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Crypto ETPs Record Fourth Consecutive Week of Global Outflows
Global digital asset investment products saw $173 million in weekly outflows, marking a month of continuous withdrawals as US selling pressure offsets international gains.
Global crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) recorded a fourth consecutive week of outflows, with $173 million withdrawn last week. Cumulative redemptions over the past month have reached $3.74 billion. Trading volumes cooled significantly from $63 billion to $27 billion.
US-listed products accounted for $403 million in weekly outflows, offsetting significant demand in international markets. In contrast, European and Canadian funds absorbed $230 million in inflows, led by Germany and Switzerland. This geographic split suggests that while American institutional appetite has softened, global investors are capitalizing on price volatility and shifting macroeconomic conditions.
Asset-specific data shows Bitcoin and Ethereum leading redemptions with $218 million in combined outflows. However, altcoins like XRP and Solana demonstrated resilience, attracting $64 million in new capital. The exit from short-Bitcoin products suggests investors perceive a potential market floor. Stabilization following recent inflation data points to a cautious but maturing institutional sentiment.
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Harvard Endowment Trims Bitcoin Position, Initiates Ether Stake
The Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% while initiating a new $86.8 million position in BlackRock’s Ethereum Trust.
Harvard University’s $56.9 billion endowment has adjusted its digital asset strategy, reducing its Bitcoin exposure while establishing a position in Ether. Recent SEC filings reveal that the Harvard Management Company (HMC) purchased approximately 3.9 million shares of the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), valued at $86.8 million. Simultaneously, the university trimmed its holdings in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 21%, though Bitcoin remains its largest public digital asset holding at $265.8 million.
This reallocation coincides with a broader institutional trend where IBIT ownership fell significantly in the fourth quarter. Analysts suggest the shift reflects the unwinding of trades targeting the premium to net asset value of Bitcoin treasury companies. As premiums on firms like Strategy compressed, institutional investors liquidated arbitrage-focused positions to capture realized gains or minimize exposure to narrowing spreads.
Beyond crypto, the endowment shifted its equity focus toward semiconductor firms like Broadcom and TSMC. The pivot toward Ether suggests strategic diversification within the digital asset class. This rebalancing allows Harvard to maintain blockchain exposure while mitigating concentration risk after Bitcoin’s significant price appreciation throughout the previous year.
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Nexo Re-Enters US Market Following Regulatory Recalibration
Digital asset wealth platform Nexo has officially resumed operations in the United States, offering a suite of regulated services powered by Bakkt. The move follows a three-year hiatus after the firm previously exited due to regulatory challenges.
Nexo has officially re-launched its digital asset wealth platform in the United States, marking a return after its 2022 departure. The company’s re-entry is powered by infrastructure from Bakkt, ensuring a regulated environment for its suite of offerings. These services include fixed and flexible yield programs, crypto-backed credit lines, and an integrated exchange featuring fiat on- and off-ramps via ACH and wire transfers.
The platform’s return comes amid shifting US policy, with Nexo leadership citing a more favorable regulatory landscape under the current administration. By partnering with a domestic custodian, Nexo aims to avoid the multi-agency friction that led to its previous withdrawal and $45 million settlement in 2023. Currently managing $11 billion in assets, the firm is positioning its institutional-grade liquidity and portfolio management tools to capture renewed domestic demand.
This domestic expansion is part of a broader global growth strategy that includes the acquisition of regional platforms like Argentina’s Buenbit and high-profile sports sponsorships. The firm has processed $371 billion in global transactions to date, reflecting its scale as it re-enters the American market.
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Animoca Brands Secures Dubai VASP License for Institutional Services
Animoca Brands has obtained a VASP license from Dubai’s VARA to offer broker-dealer and asset management services. The move comes as the emirate strengthens its regulatory framework by tightening oversight on privacy tokens and stablecoins.
Animoca Brands has secured a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This authorization allows the Web3 investment firm to provide broker-dealer and asset management services to institutional and qualified investors within the emirate. The license covers operations across broader Dubai, excluding the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and marks a significant expansion for Animoca’s portfolio of over 600 companies.
