{"id":6504,"date":"2025-03-09T20:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-09T20:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/?p=6504"},"modified":"2025-03-09T20:07:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-09T20:07:02","slug":"weekly-crypto-recap-trump-orders-bitcoin-reserve-el-salvador-stands-firm-etfs-face-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptonewsdesk.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/09\/weekly-crypto-recap-trump-orders-bitcoin-reserve-el-salvador-stands-firm-etfs-face-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Crypto Recap: Trump Orders Bitcoin Reserve, El Salvador Stands Firm, ETFs Face Challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week in crypto saw major developments, including President Donald Trump\u2019s executive order for a <strong>Strategic Bitcoin Reserve<\/strong>, continued struggles for Ethereum ETFs, and regulatory shifts impacting Kraken, Yuga Labs, and Cumberland. Meanwhile, El Salvador remains defiant against IMF restrictions, and Mt. Gox made a significant Bitcoin transfer. Here\u2019s a recap of the biggest stories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trump Signs Executive Order for Bitcoin Reserve<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>President Trump signed an <strong>executive order<\/strong> establishing a <strong>Strategic Bitcoin Reserve<\/strong> and a <strong>U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile<\/strong>. The reserve will consist of Bitcoin acquired through federal criminal and civil asset forfeiture proceedings, with White House crypto czar <strong>David Sacks<\/strong> emphasizing that it \u201cwill not cost taxpayers a dime.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The order came ahead of the White House <strong>crypto summit<\/strong>, where industry leaders gathered to discuss digital asset policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Not Everyone Is on Board<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Solana co-founder <strong>Anatoly Yakovenko<\/strong> expressed skepticism about the U.S. crypto reserve initiative, stating his preference for \u201cno reserve\u201d and warning that government involvement could impact decentralization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regulatory Shifts: Kraken, Yuga Labs, and Cumberland Benefiting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regulatory easing under the Trump administration continues to benefit cryptocurrency companies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>SEC withdrew its lawsuit<\/strong> against crypto exchange <strong>Kraken<\/strong>, which is now reportedly considering an <strong>IPO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>three-year investigation into Yuga Labs<\/strong> concluded with the determination that \u201cNFTs are not securities.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cumberland DRW<\/strong>, the crypto trading arm of DRW, had its SEC charges dismissed after previously being accused of operating as an unregistered securities dealer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>El Salvador Defies IMF Bitcoin Restrictions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite restrictions outlined in <strong>El Salvador\u2019s $3.5 billion loan agreement<\/strong> with the International Monetary Fund (<strong>IMF<\/strong>), President <strong>Nayib Bukele<\/strong> confirmed that the country will continue accumulating <strong>Bitcoin<\/strong>. The IMF had reportedly included a clause prohibiting the voluntary accumulation of BTC by El Salvador\u2019s public sector, but Bukele remains committed to his Bitcoin strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ethereum ETFs Face Heavy Outflows<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethereum has been struggling to maintain price stability, hovering around <strong>$2,100<\/strong> over the past week. Wall Street investors continue dumping Ethereum ETFs, with outflows reaching:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$120 million last week<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>$335 million the previous week<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Totaling $455 million in two weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By comparison, Bitcoin ETFs have seen net inflows of <strong>$37 billion<\/strong>, far exceeding Ethereum\u2019s <strong>$2.7 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Major Crypto Developments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mt. Gox Moves Over 11,800 BTC<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The bankrupt exchange <strong>Mt. Gox<\/strong> moved approximately <strong>11,834 BTC<\/strong> (worth about <strong>$1.07 billion<\/strong>) to an unmarked address, according to Arkham Intelligence. This marks the exchange\u2019s first major Bitcoin movement since <strong>January 2025<\/strong>, potentially related to ongoing creditor repayments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tether Freezes $28 Million USDT on Russian Exchange<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Stablecoin issuer <strong>Tether<\/strong> blocked <strong>$28 million USDT<\/strong> held on the Russian exchange <strong>Garantex<\/strong>, which has been sanctioned by the <strong>EU<\/strong> for alleged ties to the Russian government and criminal organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the freeze, <strong>Garantex<\/strong> announced a temporary suspension of its services, impacting its users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Texas Advances Bitcoin Investment Bill<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Texas Senate<\/strong> passed <strong>SB 21<\/strong>, a bill that would authorize the state to invest public funds in <strong>Bitcoin<\/strong>. Texas joins a growing list of states exploring similar pro-crypto policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bitwise Files for Aptos ETF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Bitwise filed an <strong>S-1 registration<\/strong> with the SEC for a <strong>spot Aptos ETF<\/strong>, following its initial Delaware registration last week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ethereum Developers Delay Pectra Upgrade<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethereum developers announced the <strong>delay of the Pectra upgrade<\/strong> after encountering issues in two test implementations. Originally slated as the most significant upgrade since <strong>2024<\/strong>, further testing is now required before rollout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>ETF Market Expands: XRP ETFs and More<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Volatility Shares Files for XRP ETF Products<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>ETF asset manager <strong>Volatility Shares<\/strong> has filed for <strong>three XRP ETFs<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spot XRP ETF<\/strong> \u2013 direct price tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2x Leveraged XRP ETF<\/strong> \u2013 amplified daily price movements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inverse -1x XRP ETF<\/strong> \u2013 allowing bets against XRP price increases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, <strong>Canary<\/strong> has advanced its <strong>Sui ETF registration<\/strong> process in Delaware, following recent filings for <strong>AXL, Hedera (HBAR), Litecoin (LTC), XRP, and Solana (SOL) ETFs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crypto VC Funding: Gemini\u2019s IPO and Major Raises<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gemini Confidentially Files for IPO<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Winklevoss twins\u2019<\/strong> crypto exchange <strong>Gemini<\/strong> has submitted a <strong>confidential IPO filing<\/strong> with <strong>Goldman Sachs and Citigroup<\/strong> assisting in the process. The company has not made a final decision on the listing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Flowdesk Raises $52M in Series B<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Crypto market maker <strong>Flowdesk<\/strong> secured <strong>$52 million<\/strong> in a <strong>Series B<\/strong> round led by <strong>BlackRock<\/strong>, signaling continued institutional investment interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Crypto and Sports: FIFA and Formula 1 Enter the Space<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FIFA President Gianni Infantino<\/strong> suggested the organization could <strong>develop its own cryptocurrency token<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Formula One<\/strong> teams continue to receive sponsorships from major crypto firms, including <strong>Gate.io, Binance, and ApeCoin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This week has underscored <strong>major shifts<\/strong> in crypto regulation, institutional investment, and governmental support. With the <strong>Strategic Bitcoin Reserve<\/strong>, regulatory rollbacks, and new ETFs emerging, the landscape continues to evolve. As <strong>Ethereum ETFs struggle<\/strong>, Bitcoin remains the dominant force, bolstered by state-level investments and global accumulation trends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week in crypto saw major developments, including President Donald Trump\u2019s executive order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, continued struggles for Ethereum ETFs, and regulatory shifts impacting Kraken, Yuga Labs, and Cumberland. Meanwhile, El Salvador remains defiant against IMF restrictions, and Mt. Gox made a significant Bitcoin transfer. 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