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πŸš€ Institutional Confidence in Crypto Assets Remains Strong Despite Market Volatility

According to Odaily, a recent study by Swiss crypto bank Sygnum reveals that institutional investors maintain confidence in crypto assets despite significant market corrections in October. Approximately 61% of institutions plan to increase their exposure to cryptocurrencies in the coming months, with 55% expressing a short-term bullish outlook.

The report highlights that around 73% of institutions continue to allocate to crypto assets due to anticipated future returns, even as the market recovers from a $20 billion drop earlier in October. Lucas Schweiger, Sygnum's Head of Research, predicts that 2025 will be a year of 'risk convergence and strong demand,' with regulatory developments and ETF progress potentially serving as key catalysts. Currently, at least 16 crypto ETF applications are awaiting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, with the process delayed due to a government shutdown.

Furthermore, over 80% of institutions express interest in crypto ETFs beyond BTC and ETH, with 70% indicating they would start or increase investments if ETFs offered staking yields. Sygnum suggests that staking ETFs could become the next institutional funding driver in the crypto market.


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πŸš€ SEC Expedites Review of Registration Filings Amid Government Shutdown

According to PANews, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas has highlighted that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is accelerating the review of over 900 registration filings received during the government shutdown. The SEC's latest guidance indicates that if issuers submitted registration statements without a delayed effectiveness clause (8(a) path) during the shutdown, these can automatically become effective after 20 days. Issuers can also add a delayed clause and request acceleration for earlier effectiveness. Analysts suggest this may prompt some crypto ETF issuers, who have not yet completed the 8(a) process, to expedite their listings. Bitwise's XRP ETF is considered a potential candidate for this accelerated process.

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πŸš€ Canary Capital Pauses New Crypto ETF Applications Amid Regulatory Considerations

According to Foresight News, CoinDesk reports that Canary Capital CEO Steve McClurg announced the company has submitted all eligible ETF applications under current regulatory guidelines. For the remainder of the year, the company may halt new crypto ETF applications. The decision to file additional documents will depend on regulatory changes or whether new assets meet the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements. Canary Capital will focus on managing its newly launched XRP ETF, which recorded a first-day trading volume of $58 million.

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πŸš€ SEC Introduces New Guidelines to Expedite Crypto ETF Approvals

According to Odaily, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidelines that could accelerate the approval process for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These updates come after a prolonged government shutdown, which resulted in a backlog of over 900 pending registration filings. The SEC has issued technical guidance outlining how issuers can advance ETF applications under Section 8(a) and Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933.

Key changes in the new guidelines that could expedite the approval process include the SEC's approval on September 17, 2025, of universal listing standards for commodity trust shares on Nasdaq, Cboe BZX Exchange, and the New York Stock Exchange Arca. This eliminates the need for each eligible crypto exchange-traded product (ETP) to obtain separate approval under Section 19(b).

For filings submitted during the government shutdown, the guidelines confirm that registration statements without deferral clauses will automatically become effective after 20 days under Section 8(a).

The new SEC instructions allow issuers to choose automatic effectiveness or formally request accelerated effectiveness under Rule 461 for quicker listing.


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πŸš€ Franklin Templeton Expands Crypto ETF Portfolio with Six New Tokens

According to PANews, Franklin Templeton Digital Assets has announced an expansion of its crypto index ETF, known as EZPZ, by adding six new digital assets to its portfolio. The newly included tokens are ADA, LINK, DOGE, SOL, XLM, and XRP. Previously, the ETF was limited to holding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) only.

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πŸš€ Goldman's Acquisition of Innovator Capital May Impact Crypto ETF Sector

According to ChainCatcher, Goldman Sachs' acquisition of ETF issuer Innovator Capital for approximately $2 billion could significantly impact the cryptocurrency industry, particularly the ETF sector.

Upon announcing the deal, Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon stated, "Active ETFs are dynamic, transformative, and one of the fastest-growing segments in the public investment arena today. By acquiring Innovator, Goldman Sachs will expand its reach to modern, world-class investment products."

Innovator CEO Bruce Bond remarked, "Goldman Sachs has a long history of identifying emerging trends and significant directional shifts in the asset management industry." These statements highlight Goldman Sachs' perspective on the ETF industry's evolution: creating a truly "modern" platform based on investor demand, potentially including digital assets.

