1. βοΈSEC Issues First Crypto ETF Disclosure Rules
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released new guidance for crypto ETF disclosure, including custody, risks, and transparencyβa major development expected to speed approvals from ~240 to ~75 days. Issuers like REX-Osprey launched the first U.S. Solana staking ETF, raising $12β―million on day one.
2. π§©Coinbase Acquires Token Launch Platform Liquifi
Coinbase acquired Liquifi, a token launch and management platformβsignaling confidence in impending regulatory clarity. This move positions Coinbase to dominate U.S. token issuance once frameworks are finalized.
3. β οΈAmundi Warns U.S. Stablecoin Rules May Destabilize Payments
Europeβs largest asset manager, Amundi, cautioned that U.S. stablecoin legislation (the GENIUS Act) may unintentionally destabilize global payments, increase dollarization, and threaten monetary sovereignty.
4. π¦J.P. Morgan Cuts Stablecoin Growth Forecast to $500B by 2028
J.P.β―Morgan revised its long-term stablecoin outlook from $4β―trillion to $500β―billion by 2028, citing limited real-world use cases and fragmented regulation despite upbeat U.S. policy signals.
