In a notable change in the crypto regulatory environment, asset managers are regaining confidence in their pursuit of ETFs. Significantly, CoinShares submitted applications for a spot XRP ETF and a Litecoin (LTC) fund, indicating an increasing enthusiasm for altcoin investment offerings.

XRP is currently at a critical juncture, trading at a key level after breaking its all-time high just eight days ago. Despite the market's inherent volatility, price action remains robust, fueling optimism among investors and analysts.

Grayscale and CoinShares file for Litecoin, Solana, and XRP ETFs as the SEC under Trump establishes a pro-crypto regulatory framework. The post Grayscale and CoinShares target new crypto ETFs including Litecoin, Solana, and XRP appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin proposes cementing ETH's dominance in financial ecosystems by unifying its role across Layer 1 and Layer 2 economies.

This week was the culmination of a lot of promises years coming in the crypto industry. President Trump ended some of the crypto regulation by enforcement actions taken over the last few years, and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) pulled back SAB 122, which kept banks from holding crypto for customers.

Nasdaq has filed an amended rule proposal seeking to introduce in-kind redemptions for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), according to a Jan. 24 regulatory filing. The adjustment would allow the exchange-traded fund to transfer Bitcoin (BTC) directly to investors during redemptions instead of converting holdings into cash.

Solana (SOL) price is up 8% in the last 24 hours and 21% over the past week, with its market cap nearing $130 billion — larger than companies like Sony, Dior, and ADP. Trading volume has surged nearly 19% in the last 24 hours, now standing at $10 billion, reflecting strong market activity.

A flurry of spot crypto exchange-traded fund files flooded in on Friday looking to track Litecoin and XRP.

The Securities and Exchange Commission had previously only allowed cash redemptions when the spot bitcoin ETFs were approved last January.

Nasdaq, on behalf of BlackRock, is pursuing a potential change to the asset management firm's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

American investment management company BlackRock is pushing for a new redemption model for its ETF product, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Notably, its trading venue, the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC, filed for the in-kind redemption model with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The tokens use sophisticated delta hedging market strategies to generate double-digit yields for investors. Yield-Focused Stablecoins Debut on Avalanche Defi platform Avant launched its yield-focused stablecoin pair AVUSD and SAVUSD on the Avalanche blockchain on Thursday.

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Ripple Labs has filed a request with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit seeking an April 16, 2025 deadline for its cross-appeal brief in the Ripple vs. SEC case.

Solana (SOL 4.40%) is seeing strong gains in Friday's trading. The cryptocurrency's token price was up 2.9% over the last 24 hours of trading as of 4 p.m.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading marginally higher on Friday after President Trump's crypto executive order on Thursday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $105,111.01 -0.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,338.66 +1.9% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $258.79 +1% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.12 -1% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3543 -0.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002006 -0.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increased by 6.5% and daily active addresses falling by 0.09%.

ETH and Bitcoin trends diverge as RTX, a unique crypto project, captures attention with unique features and rapid growth. #partnercontent

As Bitcoin strengthens its market dominance, altcoins struggle, with the Altcoin Season Index showing sharp declines.

Ethereum is now demonstrating steady price growth, posting a 6% rise in the past day as the broader cryptocurrency market rallied. This upward momentum follows news of a US executive order establishing a national digital asset stockpile, contributing to a positive market environment.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has suggested a long list of ways that Elon Musk's cost-cutting DOGE can save money—though she's deeply skeptical.

As Bitcoin and Ethereum soar, CATZILLA gains traction, outpacing DOGE and SHIB in investor interest and growth potential. #partnercontent

Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency, has fallen more than 20% against Bitcoin in the last six weeks. With the ETHBTC ratio remaining near a two-month low, sellers are pushing to stabilize the price below $3,400. This pressure has led to a significant drop in an important on-chain metric, indicating potential further declines in its price.

MicroStrategy said that it's taking measures to manage $1.05 billion in corporate debt accumulated while stockpiling Bitcoin.

On Thursday, January 23, US President Donald Trump issued the first-ever executive on cryptocurrencies. The order outlines the formation of a “national digital asset stockpile,” which has prompted questions about whether the United States intends to actively purchase Bitcoin (BTC) or merely incorporate confiscated BTC into a reserve.

