2025: The Year of ETFs?

Surge in altcoin and BTC/ETH combo ETFs talk and imminent Fed rate cut sparks hope for massive 2025 for crypto!

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Austin Hodge
December 18, 2024 • Read Time: 15 minutes

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The world of cryptocurrency just can't seem to sit still and 2025 might be the year ETFs take center stage. With analysts betting on a new wave of crypto ETFs on the horizon, including potential spotlight stealers like the HBAR ETF, there's plenty to feel excited about. With a Fed rate cut imminent and a shuffle in SEC leadership that might remove longstanding regulatory shackles, the crypto market buzz continues to surge.

Let’s dive in!

  • 2025 cryptocurrency ETF surge on the horizon, including Bitcoin and Ethereum combos, with HBAR and Litecoin likely to follow, fueled by SEC leadership changes. — Read More

  • Fed poised for third rate cut, with expected reduction of 25 basis points sparking crypto market jitters. — Read More

  • India's evolving crypto regulations highlight the need for international coordination to manage VDAs' borderless nature, investor protection, and financial stability. — Read More

  • GOP leaders vow to advance crypto legislation with bipartisan backing in Congress, heralding potential crypto regulation evolution. — Read More

  • Remote and Stripe facilitate USDC payments for global contractors, enhancing payment flexibility and efficiency. — Read More

  • Law enforcement requests to Coinbase fell by 18%, with the US leading and Singapore increasing requests significantly. — Read More

  • Oh Whale's presale launches a blockchain-driven future for ocean conservation, revolutionizing environmental efforts. — Read More

  • Dtravel gains strategic backing from Modular Capital and Escape Velocity Crypto to enhance its decentralized vacation rental platform. — Read More

  • WazirX aims to reopen its exchange and launch a DEX, facing backlash over prioritizing new plans before refunding hacked funds. — Read More

  • US and UAE jointly dismantle North Korea's crypto-funded WMD operation, sanctioning Chinese nationals and a UAE company. — Read More

  • $WAN now on BYDFi for trading, enhancing blockchain interoperability exposure. — Read More

  • Sygnum teams up with Moomoo SG to launch a crypto fund for accredited investors in Singapore. — Read More

  • Saga launches Mainnet 2.0, partners with Uniswap to enhance blockchain liquidity through gasless trading and cross-chain interoperability. — Read More

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