Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest loads up on crypto stocks during a market downturn

Tuesday’s purchases followed a heavier acquisition round on Monday, in which Ark Invest bought crypto-related stocks worth more than $71 million. The broader digital asset market is in a bearish state, but some experts are taking advantage of the dip to expand their cryptocurrency exposure. Ark Invest, Cathie Wood’s investment management company, is one of […]

Ethereum and Solana ETFs record historic trading volumes in early 2026

Trading in Ethereum and Solana ETF accelerated sharply in early January, amid rising institutional interest in crypto assets. Ethereum and Solana Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have recorded unusually high trading volumes in recent sessions. Such a pattern indicates increased investor activity as the ETF markets for major cryptocurrencies continue to mature. Growing institutional interest In […]

Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin ETFs Focusing on AAVE, UNI, SUI, More

Bitwise’s papers include DeFi, layer-1s, privacy coins and AI-linked tokens, indicating a broad bet on demand for altcoins. Asset manager Bitwise has filed applications for 11 new single-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This batch focuses on major altcoins including Aave (AAVE), Uniswap (UNI) and Sui (SUI), signaling […]

Solana ETFs soar to $750 million as investors largely ignore volatility

Despite volatile markets, Solana ETFs recorded $750 million inflows, limited outflows, increasing validator adoption and rapid stablecoin growth. Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have continued to capture investor interest since their launch in the United States on October 28. According to data, spot Solana ETFs posted cumulative net inflows of $750.10 million as of Dec. […]

IRS introduces Safe Harbor, allowing tax-free betting on crypto ETPs

Revenue Procedure 2025-31 allows ETPs to distribute staking rewards directly to investors without imposing additional taxes. The U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS have announced a new safe harbor that will allow crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to stake digital assets without paying additional taxes. The guidelines resolve a regulatory issue that previously prevented asset managers […]