1. Bitwise has registered a Solana ETF in Delaware.
According to Delaware state government documents, Bitwise has registered a Solana ETF in the state.
2. Grayscale's parent company DCG establishes a new subsidiary Yuma to promote the development of the Bittensor ecosystem.
Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of DCG (the parent company of Grayscale), stated on X platform that DCG will establish a new subsidiary called Yuma, which will support and promote the development of the Bittensor (TAO) ecosystem by providing builders with everything they need (including funding, technology, and operational support). In addition to continuing as CEO of DCG, Silbert will also serve as CEO of Yuma.
3. Arkham is set to launch a spot trading platform in the U.S.
Blockchain data company Arkham Intelligence Inc. is set to launch a spot trading platform in the U.S. Arkham stated that registration eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Users residing in certain jurisdictions (including the U.S.) will be excluded from access until their country and state laws permit registration.
4. Informed sources: The Trump team is considering establishing cryptocurrency-related positions in the White House.
Bloomberg reported, citing informed sources, that the Trump team is considering establishing cryptocurrency-related positions in the White House. Discussions about the position include leading a small team and serving as a liaison among various regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over cryptocurrencies, including Congress, the White House, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Informed sources stated that it is currently unclear if there will be a senior staff position directly linked to Trump in the White House, but cryptocurrency industry advocates are pushing for the position. According to sources, Brian Brooks, a former executive of Coinbase Global Inc. and Binance.US, is also a potential candidate for SEC chairman, having met with Trump on Tuesday. Coinbase Global Inc. CEO Brian Armstrong also spoke with Trump this week.
5. The U.S. SEC delays a decision on the Franklin Crypto Index ETF EZPZ.
According to The Block, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on the Franklin Crypto Index ETF EZPZ, according to a document released on Wednesday. Franklin Templeton submitted a registration statement for the Franklin Crypto Index ETF in August, which will hold both Ethereum and Bitcoin. The SEC stated in the document: 'The Commission believes that a longer period should be designated for taking action on the proposed rule changes to allow sufficient time to consider the proposed rule changes and the issues raised therein.'
6. South Korea's National Investigation Agency: North Korean hacker groups Lazarus and Andariel are related to the Upbit hacking case.
According to Korean media reports, South Korea's National Investigation Agency recently stated that it has confirmed that North Korean hacker groups Lazarus and Andariel are related to the Upbit hacking case. This conclusion is based on IP addresses from North Korea, cryptocurrency flows, North Korean vocabulary traces, and data obtained in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Previously, Upbit was hacked in November 2019, resulting in a loss of approximately $48.5 million in assets.
7. As of November 20, the total net asset value of U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs has exceeded $100 billion.
According to iChainfo data, as of November 20, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs have exceeded $100 billion in total net asset value, currently at $100.55 billion.
8. OSL Group appoints Huang Guanwen as Chief Financial Officer.
According to Gelonghui, Hong Kong listed company OSL Group announced that Hu Zhenbang has resigned as the Group's Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15. At the same time, the former Group Chief Investment Officer Huang Guanwen has been transferred to the Group Chief Financial Officer, effective November 15.
9. The board of U.S. listed medical company Enlivex Therapeutics has approved the purchase of $1 million in Bitcoin as reserve assets.
U.S. listed medical company Enlivex Therapeutics announced that its board has approved the purchase of up to $1 million in Bitcoin as part of its cash management strategy.
10. U.S. stock listed education company Genius Group increases its Bitcoin holdings by $4 million.
U.S. stock listed education company Genius Group announced it has increased its Bitcoin holdings by $4 million, currently holding a total of 153 Bitcoins worth approximately $14 million, with an average purchase price of $91,372.
