Wyoming, one of the fifty States in the United States, is working on plans to launch its stablecoin. With the plan to fully back the stablecoins with the US Dollar, Wyoming is positioning itself as the first in the country to issue such payment tokens. According to Governor Mark Gordon, the state is making moves to jump onto the bandwagon as early as July.
Wyoming Stablecoin Pivot Aligns With Federal Government Pivot
According to a Bloomberg report, Governor Gordon is very positive about the stablecoin push. He believes most financial stakeholders are not bullish enough about the stable asset firm.
The Governor reference the position of JPMorgan Chase CEO, Jimon Dimon a while back regarding plans to venture into the stablecoin niche earlier. He said he once pitched Wyoming to him and the bank as the state has the right “framework to do it.”
While only a few mainstream firms have entered the stablecoin scene, Wyoming may be pioneering a new wave in the digital payments ecosystem. This move comes as the President Donald Trump administration is pushing for legislation for the ecosystem.
Andrew Lunardi, Head of Growth at Immutable, expressed strong optimism about the cryptocurrency market, predicting a substantial rebound in the second half of 2025. The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a slump, with Bitcoin and Ethereum trading below $82k and $2k respectively.
One of the major catalysts, according to Lunardi, is the anticipated regulatory clarity from the Trump Administration. On the Milk Road podcast, he said that the administration’s forthcoming policies on compliant tokens will likely unlock substantial investment, particularly from institutional investors. “We’re about to see clear regulatory guidelines on what it means to have a compliant token, which will reduce risks and encourage more institutional capital to flow into the market,” Lunardi said.
Lunardi also pointed to the fading prominence of meme coins as a bullish indicator. While many have seen the decline of meme coins as a sign of a bear market, Lunardi views it as a positive shift, suggesting that liquidity from meme coins will likely be reallocated into more established altcoins, potentially benefiting diverse crypto portfolios.
Furthermore, Lunardi said that institutional capital inflows and the rise of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will provide significant support to the market, helping to stabilize prices and facilitate broader crypto adoption. “The infrastructure for institutional capital is in place, with more ETFs opening up the market,” he explained.
He explained that his main focus is on Bitcoin, and he remains bullish on Solana as well, despite the current popularity of meme coins. He also mentioned that he believes the Trump Administration will pay special attention to U.S.-based cryptocurrencies, particularly those that have utility and real-world applications.
Despite his bullish outlook, Lunardi acknowledged the potential challenges posed by macroeconomic factors, such as tariffs and inflation. He warned that global economic uncertainties could still impact the crypto market in the short term, particularly if tariffs escalate and inflation remains high.
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Andrew Lunardi, Head of Growth at Immutable, expressed strong optimism about the cryptocurrency market, predicting a substantial rebound in the second half of 2025. The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a slump, with Bitcoin and Ethereum trading below $82k and $2k respectively. One of the major catalysts, according to Lunardi, is the anticipated regulatory clarity …
Asset Manager Canary Capital has filed an S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Axelar (AXL).
This marks the first-ever filing for AXL, the native cryptocurrency that powers the Axelar Network, setting the stage for the token’s institutional adoption.
Canary Capital Files for AXL ETF
The filing, which was submitted on March 5, outlines that the fund’s net asset value (NAV) will be calculated based on the price of AXL. However, specifics regarding the exchange where the ETF will be listed, its ticker symbol, and the custodian remain unspecified.
The proposed ETF builds on Canary Capital’s earlier efforts to bring Axelar to institutional investors. On February 19, the firm launched the Canary AXL Trust. The trust was Canary Capital’s first step into structured AXL offerings, and the ETF filing represents an extension of this effort.
“With Axelar driving some of the most advanced interoperability solutions in Web3, we see in AXL a significant opportunity for institutional investors to gain exposure to the technology underpinning next-generation blockchain connectivity,” Canary Capital’s CEO Steven McClurg said.
The news of the filing had an immediate impact on the market. AXL’s price jumped 14.3%, reaching $0.44.
Trading volume also spiked to $35.7 million. This marked a 131.8% increase from the previous day. With a market capitalization of $405.5 million, Axelar currently ranks 174 on CoinGecko.
Crypto ETFs Under Donald Trump: Opportunity or Bubble?
Canary Capital’s filing comes amid a broader surge in cryptocurrency ETF applications in the US, a trend that has accelerated since Donald Trump took office. According to Kaiko Research, more than 45 crypto ETF filings are currently pending SEC approval.
Nonetheless, according to Kaiko Research, market depth, concentration, and trading structure present significant obstacles for non-BTC/ETH ETFs. Many altcoins associated with ETF applications suffer from shallow liquidity, making them more susceptible to price manipulation and volatility.
Additionally, most trading activity for these assets occurs on offshore platforms, creating transparency and regulatory oversight issues. The lack of sufficient USD trading pairs for certain assets further complicates their inclusion in ETFs, as these pairs are essential for accurate ETF valuations. Furthermore, the absence of regulated futures markets for many cryptocurrencies limits available trading strategies.
“All of these factors could limit the demand for more crypto-related ETFs going forward. While approval processes might change, market dynamics still have to catch up,” Kaiko noted.
For now, AXL has been added to a growing list of crypto ETF filings. However, its success—and that of similar ETFs—remains to be seen.