Notably, Goldman Sachs is already an authorized participant in major spot Bitcoin ETFs, including those from BlackRock and Grayscale, facilitating their daily trading. While Innovator primarily focuses on target outcome ETFs, it has addressed the growing demand for cryptocurrency investments through structured ETFs that provide Bitcoin exposure with risk management strategies.

Critics, however, argue that while Wall Street's involvement in cryptocurrency ETFs can bring scale and liquidity, it may deviate from the original ethos of cryptocurrencies, suggesting that ETFs should not be the ultimate goal.


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πŸš€ Bitcoin's Future Performance Faces Challenges Amid Market Volatility

According to Cointelegraph, current market conditions may hinder Bitcoin's ability to replicate its early 2025 price gains as it moves into 2026, according to Ophelia Snyder, co-founder of 21Shares. Snyder noted that the factors contributing to the current volatility are unlikely to be fully resolved in the short term, making a repeat performance next January heavily dependent on broader market sentiment. She highlighted that January often sees renewed inflows into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds as investors rebalance and reposition portfolios at the start of the year.

Snyder emphasized that the downtrend is not specific to cryptocurrency, expressing uncertainty about Bitcoin's performance in January due to the current low level of positive market sentiment. Bitcoin reached a peak of $109,000 on January 9, just before U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration, as traders anticipated his proposed plans for the crypto sector would spark a rally. At the time of publication, Bitcoin is trading at $92,150, according to CoinMarketCap, down almost 10% over the past 30 days.

Despite the recent downturn, Snyder remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects. She views the recent correction as a response to a general risk-off sentiment in broader market conditions rather than anything specific to cryptocurrency. Snyder identified several factors that could drive Bitcoin to outperform, including the expansion of crypto ETFs on major platforms, increased government adoption, and rising demand for stores of value beyond gold. Conversely, potential catalysts for underperformance include risk-off sentiment across broader financial markets and continued strength in gold, which could make Bitcoin less appealing to traditional investors.

Other industry executives share a more optimistic outlook, with BitMine chair Tom Lee predicting that Bitcoin will reach a new high before the end of January 2026. Historical data from CoinGlass shows that since 2013, Bitcoin has averaged a return of 3.81% during January, suggesting potential for positive performance in the coming year.


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πŸš€ U.S. Crypto Regulation Shifts Towards Collaboration Between SEC and CFTC

According to ChainCatcher, as the Trump administration enters its second year, the U.S. crypto regulatory landscape is undergoing a shift. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) are moving from jurisdictional disputes to closer collaboration in advancing crypto regulation. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins is advocating for a 'token classification system,' Project Crypto, and an innovative exemption mechanism. He has also approved standards for listing various crypto ETFs and prioritized asset tokenization as a regulatory focus.

The CFTC, under the leadership of newly appointed Chairman Michael Selig, is accelerating rule clarification through the 'Crypto Sprint' initiative and is expected to play a more central role in regulating crypto commodities like Bitcoin. Industry experts anticipate that by 2026, U.S. crypto regulation will feature a dual-track approach with SEC's institutional innovation and CFTC's market expansion leadership. Former SEC senior attorney Howard Fischer noted that this is the first time in his memory that the two agencies are advancing crypto regulation in such a highly collaborative manner, and he expects this cooperation to dominate the regulatory agenda in 2026.


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πŸš€ Bitcoin Spot ETFs Experience Significant Net Outflows

According to ChainCatcher, data from SoSoValue indicates that on December 29, Eastern Time, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a total net outflow of $19.2914 million.

The Fidelity ETF FBTC recorded the highest single-day net inflow among Bitcoin spot ETFs, amounting to $5.6968 million. The historical total net inflow for FBTC has reached $12.103 billion.

Conversely, the Invesco and Galaxy Digital ETF BTCO experienced the largest single-day net outflow, totaling $10.4126 million. The historical total net inflow for BTCO stands at $205 million.

As of the time of reporting, the total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $113.075 billion, with an ETF net asset ratio of 6.49% relative to Bitcoin's total market capitalization. The cumulative historical net inflow has reached $56.606 billion.


