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Cryptocurrency investment giant Grayscale is launching XRP and Dogecoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) tomorrow. While the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shared its approval for the XRP ETF in its announcement dated November 21, it also gave the green light to the DOGE ETF in a separate notice published on the same day. Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas stated that the Dogecoin ETF could see up to $11 million in volume on its first day of trading, according to X. Balchunas also stated that the Grayscale Chainlink Trust could be approved “probably…

France has adjusted its policy to allow the trading of previously banned crypto assets that were deemed too risky for retail participation. The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) will update its rules to allow certain crypto investment products to be sold to retail investors. France joins the United Kingdom after the FCA also proposed plans to ease the restrictions on retail access to crypto exchange-traded notes. The French Financial Markets Authority’s (AMF) adjusted rules will allow retail marketing of crypto-indexed ETNs, removing warning-label requirements for eligible products, for the first time since it imposed a ban in October 2025. What…

Bitcoin’s slide to $84,000 is being driven less by mood and more by mechanics, according to Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG. In a report, Cipolaro said the core engines of the 2024–25 rally have shifted into reverse. Spot bitcoin ETFs, once the primary source of demand for the cycle, now exhibit persistent redemptions. Those vehicles funneled billions into bitcoin during the first half of the year, the report points out, but trailing five-day flows have turned negative. Data from SoSoValue shows that these ETFs are on track to register their highest monthly outflow since launch, having bled…

SEC chair Paul Atkins said Tuesday that numerous types of ICOs, or initial coin offerings, should be considered non-securities transactions, and thus outside the Wall Street regulator’s jurisdiction. “That’s what we want to encourage,” Atkins said Tuesday at the Blockchain Association’s annual policy summit, in response to a question from Decrypt. “Those sorts of things would not fall, as we would define it, into the definition of a security.” Atkins specifically referred to a token taxonomy he rolled out last month, in which he broke down the crypto industry into four general token categories. Of those four categories, Atkins argued…

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), which represents 1.8 million workers, sent a warning straight to the Senate Banking Committee over its crypto market structure bill, calling the proposal “as irresponsible as it is reckless.” The letter was written by Randi Weingarten, president of the union, and addressed to Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), who lead the committee. She said the bill puts working families’ pensions and the wider economy at risk. Randi also said the crypto bills reviewed by the committee over recent months raise deep concern. The union said the government could open the…

Hellotrade raises $4.6 million seed led by Dragonfly to build a MegaETH‑powered mobile trading app. Hellotrade announced the completion of a $4.6 million seed round led by Dragonfly Capital and closed in under a week, backing the blockchain‑powered trading platform founded by former Blackrock crypto directors Wyatt Raich and Kevin Tang. The founders say Hellotrade will deliver mobile‑first leveraged exposure to stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), commodities and crypto using MegaETH’s high‑throughput infrastructure without wallet setup or gas fees. The product aims to remove geographic and capital barriers to leveraged trading by offering 24/7 access to real‑world assets (RWAs) via perpetual…

The authorities in Tajikistan are ready to impose harsh new penalties for miners extracting cryptocurrencies using energy they never paid for. The measures aimed at curbing electricity theft in the sector include hefty fines and prison sentences as the country faces another cold winter amid power shortages. Tajikistan to fight illegal mining with fines and jail time The government of Tajikistan is introducing criminal punishment and financial penalties for unauthorized consumption of electricity to mint digital coins. That’s according to legislative amendments recently approved by the Central Asian nation’s bicameral legislature, local media revealed. An article prosecuting the “illegal use…

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan highlights common mispricing in Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATs). He urges investors to consider valuation beyond simple crypto holdings as these firms navigate complex financial dynamics. DATs now manage over $130 billion in digital assets, serving as vital links between traditional capital markets and direct cryptocurrency exposure. Their unique position brings new valuation challenges that set them apart from other investment vehicles. Bitwise Just Revealed 3 Ways to Value DATs: All You Need to Know Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan warns that most DATs are mispriced. While many trade at a discount to their assets,…

A US judge has granted prediction markets platform Kalshi a temporary reprieve from enforcement after the state of Connecticut sent it a cease and desist order last week for allegedly conducting unlicensed gambling. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) sent Kalshi, along with Robinhood and Crypto.com, cease and desist orders on Dec. 2, accusing them of “conducting unlicensed online gambling, more specifically sports wagering, in Connecticut through its online sports event contracts.” Kalshi sued the DCP a day later, arguing its event contracts “are lawful under federal law” and its platform was subject to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s…

In a significant development for the crypto world, Animoca Brands just achieved a major milestone that could reshape blockchain gaming investments across the Middle East. The company received in-principle approval to operate as a fund manager in Abu Dhabi, opening new doors for digital asset innovation. What Does Animoca Brands Abu Dhabi Approval Mean for Investors? The Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Abu Dhabi Global Market granted this crucial approval. This decision allows Animoca Brands to manage investment funds specifically in Abu Dhabi. Therefore, the company can now expand its blockchain gaming and NFT operations throughout the region. This approval…