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Deutsche Digital Assets, a Germany-regulated provider of exchange-traded products (ETPs), plans to list an ETP bringing investors exposure to TAO$422.51, a cryptocurrency linked to decentralized artificial intelligence, with the help of Nasdaq Nordic-listed broker Safello (SFL), the firms said on Wednesday.The Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP will trade on the SIX Swiss Exchange with the ticker STAO in the next couple of weeks.The product is physically backed by TAO tokens held in cold storage with a regulated custodian, according to a press release. Investors will receive returns based on both TAO’s price movements and staking rewards, which are automatically reinvested…

The REX-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) has surpassed $100 million in assets under management (AUM) in just five weeks after its launch, according to issuer REX-Osprey.The ETF has experienced rapid growth since its launch on Sept. 18. It offers investors exposure to the price of XRP, currently the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.Loading…With approvals stalled, XRPR has emerged as one way for gauging market interest in XRP in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP ETF (XRPH11), the world’s first spot XRP ETF, has accumulated 282 million real (around $52 million) in total assets.Meanwhile, institutional activity around XRP has continued to…

Ripple’s XRP has managed to slightly break above the 200-day moving average (MA) at $2.6, marking an early bullish signal. However, with significant supply zones directly ahead, the probability of an extended consolidation phase remains high until a decisive move confirms trend continuation. Ripple Price Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, XRP has attracted notable buying interest from the lower boundary of its multi-month ascending wedge, initiating a recovery phase. The asset has now reached and slightly surpassed the 200-day MA at $2.6, a key technical milestone that suggests a potential shift in sentiment — provided…

President Donald Trump has named his new choice to lead the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, formally backing Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer Mike Selig after jettisoning his one-time pick of former CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz.The near-term leadership of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could be a weighty matter for the crypto industry as the agency is contemplated by current legislative efforts in Congress as a leading regulator of digital assets transactions. If Selig is confirmed by the Senate — a hurdle Quintenz didn’t manage to clear — he’ll likely be shaping the implementation of new U.S. crypto policies.White House…

In brief Valthos launched with $30 million from the OpenAI Startup Fund, Lux Capital, and Founders Fund. Its AI tools aim to detect and neutralize biological threats faster than traditional biodefense systems. The launch follows RAND’s warning that governments are unprepared for fast-moving AI-driven crises. Biodefense startup Valthos emerged from stealth on Friday with $30 million in funding backed by ChatGPT creator OpenAI to develop and use artificial intelligence to detect and counter biological threats in real time.The company develops AI systems that update medical countermeasures to match the speed of the biological threats, allowing researchers and government agencies to…

Former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s pardon by US President Donald Trump came after an extensive and expensive lobbying campaign in Washington.Zhao, who served a four-month prison sentence last year for violating US Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, benefited from a months-long effort by Binance and its legal team to win over key figures in Trump’s orbit, according to a Sunday report by Politico.In late September, Binance hired Ches McDowell, a close associate of Donald Trump Jr., and his North Carolina-based firm Checkmate Government Relations to lobby the White House and Treasury Department on “executive relief,” the report claimed. Checkmate, one…

Key Takeaways Holding crypto aligns with long-term growth and tax advantages.Flipping suits those comfortable with higher risk, frequent trading, and a greater tax liability.The best approach depends on personal goals, discipline, and emotional comfort.Combining both (core hold + small trading position) can work for many investors. In the fast-moving world of cryptocurrency, investors face an age-old question with a modern twist: Should you hold or flip? The right answer depends less on market timing and more on your personal goals, emotional tolerance, and time commitment. While holding crypto for the long haul can offer potential growth and favorable tax treatment,…

Key points:Bitcoin brings upside volatility into the weekly close with a charge through $112,000 resistance.Traders hope for new local highs next as the BTC price recovery continues.The US Federal Reserve is tipped to cut interest rates again next week.Bitcoin (BTC) challenged $112,000 into Sunday’s weekly close as traders hoped for new local highs.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin eyes traders’ targets in fresh volatilityData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated that a range-bound BTC price action characterized the weekend.A late rebound on Friday helped bulls move to a higher level in the week’s range, helped by pleasing US inflation data.Now, market…

Bitcoin (BTC) could still reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, despite the recent $19 billion crypto market crash and renewed tariff concerns from U.S. President Donald Trump, according to Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets research, Geoff Kendrick. Speaking to Cointelegraph during the European Blockchain Convention 2025 in Barcelona, Kendrick said that the massive market liquidation earlier this month may turn into a “buying opportunity” for long-term investors as the market stabilizes in the coming weeks. $19 Billion Liquidation Shakes Market, But Bitcoin Holds Firm The crypto market saw one of its largest liquidation events on record during…

Maxine Waters warns federal shutdown raises risk of repeat meltdowns.Oversight agencies are paralysed, she says.The crypto crash has become political. Democrats are warning that the ongoing government shutdown is setting the stage for another market disaster, arguing that paralysis at federal oversight agencies leaves American investors dangerously exposed.Representative Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, made the accusations in a statement marking the 21st day of the shutdown, which she blamed on the Republicans. “These risks are only amplified as Trump and Republicans in Congress work to integrate crypto into the traditional financial system without first…