The regulatory approval coincides with a broader tightening of crypto oversight in the United Arab Emirates. Recent mandates from the DFSA have prohibited licensed entities from facilitating privacy-focused tokens and have introduced more stringent definitions for fiat-pegged stablecoins.
For Animoca, the Dubai hub serves as a strategic base for scaling institutional products, particularly in the real-world asset (RWA) sector. This move underscores a growing trend where major digital asset players prioritize high-compliance jurisdictions to ensure long-term operational stability and institutional integration.
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Wall Street Cuts Coinbase Price Targets After Q4 Miss
Coinbase shares rose 12% despite missing Q4 revenue and profit estimates, as analysts lowered price targets citing weak trading and macro pressures.
Coinbase shares rose 12% on February 13 despite the exchange missing fourth-quarter revenue and profit expectations. The company reported net revenue of $1.71 billion, below the Wall Street consensus of $1.81 billion, and adjusted EBITDA of $566 million, short of the estimated $653 million. GAAP net losses totaled $667 million, driven by $718 million in unrealized losses on its crypto portfolio and $395 million in strategic investment losses.
Several analysts responded by lowering price targets. Barclays reduced its target to $149, citing weak transaction and subscription revenues alongside higher operating costs. Benchmark halved its target to $267 while maintaining a buy rating, highlighting growth in derivatives, stablecoin adoption, and product diversification. Clear Street and JPMorgan also cited near-term earnings pressure, weak retail engagement, and macroeconomic headwinds in their revisions.
Despite the shortfall, Coinbase emphasized its growing derivatives platform, stablecoin infrastructure, and subscription offerings. The company continues stock buybacks and bitcoin accumulation, supported by $14.1 billion in liquidity, signaling resilience and diversification beyond trading revenues. Institutional adoption and multiple revenue streams provide context for the stock’s positive market response.
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Boerse Stuttgart Digital and Tradias to Merge in Push for European Crypto Hub
Boerse Stuttgart will merge its digital asset arm with Tradias to form a regulated European crypto unit offering trading, custody, staking and tokenized asset services.
Boerse Stuttgart Group will merge its crypto subsidiary with Frankfurt-based trading firm Tradias to create a regulated European digital asset unit focused on institutional clients. The combined platform will offer brokerage, trading, custody, staking and tokenized asset services under a unified structure of roughly 300 employees.
The deal highlights rising institutional demand for compliant crypto infrastructure in Europe, especially under the EU’s MiCA regulatory framework. Boerse Stuttgart has been expanding its regulated crypto operations, positioning itself as a gateway for banks and asset managers entering digital assets.
Tradias contributes execution and liquidity expertise through its BaFin-licensed trading bank structure, strengthening the merged entity’s market depth. Although financial terms were undisclosed, the transaction signals ongoing consolidation as traditional financial institutions scale regulated crypto capabilities across Europe.
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $410M Outflows as BTC Falls Below $66K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $410 million in net outflows as bitcoin slipped below $66,000, reflecting macro-driven pressure and weaker institutional flows.
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds posted $410.37 million in net outflows in a single session, marking the second consecutive day of withdrawals as bitcoin traded near $65,000. None of the twelve funds recorded positive inflows, with the largest redemptions coming from major issuers, reflecting broad-based institutional risk reduction.
The outflows coincided with Bitcoin’s decline to around $65,266, roughly 48% below its October 2025 peak of $126,080. Stronger-than-expected US payroll data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain higher interest rates, dampening appetite for risk assets, including digital assets. Over a two-day period, total ETF withdrawals reached approximately $686 million.
Despite the short-term pressure, cumulative net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs remain significant at over $54 billion since launch, with holdings representing a notable share of Bitcoin’s market capitalization. Analysts say macro conditions and revised institutional forecasts are shaping sentiment, while ETF flow dynamics continue to serve as a key barometer of institutional engagement with the crypto market.
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South Korean Police Lose Seized Bitcoin from Cold Wallet
Authorities in Seoul confirmed that 22 BTC seized in 2021 was drained from a police-held cold wallet, prompting an internal investigation into evidence custody practices.
South Korea’s Gangnam Police Station has confirmed the loss of 22 Bitcoin that had been stored in a USB cold wallet since being seized in a 2021 investigation. The assets, valued at roughly $1.5 million, were reportedly transferred out of the wallet without the physical device being stolen.
