Mark Yusko: The probability of the US SEC approving an Ethereum spot ETF this year is less than 50%

President-elect Donald Trump is receptive to establishing an “America-first” strategic reserve that prioritizes coins founded in the U.S., like USDC, SOL and XRP, according to the New York Post.The idea could delegitimize efforts to promote bitcoin, insiders said, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

XRP futures open interest on major crypto derivatives exchanges is at a record high, as the token has surged over 16% in the past day.The payment-focused cryptocurrency’s rally is fueled by optimism over a potential pro-crypto leadership change at the SEC and the increasing institutional adoption of RippleNet’s payment network, according to an analyst.

eToro has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in the U.S., according to the Financial Times.It could list in New York as soon as Q2, targeting a valuation of more than $5 billion.