Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Today, in crypto, BlackRock has taken early steps to file a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, seen as a “sequel” to its popular spot Bitcoin ETF. Hashdex added XRP, Solana and Stellar to its US crypto index ETF under the new listing standards. Meanwhile, nine European banks, including ING and UniCredit, are developing a MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin set to launch in 2026.

Asset management giant BlackRock filed to register a Delaware trust company for its proposed Bitcoin Premium Income ETF on Thursday, signaling a push to broaden its Bitcoin offerings.

Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said BlackRock’s proposed product would sell covered call options on Bitcoin futures, collecting premiums to generate yield. 

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