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Nasdaq filed a 19b-4 and an amended S-1 form on Wednesday on behalf of Canary Capital seeking approval from the SEC to launch the Canary Litecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move comes a year after the regulator’s historic approval of multiple spot bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 and subsequent approvals of ether ETFs a fewSource link

As federal agencies prepare for new executive leadership, an obscure ethics rule threatens to hamstring the incoming Trump administration's ability to develop sound digital asset policy. Legal Advisory 22-04, issued by the Office of Government Ethics in 2022, has flown largely under the radar as part of the Biden administration's restrictive approach to crypto. Yet its impact could be profound: it effectively bars anyone holding cryptocurrencies, tokens, or stablecoins from federal service.For an incoming administration that promised to restore American competitiveness in financial innovation, this presents an immediate challenge. Key agencies like Treasury, SEC, CFTC, and the Federal Reserve will need officials who understand both traditional finance and digital assets. But the current ethics guidance forces potential appointees and civil servants...

State Bitcoin reserve momentum is still growing, while Coinbase backed the idea of a federal BTC stockpile for the first time publicly.Source link

A fresh report from Wintermute, a global leader in algorithmic market-making and high-frequency trading (HFT), reveals a staggering 313% growth in the company’s over-the-counter (OTC) trading volumes, outpacing the broader 142% uptick in crypto exchange activity. Alongside these figures, the firm shared a series of forward-looking insights for 2025. Ethereum Acquisition? Wintermute Predicts Public CompanySource link

PlayStation maker Sony launched its Ethereum network Soneium this week, and games are coming—but will we see Kratos and other PS5 icons?Source link