The Ethereum staking claims waitlist has hit a record high as validators withdraw their assets, with current wait times reaching over 13 days. This surge is driven by depegging of sETH, profit-taking from Ethereum's price rally, and uncertainty surrounding upcoming staked Ethereum ETFs.

The Ripple CTO explains that institutions can use the XRP Ledger via "trustlines" to transfer value without holding XRP, only using it for transaction fees. This aligns with XRPL's original vision, enhancing blockchain adoption while adapting to various payment networks.

Canary Capital's registration of a Trump memecoin ETF in Delaware has sparked speculation about a potential official application to the SEC. While regulatory challenges exist for memecoin ETFs, recent shifts in SEC views may open opportunities for approval, particularly for established meme coins like Dogecoin.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz discusses the significance of blockchain in finance, highlighting XRPL's public, permissionless nature and features like low fees and XRP as a transaction currency. He sees growing alignment in the industry and anticipates further innovations in XRPL.

**Nate Geraci, the president of NovaDius Wealth Management, has projected a new timeframe for the approval of XRP and Cardano ETFs.**
The year is quickly winding down, and the expectations of the launch of other altcoin ETFs are still high. Geraci has further fuelled that optimism, citing the last