Bitwise submitted a filing to the SEC on Feb. 5 seeking to launch the first exchange-traded fund focused on Uniswap's UNI token, offering investors direct exposure to UNI. The move could be a milestone for token-specific ETFs if regulators approve.
The SEC has suspended decisions on crypto ETF applications as a possible U.S. government shutdown threatens agency staffing and operations. The move heightens uncertainty for spot Bitcoin ETFs and other crypto-linked products, likely delaying approvals and fueling short-term volatility.
U.S. regulators are signaling a breakthrough as the SEC and CFTC move toward coordinated oversight while Congress advances market-structure legislation and agencies launch Project Crypto to prepare for a unified framework.
The SEC has confirmed that tokenized securities are fully subject to U.S. federal securities laws while signaling openness to compliant on‑chain issuance and trading models. The clarification narrows legal uncertainty for issuers and trading platforms.
SEC leaders and new CFTC Chair Mike Selig held a harmonization event to show regulatory alignment and joint focus on crypto rulemaking. The move aims to reduce fragmentation and speed up clarity for markets and firms.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the time is right to permit cryptocurrency in 401(k) retirement plans, noting necessary custody and valuation conditions are now in place. His support signals growing regulatory confidence that could open retirement accounts to digital-asset exposure.
Grayscale updated its spot Sui Staking ETF filing with the SEC, moving the potential launch of the first spot Sui ETF closer to approval. Competing issuers including Bitwise and Canary Capital are also pursuing filings, which could boost SUI liquidity and price if approved.
A recent SEC filing for a proposed S&P crypto ETF reveals bitcoin, ethereum and XRP would make up a large share of the index, pointing to concentrated exposure in potential U.S. products as regulators review index design.
The 21Shares fund, backed by the Dogecoin Foundation, is now listed and trading on Nasdaq after becoming the first U.S. spot DOGE ETF to receive formal SEC approval. The debut opens a new, regulated route for retail and institutional exposure to Dogecoin.
Nasdaq filed with the SEC to remove options trading restrictions on several Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, including BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA, proposing changes to options position limits. The request, noted in an SEC notice dated Jan. 21, would allow expanded options activity on these BTC- and ETH-linked funds pending approval.