Tag Archives: Crypto ETFs / ETPs

This tag is used to compile information on regulatory developments, licensing systems, compliance requirements, and industry practices related to crypto ETFs/ETPs.

Global | OKX CEO says tokenized stocks have become the platform's second largest liquidity market
Global | OKX CEO says tokenized stocks have become the platform's second largest liquidity market

OKX CEO Star stated that tokenized stocks and perpetual stock contracts have become the second largest source of liquidity for its users in Europe, Asia Pacific, and other international markets outside the United States. With ICE (the parent company of the NYSE) making a strategic investment in OKX, NYSE tokenized stocks and futures are expected to be integrated into approximately 1.2 million of its accounts, making the cross-border compliance path for tokenized securities a key focus for institutional investors.

22
June
Morgan Stanley launches Ethereum and Solana spot ETPs: minimum fee of 0.14% + staking rewards, completing the matrix of bank-affiliated crypto asset management products.
Morgan Stanley launches Ethereum and Solana spot ETPs: minimum fee of 0.14% + staking rewards, completing the matrix of bank-affiliated crypto asset management products.

Morgan Stanley Asset Management's MSIM officially launched the Ethereum spot ETP (MSSE) and Solana spot ETP (MSOL) in July 2026, both with a record low fee of 0.14% for similar products in the United States. The products introduce a staking mechanism, with 95% of staking profits going to the holders. MSIM thus completes its spot coverage of the three major crypto ETPs: BTC, ETH, and SOL, becoming the most comprehensive platform in the digital asset ETP field for bank-affiliated asset management institutions.

28
June
The U.S. SEC launches comprehensive review of its ETF approval framework: the three pillars of custody rules, redemption mechanisms, and market surveillance are reshaping regulatory standards for crypto ETFs.
The U.S. SEC launches comprehensive review of its ETF approval framework: the three pillars of custody rules, redemption mechanisms, and market surveillance are reshaping regulatory standards for crypto ETFs.

美国SEC于2026年7月11日启动ETF审批框架全面审查，覆盖托管规则、创建赎回机制与市场监控三大支柱。898,000 BTC的现货比特币ETF市场将首次从个案审批转向标准化监管框架，评论期8月15日截止。

22
June
S&P Dow Jones and Pantera launch fundamental-driven digital asset indices: Institutional crypto allocations enter the era of income screening.
S&P Dow Jones and Pantera launch fundamental-driven digital asset indices: Institutional crypto allocations enter the era of income screening.

S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital have jointly launched the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index, using protocol revenue rather than market capitalization as the core selection criterion. Currently, it includes 18 digital assets, excluding Bitcoin because it does not generate protocol-level revenue. This signifies a fundamental shift in institutional crypto allocation from reputation-driven to fundamentals-driven.

22
June
CoinShares Receives Authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland to Launch UCITS Fund Platform: First Bitcoin Mining ETF Listed on Deutsche Börse Xetra
CoinShares Receives Authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland to Launch UCITS Fund Platform: First Bitcoin Mining ETF Listed on Deutsche Börse Xetra

On July 21, CoinShares launched a UCITS fund platform authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland, and the first Bitcoin mining ETF (MINE) was listed on the German stock exchange Xetra on the same day, entering the 26.3 trillion euro European UCITS fund ecosystem.

22
June
Swedish licensed fund Alfakraft partners with Bitwise: Nordic institutional crypto asset allocation enters an era of licensed channel collaboration.
Swedish licensed fund Alfakraft partners with Bitwise: Nordic institutional crypto asset allocation enters an era of licensed channel collaboration.

Alfakraft Fonder AB, a Swedish SFSA-licensed fund management company, has formed a strategic partnership with Bitwise to develop regulated digital asset investment solutions for European pension funds, insurance companies, and foundations. Bitwise manages approximately $9 billion in assets and over 70 products, and has already listed seven ETPs on Nasdaq Stockholm. This collaboration reflects an industry trend: crypto asset management companies are entering regulated markets through locally licensed channels, rather than building their own licenses.

22
June
South Korea will push forward with the legislation of the "Digital Asset Basic Law" in the second half of the year: institutionalization of the Korean won stablecoin, tokenization of CBDC government bonds, and spot ETFs will proceed in parallel.
South Korea will push forward with the legislation of the "Digital Asset Basic Law" in the second half of the year: institutionalization of the Korean won stablecoin, tokenization of CBDC government bonds, and spot ETFs will proceed in parallel.

On July 14, South Korea's Ministry of Finance and Economy released its economic growth strategy for the second half of the year, announcing plans to advance legislation on the "Digital Asset Basic Law" by the end of the year, providing a legal basis for the institutionalization of the Korean won stablecoin. The bill sets a minimum capital threshold of 500 million won, mandates RWA (Real Won Asset Token) trust custody, prohibits stablecoin interest rates, and simultaneously promotes the introduction of Bitcoin spot ETFs and a 2027 CBDC (Central Bank Depositary Receipt) tokenization pilot program. The biggest obstacle to legislation is the controversy surrounding the issuer of the Korean won stablecoin—whether it should be a bank-led consortium or a market-open system.

