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Bitcoin news: Morgan Stanley sets MSBT ticker and $1 million seed capital for BTC ETF
Morgan Stanley filed to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF under the ticker MSBT with a $1 million initial investment.
Morgan Stanley advances bitcoin ETF application with amended S-1 filing
Morgan Stanley filed an amended S-1 for its Bitcoin ETF, detailing listing information and confirming custodians.
Kalshi doubles valuation to $22 billion with new $1 billion raise
Kalshi secured over $1 billion in a new funding round, doubling its valuation to $22 billion.
Crypto Clarity Act inches toward Senate hearing as lawmakers weigh legislative trades
Lawmakers are nearing a Senate hearing for the crypto market structure bill, weighing trades involving stablecoin yield and other provisions.
Retail is rushing into gold, but institutions are buying Bitcoin again – so why the split?
Retail investors are driving gold demand while institutions are rebuilding Bitcoin exposure via ETFs, showing divergent risk appetites.
FBI warns of fake tokens impersonating agency on the Tron network
The FBI warned users on the Tron network about fake tokens impersonating the agency to solicit personal information.
Anchorage Digital expands Atlas network with collateral management for institutional crypto lending
Anchorage Digital has enhanced its Atlas network by integrating collateral management services for institutional crypto lending.
North Carolina Lawmakers Propose State Bitcoin Reserve
North Carolina lawmakers have proposed legislation to create a state Bitcoin reserve, allowing up to 10% of public funds to be allocated to BTC.
NASA weighs shifting Artemis mission to SpaceX Starship, reducing Boeing’s role
NASA is considering transferring more of the Artemis mission to SpaceX's Starship, decreasing Boeing's involvement due to delays and costs.
Anchorage Digital rolls out collateral management services on institutional Atlas platform
Anchorage Digital launched collateral management services on its Atlas platform for institutional lenders and credit providers.
Datavault AI signs agreement to acquire NYIAX for blockchain trading
Datavault AI will acquire NYIAX to expand its institutional trading venues for tokenized real-world assets using blockchain technology.
Kentucky crypto ATM bill adds hardware wallet clause critics say would ‘outlaw self-custody’
A Kentucky bill regulating crypto ATMs includes a clause that critics argue could effectively ban self-custody of cryptocurrencies.
DeFi risk management giant Gauntlet sees $380 million exit as OKX crypto campaign ends
Gauntlet's TVL dropped $380 million following the end of an OKX pre-deposit incentive campaign on Katana.
Crypto markets – and the American people – deserve clarity
The SEC is providing clear guidelines for crypto assets, categorizing most as non-securities and clarifying the application of the Howey test.
Appeals court clears way for Nevada to temporarily ban prediction market Kalshi
A federal appeals court denied Kalshi's attempt to block a potential temporary restraining order from Nevada, potentially forcing it out of the state.
Coinbase's (COIN) asset manager bring its bitcoin (BTC) yield fund onchain with Apex
Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund is now onchain via a partnership with Apex, utilizing tokenization to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Adam Back Confirmed As A Bitcoin 2026 Speaker
Adam Back, a pioneer in Bitcoin's foundational technology, has been confirmed as a speaker at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas.
Coinbase instructs users to follow the same ‘foolish’ steps scammers use to withdraw funds from wallets
Coinbase is directing Commerce wallet users to reveal their seed phrase for migration, a process security experts deem dangerously similar to common scam tactics.
Despite a 47% Price Drop, Bitcoin Traders Aren’t Selling
Despite a significant price drop, a recent survey shows most Bitcoin holders did not sell, demonstrating strong conviction in the cryptocurrency.
Wall Street heavyweight Cantor among investment banks pitching crypto trading firm FalconX for its potential IPO
Cantor is among investment banks pitching FalconX for a potential IPO, despite current crypto market pressures.
Apyx expands Strategy’s STRC stake to $29M, targets top-holder position
Apyx increased its STRC holdings to $29 million, aiming to become the largest shareholder of the preferred stock issued by Strategy.
IMC Trading hires Alex Casimo as chief commercial officer for its crypto business
IMC Trading appointed Alex Casimo as CCO for its crypto division to expand its institutional offerings.
Avalanche gains Animoca Brands backing in push across Asia and the Middle East
Animoca Brands invested in Ava Labs to accelerate Avalanche ecosystem growth, focusing initially on Asia and the Middle East.
RIP metaverse: Land values capitulate as $24M metaverse plot collapses to just $9,000
Metaverse land values have collapsed dramatically since the 2021-2022 boom, with some major plots losing over 99% of their peak value.
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust to Trade as MSBT on NYSE Arca
Morgan Stanley's spot bitcoin ETF will trade on NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT, offering investors exposure to bitcoin through brokerage accounts.
