Crypto
ETF
Spot Ethereum ETFs will legitimize crypto, lead to ETH supply crunch – Integral
Integral anticipates that ETF issuers will buy and hold large amounts of ETH.
ETF
More US states expected to follow Wisconsin’s lead by investing in spot Bitcoin ETFs
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) invested $160 million in spot Bitcoin ETFs during the first quarter.
Regulation
Biden vetoes resolution to overturn of SEC’s controversial SAB 121
The Biden administration said the resolution would have hampered the SEC's ability to set guardrails and address issues.
Crypto
21Shares drops Ark from ETH ETF as remaining applicants meet SEC deadline
Franklin Templeton is the first to announce a sponsor fee of 0.19% for the ETF.
Regulation
Congress to discuss potential benefits of RWA tokenization in June hearing
Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo confirmed he would testify at the hearing on May 31 following speculation on social media.
ETF
Bloomberg analyst predicts end of June ETH ETF launch as Grayscale updates S-3 statement
Bloomberg Senior ETF Eric Balchunas called an earlier mid-June launch a "long shot."
Politics
Andreessen Horowitz donates $25 million to Fairshake Super PAC
The transaction follows an equivalent donation from Ripple.
Regulation
SEC commissioner Hester Peirce proposes shared US-UK digital securities sandbox
The sandbox would allow crypto firms to engage in self-regulation for two years.
ETF
Blackrock updates S-1 filing for Ethereum ETF, marking step toward launch
The fund could gain approval and launch in the coming weeks.
ETF
Cathie Wood says ETH ETF approvals were political, praises El Salvador’s BTC approach
ARK Invest's CEO and CIO shared her stance on both matters.
Payments
Mastercard launches Crypto Credentials system to simplify crypto transactions
The service is aimed at the EU and Latin American markets.
Crypto
BlackRock adds $4.1 million of its IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF to two funds
BlackRock's Strategic Income Opportunities Portfolio and Strategic Global Bond Fund gained exposure to BTC in the first quarter.