Today, at Crypto, BlackRock is taking early steps to submit a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, which is considered a “sequel” to the popular Spot Bitcoin ETF. HashDex has added XRP, Solana and Stellar to the US Crypto Index ETF, based on the new listing standards. Meanwhile, nine European banks, including ING and UnicRedit, are developing a MICA-compliant euro stabilization set, due to be released in 2026.
BlackRock chases Bitcoin yields as “sequel” as ibit with the latest ETF
Asset management giant BlackRock filed on Thursday to register the Delaware Trust Company for the proposed Bitcoin Premium Revenue ETF, showing its driving force to expand its Bitcoin offering.
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Bulknath said the products proposed by BlackRock will sell call options covered in Bitcoin futures, collecting premiums and generating yields.
However, regular distributions trade potential benefits from BlackRock’s investment in Spot Bitcoin ETFs. This reflects the price movement of Bitcoin (BTC).
“This is a covered Bitcoin strategy to give BTC some yield. This is a sequel to the ’33 ACT Spot product, 87B $IBIT.”
The new BlackRock product has recorded an influx of over $60.7 billion since its launch in January 2024, and has recorded an influx of over $60.7 billion since the loyal, wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) appeared at its next $12.3 billion.
HashDex extends crypto Index US ETF to sec generic listing standards
Asset Manager HashDex has expanded its Crypto Index US Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) to include XRP (XRP), Solana (SOL), and Stellar (XLM), following a general listing rule change from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The ETFs listed on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange include five cryptocurrencies held 1:1 by funds containing Bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), trading under the ticker symbol NCIQ, according to an announcement Thursday.
The SEC approved the ETF’s general listing standards in September, paving the way for a faster ETF approval process for eligible cryptocurrencies.
To qualify for general list eligibility, you must classify cryptocurrencies as goods or feature futures contracts listed in reputable exchanges. Additionally, eligible cryptocurrencies must be subject to financial surveillance under the US market monitoring group.
Market analysts and industry executives are anticipating a new crypto ETF filing torrent due to new standards. This allows stock market participants to access the crypto market and blur the line between traditional financial products and digital assets.
ing, unicredit joins banks developing euro stub coins under MICA
A group of major European banks is working together to launch stubcoins in the Euro family in accordance with the European Market (MICA) framework.
Dutch lenders and Italian unic reddit are one of nine banks participating in the development of the euro religion’s ridiculous stubcoin, according to a joint statement released by ING.
Built in compliance with European MICA regulations, Stablecoin is scheduled to be issued in the second half of 2026 and is tasked with becoming a reliable European payment standard in the digital ecosystem.
The announcement noted that the initiative is consistent with European plans to provide local alternatives to the US-dominated Stablecoin market and contribute to the EU’s strategic autonomy in payments.
In addition to ING and UnicRedit, European Stablecoin initiatives include Caixabank in Spain, Danske Bank in Denmark, Raiffeisen Bank International in Austria, KBC in Belgium, SEB in Sweden, Dekabank in Germany and another Italian lender, Banca Sella.
The founding members also established a new company headquartered in the Netherlands, ING’s home country, to oversee the development and management of Stablecoin.
The Banking Consortium said in a joint announcement that it will remain open to other banks participating in the Stablecoin project.