January 2025 saw a surge in ETF applications, driven by regulatory shifts under the Trump administration

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Several firms have filed to list new crypto products with U.S. financial watchdogs amid a sea-change in regulatory outlook under the Trump administration. Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler was hesitant to approve Bitcoin ETF trading, for instance, prior to a court order

Asset management firms have filed a flurry of crypto-related ETF applications in recent days, seeking to take advantage of new U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's promised lighter touch on regulatory issues