While Circle's USDC led stablecoin growth on Solana, other issuers also expanded their stablecoins to the network recently, one analyst noted.

Over the past few days, XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, seems to have been consolidating within a tight range. Amid this, whales have been accumulating the token. $38.

President Donald Trump pledges to make the U.S. the crypto capital of the world and signs a pro-crypto executive order. Plus, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink predicts BTC price will exceed $700,000 and the SEC withdraws a controversial crypto reporting rule.

Ethereum (ETH) price is in the spotlight as the combined crypto market continues on its bullish trajectory. According to crypto analytics platform CryptoQuant data, a rising open interest has hinted that Ethereum may see a breakout soon.

Solana left competitor Ethereum to bite the dust with 27% weekly gains and nearly 6% rally on Friday. The native token of the Solana blockchain rallies, on-chain and technical indicators point at further gains in SOL in the coming week.

Ethereum price has underperformed Bitcoin and other popular coins like Ripple and Solana this year. Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $3,400, down by nearly 20% from its highest level in December last year.

Whales are kicking up a storm on Ethereum's charts again, but this time, the whales are famous!

Ripple Labs has requested a due date for its cross-appeal brief in its ongoing legal battle against the US SEC.

Fineqia AG, the European subsidiary of digital assets and investment firm Fineqia International, has unveiled the first-ever exchange-traded note that deploys Cardano assets for yield bearing in decentralized finance.

Bitcoiners need to stop letting the extremes of naive idealism and jaded cynicism drive the public discourse.

Calamos Investments has introduced a suite of Protected Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), designed to offer exposure to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) while minimizing risk. What Happened: The flagship ETF provides 100% downside protection over a one-year period, ensuring that investors' principal remains intact even if Bitcoin experiences a significant price drop.

Semler Scientific has announced an increase in its convertible senior notes offering to $85 million from the previously planned $75 million. The company also granted initial purchasers the option to buy an additional $15 million in notes.

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) surpassed $1 billion in inflows in the first two hours of trading today. This comes despite record outflows earlier in the month, displaying the product's dramatic recovery.

Stellar Lumens (XLM) is facing significant pressure from short positions, with key metrics signaling potential volatility in the near future. A recent analysis has shown that the short-term MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) for XLM is flashing caution, indicating that a sudden price surge or decline could be imminent, depending on how traders react to key price levels.

According to data from SaylorTracker, MicroStrategy shares are currently trading at a net asset value (NAV) of 1.86x.

Bloomberg Intelligence senior macro strategist Mike McGlone is warning that gold's strong 2024 performance may be a bearish signal for Bitcoin (BTC) and other risk assets.

Bitcoin (BTC) price is up 3% in the last 24 hours. Still, the rally has been relatively muted despite two major developments: the SEC revoking SAB 121 policy, allowing banks to custody crypto, and Trump creating a Digital Asset Stockpile by executive order.

The SEC has just revoked the accounting bulletin SAB 121, and removed the constraints on financial institutions in the United States. This decision now paves the way for increased adoption of DeFi services and strengthens the position of Ethereum in the crypto landscape.

During a recent interview with Paul Barron Network, Morgan Creek Capital's Mark Yusko said that the hedge fund did not actually own any XRP tokens.

Ethereum's silent giants are making waves in the market. Over the past several months, large investors, often referred to as “whales,” have been quietly accumulating massive amounts of Ethereum (ETH).

Increased user interest in bitcoin during the Chinese New Year celebration could spark another significant price increase for BTC, based on historical data.

TL;DR XRP experienced a 246% growth in its market capitalization in the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching a value of $3.16 per unit. Ripple launched RLUSD, a stablecoin backed by US dollar deposits, with monthly audits, already adopted by platforms like Uphold, Bitso, and MoonPay.

The XRP price is targeting a rally to as high as $10, following another crucial breakout for the crypto. Analyst Javon Marks provided insights into XRP's current price action and why it could record this parabolic rally.

Despite a 14% drop, the AVAX crypto shows an increase in trading volume and accumulation of investors. Detailed analysis!