The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released a rulemaking agenda that, for the first time, specifically proposes new rules for how digital assets can be issued, traded, and handled by brokers and exchanges. In plain English: the SEC is preparing to write clearer instructions instead of relying mainly on court cases. The agenda even contemplates ways certain crypto assets might trade on traditional stock-market venues, which would make access feel more like buying a stock in your brokerage app. These are proposals, not final rules - but it’s a constructive signal for banks, brokers, and everyday investors who’ve been waiting for a consistent U.S. framework.

SEC and CFTC start moving in the same direction on spot crypto

The two top U.S. market regulators issued a joint staff statement about trading certain spot (cash) crypto products and previewed more coordination ahead. Think of this as the end of the “who’s in charge?” era: the agencies are aligning definitions and playbooks so exchanges and brokers don’t get mixed messages. For newer investors, harmonized rules should translate into simpler, safer on-ramps and less regulatory whiplash. The agencies also flagged upcoming public discussions to gather feedback from industry and consumers, which is another sign the rulebook is being built in the open.

House of Doge Treasury launches with $175m plan to make DOGE a reserve asset

House of Doge (the commercial arm of the Dogecoin Foundation) and NYSE-listed CleanCore Solutions (ticker: ZONE) unveiled an “official” Dogecoin Treasury funded through a $175,000,420 private placement of 175,000,420 pre-funded warrants at $1 each; the proceeds are earmarked to buy DOGE and hold it as the company’s primary treasury reserve asset, with support from 21Shares and governance roles for House of Doge leaders (including Foundation director Timothy Stebbing) while high-profile attorney Alex Spiro becomes CleanCore’s board chairman - a move pitched as bringing foundation-backed, corporate-style stewardship and reporting to the meme coin’s next phase.

Bitcoin ETF flow

After the U.S. holiday, money flowed back into spot Bitcoin ETFs. Tuesday saw a strong wave of new shares issued (creations), followed by another sizeable intake on Wednesday. On Thursday, the tone flipped and several funds had redemptions, but not enough to erase the earlier demand. Across those three posted days, the complex still finished net positive by roughly $410 million (about +$333m Tuesday, +$301m Wednesday, −$223m Thursday). Why this matters for beginners: ETFs are the simplest route for retirement accounts and many advisors to own Bitcoin; net inflows usually mean fresh demand from mainstream investors, which can support price over time.

Ethereum ETF flow

Ethereum’s week looked different. Outflows dominated all three posted sessions, adding up to about −$341 million (roughly −$135m Tuesday, −$38m Wednesday, −$167m Thursday). In plain terms, investors took money out of ETH funds even as Bitcoin funds pulled money in. For newcomers, that divergence often signals a short-term rotation toward BTC, the “blue-chip” of crypto - while traders wait for a clearer catalyst on Ethereum.

Top Gainers on Metal Pay (7-Day Snapshot)

Price action was mixed but orderly. Bitcoin climbed about 2.2% over the week, grinding higher into the weekend. Litecoin posted a similar ~2.1% rise, and Dogecoin held a small ~0.3% gain. On the softer side, Ethereum eased ~0.9%, and Solana slipped ~1.0%. If you’re new, the easy takeaway is: Bitcoin led, a few majors followed, and higher-beta names lagged - consistent with the ETF flow story above.