Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:Dawning of a New Era in Securities Trading: SEC Greenlights DTC's Securities Tokenization Pilot ProgramJanuary 6, 2026-On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) issued no-action relief1(the "DTC Letter") to The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") permitting for three years the operation of a pilot version (the "Pilot Program") of DTC's securities tokenization program (the "DTCC2 Tokenization Services"). This development marks an early step toward fulfilling SEC Chair Paul Atkins's vision of a new era in which tokenization becomes the foundation of financial infrastructure whereby any security that can be tokenized ultimately will be tokenized.3 DTC Pilot Program General The DTC Letter states that DTC can provide DTC participants and their customers the ability to elect to have their security entitlements recorded using distributed ledger technology ("Tokenized Entitlements") as opposed to solely through a centralized book-entry ledger (the "Book-Entry Ledger"). In order to hold securities entitlements in tokenized form, a DTC participant4 ("Participant") must register one or more digital wallets (each, a "Registered Wallet") with DTC. DTC will then perform screening to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including anti-money laundering laws. Source: Seward & Kissel |
21shares Broadens US Spot Crypto Lineup with the Launch of XRP ETF (TOXR)
December 11, 2025-21shares,one of the world's largest issuers of cryptocurrency exchange traded products (ETPs),today announced the launch of the 21Shares XRP ETF (TOXR) on CBOE.
USCF Announces Launch of the USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (Ticker: WTIB)
December 10, 2025-USCF announced the launch of the USCF Oil Plus Bitcoin Strategy Fund (WTIB) today. WTIB seeks total return and intends to provide broad exposure to the performance of the crude oil markets (the Oil Strategy) and the performance of bitcoin (the Bitcoin Strategy) through investments in futures contracts, as well as pooled investment vehicles, such as exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Stringer Asset Management Joins Shelton Capital Management
December 10, 2025-Shelton Capital Management ("Shelton") announced today it has entered into an agreement with Stringer Asset Management ("Stringer") to acquire the assets of the firm. The transaction adds a new dimension to Shelton's offering by adding Stringer's risk-managed portfolios and preserving Stringer's entire investment team and continuity of strategy.
Calamos Investments in Growth Mode: Expands Strong Leadership Team
December 10, 2025- John Koudounis, President and CEO of Calamos Investments LLC, a leading global investment manager, announced six key additions to the firm's leadership team as part of its continued strategic expansion, including Robert "Bob" Parise Jr. as SVP, Director of Institutional and Intermediary Sales, and Paul Ticu as SVP, Head of Asset Allocation and Client Solutions.
Cohen & Steers Launches Infrastructure Opportunities and Short Duration Preferred Securities Active ETFs
December 10, 2025-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) is adding to its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of two new strategies: the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSIO) and the Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSSD). CSIO and CSSD began trading on the NYSE Arca today.
Global X Expands Platform with Gold Miners ETF Launch
December 10, 2025-AUAU offers exposure to gold miners via a collection of companies involved in the gold mining industry
Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Gold Miners ETF (AUAU), which seeks to provide investors with exposure to the gold mining industry.
Cohen & Steers Launches Infrastructure Opportunities and Short Duration Preferred Securities Active ETFs
December 10, 2025-Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) is adding to its suite of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the launch of two new strategies: the Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Opportunities Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSIO) and the Cohen & Steers Short Duration Preferred and Income Active ETF (NYSE Arca: CSSD). CSIO and CSSD began trading on the NYSE Arca today.
J.P. Morgan Asset Management Proposes Conversion of Mutual Funds to ETFs
December 9, 2025-Combined assets of the funds are nearly $5 billion
J.P. Morgan Asset Management today announced plans to convert select U.S. mutual funds to ETFs in 2026.
The proposed conversions, which are subject to Fund Board approval in February, are expected to provide benefits for investors in the mutual funds.
Warren Street Wealth Advisors Deepens Fiduciary Commitment with Launch of Warren Street Global Equity ETF (WSGE)
December 9, 2025-Warren Street Wealth Advisors announced the launch of its first exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Warren Street Global Equity ETF (NASDAQ: WSGE). The launch of WSGE reinforces the firm's commitment to delivering sophisticated, research-driven investment management strategies as part of its comprehensive suite of client services, which includes retirement planning, investment management, and tax planning & preparation.
Bitwise's BITW, the First and Largest Crypto Index Fund, To Begin Trading on NYSE Arca as Exchange-Traded Product
December 9, 2025-The $1.25 billion fund seeks to offer diversified exposure to 10 top crypto assets, including BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP, and more.
Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset manager with over $15B in client assets, today announced that the world's largest and longest-running crypto index fund, the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF (BITW), will uplist to NYSE Arca as an exchange-traded product.1
