Morgan Stanley has submitted applications for two crypto ETFs, but a significant missing element delivers a strong message.
Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs Morgan Stanley, a major banking player with $1.8 trillion in assets, has submitted a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to create two exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Bitcoin and Solana. This move signifies a notable shift for the firm, as it delves deeper […]
Crypto Supporters Regain Focus on Stablecoin Rewards as Important Senate Vote Approaches
Simply put Stablecoin rewards have become a significant topic in the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill. A lobbyist pointed out that yield-like payments remain an unresolved issue. They mentioned receiving assurances of “equality” from legislators. The discussion on stablecoin rewards intensified during a Senate Banking Committee meeting. An important vote on the Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill […]
Trump’s Crypto Business World Liberty Seeks Bank Charter
World Liberty Financial Seeks Banking Authorization (Bloomberg) — World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture co-founded by former President Donald Trump, is looking to obtain U.S. banking approval for one of its businesses to broaden its $1 stablecoin operations. WLTC Holdings LLC has submitted a new application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency […]
Bitcoin ETFs Lose $243M as Crypto Market Surge Slows
Simply put The U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF experienced net outflows of $243 million, largely due to redemptions from Fidelity and Grayscale, overshadowing BlackRock’s $228 million inflows. Analysts suggest that this outflow reflects a short-term “tactical repositioning” rather than a long-term loss of confidence, especially following significant inflows in January. While Bitcoin faced some struggles, funds […]
Disagreements over DeFi and ethics persist in Senate crypto bill before January 15 vote
Progress on Bipartisan Cryptocurrency Bill in the Senate The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is making strides towards a bipartisan cryptocurrency market structure bill, with a vote planned for next week, according to the committee chair. Meanwhile, industry representatives are preparing for a significant push at Senate offices on Thursday. Republican members of the committee feel […]
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Experiences Largest Inflow in Three Months Amid Rising Crypto Prices
Simply put BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw inflows of $287.4 million on Friday, the largest single-day inflow since early October. Collectively, Bitcoin ETFs attracted $471.3 million in inflows on Friday, the highest since mid-November. Bitcoin’s price is currently around $92,670, reflecting strong institutional interest, as per CoinGecko. On Friday, BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF experienced […]
Crypto Market Overview: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Seeks to Keep Zero, XRP’s Key 2026 Barrier Overcome, Bitcoin Requires 2 Additional Steps Before Reaching $100,000
The market has made a noticeable recovery, bringing back previous price targets that had seemed out of reach due to the disappointing performance of assets, including SHIB, XRP, and Bitcoin, towards the year’s end. Thankfully, things took a turn for the better quite rapidly. Shiba Inu eyes for zero again Shiba Inu is once again […]
PwC focuses on crypto as Donald Trump and lawmakers support the industry
PwC Embraces Crypto Amid Evolving Regulatory Landscape PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is making a significant pivot towards the cryptocurrency sector after years of a more reserved approach, influenced by the Trump administration’s newfound interest in digital assets, according to Paul Griggs, who leads the firm in the U.S. In a discussion with the Financial Times, Griggs shared […]
New effort in crypto mining brings BitVentures equipment to reliable US data centers
Bit Ventures Announces New Digital Assets Division On January 2, 2026, Bit Ventures (BVC) revealed its plans to launch a Digital Assets Division, marking a significant step for the company. They’ve entered into agreements to purchase a set of cryptocurrency mining machines, totaling an energy capacity of around 0.5MW. The miners include various models like […]
Will Bitcoin and Crypto Face a Winter in 2026?
Simply put Analysts generally believe that a crypto winter in 2026 seems unlikely. While volatility is expected in the short term, Bitcoin is predicted to keep performing strongly and possibly reach new all-time highs. The fate of altcoins and Ethereum might heavily depend on regulatory changes, particularly regarding the U.S. Cryptocurrency Market Structure Act. In […]