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SEC delays decision on Bitwise, 21Shares Solana ETF applications, opens public consultation
May 19, 2025-The SEC postponed its decision on Bitwise and 21Shares Solana ETF applications and opened public consultation to address market concerns.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its review of two high-profile proposals for spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds, signaling further delays in the approval process for crypto-linked investment products.
The agency said it would begin a new round of proceedings to assess whether the ETF proposals from asset managers Bitwise and 21Shares comply with key provisions of the Securities Exchange Act.
Specifically, the SEC cited concerns related to market manipulation and investor protection, factors it is obligated to weigh before granting any ETF listing.
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Source: cryptoslate.com
XRP Futures Start Trading on CME
May 19, 2025-Spot XRP ETFs are only a matter of time, according to one industry expert.
CME began trading regulated XRP futures on Monday, the first of their kind in the U.S.
The contracts are cash-settled and priced off a daily reference rate, with sizes of 2,500 and 50,000 XRP.
The launch may support efforts to list a spot XRP ETF, which remains under SEC review.
XRP futures started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's (CME) derivatives platform on Monday, becoming the first regulated futures tracking the price of XRP in the U.S.
Traders can trade two contract sizes: 2,500 XRP and 50,000 XRP, which will both be cash-settled and based on the SME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate, which tracks the price of XRP daily at 4:00 p.m. London time.
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Source: cryptoslate.com
Moody's cuts America's pristine credit rating, citing rising debt
May 17, 2025--Moody's U.S. credit rating now at 'Aa1'
Agency's outlook on the country 'stable'
Moody's cites rising debt and interest costs
Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating on Friday due to concerns about the nation's growing, $36 trillion debt pile, in a move that could complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to cut taxes and send ripples through global markets.
Moody's first gave the United States its pristine "Aaa" rating in 1919 and is the last of the three major credit agencies to downgrade it.
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Source: reuters.com
First Trust Portfolios Canada Announces Cap, Buffer and Dates of May Buffer ETF
May 17, 2025-FT Portfolios Canada Co. ("First Trust Canada"), announced today that the cap, buffer and dates for the next Target Outcome Period for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF- May (MAYB.F) (the "fund" or "May Buffer ETF") are as follows:
TICKER: MAYB.F
CAP: 14.97% (Gross)
BUFFER: 10%
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Source: First Trust
State of Wisconsin Investment Board No Longer Holds $321M in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Shares
May 16, 2025--Despite exiting its position on BlackRock's IBIT, the agency still holds over $34 million in Coinbase, Robinhood, and Marathon Digital shares.
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB), an independent agency handling assets for Wisconsin's retirement and state investment funds, has divested its shares of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
SWIB was one of the early buyers of spot Bitcoin ETFs, setting a precedent for other U.S. states to follow. It is unclear why the agency decided to let go of more than $321 million worth of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin
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Source: cryptopotato.com/
Leverage Shares by Themes continues product expansion with a new single stock Leveraged ETF, bringing investors an exciting opportunity to amplify exposure to Broadcom (AVGO)
May 16, 2025--Leverage Shares by Themes, an issuer of innovative exchange-traded products, is excited to announce the launch of a new single stock leveraged ETF, available for trading starting May 16, 2025. This product is designed to equip investors to amplify returns (up and down) and dynamically participate in the performance of leading companies.
The new ETF is tailored to target a 200% exposure to the daily performance of its underlying stock, Broadcom (AVGO), offering sophisticated traders and the retail investor an efficient tool to capitalize on market movements at an industry low management fee for single stock leveraged ETFs at .75%.
The new ETF is:
AVGG--Leverage Shares 2X Long AVGO Daily ETF
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Source: Themes ETF Trust
Purpose Investments Expands Canada's Leading Crypto ETF Lineup With Launch of Core Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
May 15, 2025--Designed for advisors and investors with a long-term horizon, these two new ETFs offer direct exposure to Bitcoin and Ether through a simplified, cost-efficient structure.
Purpose Investments Inc. ("Purpose Investments" or "Purpose"), the pioneer behind the world's first spot Bitcoin ETF, is strengthening its leadership in crypto investing with the launch of two new core funds: the Purpose Core Bitcoin ETF (tickers: BTCO.B, BTCO.U) and the Purpose Core Ether ETF (tickers: ETHO.B, ETHO.U), now trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
With these additions, Purpose now offers the broadest and most differentiated lineup of regulated digital asset ETFs in Canada.
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Source: Purpose Investments Inc.
Harbor Capital Advisors Expands Growing ETF Lineup with the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF and Extends Partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management
May 15, 2025-Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager that curates a suite of actively managed ETFs, collective investment trusts, and mutual funds is excited to announce that the firm is adding the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF (EMES) to its growing lineup of ETF offerings, extending the firm's partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management ("C WorldWide").
EMES is managed by C WorldWide which integrates a global, long-term thematic framework into its bottom-up process. At its core, C WorldWide looks to identify well-managed companies positioned to benefit from favorable thematic tailwinds and long-term secular trends.
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Source: Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc.
Harbor Capital Advisors Expands Growing ETF Lineup with the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF and Extends Partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management
May 15, 2025--HHarbor Capital Advisors, Inc. ("Harbor"), an asset manager that curates a suite of actively managed ETFs, collective investment trusts, and mutual funds is excited to announce that the firm is adding the Harbor Emerging Markets Select ETF (EMES) to its growing lineup of ETF offerings, extending the firm's partnership with C WorldWide Asset Management ("C WorldWide").
EMES is managed by C WorldWide which integrates a global, long-term thematic framework into its bottom-up process. At its core, C WorldWide looks to identify well-managed companies positioned to benefit from favorable thematic tailwinds and long-term secular trends.
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Source: Harbor Capital Advisors
VanEck Launches NODE ETF: Actively Managed Exposure to the Growing Digital Assets Economy
May 14, 2025-NODE provides broad exposure to digital transformation companies and digital assets instruments. Active management rebalances the fund in line with crypto market cycle indicators, bringing dynamic volatility management to investing in the onchain economy.
NODE may invest most or all of its net assets in Digital Transformation Companies and/or Digital Asset Instruments, but does not invest directly in digital assets or commodities.
Digital asset instruments may involve risks from investing in digital asset ETPs, including extreme market volatility and limited investor protections, as these ETPs are not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the Commodity Exchange Act and do not offer the investor protections provided under those Acts.
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Source: VanEck
