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Grayscale Files for First Zcash Spot ETF in the U.S. A Big Test for Privacy Coins
A Landmark Filing Amid a Historic ZEC Rally Grayscale Investments, the largest crypto asset manager in the U.S., has filed with federal regulators to convert its existing Zcash Trust into a spot ZEC exchange-traded fund (ETF). If approved, it would mark the first ETF in American markets focused excl
XRP ETFs Absorb 80 Million Tokens: Could This Be the Start of a New Altcoin Bull Run?
A Surge in Demand as XRP ETFs Launch with Strong Inflows In a significant development for the altcoin market, newly launched XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have absorbed nearly 80 million tokens in just 24 hours, signaling renewed investor confidence and potential for an extended rally. The inflow
Wall Street Cryptos Get Real: Franklin Templeton Launches XRP ETF on NYSE Arca
Franklin Templeton just opened a new chapter in digital-asset investing by rolling out the Franklin XRP Trust, an exchange-traded fund on the NYSE Arca that gives U.S. investors regulated exposure to XRP. The move signals Wall Street’s deepening embrace of formerly fringe crypto tokens now entering t
A $100 Billion Crypto Listing Stampede: How Kraken’s Stealth IPO Filing Ignited It
When one of crypto’s biggest exchanges quietly submitted a U.S. IPO filing, it wasn’t just a corporate milestone, it marked the opening salvo in what may become a massive wave of digital-asset firms entering public markets. A Turning Point for Crypto Infrastructure In November 2025, Kraken filed a
21Shares Broadens European Reach with Six New Crypto ETPs, Signs of Institutional Expansion
When one of Europe’s most active crypto fund issuers expands further into regulated stock-exchange listings, it signals more than product launches, it reflects shifting institutional and retail appetite, regulatory comfort, and evolving market infrastructure. That is exactly what 21Shares is doing
Bitwise spot XRP ETF launches Thursday amid altcoin fund rush
Bitwise Asset Management is about to launch a groundbreaking new spot ETF focused on XRP. With trading set to begin Thursday, this move comes amid a wave of enthusiasm for altcoin ETFs, and could signal a new phase in crypto’s institutional embrace. Expanding the Altcoin ETF Universe The new Bitwise
Coinbase’s Monad Token Sale Kicks Off With a Bang: Then Falls Flat
The Token Launch That Lost Its Steam When Coinbase debuted its highly anticipated new token sale platform, expectations were sky-high. The initiative, designed to give U.S. retail investors access to new tokens before full exchange listings, launched with Monad as its flagship project. Early indicat
Spotlight on XRP: First U.S. Spot XRP ETF Poised to Launch
In what may be a defining moment for digital‑asset investing, Canary Capital appears set to introduce the first U.S. exchange‑traded fund directly tied to XRP this Thursday, potentially opening the floodgates for broader institutional access to the token. Imminent Launch and Market Pulse The ETF, de
Low Fees, High Stakes: What’s Really Going On with Ether’s Gas Prices
A dramatic drop in fees on the Ethereum base layer grabbed attention this week as average gas costs plunged to around 0.067 gwei, translating to mere cents per transaction. Such rock‑bottom levels may seem like a boon for end users and traders alike, yet beneath the surface this sharp decline is rai
Ledger Eyes U.S. Capital Markets as Wallet Demand Rockets
In a move that signals both confidence in crypto infrastructure and a bet on ongoing institutionalisation, the hardware-wallet maker Ledger is reportedly preparing to raise fresh capital, and is seriously considering a listing in New York. This comes as the company enjoys record demand for its non-
ZCash on the Rise: Could ZEC Reclaim a Top 10 Spot Amid Crypto Chaos?
While most of the crypto market is bracing under the weight of falling Bitcoin prices and a cautious macroeconomic outlook, one surprising asset is showing signs of bullish defiance: ZCash (ZEC). The privacy-focused cryptocurrency, long considered a niche project in the shadow of more mainstream tok
Ethereum Breaks TPS Record as Lighter Layer-2 Surges Past 24,000 Transactions per Second
Ethereum just shattered its own transaction speed limits. With the explosive rise of Lighter, a new ultra-fast Layer-2, the network hit a record-breaking 24,192 transactions per second, an early glimpse into what “Ethereum scaling” actually looks like in real time. The Surge Behind the Speed For year