BlackRock’s IBIT ranked sixth in 2025 ETF inflows despite negative returns, highlighting long-term institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure.
Citigroup reaffirmed its positive view on crypto-related equities despite sharp sector declines, citing long-term institutional adoption and resilient business models.
Poland’s lower house has approved a revived crypto bill aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework, sending the unchanged legislation to the Senate for review.
India’s competition regulator has approved Coinbase’s minority investment in CoinDCX, reinforcing the US exchange’s renewed focus on the Indian market.
Hut 8 shares surged after the Bitcoin miner announced a large-scale AI infrastructure partnership and a long-term data center lease tied to hyperscale demand.
A new Coinbase-Ipsos survey shows younger US investors allocating significantly more of their portfolios to crypto and other non-traditional assets, signaling growing dissatisfaction with legacy finance.
Aave CEO Stani Kulechov outlined a 2026 roadmap centered on a major protocol upgrade, real-world asset expansion, and a consumer-facing mobile app.
The Bank of Canada has outlined strict expectations for stablecoins, signaling that only fully backed, transparent tokens will be permitted under forthcoming regulations.
KuCoin has signed a multiyear partnership with Tomorrowland festivals, using its new MiCA license to integrate crypto payments into major European live events.
Grayscale says growing regulatory clarity and macroeconomic pressures are positioning digital assets for deeper institutional adoption in 2026, reshaping how capital enters crypto markets.
Bhutan plans to allocate 10,000 bitcoin from its national reserves to support development of Gelephu Mindfulness City. The move formalizes bitcoin’s role in the country’s long-term economic strategy.
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan said Bitcoin is likely to depart from its historical four-year cycle, citing structural changes in macro conditions and institutional adoption.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has launched consultations on proposed rules for crypto exchanges, lending, staking, and DeFi. Feedback is due by February 12, 2026, as the UK advances a comprehensive regulatory framework.
MetaMask has rolled out native Bitcoin support, allowing users to transact directly with BTC inside the wallet. The move marks a significant expansion beyond its Ethereum roots.
CME Group has introduced spot-quoted XRP and SOL futures, expanding its regulated crypto derivatives lineup aimed at precision trading and longer-dated exposure.