Crypto investment products posted $619 million in inflows last week, led by Bitcoin ETPs, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices.
Coinbase expands its regulated product suite in Europe, offering crypto and equity index futures to Advanced users under MiFID regulations in 26 countries.
Nasdaq has partnered with crypto exchange Kraken to develop infrastructure for tokenized equities, aiming to connect traditional capital markets with blockchain-based trading systems.
Former CFTC Chair Christopher Giancarlo says US banks need the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act more than crypto firms to confidently invest in blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
Crypto markets are consolidating after a volatile start to 2026. Bitcoin, Ethereum and select layer-1 networks remain key assets to watch as institutional demand stabilizes.
Crypto exchange OKX has introduced an in-app social networking tool that allows traders to share market insights and verified trading metrics directly within the platform.
Eric Trump echoed criticism of US banks during the ongoing debate over stablecoin yield rules as lawmakers continue negotiating digital asset market structure legislation.
PEI Licensing has sued Pudgy Penguins over alleged trademark infringement tied to its apparel merchandise. The complaint claims the NFT brand’s penguin imagery could confuse consumers.
Weekly stablecoin inflows rose 414% to $1.7 billion as US lawmakers and banking groups continue debating yield-bearing stablecoins.
Morgan Stanley’s proposed Bitcoin Trust would use Coinbase Custody and BNY for digital asset safekeeping, with BNY also serving as administrator and cash custodian.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added shares of Coinbase and Robinhood as geopolitical tensions tied to Iran weighed on US equities.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $225 million in net inflows Tuesday, driven by strong demand for BlackRock’s IBIT despite redemptions from rival funds.
Investor Ray Dalio said gold remains the dominant reserve asset and questioned Bitcoin’s role as a long-term safe haven, citing privacy and structural concerns.
OKX has introduced an AI layer for its OnchainOS, allowing developers to deploy autonomous agents across wallets, DEX infrastructure and multiple blockchains.
Core Scientific reported fourth-quarter revenue below analyst expectations, as lower Bitcoin prices and rising costs weighed on mining performance.