InstitutionalGoldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin Premium ETF
Goldman Sachs filed for a Bitcoin Premium ETF generating income via call options. $3.65T manager may beat BlackRock to market using its Cayman structure.
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RegulationSEC: DeFi Interfaces Don't Need Broker Registration
The SEC clarified that DeFi interfaces using self-custodial wallets may not need to register as broker-dealers under three specific conditions.
RegulationFederal Court Blocks Arizona Crackdown on Kalshi: CFTC Wins Jurisdiction Round
Federal judge blocked Arizona from pursuing Kalshi under gambling laws. CFTC argues event contracts are federal swaps, not bets. Order valid until April 24.
EthereumEther Machine Scraps $1.6B SPAC Merger: ETH Treasury Stays Private
The Ether Machine and Dynamix scrapped their $1.6B SPAC merger citing unfavorable markets. ETH treasury holds 496,712 ETH. $50M termination fee to Dynamix.
AltcoinsBitwise Files Second Amendment for HYPE ETF: SEC Approval Looks Close
Bitwise filed a second amended S-1 for its spot HYPE ETF with ticker $BHYP and 0.67% fee. Balchunas: launch soon. HYPE up 65% in 2026.
AltcoinsCanary Capital Files First Spot PEPE ETF Application in the U.S.
Canary Capital filed Form S-1 with the SEC for a spot PEPE ETF - the first such application in the U.S. The token is down 85% from its all-time high.
RegulationCLARITY Act Deadlocked Before Congress Easter Recess
The CLARITY Act went into Easter recess without a vote. Banks, crypto industry, SEC and critics blocked each other. Deadline is late April.
RegulationDavid Sacks Steps Down as White House Crypto Czar
David Sacks left the White House crypto czar role after 130 days. GENIUS Act passed, but CLARITY Act and Bitcoin Reserve still need work.
RegulationUS Congress Holds Historic Tokenization Hearing
House Financial Services Committee examines two tokenization bills. RWA market exceeds $26B, projected to reach $150B by year-end.