BlackRock has taken another strategic step into the expanding crypto ETF market by registering its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust in Delaware on November 19. The move signals the asset managers intention to target growing institutional demand for yield-generating Ethereum products. While the registration marks an early milestone, the proposed staked ETH ETF will still require additional regulatory filings before it can move forward. This Delaware registration follows a year of notable regulatory developments shaping the ETF landscape. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas noted that the fund is...

Changpeng CZ Zhao will not be returning to lead Binance, as confirmed by his legal counsel, Teresa Goody Guillén. In a recent interview, Goody stated that despite Binances exit from the U.S. market, the exchange remains under strict oversight from multiple American agencies, limiting any possibility of Zhao reassuming a leadership role. She explained that regulators continue to monitor Binance closely as it adjusts operations and implements compliance changes. The clarification follows rising speculation that Zhao might return almost two years after stepping down as CEO in late 2023....

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has officially confirmed that its spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) will begin trading this Thursday, marking what the firm describes as a historic moment for both XRP and the broader digital asset market. The Bitwise XRP ETF, which will trade on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol XRP, becomes the second XRP-focused ETF to hit the market following last weeks debut of the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC). Bitwise, which manages more than $15 billion in assets, emphasized the significance of the launch, calling it a big step forward for XRP, the worlds third-largest crypto...

The Binance Coin (BNB) price continues to face intense downside pressure as overall sentiment in the crypto market sinks further into Extreme Fear. With Bitcoin sliding below $90,000, uncertainty grows across major assets, and BNB remains highly sensitive to every shift in market psychology. Sellers consistently overpower buyers, causing dips to trigger sharper reactions while rebounds fail to gain meaningful traction. BNBs recent movement reflects this broader environment. A clear head-and-shoulders pattern dominates the chart, signaling strong bearish control. The left shoulder formed in...

Bitwise is preparing to launch its highly anticipated XRP exchange-traded fund, with Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart confirming that the product is now live on the Bloomberg Terminal under the ticker XRP. Terminal listings usually appear only when an ETF is close to going live, reinforcing expectations that Bitwise will officially debut the fund tomorrow. The listing includes essential identifiers used by trading desks and institutional platforms, signaling that final preparations are nearly complete. The upcoming launch adds to a wave of movement among major issuers preparing XRP-based...

Bitcoin is sliding deeper into weakness as market veteran Peter Brandt warns that a confirmed bearish pattern could drag the price toward the $58,000 level. The ongoing downturn comes as traders rotate out of BTC, prediction markets turn increasingly pessimistic, and broader market sentiment shifts into extreme fear. Brandt, known for his long-term technical insights, says Bitcoin has completed a broadening top patterna setup that often precedes a sharper decline. According to him, the reversal began on November 11 and has continued without any signs of recovery, with the market posting eight...

Solanas recent price action has pushed the asset into a technically sensitive zone, prompting traders to discuss the likelihood of a potential death cross forming on the charts. The fast-moving 50-day EMA has been descending toward the slower 200-day EMA, and without price stabilization soon, these two key moving averages could intersect a development widely viewed as a bearish signal in traditional technical analysis. Whether this crossover actually happens, and more importantly whether it will carry meaningful impact, depends entirely on Solanas next move. It is important to remember that...

Ethereum is finally showing its first meaningful sign of stabilization after several weeks of intense selling, offering traders a potential shift in momentum. The key development is the formation of a clear higher low on the daily chartan important structural signal that bearish pressure may be easing. Unlike Bitcoin, which recently dipped to fresh lows, ETH managed to hold above its previous bottom, reinforcing the idea that sell-side exhaustion is beginning to take place. This higher low sits just above the familiar $2,900$3,000 range, an area that has historically acted as a strong demand...

Operas MiniPay wallet, a lightweight stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, has introduced a major update that brings everyday crypto payments to users in Argentina and Brazil. The new feature, called Pay like a local, allows MiniPays 10 million users to spend USDT directly at local shops and online services without manually converting their crypto or relying on exchanges. Announced during Ethereum Devconnect in Buenos Aires, the integration connects users dollar-pegged USDT balances to the regions most widely used payment rails Brazils PIX system and Argentinas Mercado Pago. PIX...

William Bill Hill, 67, co-founder of the Bitcoin privacy tool Samourai Wallet, has been sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business. Prosecutors say the mixer was used to launder more than $237 million in illicit funds. The sentence was handed down by District Judge Denise Cote of the Southern District of New York, who previously gave Hills partner, Keonne Rodriguez, the maximum five-year term for the same charge. Both men pleaded guilty in July. Judge Cote noted she would have imposed a full 60-month sentence if not for mitigating...