Tag: SEC

Here’s When Coinbase’s XRP Futures Are Expected to Go Live

By Wayne Jones Coinbase has officially lodged a request with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to launch XRP futures. The XRP futures contract is expected to go live on April 21, 2025, pending regulatory clearance. Coinbase’s Latest Offering “We’re excited to announce that Coinbase Derivatives has filed with the CFTC to self-certify XRP […]

Lawmakers Urge SEC to Preserve Records on Trump-Linked Crypto Firm

By Wayne Jones Two Democratic legislators have requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to preserve and disclose records related to World Liberty Financial (WLFI). In an April 2 letter, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Maxine Waters raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest arising from the Trump family’s involvement in the project. Concerns […]

Grayscale’s Bold Move into Bitcoin ETFs

By YDN Grayscale introduced two innovative Bitcoin ETFs—BTCC and BPI—to harness BTC’s volatility for income generation and capital appreciation. Despite Bitcoin’s 1.67% drop to $83,706.40, ETF inflows totaled $218.1M, signaling strong investor interest. The BTCC ETF focuses on steady income via covered calls, while BPI targets long-term growth with higher-strike options. Grayscale is aggressively expanding […]