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A crypto ETF is a regulated investment fund that tracks the price of one or more digital assets and trades on traditional stock exchanges like the NYSE or Nasdaq.Following the success of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, the 2026 market now includes Solana ETFs and diversified Altcoin Baskets. ETFs serve as the primary vehicle for institutional capital and retirement funds (401k/IRA) to enter the Web3 space. This tag tracks regulatory approvals, AUM (Assets Under Management) inflows, and the impact of Wall Street on crypto liquidity.

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The US SEC has postponed a decision on Bitwise and 21Shares’ Solana ETF proposal until October 16.

The US SEC has postponed a decision on Bitwise and 21Shares’ Solana ETF proposal until October 16.

PANews reported on August 15th that, according to The Block, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on whether to approve the Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF)

Author: PANews

2025/08/15

Citigroup Considers Providing Custody and Payment Services for Stablecoin and Cryptocurrency ETFs

Citigroup Considers Providing Custody and Payment Services for Stablecoin and Cryptocurrency ETFs

PANews reported on August 15th that Biswarup Chatterjee, global head of partnerships and innovation at Citigroup's services division, said in an interview that the bank is exploring stablecoin custody and

Author: PANews

2025/08/15

Citigroup Weighs Stablecoin and Crypto ETF Custody—$2.57T Giant Eyes Payments Push

Citigroup Weighs Stablecoin and Crypto ETF Custody—$2.57T Giant Eyes Payments Push

Citigroup is exploring a major expansion into the digital asset space, with plans that could put the $2.57 trillion banking giant at the center of stablecoin custody, crypto ETF infrastructure, and blockchain-based payments. Speaking to Reuters, Biswarup Chatterjee, Citi’s global head of partnerships and innovation for its services division, said the bank is looking at providing custody for the high-quality assets that back stablecoins. Citi’s Stablecoin Plans Could Reshape Digital Asset Payments and Settlement Under the GENIUS Act signed into law this year, issuers must hold safe assets like U.S. Treasuries or cash to support their tokens, creating an opening for traditional custody banks to step in. “Providing custody services for those high-quality assets backing stablecoins is the first option we are looking at,” Chatterjee said. Citi’s services arm, which includes treasury, cash management, and payments for major corporations, has been a core part of the bank even as it undergoes a sweeping restructuring. The interest comes as the stablecoin market grows beyond crypto trading into mainstream payments and settlements. McKinsey estimates about $250 billion in stablecoins have been issued, but usage is still largely concentrated within the crypto sector. Citi sees the recent legislation as a turning point. 🏦 Citigroup @Citi is weighing its own stablecoin and diving into tokenized deposits, CEO Jane Fraser said during the Q2 earnings call, signaling a deeper digital pivot. #Citi #Stablecoins https://t.co/95SaJd4U7k — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) July 16, 2025 Citi is also considering issuing its own stablecoin, an idea CEO Jane Fraser confirmed in July during the bank’s second-quarter earnings call. “We are looking at the issuance of a Citi stablecoin, but probably most importantly is the tokenized deposit space, where we’re very active,” Fraser told analysts at the time. She said the goal was to modernize infrastructure and deliver “the benefits of advancements in stablecoin and digital assets to our clients in a safe and sound manner.” Citi’s ambitions extend beyond stablecoins. The bank is examining custody services for the crypto assets underpinning exchange-traded funds. Since the SEC approved spot bitcoin ETFs last year, the largest, BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, has amassed a market cap of around $90 billion. “There needs to be custody of the equivalent amount of digital currency to support these ETFs,” Chatterjee noted. Coinbase currently dominates the ETF custody space, serving more than 80% of issuers. On the payments front, Citi already offers “tokenized” U.S. dollar transfers via blockchain between accounts in New York, London, and Hong Kong, operating 24 hours a day. The bank is now developing services to let clients send stablecoins between accounts or instantly convert them into dollars for payments. Chatterjee said discussions with clients are underway to identify use cases. Regulators, once cautious about traditional banks entering the crypto sector, have adopted a more accommodating stance under the current U.S. administration. Still, Citi will need to comply with anti-money laundering rules and international currency controls. Custody operations, Chatterjee stressed, must ensure assets were used for legitimate purposes before acquisition and must be backed by robust cyber and operational security. Fraser has framed Citi’s approach as a response to client needs and the broader shift toward always-on, instant settlement. “Digital assets are the next evolution in the broader digitization of payments, financing, and liquidity,” she said. “Ultimately, what we care about is what our clients want and how do we meet that need.” With $2.57 trillion in assets under custody, Citi’s entry into stablecoins and ETF crypto custody could reshape how traditional finance integrates with the digital asset economy. U.S. Banking Groups Urge Congress to Ban Stablecoin Yield Payments by Affiliates Major U.S. banking trade associations are urging Congress to bar stablecoin issuers’ affiliates from paying interest to token holders, warning it could drain deposits from banks and limit lending. 🇺🇸 U.S. bank groups seek to expand GENIUS Act limits on stablecoin interest, raising broader questions over global payments policy. #stablecoin #geniusact https://t.co/dhN9j0X3QZ — Cryptonews.com (@cryptonews) August 13, 2025 In a joint letter, the American Bankers Association, Bank Policy Institute, Consumer Bankers Association, Financial Services Forum, and Independent Community Bankers of America said the GENIUS Act’s current language prohibits issuers from offering yield but leaves a gap that allows exchanges and related entities to do so. They cited Treasury estimates that interest-bearing stablecoins could trigger up to $6.6 trillion in deposit outflows, increasing funding pressure on banks and money market funds. The groups stressed that bank deposits remain a key source for loans, while stablecoins are not designed for lending and lack equivalent oversight. They warned that joint marketing between issuers and exchanges could accelerate withdrawals in times of stress, raising borrowing costs for households and businesses. They called for extending the prohibition to all intermediaries handling stablecoin transactions. The push comes amid rapid sector growth. CertiK reports stablecoin supply rose from $204 billion to $252 billion in early 2025, with USDT dominating and USDC expanding to $61 billion. PayPal’s PYUSD doubled via a Solana integration and launched a 3.7% yield program. Coinbase and PayPal maintain their reward programs, arguing the ban applies only to issuers. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicts the market could grow to $2 trillion , driven by institutional adoption and regulation.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/15