Bitcoin’s Quantum Risk May Be Real, But the Network Is Preparing: Report
A new report indicates quantum computing poses a real, long-term threat to Bitcoin, but the network is actively developing solutions to mitigate this risk.
The Daily: Bitcoin OG sells $72M in BTC as another whale scoops $111M in ETH, XRP treasury firm Evernorth files to go public, and more
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 amid market pressures, while a Bitcoin 'OG' sold $72M in BTC, and a whale purchased $111M in ETH, alongside other crypto news.
JPMorgan notes Hyperliquid gaining traction as traders seek 24/7 oil trading
JPMorgan analysts report Hyperliquid's 24/7 oil futures are attracting traders seeking off-hours access, highlighting DEX advantages.
Bitcoin (BTC) price news: Hold onto "dry powder" while prices swing, says one analyst
Bitcoin holds around $69,000 amid Middle East conflict and oil price spikes, but an analyst advises caution and holding cash.
DDC adds 200 bitcoin as corporate treasuries lean into BTC price weakness
DDC Enterprise increased its bitcoin holdings to 2,383 BTC, continuing a consistent purchase strategy amid BTC price fluctuations.
Hawkish Fed and sticky inflation send risk assets sliding
Risk assets, including Bitcoin, fell after the Fed maintained high interest rates due to persistent inflation, signaling no near-term rate cuts.
Playnance’s G Coin goes live on MEXC as staking momentum builds
Playnance’s G Coin began trading on MEXC, with over 1 billion G Coin staked shortly after launch, indicating strong early adoption.
Trillions in options set to expire Friday as quadruple witching tests crypto resilience
Quadruple witching, a major derivatives expiration, arrives Friday, potentially increasing volatility in traditional and crypto markets like Bitcoin.
Celo targets deeper ties with popular web browser Opera via 160M token proposal
Celo proposed allocating 160 million CELO tokens to Opera to deepen their partnership and align incentives for network growth.
‘AI agents will take jobs’ as crypto leads next wave of automated trading, exec says
A Nasdaq executive believes AI agents will displace many jobs as crypto trading adopts automated decision-making.
Crypto just opened S&P 500 trading for the weekend while Wall Street shuts down
A new S&P 500 perpetual derivative on Hyperliquid now allows trading 24/7, filling the traditional 49-hour weekend gap when US markets are closed.
Celo floats one-time 160 million token grant to Opera to strengthen longterm alliance
Celo proposes a one-time 160 million CELO token grant to Opera to transition it from a distribution partner to a network stakeholder.
OpenClaw GitHub phishing scam uses fake $5,000 token airdrops gain wallet access
OpenClaw developers are targeted by a GitHub phishing scam offering fake token airdrops to steal crypto wallet access.
€2.3 trillion asset manager Amundi launches tokenized fund on Ethereum and Stellar
Amundi launched the tokenized Spiko Amundi Overnight Swap Fund (SAFO) on Ethereum and Stellar for corporate treasury management.
Bitcoin price discovery: no longer just a demand story
Bitcoin's price is now more influenced by derivatives and institutional positioning than by simple spot market demand.
Forward Industries buys back $27 million in stock using Galaxy loan as SOL treasury faces drawdown
Forward Industries is using a $40 million Galaxy loan collateralized by staked SOL to repurchase $27.4 million of its stock.
MLB taps Polymarket as exclusive partner, teams with CFTC on betting integrity after last year’s scandal
MLB named Polymarket its exclusive prediction market partner and is collaborating with the CFTC to enhance betting integrity.
ECB seeks experts to plug digital euro into ATMs and bank card terminals
The ECB is recruiting experts to define rules for integrating the digital euro into ATMs and point-of-sale terminals.
Crypto trader goes long on 33 tokens then beefs with $TRUMP
A trader is long on 33 cryptocurrencies but has taken a short position specifically against the Trump-backed $TRUMP meme coin.
Europe’s largest asset manager Amundi debuts $100 million tokenized fund on Ethereum, Stellar
Amundi launched a $100 million tokenized fund, SAFO, on Ethereum and Stellar, offering overnight liquidity solutions for institutional investors.
Bitcoin price analysis: BTC $20,000 put option is very popular
Traders are heavily positioning in Bitcoin $20,000 put options, indicating preparation for potential downside risks despite a generally bullish market outlook.
Major League Baseball signs prediction markets pacts with CFTC, Polymarket
MLB has partnered with the CFTC and Polymarket to oversee prediction markets related to baseball events, aiming to protect against fraud and manipulation.
