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The SEC approved Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund, the first US multi-asset crypto ETP offering exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana and Cardano. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first multi-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded product (ETP) in the United States, clearing Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GLDC) for listing. The fund will offer exposure to five of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA). The approval, disclosed in a filing on Wednesday, marks a milestone for the digital asset industry and follows the success of US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). A multi-asset crypto ETP gives traditional investors an easier way to gain exposure to several cryptocurrencies without opening accounts on exchanges or purchasing the tokens directly. Read more

DOGE analysts highlighted the potential of a price surge to $1 and beyond, fueled by the launch of the first Dogecoin ETF in the United States. Key takeaways: Dogecoin shifts from a memecoin to a mainstream asset with REX-Osprey’s Dogecoin ETF launch. DOGE price bullish megaphone pattern targets $1.40.  Read more

Australia’s financial regulator has granted licensing exemptions for intermediaries distributing AFS-licensed stablecoins, starting with AUDM. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has introduced licensing exemptions for intermediaries involved in the distribution of stablecoins issued by licensed entities. Under the newly published ASIC Corporations (Stablecoin Distribution Exemption) Instrument 2025/631, intermediaries distributing a stablecoin issued by an Australian financial services (AFS) licensee are no longer required to hold their own AFS, market or clearing and settlement facility licenses. “ASIC is committed to supporting responsible innovation in the rapidly evolving digital assets space, while ensuring important consumer protections are in place by having eligible stablecoins issued under an AFS licence,” the regulator said in a Thursday announcement. Read more

Avalanche and Hyperliquid led gains on Wednesday as Bitcoin steadied near $117,000 after the Fed’s widely anticipated rate cut.

Ramil Ventura Palafox admitted to defrauding more than 90,000 investors through a fake Bitcoin trading program.

Australia's ASIC signaled the relief could be extended to more issuers as additional stablecoins obtain AFS licences.

Generic rules for commodity trusts have been approved, opening a faster route for crypto ETFs beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

After the Fed decision on Wednesday, analysts Decrypt spoke with were upbeat that Bitcoin would rise throughout the remainder of 2024.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a new set of generic listing standards for commodity-based trust shares on Nasdaq, Cboe, and the New York Stock Exchange. The move is expected to streamline the approval process for exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to digital assets, according to Fox Business reporter Eleanor Terret. However, she […] The post SEC greenlights new generic standards to expedite crypto ETP listings appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The FBI is seeking information from SafeMoon investors after Karony’s conviction, as experts warn restitution in DeFi remains complex.

Staking into Bittensor’s subnets offers one of several emerging routes for retail investors to gain exposure to decentralized AI’s early days – which might have more upside than comparatively mature OpenAI or Nvidia.

Korea Exchange’s IT infrastructure providing affiliate KOSCOM has applied for five stablecoin-related trademarks, in addition to reorganizing its crypto and digital assets departments. The post Korea Exchange Affiliate KOSCOM Applies for Stablecoin Trademarks appeared first on Cryptonews.

Democratic lawmakers pressed David Sacks, President Donald Trump’s “crypto and AI czar,” on Sept. 17 to disclose whether he has exceeded the time limits of his temporary White House appointment, raising questions about possible ethics violations. In a letter signed by Senator Elizabeth Warren and seven other members of Congress, the lawmakers said Sacks may […] The post Elizabeth Warren raises ethics concerns over White House crypto czar David Sacks’ tenure appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The move opens the way for exchanges to list spot digital asset-backed funds without the case-by-case approval of the regulator.

Scouting for the best crypto to buy today is no easy task. The sprawling digital asset market has hovered near the $4 trillion mark for a while, even though Bitcoin hit a fresh all-time high (ATH) of $124,128 just last month. The enthusiasm isn’t limited to Bitcoin either. Significant capital continues to pour into leading […] The post Best Crypto to Buy Today 17 September – XRP, Pi Coin, Solana appeared first on Cryptonews.

Perplexity AI, a fast-growing ChatGPT rival, is turning heads with a bold market call: Perplexity predicts that XRP, Pepe, and Shiba Inu could deliver massive gains as crypto enters a high-momentum phase heading into the year-end rally.Momentum is already building. Bitcoin smashed through its previous all-time high last month, climbing to $124,128 before cooling slightly […] The post Perplexity AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Shiba Inu and Pepe by the End of 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

SEC Chair Paul Atkins says the new listing standards will reduce barriers to access digital asset products and give investors more choice. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved standards that could speed up spot crypto ETF approvals, as each application would not need to be assessed individually. The decision, detailed in SEC filings on stock exchanges like the Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe BZX, on Wednesday, would streamlines the process under Rule 6c-11, significantly reducing approval timelines, which have taken several months in the past. “By approving these generic listing standards, we are ensuring that our capital markets remain the best place in the world to engage in the cutting-edge innovation of digital assets,” SEC Chair Paul Atkins said in a separate statement. It comes as spot ETF applications for the likes of Solana (SOL), XRP (XRP), Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE) await official approval. The SEC was facing deadlines from October onwards to decide on those cases, in addition ...

BitGo’s move creates further competition in a burgeoning European crypto market that is expected to generate $26 billion revenue this year, according to one estimate. BitGo, a digital asset infrastructure company with more than $100 billion in assets under custody, has received an extension of its license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin), enabling it to offer crypto services to European investors. The company said its local subsidiary, BitGo Europe, can now provide custody, staking, transfer, and trading services. Institutional clients will also have access to an over-the-counter (OTC) trading desk and multiple liquidity venues. The extension builds on BitGo’s previous Markets-in-Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, also issued by BaFIN, and adds trading to the existing custody, transfer and staking services. BitGo acquired its initial MiCA license in May 2025, which allowed it to offer certain services to traditional institutions and crypto native companies in the European Union. Read ...

CME Group announced it would launch options tied to Solana (SOL) and XRP futures by Oct. 13, according to a Sept. 17 statement. According to the firm, the options product will be offered on standard and micro contracts for both tokens, with expiries available weekly throughout the year. The exchange said these contracts are designed […] The post CME Group to launch Solana and XRP options amid surging futures demand appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The reported $683-million investment from Nvidia into Nscale came amid a push by the UK government to develop the country’s AI infrastructure. Nvidia, one of the most significant chip designers globally, reportedly announced a $683 million investment in a UK-based AI infrastructure company that spun off from a cryptocurrency miner in 2024. According to a Wednesday Bloomberg report, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the investment in Nscale, the AI arm of crypto mining company Arkon Energy, would be part of efforts to develop the UK’s infrastructure around artificial intelligence. Nscale spun off Arkon in May 2024 to offer AI cloud services across Europe. The investment came amid a push by the UK government to develop the country’s AI infrastructure. Nvidia said it would partner with Nscale to scale up the UK’s capacity to 60,000 GPUs, which will be included in some of Nscale’s data centers by 2026. Read more