22
June
Japan's FIEA amendments drive relaxed leverage in cryptocurrencies and ETF tax reform: a regulatory leap from 2x to 10x.
Japan's FIEA amendments drive relaxed leverage in cryptocurrencies and ETF tax reform: a regulatory leap from 2x to 10x.

The amendments to Japan's Financial Markets Authority (FIEA) are pushing crypto assets to be regulated as investment products rather than payment instruments. Leverage limits are expected to increase from 2x to 4-10x, and the Japan Virtual Currency Investment Agency (JVCEA) has submitted a proposal to the Financial Services Authority (FSA). The legalization of crypto ETFs and the separation of taxation by approximately 20% are progressing simultaneously, with the amendments expected to take effect in 2028. The amendments also include structural reforms such as bans on insider trading and bank entry requirements, laying the institutional foundation for the institutionalization of Japan's crypto market.

15
June
South Korea's Digital Assets Basic Law enters its second phase of legislation: stablecoin regulation, BTC spot ETFs, and CBDC-based government bond tokenization proceed in parallel.
South Korea's Digital Assets Basic Law enters its second phase of legislation: stablecoin regulation, BTC spot ETFs, and CBDC-based government bond tokenization proceed in parallel.

On July 14, the South Korean government announced its "2026 Economic Growth Strategy," formally including the second phase of legislation for the "Digital Asset Basic Law" in its agenda for the second half of the year. The bill covers four main modules: detailed classification of digital asset businesses, regulation of business practices, stablecoin issuance, and cross-border trading regulations. It also simultaneously promotes the introduction of BTC spot ETFs and a pilot program for the tokenization of CBDC government bonds in 2027. The core controversies focus on the licensing model for stablecoin issuance (bank-led vs. inclusive licensing) and the cap on exchange shareholdings.

14
June
The U.S. SEC seeks public comment on new ETFs: A unified approval framework for prediction markets and crypto ETFs is launched.
The U.S. SEC seeks public comment on new ETFs: A unified approval framework for prediction markets and crypto ETFs is launched.

On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a draft for public comment on a new ETF framework, proposing to establish unified approval standards for products such as prediction market ETFs and crypto ETFs, including introducing a confidentiality disclosure mechanism to prevent first-time advantage competition. This move stems from the recent influx of prediction market ETF applications, posing a product classification challenge to the $16 trillion ETF regulatory framework.

01
June
CommSec Australia imposes sell-only restrictions on several crypto ETFs: Physical redemption mechanisms prompt compliance caution among brokerages.
CommSec Australia imposes sell-only restrictions on several crypto ETFs: Physical redemption mechanisms prompt compliance caution among brokerages.

CommSec, a brokerage firm under the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, has imposed a sell-only restriction on four crypto ETFs—IBTC, EBTC, EETH, and IETH—that support physically redeemable assets. Monochrome CEO Jeff Yew confirmed that he is in discussions with CommSec regarding the operational framework and investor protection mechanisms for IBTC and IETH.

26
June
Kazakhstan's KASE lists Volatility Shares Solana futures ETF: Central Asia's first regulated crypto ETF.
Kazakhstan's KASE lists Volatility Shares Solana futures ETF: Central Asia's first regulated crypto ETF.

The Kazakhstan Stock Exchange (KASE) launched the Volatility Shares Solana Futures ETF (SOLZ_KZ) and the BlackRock iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA_KZ) on June 19, 2026, becoming the first national exchange in Central Asia to introduce compliant US-compliant crypto ETFs. Both ETFs were launched through a regulatory sandbox framework, and participation is limited to qualified investors through KASE-authorized brokers. SOLZ_KZ is a futures-structured product and does not directly hold SOL physical assets.

26
June
Mirae Asset of South Korea partners with Ondo Finance to develop tokenized ETFs: The STO Act will take effect in February 2027, and the group's three-track strategy will build a complete digital asset value chain.
Mirae Asset of South Korea partners with Ondo Finance to develop tokenized ETFs: The STO Act will take effect in February 2027, and the group's three-track strategy will build a complete digital asset value chain.

Mirae Asset, South Korea's largest asset management firm, signed an MOU with Ondo Finance, a global leader in tokenized virtual assets (RWA), on June 15, 2026, becoming the first Asian asset management firm to enter the global tokenization market. South Korea's STO (Stakes to Tokenize) Act will officially take effect on February 4, 2027, and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) will release its subordinate regulations in July. Mirae Asset has completed its three-tiered strategic loop: Ava Labs technology layer → Korbit distribution layer → Ondo Finance product layer, building a full value chain capability from token creation to settlement and distribution.

15
June
BlackRock (BITA) has filed an 8-A registration statement for its Bitcoin Yield ETF. BITA, with a 0.65% fee, is ahead of Goldman Sachs, and its covered call strategy is pioneering a new track in structured crypto yield products.
BlackRock (BITA) has filed an 8-A registration statement for its Bitcoin Yield ETF. BITA, with a 0.65% fee, is ahead of Goldman Sachs, and its covered call strategy is pioneering a new track in structured crypto yield products.

