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Two new altcoin exchange-traded funds are set to launch in the United States this week, tracking XRP and Dogecoin, as regulators become more receptive to crypto investment products. The REX-Osprey XRP ETF is debuting this week, as the fund issuer announced on Monday. Trading under the ticker XRPR, it will be the first US ETF providing investors spot exposure to the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.REX and Osprey have successfully navigated the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 75-day review window and are expected to begin trading on Friday, barring any unforeseen delays, which seem unlikely.The product will be launched under the Investment Company…
Referring to crypto as “Web 3.0,” the third layer of the internet that facilitates permissionless asset ownership, diminishes its true impact, which, according to Mert Mumtaz, CEO of RPC node provider Helius, is a complete transformation of the capitalist system.Mumtaz stated that crypto amplifies all vital components for capitalism, such as decentralized information flow, immutable property rights, alignment of incentives, transparency, and “frictionless” capital movements. Mumtaz remarked:“Crypto’s ultimate goal is to fundamentally transform capitalism, the most impactful human invention ever. Calling crypto Web 3.0 undermines its significance — it represents capitalism 2.0.”Source: Mert MumtazIn September, the U.S. Securities and Exchange…
This week, two new altcoin exchange-traded funds are set to launch in the United States, focusing on XRP and Dogecoin, as regulators become more open to crypto investment products.The REX-Osprey XRP ETF is expected to debut this week, as the fund issuer announced on Monday. Trading under the ticker XRPR, it will become the first US ETF to offer investors direct exposure to the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.REX and Osprey have successfully passed the Securities and Exchange Commission’s 75-day review window, with trading anticipated to commence on Friday, unless any unexpected delays arise, which are not expected.This product is…
In spite of increased scrutiny from South Korea’s financial regulators, leverage-based “crypto lending” services are resurfacing on local exchanges. Exchanges like Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone are either reintroducing or modifying these controversial products under newly established government regulations, indicating a cautious yet significant return.Sponsored Sponsored Coinone Introduces “Coin Borrowing” On Monday, Coinone, South Korea’s third-largest crypto exchange, launched its new cryptocurrency trading feature, “coin lending.” This announcement follows similar services rolled out by competitors Upbit and Bithumb just two months prior in July. The offering allows users to borrow cryptocurrency by using Korean won as collateral, enabling leverage-based trading strategies.…
Following a weekend peak of $116,689 on September 15, Bitcoin (BTC) has slightly dipped, currently trading just above $114,000. Recent data from Binance crypto exchange shows that the Bitcoin Scarcity Index has experienced its first spike since June 2025. Bitcoin Scarcity Index Rises, Is a BTC Rally Coming? As highlighted in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post by contributor Arab Chain, the Bitcoin Scarcity Index marked its first increase yesterday since June 2025. The analyst pointed to the latest exchange data from Binance to validate this rise in the Bitcoin Scarcity Index. Related Reading For those unfamiliar, the Bitcoin Scarcity Index gauges…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Food, clothing, shelter — and now, internet access. The necessities of life have expanded to include this essential service, yet many still lack access. While social media might give the impression that everyone enjoys high-speed internet, the truth is quite different. An alarming 2.6 billion individuals are offline, representing about a third of the global population. There is an urgent need for alternatives to redefine who gets connected and how. Summary Major telecom companies leave billions…
As Bitcoin (BTC) heads the current consolidation phase in the cryptocurrency market, analysts are keenly observing the next ten days as a crucial period for both the altcoin season and a potential new market rally. Experts at The Bull Theory, a cryptocurrency research organization, have highlighted the importance of this forthcoming timeframe, indicating it could influence the outcome of what they refer to as “mega altseason” in the fourth quarter (Q4) of this year. Could Global Economic Data Spark A Rise In Crypto Prices? This new prediction for the wider crypto domain comes in response to recent economic data from…
Next Technology Holding, the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury firm in China, is seeking to sell up to $500 million of its common stock to acquire more Bitcoin and for other uses. “We plan to utilize the net proceeds from the sale of any securities offered under this prospectus for general corporate purposes, including, but not limited to, acquiring Bitcoin,” the software company stated in a filing with the US securities regulator on Monday.Next Technology currently possesses 5,833 Bitcoin valued at $671.8 million, positioning it as the 15th largest Bitcoin treasury firm, ahead of David Bailey’s KindlyMD, Semler Scientific, and GameStop,…
The United States finds itself on the edge of a financial crisis. With the total U.S. debt exceeding $37.43 trillion as of September 2025, the country is facing a challenging reality. Almost 25% of every tax dollar collected goes towards servicing its debt’s interest payments. The relentless rise of U.S. debt Recent monthly updates from the U.S. Treasury and the Joint Economic Committee report that the national debt has surged to $37.43 trillion, reflecting an increase of $2.09 trillion in just one year. Interest payments for FY2025 have already surpassed $478 billion year-to-date, marking a 17% rise from the previous…
France has indicated it might attempt to prevent cryptocurrency firms from operating locally under licenses obtained from other European nations, raising concerns about enforcement gaps in the European Union’s crypto regulatory structure.The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s securities regulator, informed Reuters on Monday that it is wary of possible regulatory enforcement gaps associated with Europe’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the first comprehensive framework for crypto regulation globally.Worried that some crypto firms might pursue licenses in jurisdictions within the EU that are more lenient, the AMF is contemplating a ban on operations in France under MiCA licenses acquired in…