21Shares has registered the "21Shares Polkadot Trust" in Delaware, signaling a potential launch of a Polkadot (DOT) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) aimed at both institutional and retail investors. This move comes amid growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency and anticipated regulatory clarity in the U.S., particularly with a pro-crypto stance from President-elect Donald Trump. As Polkadot prepares for its Polkadot 2.0 release in Q1 2025, its innovative technology and collaborations, such as with Alchemy Pay, are enhancing its global presence and interoperability.