On June 11, 2026, BlackRock filed an 8-A registration statement with the SEC for the iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BITA), with a planned listing on Nasdaq on June 18. BITA employs a covered call option strategy, with IBIT as the underlying holding. Its management fee of 0.65% is significantly lower than competitors, putting it in a race with Goldman Sachs to gain a first-mover advantage. This marks a key milestone in the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs from spot exposure to structured yield products.

12
June
Japan moves cryptocurrency regulation from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act: Senate approval, 55% to 20% tax rate reform, and ETF system provisions.
Japan moves cryptocurrency regulation from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act: Senate approval, 55% to 20% tax rate reform, and ETF system provisions.

Japan's revised bill, passed by the House of Representatives Finance and Financial Affairs Committee, moves crypto assets from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, reclassifying them as financial instruments, reducing the tax rate from 55% to 20%, and introducing eight types of business regulation, including tiered information disclosure, separate custody of trusts, and mandatory cold wallets.

12
June
BlackRock's BITA Bitcoin Yield ETF submits final revised filing: 65bps fee rate lower than competitors; covered call strategy kicks off competition for yield ETF licenses.
BlackRock's BITA Bitcoin Yield ETF submits final revised filing: 65bps fee rate lower than competitors; covered call strategy kicks off competition for yield ETF licenses.

On June 9, 2026, BlackRock submitted the final revised filing for BITA (iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF), disclosing for the first time a management fee of 0.65%, significantly lower than the 0.95%-0.99% range of existing competitors. BITA employs a covered call strategy to sell IBIT call options and collect premiums, aiming to be listed ahead of Goldman Sachs' similar product, marking the second phase of the crypto ETF competition, moving from pure beta competition to a competition based on return strategies.

11
June
Hedgeye submits HBIT Bitcoin Hedging ETF application to the SEC: A new compliant path for options strategy downside risk management.
Hedgeye submits HBIT Bitcoin Hedging ETF application to the SEC: A new compliant path for options strategy downside risk management.

On June 10, 2026, Hedgeye Asset Management filed a registration application with the SEC for HBIT (Hedged Bitcoin ETF), which combines Bitcoin exposure with a covered call option strategy to manage downside risk and generate returns. Based on its Risk Range Signals methodology, this ETF mirrors the previous KSPY equity hedge ETF model, marking the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs from pure spot exposure to risk management tools.

11
June
Global asset management giant Janus Henderson makes strategic investment in Ethena: $4,800 billion. Traditional financial institutions' stablecoin compliance strategies and tokenized asset distribution paths.
Global asset management giant Janus Henderson makes strategic investment in Ethena: $4,800 billion. Traditional financial institutions' stablecoin compliance strategies and tokenized asset distribution paths.

Global asset management giant Janus Henderson (with approximately $4,800 billion in assets under management) announced a strategic investment in Ethena's governance token, ENA, integrating USDe into its asset management system and exploring ETP products. Ethena will allocate capital to Janus Henderson's tokenized AAA-rated CLO fund, JAAA, marking the first time USDe has expanded its underlying assets from native crypto strategies to regulated credit assets. This article breaks down the four-layer cooperation architecture, ETP registration path, and cross-border regulatory implications from a licensing and compliance perspective.

10
June
Grayscale, a US-based blockchain token provider, has submitted an application for a Canton Coin spot ETF S-1, marking another step forward in its path to institutional-grade blockchain token compliance.
Grayscale, a US-based blockchain token provider, has submitted an application for a Canton Coin spot ETF S-1, marking another step forward in its path to institutional-grade blockchain token compliance.

On June 5, 2026, Grayscale filed an S-1 registration statement with the SEC for a Canton Coin spot ETF, intending to list it on the NYSE Arca. BitGo Bank & Trust will act as custodian, and BNY Mellon will act as manager, supporting both physical and cash creation and redemption. This is Grayscale's sixth altcoin ETF application, following Hyperliquid, BNB, Solana, XRP, and Chainlink, marking its systematic construction of a multi-asset crypto ETF matrix.

07
June
The divergence between US crypto regulatory progress and market prices: Bitcoin falls below $6 after the signing of the GENIUS Act and its impact on licensed institutions.
The divergence between US crypto regulatory progress and market prices: Bitcoin falls below $6 after the signing of the GENIUS Act and its impact on licensed institutions.

On June 6, 2026, Bitcoin fell below $60000, the first time since Trump's election victory in 2024, representing a 52% drop from its all-time high of $26080. Despite the signing of the GENIUS Act and the passage of the Clarity Act through a committee vote, regulatory progress has not translated into market price support. This article analyzes the disconnect between regulation and the market from the perspective of licensed crypto institutions, the impact of large-scale ETF outflows on institutional business, and the structural challenges posed by the gap between compliance costs and market premiums.

07
June

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