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Zcash ETF Assets Top Four Hundred Million as Token Price Surges
Zcash's price jump above one thousand dollars has pushed Grayscale's ZCSH ETF assets past four hundred million and triggered record futures activity, raising new questions about privacy coins' role in the crypto market
XRP ETF Investors Add $320M Despite $746M in Unrealized Losses
U.S. spot XRP ETFs saw $320.8 million in net inflows in the first half of the year, even as their combined holdings remained $746 million below cost, highlighting persistent investor demand amid steep paper losses
Grayscale Launches First Zcash ETF Amid Security and Upgrade Shifts
Grayscale's new ZCSH ETF on NYSE Arca offers regulated Zcash exposure for U.S. investors, debuting after a major network vulnerability and upgrade. The fund's fee structure supports Zcash development and signals rising interest in privacy assets.
Ethereum and Solana Plan Staking Reward Cuts as ETFs Go Live
Grayscale's new Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs will pay out staking rewards as cash dividends, but both networks are now considering protocol changes that could sharply reduce those rewards for all participants.
Zcash Labs Bets on Institutional Privacy With New Funding Model
Zcash Labs is taking a new approach to business adoption, fronting costs for integrations and seeking retroactive reimbursement from ZEC holders. The move comes as privacy features face competition from Ethereum and Solana.
Millions to Hold Bitcoin Through Portfolios Without Crypto Apps
Bitcoin exposure is expanding beyond crypto-native platforms as advisers, brokerages, and retirement plans integrate the asset into traditional portfolios, making it accessible to everyday savers who may never use a dedicated crypto app
Cardano Spot ETF Path Opens as Grayscale Withdraws Filing
Cardano became eligible for a spot ETF under new SEC rules, but Grayscale withdrew its Cardano Trust ETF application just before the shortcut took effect, leaving ADA without a dedicated U.S. sponsor and raising questions about future institutional demand
Grayscale Withdraws Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot ETF Filings in Minutes
Grayscale has abruptly withdrawn its ETF registration statements for Cardano, Hedera, and Polkadot, leaving five other altcoin ETF proposals in preliminary status as regulatory and market uncertainty persists
Hyperliquid ETF Outflows Mount as Grayscale Sees Undervaluation
Hyperliquid-linked ETFs are seeing their first net outflows since launch, with the HYPE token down sharply. Grayscale argues the token's price does not reflect protocol revenue or buybacks, highlighting a growing disconnect in market sentiment
Swiss Crypto Bank AMINA Explores Public Listing With Cantor
AMINA Bank, a Swiss digital asset bank, is working with Cantor to assess public market options, including a possible reverse takeover, as it seeks new growth capital amid mixed results for recent crypto IPOs