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The post Altcoins Poised to Benefit from SEC’s New ETF Listing Standards appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. On Wednesday, the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) took a landmark step in crypto regulation, approving generic listing standards for spot crypto ETFs (exchange-traded funds). This new framework eliminates the case-by-case 19b-4 approval process, streamlining the path for multiple digital asset ETFs to enter the market in the coming weeks. Grayscale’s Multi-Crypto Milestone Sponsored Grayscale secured a first-mover advantage as its Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) received approval under the new listing standards. Products that will be traded under the ticker GDLC include Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. “Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund $GDLC was just approved for trading along with the Generic Listing Standards. The Grayscale team is working expeditiously to bring the FIRST multi-crypto asset ETP to market with Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano,” wrote Grayscale CEO Peter Mintzberg. The approval marks the US’s first diversified, multi-crypto ETP, signaling a shift toward broader portfolio products rather than single-asset ETFs. Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas explained that around 12–15 cryptocurrencies now qualify for spot ETF consideration. However, this is contingent on the altcoins having established futures trading on Coinbase Derivatives for at least six months. Sponsored This includes well-known altcoins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Chainlink (LINK), alongside the majors already included in Grayscale’s GDLC. Altcoins in the Spotlight Amid New Era of ETF Eligibility Several assets have already met the key condition, regulated futures trading on Coinbase. For example, Solana futures launched in February 2024, making the token eligible as of August 19. “The SEC approved generic ETF listing standards. Assets with a regulated futures contract trading for 6 months qualify for a spot ETF. Solana met this criterion on Aug 19, 6 months after SOL futures launched on Coinbase Derivatives,” SolanaFloor indicated. Sponsored Crypto investors and communities also identified which tokens stand to gain. Chainlink…

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The post XRP Tundra Surpasses 3.7M in Funding — Why This Altcoin Continues To Gain Momentum appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Momentum around XRP Tundra accelerated this month as the project crossed $3.7 million in presale funding, strengthening its position among the most closely watched early-stage ecosystems connected to the XRP Ledger. The raise comes at a time when analysts are reassessing how utility-driven infrastructure could shape the next market cycle rather than relying solely on short-term sentiment. The conversation has expanded because several XRPL-related developments are expected to mature between late 2025 and early 2026. These include clearer regulatory footing for XRP, continued expansion of ODL settlement corridors, progress toward EVM-compatible execution and increasing interest from large financial institutions exploring XRP-based products. This backdrop has prompted a deeper evaluation of the mechanics driving Tundra’s momentum. Funding Momentum Shows Strong Early Demand for XRPL-Linked DeFi Infrastructure Crossing $3.7 million reflects more than presale performance—it signals investor interest in a project architected to address XRPL’s long-standing absence of a native, revenue-backed DeFi layer. Funding has accelerated consistently through Phase 12, where TUNDRA-S is priced at $0.214 with an 8% token bonus and buyers receive TUNDRA-X at a reference value of $0.107. Coverage from analysts and DeFi commentators, including Crypto Infinity, has highlighted this trend as part of a broader shift toward yield-based systems built on verifiable economic activity. The funding milestone therefore raises a central question: what is driving sustained interest during a period when many early-stage projects struggle to attract capital? The Strategic Thesis Behind Tundra’s Design and Its 2026 Positioning A key element many investors overlook is that XRP Tundra’s architecture was designed for the same window in which major XRPL enhancements and institutional integrations are expected to strengthen. Tundra positions itself as the first ecosystem capable of delivering sustainable, non-custodial yield to XRP holders—an unmet demand within one of the largest and most active communities in crypto. TUNDRA-S on…