5 Ways the Fed’s Basel III Pivot Unlocks Institutional Bitcoin Custody
The Federal Reserve’s proposed changes to Basel III regulations could significantly reduce capital requirements for banks offering Bitcoin custody services, fostering institutional adoption.
Strive (ASST) Accumulates 13,600 Bitcoin Despite $393 Million Loss in First Six Months as Public Company
Strive accumulated 13,600 Bitcoin in its first six months as a public company, despite reporting a $393.6 million net loss.
Stablecoins just lost key battle as insurance protection to be reserved only for bank-issued tokens
FDIC Chair signaled payment stablecoins won't get pass-through insurance, favoring bank-issued tokenized deposits.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive adds 317 BTC, enters top 10 public treasury holders as Q4 results show bitcoin-driven losses
Strive increased its BTC holdings to 13,627.9, entering the top 10 public holders, despite reporting significant losses due to bitcoin price fluctuations.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive acquires 317 Bitcoin, moving into top 10 BTC holders
Strive, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, purchased 317 Bitcoin for $23 million, becoming a top 10 corporate Bitcoin holder.
CoinDesk 20 performance update: NEAR Protocol (NEAR) drops 3.3%, leading index lower
The CoinDesk 20 Index fell 1.6%, led lower by NEAR Protocol's 3.3% decline.
BTQ Deploys First Working BIP 360 Implementation on Bitcoin Quantum Testnet
BTQ Technologies deployed the first working implementation of quantum-resistant BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet.
Zenith links Canton and Ethereum through atomic swaps
Zenith successfully completed atomic transactions between Canton and the Zenith EVM, enabling Ethereum smart contracts to interact with institutional finance.
Apex Group unit Tokeny taps Polygon for its interoperable tokenization platform T-REX Ledger
Tokeny, an Apex Group unit, is collaborating with Polygon to build the interoperable T-REX Ledger using the ERC-3643 standard.
Crypto hacks average $25 million as largest exploits skew industry losses: Immunefi
Crypto hacks average $24.5 million, heavily skewed by rare, massive exploits, according to Immunefi's security report.
Browser maker Opera seeks 160 million CELO stake to become key network stakeholder
Opera proposes swapping its cash deal for 160 million CELO tokens to become a major stakeholder in the Celo network.
Evernorth discloses $233.7 million impairment on holdings in SPAC filing
Evernorth, an XRP treasury firm, reported a $233.7M digital asset impairment for 2025 in an S-4 filing detailing its 473.1M XRP holdings.
Bitcoin Price Slides Below $70,000 as Oil Spikes, Fed Hold Tightens Financial Conditions
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 due to surging oil prices amid Middle East conflict and the Fed's steady interest rate stance.
Bitcoin, ether ETFs snap multi-day inflow streaks with $219 million in combined outflows
U.S. spot bitcoin and ether ETFs experienced $219.2 million in combined net outflows on Wednesday, ending recent inflow streaks.
XRP treasury Evernorth files with SEC to advance Nasdaq listing plan
Evernorth Holdings, backed by Ripple executives, filed with the SEC to merge with a Nasdaq SPAC to become a publicly traded XRP treasury.
Over $2B in “lost” Bitcoin to hit markets this month creating sell pressure within fragile $67k–$74k range
FTX is distributing $2.2 billion to creditors starting March 31, potentially creating sell pressure as Bitcoin navigates a fragile price range.
Animoca Brands invests in AVAX token, aims to expand Avalanche in Asia and Middle East
Animoca Brands invested in the AVAX token and partnered with Ava Labs to grow the Avalanche ecosystem, focusing initially on Asia and the Middle East.
A loophole for rewards could protect Coinbase from a looming D.C. ban on stablecoin interest payments
A potential loophole in the CLARITY Act might allow Coinbase to continue offering user rewards on stablecoins despite a potential ban on direct interest payments.
Bitcoin layer-1 smart-contract platform OpNet debuts with native DeFi stack
OpNet launched on the Bitcoin mainnet, enabling native, yield-generating DeFi without bridges or wrapped assets.
Crypto.com lays off 12% of staff as CEO warns firms must move fast on AI
Crypto.com is cutting 12% of its workforce, about 180 employees, to integrate AI for business efficiency.
Capital is rotating into USDT, USDC stablecoins as BTC price wilts: Crypto Daybook Americas
As Bitcoin's price declines amid Fed uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, investors are shifting capital into stablecoins like USDT and USDC.
Venus’ governance token XVS plunges 9% over exploit-driven bad debt
Venus’ XVS token fell 9% after an exploit created $2.15 million in bad debt, triggered by large token movements to exchanges.
Crypto.com slashes 12% of workforce as it pivots to enterprise AI
Crypto.com is laying off 12% of its staff to pivot towards adopting enterprise AI tools for survival and efficiency.