The incident came to light during a broader nationwide inspection of investigative agencies’ digital asset custody procedures. Officials said the Bitcoin had remained untouched for years due to a suspended case, allowing the unauthorized transfer to go undetected until the recent audit. The Gyeonggi Bukbu Provincial Police Agency has launched an internal probe to determine the cause of the breach and assess possible internal involvement.
The loss follows a separate case involving hundreds of seized Bitcoin reportedly drained from another investigative body after a phishing-related error, underscoring systemic operational risks. The developments highlight growing institutional challenges around secure storage, chain-of-custody protocols, and governance standards for confiscated digital assets held by law enforcement.
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Aave Labs Proposes $50M Grant to Align Revenue with DAO
Aave Labs is seeking a $50 million funding package in exchange for redirecting all product revenue to the Aave DAO treasury.
Aave Labs has submitted a governance proposal requesting a funding package of roughly $50 million in stablecoins and AAVE tokens in exchange for routing all revenue from Aave-branded products to the Aave DAO treasury. The plan includes up to $42.5 million in stablecoin grants tied to milestones and 75,000 AAVE tokens, with payments streamed over time if approved by tokenholders.
In return, Aave Labs would direct 100% of revenue generated from products such as aave.com, the planned Aave App, Aave Card, Aave Pro, and other ecosystem tools to the DAO. The proposal also seeks formal ratification of Aave V4 as the protocol’s long-term technical foundation and outlines the creation of a foundation to steward the Aave brand under a more DAO-centric structure.
Community reaction has been mixed, with some governance participants raising concerns about treasury allocation and the potential concentration of voting power tied to the token grant. Critics have called for clearer revenue definitions and separate votes on key elements, while supporters view the framework as a structural shift toward aligning value accrual and long-term protocol growth under DAO governance.
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Trump-Backed WLFI Eyes FX, Remittance Expansion
World Liberty Financial plans to launch a foreign exchange and remittance platform as it expands beyond DeFi lending, drawing political scrutiny
World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance platform backed by the Trump family, plans to launch foreign exchange and remittance services under a new product called World Swap. The initiative targets segments of the global FX market, where daily trading volume exceeded $9.6 trillion in April 2025, and the remittance sector, which processed $892 billion in 2024.
The expansion follows WLFI’s January application for a national trust bank charter and the rollout of its lending platform, World Liberty Markets. No timeline for the FX and remittance launch has been disclosed. The move positions WLFI against established cross-border payment providers and traditional FX intermediaries, as digital asset firms increasingly seek exposure to real-world financial flows.
WLFI has also faced scrutiny over foreign investment ties. A UAE-backed vehicle acquired a 49% stake for $500 million ahead of the January 2025 presidential inauguration, prompting questions from Democratic lawmakers regarding governance and national security implications.
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Bitcoin Miner Cango Raises $75.5 Million amid AI Infrastructure Pivot
Cango secured $75.5 million in fresh equity financing following a $305 million Bitcoin sale, as the miner shifts toward AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Cango has closed a $10.5 million equity investment from Enduring Wealth Capital and agreed to raise an additional $65 million from entities controlled by Chairman Xin Jin and director Chang-Wei Chiu. The Class B shares issued to Enduring carry 20 votes per share, lifting its voting power to 49.7% while keeping economic ownership below 5%. The remaining financing, subject to NYSE approval, will be completed through Class A shares priced at $1.32 each.
The capital raise follows Cango’s sale of 4,451 BTC for roughly $305 million at a time when Bitcoin was trading near $65,930. Proceeds were used to reduce leverage tied to a Bitcoin-backed loan, reflecting a broader balance sheet restructuring amid ongoing sector volatility.
The company said it plans to redeploy its grid-connected mining infrastructure toward AI and high-performance computing services. The move comes as publicly traded miners face earnings pressure and Bitcoin price swings, with mining equities broadly underperforming in recent sessions.
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Coincheck Reports $915 Million Revenue, Names New CEO
Coincheck posted $915 million in third-quarter revenue and returned to profitability as Pascal St-Jean prepares to assume the CEO role in April.
