Markets remain tense as former U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that tariffs on Mexico and Canada are still under consideration, with a decision expected by next Monday. Despite the looming deadline, investors have yet to fully price in the risks, although currency markets may react more sharply as the week progresses. “The dollar found firmer […]
Nasdaq Files Form 19b-4 for Canary Capital’s HBAR ETF Spot
Nasdaq has filed Form 19b-4 with the SEC to seek approval for the listing and trading of Canary Capital’s HBAR ETF spot. This investment fund aims to replicate the spot price of HBAR, currently the 21st largest crypto asset by market capitalization. This filing follows the October launch of the first HBAR Trust in the […]
SEC May Drop Its Appeal Against Ripple: John Reed Stark
The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies in the US is shifting, and a potential change in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) position could reshape the industry. John Reed Stark, former Director of the SEC’s Office of Internet Enforcement, has warned that the agency may drop its appeal against Ripple Labs, a move that could have […]
Wall Street Rises Amid US-Russia Talks on a Possible Ukraine Peace Agreement
U.S. stock futures inched up on Tuesday as investors returned from a holiday-shortened trading week, closely monitoring diplomatic developments between the U.S. and Russia regarding the war in Ukraine. As of 06:11 ET (11:11 GMT), Dow futures rose 54 points (0.1%), S&P 500 futures gained 21 points (0.3%), and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed 86 points […]
Tether Meets with US Lawmakers to Discuss Stablecoin Regulations, Says CEO Paolo Ardoino
Tether is working to align its robust operations with legislative frameworks while maintaining its leadership position in the market. According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, the company is actively collaborating with US lawmakers to help shape future stablecoin regulations. Ardoino, speaking to FOX Business journalist Eleanor Terrett, emphasized Tether’s commitment to ensuring that its voice […]
The SEC Recognizes Four More Solana Spot ETF Applications in a Single Day
The SEC accepted several ETF applications related to Solana on Tuesday, increasing the likelihood of their approval. While ETF experts believe that Litecoin or Dogecoin ETFs are more likely to gain approval, the SEC appears to be prioritizing Solana. The most decisive factor for ETF approval is whether the SEC classifies a token as a […]
Dollar Consolidates Ahead of Key Inflation Report
The US dollar stabilized on Wednesday ahead of key inflation data that could shape the Federal Reserve’s future policy, following hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a basket of six other currencies, was trading slightly higher at 107.875 after posting some losses overnight as […]
Elon Musk Resurrects His Pseudonym ‘Harry Bōlz’ and Ignites a Memecoin Market Frenzy
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has once again disrupted the cryptocurrency world with a simple alteration of his username on X (formerly Twitter). A memecoin known as HARRYBOLZ, named after the alias “Harry Bōlz,” skyrocketed by an astonishing 30,000%. The development has sparked a wave of speculation: is this a calculated move by […]
Dollar Holds Firm After Trump Tariffs; Sterling Falls
The US dollar stabilized on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on metal imports, triggering demand for the safe-haven currency amid concerns over a brewing trade war. The dollar index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, was trading virtually flat at 108.200. Dollar Remains in Demand Donald Trump […]
Nasdaq seeks approval to list CoinShares ETFs in XRP and Litecoin
Nasdaq has filed Forms 19b-4 with the SEC to list and trade two new CoinShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs): the CoinShares XRP ETF and the CoinShares Litecoin ETF. These products would provide investors with regulated exposure to XRP and Litecoin (LTC), two of the most established crypto assets in the market. CoinShares, one of the leading […]