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you are currently viewing:U.S. SEC, CFTC Combine Forces to Clear Registered Firms' Trading of Spot CryptoSeptember 2, 2025--The markets agencies said in a joint statement they're OK with certain crypto assets trading on registered entities now before Congress' market structure bill This is the latest move in the agencies' ongoing efforts to clear a way forward for U.S. crypto even before Congress can finish the wide-reaching legislation that is meant to establish laws for the sector. Certain crypto assets can change hands with a stamp of approval from both of the U.S. markets regulators, according to a joint statement from the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which said that today's registered trading platforms can do that business with the agencies' blessing. Source: coindesk.com |
Polymarket receives green signal from CFTC for US return
September 3, 2025--The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission on Wednesday approved Polymarket,the world's largest prediction market,to relaunch in the country,more than three years after its exit.
SEI Launches Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF
September 3, 2025-Mutual Fund Reorganization Reinforces Commitment to Delivering Investment Diversification and Flexibility
SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced the launch of the SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF (NASDAQ:QALT) following the reorganization of the SIMT Liquid Alternative Fund to an ETF.
Defiance's QTUM-Quantum Computing ETF-Surpasses $2 Billion AUM as Quantum Computing Sector Attracts Surging Interest
September 2, 2025--QTUM Maintains a 5-Star Morningstar Rating
Defiance ETFs, a pioneer in thematic investing, announced that its QTUM-Defiance Quantum Computing ETF -has surpassed $2 billion in assets under management (AUM). This milestone highlights the growing investor interest in quantum computing and related technologies. QTUM also holds a 5-star Overall Morningstar RatingTM(as of June 30, 2025), further underscoring its strong performance within the technology category.
Innovator Expands Dual Directional ETF Lineup Following Market Demand
September 2, 2025--Today, Innovator Capital Management, LLC (Innovator), the pioneer of Defined Outcome ETFsTM, builds on its track record of category-defining innovation with the September Expansion of the industry's first Dual Directional Buffer ETFsTM. These ground-breaking funds offer the potential for positive returns in both up or down equity markets over a one-year outcome period.
CYBER HORNET ETFs Changes Nasdaq Ticker to BBB for its S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF
September 2, 2025--CYBER HORNET ETFs LLC, a pioneer in blending traditional and digital assets, today announced that its S&P 500 and Bitcoin 75/25 Strategy ETF will change its Nasdaq ticker symbol from ZZZ to BBB, effective September 2, 2025.
Hamilton ETFs Launches US$ Unhedged Units of Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF and Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF
September 2, 2025--Hamilton Capital Partners Inc. ("Hamilton ETFs") is pleased to announce the launch of US$ Unhedged Unit classes for Hamilton U.S. Equity YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF ("SMAX") and Hamilton Technology YIELD MAXIMIZER ETF ("QMAX") under the ticker symbols noted below.
Evolve Plans to Launch the Evolve Canadian Equity UltraYield ETF
August 29, 2025-Evolve Funds Group Inc. ("Evolve" or the "Manager") is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary prospectus with the Canadian securities regulators for plans to list the Evolve Canadian Equity UltraYield ETF ("MAPL" or the "Evolve Fund") on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
MAPL aims to offer investors modestly levered exposure to a portfolio of leading Canadian companies with a covered call strategy.
Johan Grahn Joins Raymond James Investment Management as Head of ETFs
August 28, 2025- Raymond James Investment Management,a global asset management company with $114.7 billion in assets and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James,has appointed Johan Grahn as Head of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs).
Innovator ETFs(R) Announces Closure of ETFs
August 27, 2025- Innovator Capital Management,LLC (Innovator),pioneer and provider of the largest lineup of Defined Outcome ETFs,today announced its intention to close four ETFs.
KAT and GKAT Leap into Market with approximately $890 Million, Largest Active Equity ETF Launch of 2025
August 26, 2025--Scharf Converts Flagship Mutual Funds into ETFs, Extending Firm's Over 40-Year Track Record of Value Investing
Scharf ETF (Ticker: KAT) and the Scharf Global Opportunity ETF (Ticker: GKAT),began trading yesterday on NASDAQ. KAT debuted with approximately $770 million in assets, making it the largest active domestic equity ETF launch of 2025,while GKAT launched with approximately $120 million,bringing total assets at inception to approximately $890 million.
