21Shares has filed for a Hyperliquid ETF, while Bitwise’s Solana staking ETF has a big day of trading as investors perk their ears toward altcoins. Asset manager 21Shares is seeking to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking the token behind the perpetual futures protocol and blockchain, Hyperliquid, amid growing Wall Street interest in alternative cryptocurrencies.The company filed for the 21Shares Hyperliquid ETF with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday,…

More than 3.4 million daily users of BNB Chain now have access to over 100 tokenized stocks and ETFs on Wall Street after the latest move from Ondo Global Markets. Real-world asset tokenization platform Ondo Global Markets has expanded its tokenized product offerings to BNB Chain, enabling access to more than 100 Wall Street stocks and exchange-traded funds to BNB Chain’s user base.“The integration provides BNB Chain — with its…

Downloads for decentralized messaging app Bitchat has surged in Jamaica as 185-mile-per-hour winds batter the Caribbean, cutting off communication. Jamaicans have rushed to download Jack Dorsey’s decentralized peer-to-peer messaging app Bitchat as the fatal Hurricane Melissa continues to rip through the Caribbean.Bitchat — which uses Bluetooth mesh networks for internet-free, encrypted communication — is now the second-most downloaded app on the Apple App Store and Google Play in Jamaica, offering…

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto, a pro-crypto political group has endorsed Andrew Cuomo in the New York City mayoral race. Meanwhile, Grayscale Investments launched its staking Solana ETF in the United States, and Ethereum’s Fusaka fork went live on its final testnet.Innovate NY, a…

The potential acquisition would mark one of Mastercard’s largest crypto bets yet, expanding its stablecoin and tokenization infrastructure amid growing competition. Mastercard is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire crypto and stablecoin infrastructure startup zerohash in a deal valued from $1.5 billion to $2 billion, according to multiple sources familiar with the negotiations.The news, reported by Fortune on Wednesday, follows earlier efforts by Mastercard to expand its footprint in stablecoin…

Securitize and BNY Mellon are bringing AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations onchain, with Grove planning a $100M anchor as institutional demand for tokenized assets grows. Securitize, a real-world asset tokenization platform, has unveiled a tokenized fund designed to give investors access to AAA-rated collateralized loan obligations onchain.The fund is being developed in partnership with global investment bank BNY Mellon. According to Wednesday’s announcement, BNY will safeguard the fund’s underlying assets, while…

With less than a week until New Yorkers choose their next mayor, a political organization promoting digital assets has endorsed and spent funds supporting Andrew Cuomo. Innovate NY, a self-described “pro-digital assets” political organization funded with about $100,000 ahead of the New York City mayoral election, has backed independent candidate and former state Governor Andrew Cuomo. In a Tuesday notice, Innovate NY endorsed Cuomo for mayor, the race for which is…

As the trial of Anton and James Peraire-Bueno entered its 11th day, a judge may soon decide whether Coin Center can weigh in on the case through an amicus brief. US prosecutors are pushing back against efforts to introduce crypto policy arguments in the case of two brothers accused of exploiting Ethereum using maximal extractable value (MEV) bots.In a Tuesday filing in the US District Court for the Southern District…

Analysts say the crypto market has already priced in Wednesday’s interest rate cut, but the Federal Reserve remains divided on an additional cut in December. The Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut on Wednesday, bringing the target Federal Funds rate down to 3.75%-4%.Wednesday’s rate cut was “fully priced in” by investors, who widely anticipated the decision, according to Matt Mena, a market…

Bitget’s liquidity gains mirror an industrywide shift as exchanges such as Binance, OKX and Crypto.com compete to attract professional and institutional traders. Singapore-based crypto exchange Bitget has seen an uptick in institutional participation, with institutional traders now accounting for roughly 80% of total volume as of September, according to a report by Bitget in collaboration with blockchain analytics platform Nansen.The report noted that institutional activity on Bitget’s spot markets climbed…

XRP is accelerating into mainstream finance as institutional demand climbs, regulatory clarity fuels adoption, CME expands crypto derivatives, and major corporations integrate XRP into operations, reinforcing its position as a leading institutional-grade asset. XRP Trading Expands on CME as Regulatory Clarity Boosts Institutional Demand Institutional enthusiasm for XRP and other digital asset derivatives continues to […]

XRP is surging back into the spotlight as institutional buying heats up, with a Ripple-backed investment firm nearing $1 billion in holdings—signaling accelerating confidence from deep-pocketed players and a seismic shift in XRP’s long-term narrative. Ripple-Backed Evernorth Nears $1 Billion in XRP Amid Explosive Institutional Demand Bullish sentiment surrounding XRP is strengthening as institutional accumulation […]

Solana’s explosive momentum just hit a new milestone as Grayscale’s Solana Trust ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca, giving institutions direct, staking-enabled exposure to one of crypto’s fastest-growing blockchain ecosystems and signaling unstoppable mainstream adoption. Grayscale Solana Trust ETF Launch Marks Major Leap for Institutional Crypto Exposure Solana’s accelerating role in institutional crypto adoption gained […]

Bitcoin is charging toward a breakout as global liquidity floods markets, policy easing gains momentum, and investors rush into risk assets—positioning the crypto giant for potential record highs and an end-of-year rally. Bitcoin Eyes Record Highs as Fed Eases and Liquidity Surges Bitcoin may be approaching a breakout as the U.S. Federal Reserve shifts toward […]

A series of share repurchase announcements from leading digital asset treasury (DAT) firms has sparked debate over whether a new buyback meta is taking shape in the crypto sector. DAT Firms Are Buying Themselves Back — and Investors Are Watching Closely Three digital asset treasury (DAT) firms—Metaplanet, Lite Strategy, and ETHzilla—have all launched share repurchase […]

Circle Internet Group has tapped Grammy Award-winning artist and humanitarian Wyclef Jean as its Global Culture Advisor, in a collaboration aimed at showcasing how stablecoin technology is reshaping financial access and creativity across the globe. Circle Teams up With Wyclef Jean to Connect Culture, Finance, and Technology The partnership will center on storytelling, performance, and […]

The cryptocurrency briefly fell below $110K even after the U.S. Federal Reserve lowered its policy rate for the second time this year. Powell’s Hawkish Stance Sends Bitcoin Lower A second rate cut this year was a practical certainty based on the probability reflected by the CME Fedwatch Tool just minutes before Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome […]

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Solana Company said Wednesday that its solana ( SOL) holdings have increased to more than 2.3 million tokens, marking an addition of roughly 1 million SOL since early October. The firm also reported an average gross staking yield of 7.03% annual percentage yield (APY), which it said outperformed the network’s top ten validators by 36 […]

This week, Tether—the world’s heavyweight in stablecoin issuance—rolled out its latest attestation report for XAUT, the company’s gold-backed digital token. The glittering takeaway? XAUT’s total market cap just struck $2 billion, claiming nearly 54% of the $3.71 billion tied up in gold-pegged assets. Tether’s XAUT Hits $2 Billion as Gold Token Market Shines at $3.7B […]