Coincheck Group reported third-quarter revenue of $915 million, up 17% from a year earlier, as the digital asset platform returned to profitability. Net income reached $2.6 million, compared with a $98.5 million loss in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA declined to $9.1 million, reflecting a 25% drop in marketplace trading volume.
Revenue growth was supported in part by the first full-quarter contribution from Aplo, a Paris-based institutional prime brokerage acquired in October, which added $83 million. Customer assets totaled $6 billion, down from prior periods due largely to lower crypto prices rather than reduced token holdings.
The company also announced that CEO Gary Simanson will step down at the end of March, with 3iQ CEO Pascal St-Jean set to take over. The leadership transition aligns with Coincheck’s pending acquisition of nearly full ownership of 3iQ, positioning the firm to expand its institutional asset management footprint.
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Standard Chartered Cuts Crypto Outlook, Sees Bitcoin at $50,000
Standard Chartered lowered its near-term crypto forecasts, projecting Bitcoin could fall to $50,000 and Ether to $1,400 before stabilizing.
Standard Chartered has reduced its near-term outlook for digital assets, projecting that Bitcoin could decline to $50,000 and Ether to $1,400 in the coming months before recovering later in the year. The bank also trimmed its year-end targets for both assets, citing continued market pressure and weaker sentiment.
According to the bank’s digital assets research team, exchange-traded fund outflows have weighed on prices, with holdings down significantly from their October 2025 peak. Many ETF investors who entered at higher price levels are currently at a loss, which may limit near-term dip buying. Macro conditions, including uncertainty around US monetary policy, are also constraining risk appetite.
Standard Chartered lowered its forecasts for several major tokens, including Solana, XRP, BNB, and Avalanche, aligning projections more closely with bitcoin and ether performance. Despite the cautious short-term view, the bank noted that the current downturn lacks the structural failures seen in prior cycles, reflecting a more institutionally anchored market environment.
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Malaysia Central Bank Launches Stablecoin and Tokenization Sandbox
Bank Negara Malaysia has introduced a regulatory sandbox to pilot ringgit stablecoins and tokenized bank deposits for wholesale settlement.
Bank Negara Malaysia said it is launching three regulatory sandbox programs under its Digital Asset Innovation Hub to explore ringgit-backed stablecoins, tokenized bank deposits, and real-world asset tokenization. The pilots will focus on wholesale cross-border settlement and institutional use cases rather than retail applications. Findings may inform future development of a wholesale central bank digital currency.
The central bank is working with financial institutions, including Standard Chartered, CIMB Group, Maybank, and Capital A. The program will also assess Shariah compliance considerations, reflecting Malaysia’s dual financial system. Officials said the initiative is designed to guide future policy in digital asset infrastructure and onchain settlement.
The sandbox builds on a broader three-year roadmap to expand asset tokenization across supply chains, programmable finance and cross-border payments. As more jurisdictions evaluate wholesale stablecoins and CBDCs, Malaysia’s approach underscores growing competition among central banks to modernize settlement systems while maintaining regulatory oversight.
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Deel Partners With MoonPay for Stablecoin Payroll in Europe
Deel will enable stablecoin salary payouts for workers in the UK and EU through a partnership with MoonPay, with US expansion planned.
Global payroll provider Deel will begin offering stablecoin salary payouts to workers in the United Kingdom and European Union through a partnership with MoonPay. The rollout is scheduled to begin next month, with a US expansion planned at a later stage. Employees will be able to opt to receive part or all of their wages in stablecoins sent directly to non-custodial crypto wallets.
Deel, which processes roughly $22 billion in annual payroll, will integrate MoonPay’s infrastructure to handle stablecoin conversion and onchain settlement. Deel will continue managing payroll operations and compliance, while MoonPay facilitates the crypto transaction layer. The companies did not disclose which stablecoins will be supported or provide a timeline for the US launch.
The move comes as competition intensifies in the stablecoin market following new US regulatory frameworks and Europe’s MiCA regime. While dollar-pegged tokens remain concentrated among a few issuers, enterprise integrations such as payroll distribution represent a potential expansion of real-world use cases beyond trading and remittances.
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