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In brief U.S. Bitcoin ETFs had $946 million in outflows last week, with iShares Bitcoin Trust losing $400 million. Solana ETFs attracted $421 million in new investments, driven by recently launched U.S.-based funds. Total digital asset fund outflows reached $360 million as investors reacted to U.S. central bank Chair Jerome Powell’s cautious stance on December…
Morning Minute is a daily newsletter written by Tyler Warner. The analysis and opinions expressed are his own and do not necessarily reflect those of Decrypt. Subscribe to the Morning Minute on Substack.GM!Today’s top news:💰 Tether Prints $10 Billion in ProfitTether is the most profitable company nobody talks about.And the stablecoin giant just posted numbers that would…
In brief Blockchain investment firm and game publisher Animoca Brands plans to go public on the Nasdaq. Its merger with Currenc Group is expected to close next year. Animoca said that it has invested in more than 600 projects to date. Animoca Brands plans to go public on the Nasdaq via a reverse merger, the…
In brief The Fed’s end of quantitative tightening places Bitcoin at a critical liquidity juncture. Aside from short-term volatility, the crypto market is unlikely to repeat the post-Fed pivot scenario of 2019 amid higher interest rates and institutional demand, Decrypt was told. A favorable macro and geopolitical outlook could extend the bull run, analysts say.…
In brief 21Shares wants to list a Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund. HYPE, the native coin of decentralized exchange Hyperliquid, is the 16th biggest cryptocurrency by market cap. The SEC is weighing ETF applications tracking different altcoins, and combinations of tokens. Exchange-traded fund issuer 21Shares has applied for an exchange-traded fund tracking the token of the Hyperliquid…
In brief Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders warned that Trump’s plan to let 401(k)s invest in crypto could jeopardize Americans’ retirement savings. In a letter to the SEC and Department of Labor, they called the policy “dangerous,” citing crypto’s volatility and Trump’s potential conflicts of interest. The senators asked whether agencies have studied the risks…
In brief ASIC has released an updated version of Info Sheet 225, expanding how financial-services laws apply to digital assets, including stablecoins, staking, and tokenized products. The guidance introduces new custodial standards and 18 classification examples while reaffirming that Australian law applies to offshore and decentralized platforms serving local users. The update aligns with Treasury’s…
In brief In a report Monday, the Bank of Korea challenged the notion that technology alone can ensure currency stability. The central bank cited depegging risks, noting that major stablecoins like USDC fell to $0.88 during Silicon Valley Bank’s 2023 collapse. Meanwhile, South Korean companies are advancing won-pegged stablecoin pilots, including BDACS’s successful KRW1 test…
In brief The California lawmaker announced plans to ban elected officials from owning or creating cryptocurrencies, calling it a response to corruption concerns. Khanna linked the proposal to President Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, which he described as “blatant corruption.” He previously authored the 2023 Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act, aimed at preventing…
In brief Four altcoin-tracking ETFs are set to begin trading in the U.S. this week. Canary Capital’s Litecoin and Hedera funds will be listed, alongside Bitwise and Grayscale Solana funds. The debuts follow successful Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF rollouts in 2024. Four exchange-traded funds tracking separately Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) will…
