Technology
ETF
Spot Bitcoin ETF options set to debut this week following OCC approval, analysts predict
Bitwise's head of alpha strategies stated that options trading on Bitcoin ETFs could be the “most extraordinary upside ‘vol of vol’ in financial history.”
Memecoins
Memecoin returns were 6x higher than crypto market average over past 30 days
Meanwhile, tokens related to AI, social, and data availability narratives registered negative performances in the period.
Analysis
Altcoins offer opportunities for gains amid challenging trading landscape — K33
The excess of token launches paired with a stablecoin supply below its all-time high make trading altcoins a challenging task.
Legal
New York prosecutors to scale back crypto enforcement amid leadership transition
The SDNY will keep prosecuting fraud in crypto, but fewer prosecutors will now be dedicated to these cases compared to the 'crypto winter.'
ETF
US Bitcoin ETFs now hold 1 million Bitcoin worth $96 billion
The US-traded Bitcoin ETFs are close to surpassing Satoshi Nakamoto's estimated 1.1 million BTC stash.
RWA
Tether launches tokenization platform called Hadron for institutions, governments
The new tokenization platform follows Tether's recent forays into traditional finance and wallet services.
Legal
SEC facing joint lawsuit from 18 US states over ‘unconstitutional persecution’ of crypto
The state Attorney Generals collectively claim that the SEC went against their best efforts to foster crypto in the US.
Regulation
Crypto Dad Giancarlo dismisses SEC chair rumors, critiques Gensler’s legacy
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo stated he is not among the names considered to be the next SEC chief.
Crypto
Bitcoin spot buying outpacing futures despite leverage hitting ATH
A Glassnode report reveals that BTC spikes are driven by spot volume, but leveraging is heating up and presenting risks.
Adoption
Robinhood adds support for SOL, ADA, XRP, and PEPE for US investors
SOL and ADA are back on Robinhood's offerings after more than a year since they were delisted over regulatory concerns.
Regulation
FBI seizes Polymarket CEO’s devices to allegedly probe potential market manipulation in elections bets
A source alleged that the seizure aws political move, although neither the reason or the enforcement move were confirmed.
Analysis
Bitwise CIO believes investors are ‘still early’ until Bitcoin reaches $500k
Matthew Hougan compares Bitcoin with gold, highlighting there is still some ground to cover for BTC to become a mature asset.