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BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) recorded $15.5 million in first-day trading volume.
The ETF attracted $43.48 million in net inflows on its debut.
Approximately 80% of assets are staked via Coinbase Prime, with monthly rewards distributed to investors.
BlackRock has launched its first staking-enabled Ethereum ETF, the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB), which has posted a robust opening that...
RWA 2.0: Why Non-Stablecoin Tokenization Could Outgrow Stablecoins in 2026
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In the bustling streets of Córdoba, Argentina, on a crisp autumn afternoon in 2025, a local entrepreneur named María stands at her small electronics shop counter. She’s staring at her phone: the peso has slipped another 3% against the dollar overnight. Her savings in the bank are evaporating faster than she can sell inventory. But she doesn’t panic like she did in 2023. Instead, she opens her wallet app, checks the automatic interest accrual...
BlackRock’s iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) Debuts With Over $15 Million in First-Day Trading Volume
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ETHB records over $15 million in first-day trading volume with initial AUM of approximately $106 million
Stakes 70-95% of holdings to generate Ethereum network rewards
Passes 82% of staking rewards to investors via monthly distributions
Expense ratio of 0.25%, temporarily reduced to 0.12% initially
BlackRock has introduced a new exchange-traded product that combines spot ether price exposure with the income potential of...
SEC and CFTC Sign Landmark MOU for Coordinated Crypto Oversight
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SEC and CFTC signed MOU on March 11, 2026, to guide collaboration on financial regulation.
Agreement targets harmonization to end duplicative rules and support innovation.
Specific priority: Fit-for-purpose regulatory framework for crypto assets.
Launches Joint Harmonization Initiative for policy, oversight, and enforcement.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have...
Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News, Regulation
Ripple to Acquire BC Payments to Secure Australian Financial Services License
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• Ripple plans to acquire BC Payments Australia Pty Ltd to secure an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL).• Move enables end-to-end Ripple Payments platform with single integration for compliance, FX, and payouts.• APAC payments volume nearly doubled year-on-year in 2025.• Expands Ripple’s global regulatory licenses to over 75.
Ripple is advancing its regulatory compliance strategy in Australia with plans to acquire a...