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πŸš€ Morgan Stanley Seeks Approval for Crypto-Linked ETF

According to BlockBeats, Morgan Stanley has filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to cryptocurrency prices. The proposed ETF aims to track the prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL), signaling the investment bank's deepening involvement in the digital asset sector. This development follows the SEC's approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF two years ago, highlighting the ongoing interest of traditional financial institutions in the expanding digital asset market.

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πŸš€ Morgan Stanley to Launch Digital Asset Wallet and Crypto ETFs by 2026

According to Cointelegraph, Morgan Stanley is set to introduce a digital asset wallet in 2026, marking a significant expansion of its crypto investment offerings. The financial services giant aims to support cryptocurrencies and real-world tokenized assets (RWAs) such as stocks, bonds, and real estate, with plans to include more assets over time. This development follows the company's announcement in September that users of its E*Trade brokerage platform will be able to trade cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Ether (ETH), starting in 2026.

The move underscores the growing acceptance of crypto and blockchain technology among established financial institutions. Morgan Stanley has also filed several crypto-related applications with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including for spot Bitcoin and Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs are designed to be passive investment funds that track the spot price of these cryptocurrencies by holding them. Additionally, the company has filed for a staked Ether ETF, which will hold spot ETH and stake a portion of the fund’s ETH to earn staking income.

Staking involves pledging or locking up tokens to secure proof-of-stake blockchain networks, either directly as a validator processing transactions or through third-party delegation with a staking services provider. Participants in staking are rewarded in the token of the blockchain they are securing. Initially, Morgan Stanley offered crypto investment products to wealthy clients with at least $1.5 million in investible assets. However, in October, the company expanded its offerings to all clients, recommending conservative crypto allocations. Analysts suggested up to a 4% allocation for higher-risk portfolios focused on growth and a 2% allocation for balanced risk portfolios.


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πŸš€ J.P. Morgan Predicts Significant Growth in Crypto Market by 2026

According to Odaily, a recent report by J.P. Morgan indicates that after reaching a historic high of approximately $130 billion in 2025, the inflow of funds into the cryptocurrency market is expected to grow further in 2026, with an estimated year-on-year increase of about one-third. Analysts suggest that this additional capital will be primarily driven by institutional investors.

J.P. Morgan notes that clearer cryptocurrency regulatory legislation, such as the U.S. Clarity Act, is likely to encourage institutional adoption of digital assets. This could lead to increased venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, and IPO activities in sectors including stablecoin issuers, payment companies, exchanges, wallets, blockchain infrastructure, and custodial services. The institution's projections are based on a combination of indicators, including ETF fund flows, CME futures implied fund flows, crypto venture capital fundraising, and Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) purchases.


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πŸš€ SBI Holdings and Startale Group Launch Strium Blockchain Network for Securities Trading

SBI Holdings, a major Japanese financial institution, has partnered with blockchain development company Startale Group to create a Layer 1 blockchain network named Strium. According to PANews, this network is designed to support on-chain securities trading and aims to become the foundational trading layer for the Asian on-chain securities market, offering 24/7 trading capabilities and DeFi composability.

Previously, SBI and Startale announced a collaboration in August 2025 to develop a yen-based stablecoin and a platform for Real World Asset (RWA) trading, targeting cross-border instant settlements, fractional ownership, and compliant on-chain transactions. The proof of concept for Strium was released today, showcasing its key technological capabilities in settlement efficiency, resilience in high-load environments, and interoperability with traditional financial systems and blockchain networks.

Additionally, Startale recently received a $13 million investment from Sony to develop the Ethereum Layer 2 project Soneium and operate Japan's largest public blockchain, Astar Network. SBI Holdings is also increasing its investment in the crypto sector, including investing in Circle's IPO and developing a crypto ETF that may be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.


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πŸš€ BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF Plans Significant ETH Staking

BlackRock intends to stake between 70% and 95% of Ethereum (ETH) in its iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) to generate yield for investors. According to NS3.AI, the ETF will impose an 18% fee on gross staking rewards, in addition to a 0.25% sponsor fee. This strategy could potentially yield $11 to $20 million annually if scaled effectively.

Ethereum's staking protocol presents certain constraints, as exits and reward activation can take several weeks. These factors may impact liquidity and the pricing dynamics of ETF shares.


