Has altseason finished? XRP ETF applications flood in, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 2 – 8

Is altcoin season potential still alive or running out of steam? XRP ETF filings flood in, and more: Hodler’s Digest

US regulators said they need more time to decide whether to permit the trading of options tied to Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Feb. 7 regulatory filing. 

The filing was a response to Nasdaq ISEs July request for permission to list options contracts for BlackRocks iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA). The US Securities and Exchange Commission now has until April 2025 to reach a decision, per the filing. 

Nasdaqs proposed rule change would apply exclusively to options on ETHA, which is the only Ether ETF listed on Nasdaqs electronic exchange. Others are listed on the New York Stock Exchanges Arca or Cboe.

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