Markets

21Shares Pursues U.S. Dogecoin ETF Amidst Favorable Regulatory Climate

21Shares Pursues U.S. Dogecoin ETF Amidst Favorable Regulatory Climate

Now 21Shares has formally filed an S-1 form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Their goal is to be the first to bring a Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the US market. The filing represents a major milestone towards bringing the increasingly popular cryptocurrency into regulated financial...

Stablecoins Dominate as Institutional Crypto Trading Volume Skyrockets

Stablecoins Dominate as Institutional Crypto Trading Volume Skyrockets

The rebound was led by institutional cryptocurrency trading, which saw volumes rocket by 141% YoY in Q1 2025. The stablecoin sector became the most productive sector during this time. That rapid growth happened despite the fact that Bitcoin prices were crashing at the very same time, registering their largest quarterly...

Justice Department Disbands Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

Justice Department Disbands Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has effectively disbanded its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET). This unit was established in February 2022 to combat the criminal misuse of cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche made the abrupt decision to shutter the offices in a memo circulated Monday evening....