Spot Solana ETFs Gain, Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Outflows

Solana (SOL) spot ETFs continued their winning streak for the sixth day, attracting fresh capital even as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) funds saw substantial withdrawals. According to Farside Investors, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $578 million in outflows on Tuesday alone, marking the largest single-day decline since mid-October. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity’s FBTC led the withdrawals.

Ether ETFs faced similar pressure, posting $219 million in net outflows. Fidelity’s FETH and BlackRock’s ETHA products were the hardest hit, extending a five-day trend that has pulled nearly $1 billion from Ether-linked ETFs since late October. Meanwhile, Solana spot ETFs saw $14.83 million in net inflows, their sixth consecutive day of gains, benefiting funds such as Bitwise’s BSOL and Grayscale’s GSOL.

CZ Pardon and White House Statement

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the pardon of Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao was reviewed with “utmost seriousness” and followed standard procedures before President Trump approved it. “Every pardon request is first reviewed by qualified lawyers before reaching the President for final approval,” Leavitt said.

In a 60 Minutes interview, Trump noted that he does not personally know Zhao. Zhao had pleaded guilty to failing to maintain an effective Anti–Money Laundering program under the U.S. Bank Secrecy Act and served four months in prison before being pardoned on October 23.

Binance CEO Denies Trump Family Stablecoin Allegations

Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, denied that the exchange played a role in the selection of USD1, the stablecoin issued by the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial, in a $2 billion deal. “The decision to use USD1 was entirely made by MGX; Binance did not participate,” Teng told CNBC.

The deal was initially announced in March, but scrutiny increased after Trump’s pardon of Zhao. Teng emphasized that Binance acted independently of political or corporate influence.

Current Market and Data Highlights

• U.S. ADP Non-Farm Employment: 42K (Forecast: 30K, Previous: -32K)

• BlackRock transferred 34,777 ETH ($115M) to Coinbase Prime

• Orderly protocol began $ORDER token buybacks using 60% of protocol fees

These developments show ongoing shifts in institutional investor behavior and ETF trends. Continuous inflows into Solana spot ETFs indicate that investors are seeking new opportunities rather than exiting the market.

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The company has officially applied to form a national trust bank, aiming to oversee its USDC reserves and offer custodial services under federal regulation. If approved by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Circle would be granted the authority to operate nationwide as a federally regulated trust institution.

What a National Trust Bank Status Means

According to Circle, the establishment of the First National Digital Currency Bank would:

• Strengthen the issuance and circulation infrastructure of USDC,
• Provide custody services for institutional clients,
• Eliminate the need for separate state-based money transmitter licenses.

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This move also aligns with pending legislation like the GENIUS Act, which passed the U.S. Senate and is under review in the House. The act introduces a regulatory framework specifically for U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins.

Other Crypto Players Are Watching

Circle isn’t alone in pursuing a national bank charter. According to reports, several other firms—including the digital assets division of Fidelity—are also exploring similar regulatory paths. Notably, Anchorage Digital Bank was the first to obtain such a charter in 2021.

Meanwhile, Circle Internet Group’s shares have remained relatively stable, with a slight gain of 0.48% to $181, followed by a 1.30% decline to $178 in after-hours trading.

These developments indicate growing institutional momentum in the crypto space and reflect a broader trend toward compliance and trust in digital finance.

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