U.S. Shutdown, UK ETNs, Hedera Upgrade: Crypto Week Ahead

U.S. Shutdown, UK ETNs, Hedera Upgrade: Crypto Week Ahead

Crypto markets may be distracted by the U.S. government shutdown in the coming week. With key data from the world's largest economy not being published, traders may find difficulty in identifying big-picture catalysts for their positions.While the shutdown means new exchange-traded funds won't be approved in the U.S., across the Atlantic U.K. retail investors will gain access to crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for the first time in four year…

UK Prepares To Lift Ban On Crypto ETNs: CoinShares, Bitwise Will Be Able To Offer ETPs Soon

Starting 8 October 2025, the UK is ready to lift its bank on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for retail investors. BTC products will return to the UK after two years! Companies like Bitwise, registered in the UK, took to X on 3 October 2025 to celebrate the opportunity “to serve more investors in our home market in Europe at long last.” UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) made the announcement as David Geale, executive director of payment…

UK crypto market poised for 20% growth following launch of crypto ETNs

The UK crypto market could grow by up to 20% following the introduction of regulated crypto Exchange-Traded Notes (ETNs) on Thursday (8th October), according to new research from investing and trading platform IG. ETNs are regulated investment products that track the price of an asset without requiring investors to hold it directly. The Financial Conduct

3 Things That Could Impact Crypto Markets in Week Ahead

Crypto markets are currently trading at all-time highs in terms of total market capitalization following Bitcoin’s surge to a record high of $125,500 on Sunday. Cryptocurrencies and stocks continued to remain largely unfazed by the US government shutdown, which entered its third day last week. Last week’s jobs reports indicated further labor market weakness, while the ISM Services index fell, indicating stagnation. Both would be more fuel for th…