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NYSE-listed C1 fund becomes largest Ripple holder with 17.5% stake, surpasses Kraken

NYSE-listed closed-end C1 fund made Ripple Labs its biggest holding in the second quarter of 2026. Ripple Labs accounted for 17.5% of net assets, ahead of Kraken parent Payward at 16.9%. The fund’s per-share net asset value was $6.49, and a partial buyback by Ripple Labs influenced allocation. Institutions also reported Ripple share holdings and rising allocations to XRP-linked products, including ETF positions and other funding routes tied to the Ripple ecosystem.

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Blockchain.com wins Cayman custody licence after MiCA and UK FCA approvals

Blockchain.com has obtained a virtual asset service provider licence from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, allowing it to offer cryptocurrency custody services locally. Cointelegraph reported on Aug. 6 that the licence was granted on July 22. The company can also provide regulated crypto-to-fiat and crypto-to-crypto exchange services in the Cayman Islands. The authority had issued conditional approval in December 2025.

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Grayscale halts IPO plans as crypto giants delay listings

Grayscale has temporarily halted its initial public offering plans due to market conditions, as crypto companies delay listings amid weaker investment demand, bitcoin volatility and lower trading volumes. Grayscale filed a confidential S-1 in July 2025 and made it public in November, targeting the NYSE under the ticker GRAY, but has not proceeded with an IPO. Kraken paused preparations, while Consensys and Ledger also pushed back plans.