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SEC Delays 2 ETF Decisions: Here’s the Reason and Details

Yeliz Akmaca — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:00:56 +0000

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on Canary HBAR and Grayscale Polkadot (DOT) ETFs. The regulator focuses on new general listing standards for spot crypto ETFs. This ensures altcoin-based ETFs are reviewed more systematically. Meanwhile, HBAR and DOT prices continue to rise despite the delay.

Why Canary HBAR ETF Approval Was Postponed

SEC extended the review period for Nasdaq’s Canary spot HBAR ETF application. Bloomberg analysts estimate a 90% chance of approval. Nasdaq filed the ETF on February 21, tracking spot HBAR prices, and submitted changes on March 4. The ETF went public on March 13, starting SEC’s 180-day decision period. However, the commission postponed the HBAR ETF twice in April and June. SEC requested further comments regarding Nasdaq’s commodity-trust share rules. The proposed rule change extended the decision period by 60 more days, setting the final date to November 8.

HBAR price increased 1% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.2206. The daily low and high were $0.2174 and $0.2222, respectively. Investor interest remains high despite the pending ETF approval.

Grayscale Polkadot ETF Decision and Market Response

SEC also extended the Grayscale Polkadot ETF review period until November 8. Like HBAR, the DOT ETF was delayed twice in April and June. The commission requires additional time to approve or reject the ETF under the proposed rule change. Meanwhile, SEC quietly collaborates with exchanges on general listing standards for spot crypto ETFs. Nasdaq, NYSE, and CBOE BZX updated the “commodity” definition in listing rules.

DOT price rose about 4% to $4.03 at the time of writing. The daily low and high were $3.85 and $4.08. Trading volume surged 225% over the last 24 hours. Investors actively traded while awaiting the ETF decision.

The SEC’s delay aims to establish a transparent and robust regulatory framework for altcoin ETFs. This ensures spot crypto ETF approvals proceed systematically.

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Trump Family to Raise $1.5 Billion for WLFI Token Public Company

Yeliz Akmaca — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:00:28 +0000

The Trump family’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), is preparing to raise $1.5 billion. The goal is to create a public company that will hold WLFI tokens. Bloomberg reports that major players in tech and crypto are already in talks. Although discussions are moving fast, the deal structure is still being finalized.

Donald Trump is listed as “co-founder emeritus” on the company’s website. Last year, WLFI introduced a crypto lending app and launched USD1, a dollar-backed stablecoin. WLFI tokens were initially non-transferable governance assets. They will soon be open for public trading.

This plan positions World Liberty Financial in the growing field of crypto treasury firms. These companies raise funds mainly to buy and hold tokens like Bitcoin and Ether.

Crypto Treasuries and the Tokenized Stock Battle

Crypto treasury firms announced plans to raise about $79 billion for Bitcoin purchases this year. A favorable U.S. regulatory climate fuels this growth. However, less liquid tokens like WLFI carry higher risks. Many ventures enter public markets via reverse takeovers of shell companies.

Since Trump’s return to the White House, he signed laws regulating dollar-backed stablecoins. His family also expanded into crypto mining and ETF plans.

Meanwhile, crypto platforms such as Coinbase, Robinhood, and Kraken aim to enter the $62 trillion U.S. equity market. Their goal is to enable trading of tokenized stocks like Apple and Tesla globally, 24/7.

This could trigger the largest regulatory overhaul in decades. Trump-appointed regulators and rising token prices boosted sector confidence. Wall Street firms lobby the SEC to enforce registration and investor protections for new entrants. Some traditional players quietly accept crypto as a hedge.

Tokenized stocks require regulatory approval, sparking a battle. Firms like Citadel Securities warn against any regulatory loopholes that treat tokenized stocks differently. They argue these assets are equivalent to traditional shares and different rules risk market fragmentation.

If World Liberty Financial completes its $1.5 billion raise, it will sit at the intersection of growing crypto treasuries and tokenized equity markets. The SEC’s response and Wall Street’s stance will shape the outcome

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Cathie Wood: Crypto ETFs Will Stay Relevant Despite Wallet Growth

Yigit Taha OZTURK — Sun, 25 May 2025 13:00:13 +0000

As crypto wallets gain popularity, the question arises: will exchange-traded funds (ETFs) become obsolete? ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood doesn’t think so. At the Solana Accelerate event in New York, she explained why crypto ETFs will continue to hold their ground—even as wallet adoption grows over the next decade.

“For many people, wallets feel complex. There’s still friction. They just want to push a button,” Wood said. According to her, ETFs offer convenience and remain a solid choice for those new to crypto or hesitant to manage private keys.

ETFs as an On-Ramp to Wallets

While ETFs provide a user-friendly entry point, Wood emphasized that they could serve as a bridge to wallet-based investing. She described wallets as a form of “insurance policy” in a world where traditional finance can falter.

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Data from Bitbo estimates that there are currently around 200 million active Bitcoin wallets worldwide. Meanwhile, spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs saw $2.75 billion in inflows during the week ending May 23, coinciding with Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $111,970.

Ethereum, Solana, and Regulatory Hurdles

Wood also touched on Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, which have underperformed due to the SEC’s ban on staking features. The commission recently delayed its decision on Bitwise’s request to add staking to its Ether ETF. Despite this, Wood sees Ethereum as a starting point for investors exploring smart contracts before branching out to projects like Solana (SOL).

Still, she acknowledged that some investors, especially older institutions, may have been discouraged by the launch of the Trump memecoin on the Solana network. The coin dropped around 50% shortly after its debut, causing skepticism.

Looking ahead, Wood revealed that her team is finalizing a Solana price target, while ARK has already increased its Bitcoin bull case projection to $2.4 million by 2030, citing growing institutional demand and Bitcoin’s role as “digital gold.”

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