Citigroup eyes custody and payment services for crypto ETFs, stablecoins

Citigroup eyes custody and payment services for crypto ETFs, stablecoins

Citigroup is looking to make a further foray into the crypto and blockchain ecosystem with custody and payments solutions for stablecoins and crypto exchange-traded funds. The U.S. banking giant is considering a move into crypto custody, stablecoin payments, and other…

Author: Crypto.news

2025/08/15

Experts: Bitcoin’s Rally Fueled by ETF Demand, Weak Dollar, and Rate Cut Hopes

Experts: Bitcoin’s Rally Fueled by ETF Demand, Weak Dollar, and Rate Cut Hopes

After bitcoin surpassed $124,000, some analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency may be entering a rapid growth phase, with potential price targets between $131,000 and $177,000. Record-Breaking Rally and Market Capitulation On Aug. 13, bitcoin (BTC) broke past the $124,000 mark to set a new all-time high and pushed the crypto economy’s total market capitalization to […]

Author: Bitcoin.com News

2025/08/15

ETH ETFs Just Hit a $1 Billion Net Inflow Day – Could That Spur Altcoin Rotation This Weekend?

ETH ETFs Just Hit a $1 Billion Net Inflow Day – Could That Spur Altcoin Rotation This Weekend?

ETH inflows reached a record on Monday, with U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs drawing $1 billion in a single session. BlackRock’s ETHA fund accounted for $640 million, and Fidelity’s FETH added $277 million. Overall ETF holdings now total $25.7 billion, and cumulative inflows this cycle exceed $10.8 billion. What ETH Flows Mean Now Large ETH inflows suggest heightened demand for ETH exposure. Historically, these inflows have provided momentum for sectors like DeFi, layer-2 networks, and infrastructure tokens. That trend may extend into a broader altcoin rotation, but timing could vary based on weekend trading volumes and macro sentiment. $ETH ETF inflow + $729,100,000 yesterday. Ethereum FOMO is just getting started. pic.twitter.com/eEQDECt0oW — Ted (@TedPillows) August 14, 2025 Sustained inflows also create a liquidity effect—capital allocated to ETFs often gets mirrored in derivative markets, staking platforms, and liquidity pools. This can influence funding rates and lending demand on ETH-related platforms, impacting trader positioning across connected assets. Early Signs of Spillover Activity Ethereum’s recent performance far outstripped Bitcoin’s. In July, ETH rose roughly 49% compared to Bitcoin’s 8% gain. The total crypto market cap passed $3.7 trillion, buoyed by ETF-driven activity. DEX trading data supports this momentum. Ethereum-based DEX volume hit $24.5 billion over 48 hours, twice Solana’s trading volume during the same window. That indicates capital circulation through Ethereum-native infrastructure. On-chain analytics also show wallet growth in ETH DeFi protocols, with daily active addresses in some L2 ecosystems climbing to multi-month highs. This participation uptick suggests that a portion of the ETF-fueled demand is filtering directly into the broader Ethereum ecosystem rather than staying confined to passive ETF holdings. Weekend Outlook: Where Altcoin Season Could Go If ETH inflows continue, we could see capital migrate into a potential altcoin season : 1. Layer-2 networks, such as Arbi trum and Optimism, as users seek lower-cost, high-speed access to ETH trading and DeFi activity; 2. DeFi protocols like Unisw ap or Aave, especially if staking and liquidity incentives draw in flows from yield-seeking investors; 3. AI-adjacent tokens, such as Render (RNDR) or Fetch.ai (FET), which often attract speculative attention tied to broader sentiment shifts. Key indicators will include shifts in open interest, funding rates, and token pair activity—especially during thinner weekend books. Rotation Based on Value, Not Hype Current sentiment suggests altseason may remain narrow. Funds appear to be flowing into tokens with proven use or structural upgrades. Arbitrage, governance features, and liquidity access will determine if rotation spreads beyond Ethereum. Potential spillover will likely follow tangible developments, rather than headline-driven speculation. If trader and investor interest continues to reflect ETH ETF flows, we may see growing volume in high-utility altcoins during the coming days and into the weekend. For now, ETH inflows remain the clearest driver of momentum. Their influence may spread, but is likely to do so in measured steps tied to adoption, usage, and structural changes across the ecosystem.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/15

Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of 452 BTC today, while Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of 154,179 ETH.

Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of 452 BTC today, while Ethereum ETFs saw a net inflow of 154,179 ETH.

According to a report by Lookonchain on August 14th, ten Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of 452 BTC (approximately $53.9 million) that day, with ARK21Shares receiving 299 BTC, bringing

Author: PANews

2025/08/14

$215B Corporate Bitcoin Boom Creates ‘Dangerous Game,’ Most ‘Won’t Survive Credit Cycle’: Research

$215B Corporate Bitcoin Boom Creates ‘Dangerous Game,’ Most ‘Won’t Survive Credit Cycle’: Research

Corporate Bitcoin holdings have exploded to $215 billion across 213 entities, with public companies controlling 71.4% of the total, but new research warns this “ dangerous game ” will likely see most participants fail to survive a full credit cycle. According to a research report from Sentora shared with Cryptonews, companies are “borrowing billions in fiat, issuing new equity, and restructuring entire balance sheets to acquire Bitcoin” while engaging in what amounts to structured speculation on a non-yielding , highly volatile digital asset. The study identifies a critical flaw in the strategy. “Idle Bitcoin on a corporate balance sheet is not a scalable strategy in a rising-rate world” because most Bitcoin treasury companies are either unprofitable or heavily reliant on mark-to-market gains to appear solvent. Source: Sentora Research Strategy leads with 628,791 BTC, followed by MARA Holdings at 50,639 BTC and Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company with 30,021 BTC. Notably, Japan’s Metaplanet’s recent Q2 financial report revealed a stunning 468% Bitcoin yield in Q2 2025. Speaking with Cryptonews, Vincent Maliepaard, Vice President of Marketing at Sentora, noted that “balance sheet diversification with a hard asset like Bitcoin is the right framing, especially in an era of heightened geopolitical uncertainty.” However, the research warns that without Bitcoin evolving from digital property to productive digital capital that generates yield, the strategy remains fundamentally limited. Historical Parallels Reveal Both Promise and Peril The Bitcoin treasury strategy mirrors historical wealth-building through leveraged acquisition of scarce assets like land and property, sharing characteristics of “a scarce and durable asset, cheap capital,” but currently lacking “the asset’s ability to produce yield.” Source: Sentora Research The research notes that while families and companies built generational wealth through real estate for centuries, “Gold Treasury companies” never emerged despite gold’s scarcity due to storage costs, movement difficulties, and negative carry. Bitcoin’s digital advantages enable global transfers in seconds, programmable custody, and 24/7 trading, positioning it as potentially superior to gold for treasury purposes. However, the research emphasizes that “like land that gains economic meaning when developed, Bitcoin ‘ must do something ‘” beyond existing as idle digital property on balance sheets. The study warns that most Bitcoin treasury adopters from 2020-2024 “misunderstood the asset, the structure, or the macro environment” during an era of cheap fiat and QE-boosted equities. The transition to higher interest rates exposes structural weaknesses in strategies designed for ultra-low rate environments. Leveraged Speculation Disguised as Treasury Management The research categorizes Bitcoin treasury strategies as “negative-carry trades” where companies borrow fiat to acquire a non-yielding asset, contrasting sharply with traditional carry trades that provide a positive yield while waiting. Unlike foreign exchange carry trades with built-in cushions, Bitcoin strategies offer “no yield cushion, no neutral carry, and no risk-parity ballast.” Strategy has pioneered the model using $3.7 billion in ultra-low coupon convertible bonds and $5.5 billion in perpetual preferred shares to finance acquisitions. Michael Saylor attributes Strategy’s premium to net asset value through “Credit Amplification, Options Advantage, Passive Flows, and Superior Institutional Access” that provide 2x-4x Bitcoin exposure amplification unavailable to spot ETFs. $MSTR trades at a premium to Bitcoin NAV due to Credit Amplification, an Options Advantage, Passive Flows, and superior Institutional