cardano spot exchange-traded fund could be on the horizon following the NYSE’s filing to propose such a product. Cardano (ADA) is the ninth largest crypto with a market cap of over $25 billion, according to The Block’s price data.

theblock.co • 10/02/2025 - 23:11 PM

The Daily: Quest to find bitcoin fortune in garbage dump continues, Dave Portnoy's memecoin antics and more

James Howells, a resident of Newport, South Wales, plans to buy the landfill where he believes his lost £620 million ($768 million) bitcoin fortune is still buried, despite a UK judge dismissing his case last month. Eric Council Jr. pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit aggravated identity theft and access device fraud related to the hack of the Security and Exchange Commission’s social media account in January 2024.

theblock.co • 10/02/2025 - 18:52 PM

SEC delays decision on BlackRock's Ethereum ETF options trading until April 9

The SEC postponed its decision on BlackRock's options trading proposal for its Ethereum ETF until 2025 and invited public comments on related proposals.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 19:09 PM

The Daily: Cboe BZX files to list XRP ETFs, BlackRock increases Strategy ownership to 5% and more

Cboe BZX Exchange filed 19b-4 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Thursday to list and trade spot XRP ETFs for Bitwise, 21Shares and Canary Capital. Asset management giant BlackRock has increased its ownership stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) from 4.09% to 5%, according to a Schedule 13G filing with the SEC.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 18:29 PM

House Republicans push forward on stablecoin regulation with new draft bill

House lawmakers advance stablecoin regulation legislation, aiming for consumer protection and innovation, with feedback sought from stakeholders. Bipartisan efforts reflect a focus on establishing a clear regulatory framework.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 16:34 PM

SEC advances Grayscale's Solana ETF proposal following 19b-4, seeks public input

The SEC is seeking public comments on listing the Grayscale Solana Trust as an ETF, marking a significant development in crypto regulation under new leadership.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 03:44 AM

SEC weighs proposal to change BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF to allow in-kind redemptions

The SEC is considering a proposal to allow in-kind redemptions for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, requesting public comments with decisions expected after 21 days.

theblock.co • 06/02/2025 - 19:30 PM

The Daily: Standard Chartered predicts $500,000 bitcoin before Trump leaves office, XRP Ledger temporarily halts and more

Crypto market reactions to Trump's administration, predictions for Bitcoin's future value, XRP Ledger issues, SEC changes, and insights from Crypto Czar on Bitcoin's status.

theblock.co • 05/02/2025 - 19:05 PM

US lawmakers form working group between House and Senate to draft bills for crypto, stablecoins

U.S. lawmakers are forming a working group to create a regulatory framework for digital assets and stablecoins, with key bipartisan efforts already underway in both the House and Senate.

theblock.co • 04/02/2025 - 20:32 PM

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21Shares files for a spot Polkadot ETF, marking a first as it looks to get the US SEC signoff

21Shares has filed for the first spot Polkadot ETF with the SEC, aiming to track DOT performance. This follows recent activity by other firms in the crypto ETF space.

theblock.co • 31/01/2025 - 21:49 PM

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