A new BitMEX report finds crypto perpetual swaps entering a post-yield phase after 2025 market stress exposed structural risks, crowded strategies, and growing trust gaps.
Morgan Stanley has filed for a spot Ethereum ETF that includes staking, signaling deeper institutional interest in regulated yield-generating crypto products.
CoinFlip has launched a payroll-based crypto investing benefit, allowing US employees to allocate a portion of wages into digital assets through automatic deductions.
JPMorgan plans to extend JPM Coin onto the Canton Network, signaling a broader push to use public, institutional-grade blockchains for regulated digital cash.
DeFi Development Corp is deploying a portion of its Solana treasury into yield-generating strategies with Hylo to enhance SOL reserves and fund operations.
Ripple’s corporate treasury firm GTreasury acquired Solvexia, aiming to streamline regulatory reporting and reconciliation for institutional finance teams.
US community banks are urging lawmakers to amend the GENIUS Act to prevent stablecoin-linked yield programs, warning that the practice could accelerate deposit outflows and weaken local lending.
Barclays has made its first equity investment tied to stablecoins, backing Ubyx as global banks look for regulated exposure to tokenized cash infrastructure without issuing tokens themselves.
Ripple President Monica Long said the company plans to remain private, pointing to a strong balance sheet and ample access to capital to fund growth and acquisitions.
A comprehensive US crypto market structure bill may not pass Congress until after the 2026 midterm elections, as political risk and conflict concerns weigh on bipartisan support.
Polymarket has quietly introduced taker-only fees on its 15-minute crypto prediction markets to support liquidity incentives.
Morgan Stanley has submitted S-1 filings for proposed Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, signaling rising institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure at the start of 2026.
Chinese financial industry groups have labeled real-world asset tokenization illegal, extending liability to offshore projects with mainland ties.
A new KuCoin report finds that more than half of crypto funding in Australia comes from bank transfers, underscoring demand for regulated fiat on-ramps.
Gate Group has officially launched Gate Dubai after securing a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai’s crypto regulator, expanding its compliant global footprint.