In a Bloomberg interview, SEC Chair Gary Gensler said Bitcoin is distinct from most other tokens and called the rest “highly speculative.” His remarks reinforce regulatory caution that could shape listings, custody and institutional interest.
21Shares updated its spot Dogecoin ETF filing with the SEC, clarifying fees and other operational details ahead of a planned launch later this month alongside Grayscale and Bitwise. The disclosure could support DOGE liquidity and investor confidence as the token continues its rally.
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the commission may introduce an “innovation exemption” for crypto firms as early as January, while continuing work on a crypto market structure bill under the Trump administration.
Nasdaq's head of digital asset strategy, Matt Savarese, said the exchange is ready to answer the SEC's questions and push quickly on its tokenized stock proposal. The statement signals Nasdaq intends to accelerate tokenized equity offerings pending regulatory clearance.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said on Nov. 29, 2025 that self-custody and financial privacy are fundamental rights tied to America's pro-freedom principles. Her remarks reinforce a rights-forward argument in ongoing regulatory debates over custody and consumer choice.
Bitwise filed an updated S-1 with the SEC naming AVAX as the ticker for its proposed Avalanche ETF and disclosing a management fee along with a planned fee waiver. The filing, dated Nov. 27, 2025, signals progress toward launch but remains subject to regulatory approval.
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to convert its Zcash Trust into a spot ZEC ETF that could list on NYSE Arca, potentially becoming the first exchange-traded product tied to a privacy coin. The proposal follows a wave of spot crypto ETF listings from Grayscale and other asset managers and will test regulatory tolerance for privacy-focused products.
VanEck Digital Assets filed for a BNB exchange-traded fund with the SEC on Nov. 26, 2025, seeking a Nasdaq listing. The move aims to deliver regulated, liquid exposure to BNB for institutional and retail investors.
The World Federation of Exchanges, including members Nasdaq and Deutsche Boerse, sent a Nov. 21 letter on the SEC site warning against letting crypto firms bypass long‑standing regulatory principles. The move signals major exchange resistance to any easing that could weaken investor protections.
Franklin Templeton submitted final SEC paperwork Tuesday for a Solana (SOL) ETF, following the firm's XRP ETF debut on the NYSE. The move signals another push to bring Solana exposure to traditional investors through an ETF structure.