Nasdaq Removes Position Limits on Crypto ETF Options as Crypto Derivatives Scale
Nasdaq has implemented rule changes allowing uncapped trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF options, while the SEC retains authority to intervene during a limited review period.
Coinbase Rolls Out USDC Loans Backed by Staked Ethereum
Coinbase has introduced USDC loans backed by cbETH, enabling users to borrow against staked Ethereum while maintaining exposure and staking rewards through an on-chain lending structure.
Ledger Engages Top Banks in Evolving IPO Discussions
Ledger is actively reviewing how it will raise new capital, with public markets now a practical option alongside private funding. Recent reporting suggests IPO preparations have advanced, though no filing has been made.
Circle Grant Powers UN Treasury Hub to Cut Aid Payment Costs
Circle Foundation has granted support to a United Nations treasury modernization effort that applies stablecoin settlement to humanitarian aid payments. The goal is to deliver aid faster, reduce transaction costs, and improve traceability across global operations.
BitGo’s IPO Shows Discipline Over Hype in First Crypto Listing of 2026
BitGo completed its public listing on the New York Stock Exchange on January 22, 2026, pricing shares at $18 and raising $213 million. The deal moved from S-1 filing to trading in under 10 days, underscoring a clean, disciplined execution rather than a demand-driven surge.