Access that equity and credit instruments provide compared to commodities. pic.twitter.com/AYQlytS4ID — Michael Saylor (@saylor) August 13, 2025 The financing mechanisms reveal structural vulnerabilities. Mining companies like Marathon Digital face “razor-thin and deteriorating margins, often being structurally unprofitable below ~$100k BTC” with Bitcoin constituting 50-80% of their assets. The research notes that these firms face high liquidation risk due to short-term cash needs during downturns. Similarly, Metaplanet also exemplifies this aggressive accumulation , doubling Bitcoin holdings every 60 days for 475 days while utilizing zero-interest convertible bonds worth ¥270.36 billion. The company filed shelf registrations for ¥555 billion in perpetual preferred shares, targeting 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing 1% the total Bitcoin supply. Credit Cycle Vulnerability Threatens Corporate Bitcoin Experiment The research warns of structural risks when “interest payments become unserviceable, refinancing costs spike, equity issuance turns non-accretive, and boards question the Bitcoin strategy itself.” Most companies lack sustainable business models beyond Bitcoin appreciation, creating dangerous dependencies on continued price momentum. Rising interest rates amplify negative carry, while Bitcoin price stagnation over 2-3 years could erode conviction and make equity issuance dilutive. The study notes “there is no lender of last resort, no circuit breaker, and no refinancing facility” when Bitcoin carry trades break, making risks “binary and reflexive.” Presumably due to the weakening risk appetite, Strategy is already facing multiple class-action lawsuits alleging misleading statements about Bitcoin strategy profitability and risks. However, the company maintains unique advantages through index inclusion, providing passive flows from $35 trillion in equity markets and $60 trillion in credit markets compared to Bitcoin ETFs’ $700 billion access. JUST IN: 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan’s Fonte Capital gets approval to list the first spot Bitcoin ETF in Central Asia 🙌 The ETF starts trading tomorrow 🚀 pic.twitter.com/rutraPruZk — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) August 12, 2025 Most recently, Kazakhstan has also launched Central Asia’s first spot Bitcoin ETF , while Norway’s sovereign wealth fund increased indirect Bitcoin exposure by 192% through equity stakes in Coinbase, Metaplanet, and Strategy. These developments support Maliepaard’s prediction that “ more private enterprises will reveal significant BTC positions ” as market infrastructure matures. The research concludes that for the strategy to succeed long-term, “Bitcoin must evolve from digital property to digital capital,” which generates yield without custodianship requirements. Until Bitcoin becomes productive through yield-bearing mechanisms, most corporate treasury experiments face potential failure during adverse credit cycles. However, Maliepaard remains optimistic about long-term prospects, predicting that “ the familiar boom-and-bust framing of Bitcoin cycles will start to fade ” as adoption widens across corporate and sovereign balance sheets. He believes that “ if debt-financed acquisition of hard assets like land and real estate has historically compounded value, applying the same playbook to Bitcoin could reshape market dynamics entirely ,” with even aggressive price forecasts potentially proving conservative.

Author: CryptoNews

2025/08/14

Crypto Market Observation in July: Poised to Ride the Wave

Crypto Market Observation in July: Poised to Ride the Wave

Metrics Ventures' July Market Observation: A Guide to Crypto Market Secondary Funds 1/ Following the view we have held since May, the continued return of market bias has driven the

Author: PANews

2025/08/14

Ether ETFs Land Second-Biggest Inflow Ever With $729 Million Entry

Ether ETFs Land Second-Biggest Inflow Ever With $729 Million Entry

Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted their second-highest single-day inflow ever at $729.14 million, while bitcoin ETFs notched a sixth consecutive day of gains with $86.91 million in net inflows. Both markets saw record trading volumes and fresh all-time highs in net assets. Ether ETFs Shatter Records Again With $729 Million Inflow As Bitcoin ETFs Mark […]

Author: Bitcoin.com News

2025/08/14

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