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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially accepted Grayscale Investments’ proposal for a Solana (SOL) exchange-traded fund (ETF) for review, marking a significant step toward potential approval. The filing, submitted on Thursday by NYSE Arca as a 19b-4 rule change request, opens the door for public commentary and regulatory scrutiny. The SEC’s decision to review the filing is particularly notable given its previous stance on SOL-based ETFs. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas pointed out that this is the first time an ETF application for an altcoin the SEC has previously classified as a security has been formally accepted for review. “This is the first time an ETF filing tracking a coin that had previously been called a “security” has been acknowledged by SEC. Only six weeks ago the Genz-led SEC told CBOE to withdrawal their Solana 19b-4. So we are now in new territory, albeit just a baby step, but seemingly the direct result of leadership change.” He tweeted. Elsewhere, his colleague, James Seyffarth, emphasized that past SOL ETF proposals were rejected outright, signaling a potential shift in regulatory approach. That said, regulatory dynamics surrounding Solana have been evolving. Just six weeks ago, the SEC, under Chair Gary Gensler, had directed the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) to withdraw a similar application for a Solana ETF. However, recent leadership changes at the SEC appear to have influenced a reconsideration of the asset’s status in the ETF landscape. Meanwhile, as part of the regulatory process, the SEC has initiated a 21-day public comment period following the proposal’s publication in the Federal Register. This phase allows industry stakeholders and market participants to submit feedback before the agency makes a final determination. The review period does not guarantee approval but is a crucial step in assessing the market impact and regulatory compliance of the proposed ETF. Grayscale’s move to introduce a Solana ETF aligns with broader efforts by asset managers to expand crypto investment products. The SEC is currently evaluating multiple Solana ETF filings, including those from VanEck, 21Shares, Canary, and Bitwise, alongside Grayscale’s proposal. Additionally, there are ongoing reviews for spot ETFs based on XRP, with filings from Bitwise and 21Shares. The potential approval of a Solana ETF coincides with optimistic market forecasts for the cryptocurrency. On Thursday, investment firm VanEck projected that Solana could reach $520 by the end of 2025, citing an increase in the global money supply and Solana’s growing dominance in the smart contract sector. Beyond price predictions, Solana’s strong developer activity, rising decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes, and increasing network revenue reinforce its standing as a major player in blockchain innovation. These factors contribute to the argument that a Solana ETF could offer traditional investors an accessible and regulated way to gain exposure to the asset.

The post Tornado Cash Co-Founder Released From Prison, Plans to Focus on Appeal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News After Donald Trump pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, calls from the crypto community for the release of the Tornado Cash co-founders surged, drawing significant attention. This momentum led to the release of Alex Pertsev, a developer of the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, from pretrial detention in the Netherlands. Facing money laundering charges, Pertsev has been released under electronic monitoring, enabling him to prepare his appeal. TORN Rallies As Regulator Releases Tornado Co-founder Alex Pertsev, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixing service Tornado Cash, has announced that a Dutch court has put a hold on his pretrial detention and allowed him to switch to electronic monitoring as he gets ready to appeal. Alex said, “Freedom is priceless, but my freedom cost a lot of money. My house arrest was only possible thanks to the work of lawyers, who were paid from your donations. My fight is not over yet and for a final and confident victory I still need your help.” The announcement led to a surge in the price of Tornado Cash’s token, TORN, which jumped nearly 20% before settling at $13.72. Dutch authorities arrested Alex Pertsev in August 2022 following U.S. sanctions against Tornado Mixer and its developers. Pertsev faced charges of facilitating money laundering and being negligent in preventing illegal financial activities on the platform. In May 2024, a Dutch court sentenced Pertsev to five years in prison, finding that his involvement with Tornado Cash helped launder criminal funds. The court acknowledged that Tornado Cash could be a neutral tool, but stated that developers had a responsibility to prevent its misuse. After his arrest, the Russian national began actively appealing his conviction and requesting bail. Despite several attempts, his bail requests were continually denied. His defense argues that he merely created open-source software and should not be criminalized for how others choose to use it. Debate Continues Over Developer’s Liability On November 26, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals directed the US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to remove addresses linked to Tornado Cash from its list of blocked individuals and entities. This decision was viewed as a major victory for Pertsev and Roman Storm, another developer of Tornado Cash who was arrested in August 2023 and is awaiting trial. Also read: Ethereum Community Backs Developer and Tornado Cash Co-founder, Calls for Trump’s Assistance The court noted that sanctioning the protocol wouldn’t stop malicious actors from using it since smart contracts operate independently and cannot be owned, controlled, or changed. The ruling also suggested that legislation be updated to better regulate the use of crypto-mixers. Advocates argue that these services are mainly intended to protect user privacy. However, there have been many cases where criminals have used these services to launder money, which has drawn the attention of law enforcement agencies around the world.

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Security audits just work. That is, when they are high-quality ones. Everybody has noticed the past ~18 months felt much better than before, we have less smart contract hacks from properly audited projects. Investors like this and they push for more and more audits today.