Americas ETF News for the Past 90 Days
you are currently viewing:Dawning of a New Era in Securities Trading: SEC Greenlights DTC's Securities Tokenization Pilot ProgramJanuary 6, 2026-On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC”) issued no-action relief1(the "DTC Letter") to The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") permitting for three years the operation of a pilot version (the "Pilot Program") of DTC's securities tokenization program (the "DTCC2 Tokenization Services"). This development marks an early step toward fulfilling SEC Chair Paul Atkins's vision of a new era in which tokenization becomes the foundation of financial infrastructure whereby any security that can be tokenized ultimately will be tokenized.3 DTC Pilot Program General The DTC Letter states that DTC can provide DTC participants and their customers the ability to elect to have their security entitlements recorded using distributed ledger technology ("Tokenized Entitlements") as opposed to solely through a centralized book-entry ledger (the "Book-Entry Ledger"). In order to hold securities entitlements in tokenized form, a DTC participant4 ("Participant") must register one or more digital wallets (each, a "Registered Wallet") with DTC. DTC will then perform screening to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including anti-money laundering laws. Source: Seward & Kissel |
Global X Launches Two New Options-Based ETFs Targeting Weekly Distributions
February 18, 2026--Income Edge ETFs seek to write call options to generate attractive yet sustainable distribution rates while maintaining a degree of upside market participation
Global X Management Company LLC ("Global X"), the New York-based provider of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced the launch of the Global X Nasdaq-(R)Income EdgeSM ETF (EDGQ) and the Global X U.S. 500 Income EdgeSM ETF (EDGX).
Roundhill Launches S&P 500(R) Target 10 Managed Distribution ETF (TPAY)
February 18, 2026--TPAY offers targeted exposure to the return of the S&P 500(R) Index while making monthly distribution payments equal to an annualized rate of ten percent (10%).
Roundhill Investments, an ETF sponsor focused on innovative financial products, is pleased to announce today's launch of the Roundhill S&P 500(R) Target 10 Managed Distribution ETF TPAY (Cboe BZX: TPAY).
Tradr to Launch Leveraged ETFs on CLSK, COHR and LEU
February 18, 2026--All three strategies represent first-to-market exposures on growth names
Tradr ETFs, a provider of ETFs designed for sophisticated investors and professional traders, announced that it expects to launch three first-to-market single stock leveraged ETFs on Thursday, February 19.
Ultumus and 28Stone Partner to Launch Atlas: a Next-Generation ETF and Index Data Platform to Evolve with Client Needs
February 18, 2026--Ultumus, a leading provider of ETF and index data, calculations, and workflow solutions, has partnered with 28Stone Consulting (28Stone), provider of technology and software consulting services to the financial services industry, to launch Atlas, a next-generation platform for comprehensive index data coverage.
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, January 27-28, 2026
February 18, 2026--Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has shown some signs of stabilization. Inflation remains somewhat elevated.
The Committee seeks to achieve maximum employment and inflation at the rate of 2 percent over the longer run. Uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.
Grayscale Sui Staking ETF (Ticker: GSUI) Launches on NYSE Arca with Staking
February 18, 2026--GSUI Delivers Targeted Exposure to Sui, the Next-Generation Smart Contract Platform
Grayscale, the world's largest digital asset-focused investment platform*, today announced Grayscale(R) Sui Staking ETF (Ticker: GSUI), has begun trading on NYSE Arca, offering investors exposure to SUI while seeking to capture staking rewards generated through participation in the Sui network.
Defiance Launches COPZ: The First Daily 2X Long ETF For Copper Miners
February 18, 2026--Defiance ETFs today announced the launch of the Defiance Daily Target 2X Long Copper ETF (COPZ), expanding its lineup of single-stock and single-ETF leveraged products designed for active traders seeking amplified exposure to the copper mining industry and materials sector.
Westwood Holdings Group Announces Liquidation of Westwood LBRTY Global Equity ETF
February 17, 2026--Westwood Holdings Group (NYSE: WHG), a leading boutique asset manager, today announced plans to close and liquidate the Westwood LBRTY Global Equity ETF (NYSE Arca: BFRE) following an ongoing review of ETF offerings.
The last day of trading of the Fund's shares on the NYSE Arca will be Friday, February 27, 2026 ("Closing Date"), which will also be the last day the Fund will accept creation units from authorized participants.
ETFGI reports ETFs Industry in the US reaches record US$13.96 trillion in Assets and Highest-Ever Monthly Inflows at the end of January
February 13, 2026--ETFGI reported today that assets invested in the ETFs industry in the United States reached a new record of US$13.96 trillion at the end of January.
Wedbush Launches Core ETF in Partnership with Indiggo Making Corporate Leadership Outcomes Investable
February 13, 2026--EXEQ seeks to offer exposure to the top U.S. large-cap companies that we believe demonstrate superior leadership execution, powered by Indiggo's AI-driven analytics and decades of leadership research.
