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you are currently viewing:Grayscale quietly drops Cardano, Polkadot and Hedera ETF plansAugust 10, 2026--The asset manager said it no longer intends to proceed with the offerings. None became effective, and no securities were issued or sold.
Through three separate requests with the regulator, Grayscale told the SEC it "does not intend to proceed with the planned distribution" of the shares of each trust. Source: coindesk.com |
Vanguard Announces Change to Risk Rating of Certain Vanguard ETFs
July 29, 2026--Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the following changes to the risk ratings of the Vanguard ETFs, effective as of July 30, 2026:
Amplify ETFs Introduces Next Generation Bitcoin ETF with Launch of the Amplify Fairlead Tactical Bitcoin ETF (BNAV)
July 29, 2026--First-of-its-kind actively managed bitcoin ETF brings dynamic 70%-150% exposure guided by technical market signals
Amplify ETFs, a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, today announced the launch of the Amplify Fairlead Tactical Bitcoin ETF (BNAV).
Vanguard Announces Fund and Index Name Changes for Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF and Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged)
July 29, 2026--Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. (the "Manager") announces that, effective July 29, 2026, the names of Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (TSX: VUN) and Vanguard U.S. Total Market Index ETF (CAD-hedged) (TSX: VUS) (each a "Vanguard ETF") have changed.
VanEck Partners with Allocate to Expand Private Markets Access for the Wealth Channel
July 29, 2026--Leveraging Allocate's technology, VanEck brings institutional private markets expertise to financial advisors
Allocate, the private markets operating system for wealth advisory firms and fund managers, today announced a partnership with VanEck to expand access to private market strategies across the wealth channel.
Vedder Advises Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management on Launch of New ETF Share Classes Effective July 1, 2026
July 29, 2026-- Vedder announced today that it advised Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC ("Hotchkis & Wiley") on the launch of new exchange-traded fund (ETF) share classes for several of its mutual funds. The new ETF share classes became effective July 1, 2026.
Hotchkis & Wiley received an exemptive order from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in April 2026.
Empowered Funds LLC Announces ETF's Liquidation, De-listing
July 29, 2026-Empowered Funds, LLC today announced the scheduled liquidation on or about August 19, 2026 (the Liquidation Date) of the following ETF (the Fund):
AOT Software Platform ETF (NYSE ARCA: AOTS)
Direxion Launches Defined Income Boost ETFs
July 29, 2026-Options Income from the Single Stocks Investors Follow Most
Direxion today announced the launch of Defined Income Boost, a suite of six ETFs that seek income by writing call options on individual high-volatility stocks.