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πŸš€ T. Rowe Price Proposes Active Crypto ETF with Diverse Cryptocurrency Portfolio

T. Rowe Price has submitted an S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for the proposed T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF. According to NS3.AI, this fund aims to actively invest in a diverse portfolio of 15 cryptocurrencies. The basket includes prominent digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Cardano, Avalanche, Litecoin, Polkadot, Dogecoin, Hedera, Bitcoin Cash, Chainlink, Stellar, Shiba Inu, and Sui. This move reflects T. Rowe Price's strategic entry into the cryptocurrency market, offering investors exposure to a broad range of digital currencies.

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πŸš€ Cryptex Proposes Digital Market Cap ETF to Include 30 Cryptocurrencies

Cryptex has submitted an application for a Digital Market Cap ETF, aiming to directly hold approximately 30 different cryptocurrencies. According to NS3.AI, this proposed fund seeks to provide a more comprehensive crypto basket compared to existing crypto-related ETFs. The initiative reflects a growing interest in expanding investment options within the cryptocurrency market.

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πŸš€ Bitcoin Holds $70K as ETF Inflows Hit $11.3B, Institutional Demand Offsets Retail Selling

Key TakeawaysBitcoin ETFs recorded 62,986 BTC inflows (~$11.3B) over the past 30 days, pushing total holdings to 1.327M BTC.Short-term holders are still selling at a loss, with ~15,500 BTC daily inflows to exchanges.Institutional demand is absorbing retail selling pressure, supporting Bitcoin’s price.Analysts say BTC must hold above $70,000 and sustain ETF inflows to maintain the uptrend.Bitcoin is holding above the $70,000 level as strong institutional inflows continue to offset persistent selling pressure from short-term holders, highlighting a growing divergence in market behavior.According to crypto analyst Axel, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of 62,986 BTCβ€”worth approximately $11.3 billionβ€”between Feb. 24 and March 25. Total ETF holdings have now reached 1.327 million BTC, underscoring sustained institutional accumulation.At the same time, short-term holders continue to exit positions at a loss. Exchange data shows an average of 15,500 BTC per day flowing into exchanges from loss-making participants, indicating ongoing capitulation among retail traders.This dynamic suggests that institutional buyers are increasingly absorbing available supply, helping stabilize Bitcoin’s price despite weak sentiment among shorter-term market participants.The trend reflects a broader shift in market structure, where ETF-driven demand is playing a larger role in price support compared to previous cycles dominated by retail flows.However, analysts caution that the uptrend remains fragile. For Bitcoin to sustain upward momentum, it must maintain support above $70,000 while ETF inflows remain consistently positive.A breakdown below this level or a slowdown in institutional demand could expose the market to renewed volatility, particularly given the continued selling pressure from short-term holders.

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πŸš€ Hashdex Expands Crypto ETF to Include ADA and LINK

Hashdex has expanded its Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF (NCIQ) to include seven assets, according to its first annual SEC 10-K filing. According to Odaily, the ETF now comprises ADA and LINK, in addition to the existing BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, and XLM. This expansion enhances the ETF's multi-asset allocation, covering more mainstream public chains and infrastructure tokens. The move aims to mitigate the volatility risk of single assets and reflects institutional investors' ongoing demand for diversified crypto asset exposure.

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πŸš€ Nasdaq Lists Options on Hashdex's Diversified Crypto ETF

Nasdaq has introduced options trading for Hashdex's NCIQ diversified crypto ETF, which manages nearly $100 million in assets. According to NS3.AI, this launch provides investors with a method to hedge a broad crypto basket without needing to sell the underlying ETF. Hashdex has indicated that the new options market could facilitate the development of structured products, including capital-protected crypto notes and defined-outcome ETFs.

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πŸš€ Pepe ETF Filed Amid Limited Interest in Smaller Crypto ETFs

Canary Capital has filed for a Pepe ETF, marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. According to NS3.AI, this move comes as CoinShares-tracked Dogecoin ETFs have attracted only $13 million in inflows so far this year. On Thursday, Pepe was trading at approximately $0.00000359, reflecting a slight increase of about 0.6% over the previous day. James Butterfill of CoinShares noted that crypto ETFs, apart from the largest ones, have not gained much traction among investors.

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