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In brief MicroStrategy’s $70 billion Bitcoin holdings are spread across 9 potential custodians including Coinbase, BitGo, and Fidelity, but the exact distribution remains confidential under SEC Rule 83. Coinbase and MicroStrategy set stock records this week as crypto markets surge, though MicroStrategy has since pulled back while Coinbase keeps rising. Multiple companies launched or grew…
In brief Charles Schwab is interested in introducing a stablecoin, its CEO told investors this week. The potential stablecoin initiative comes as Schwab prepares to offer spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to its clients. Schwab is one of several large financial services firms exploring issuing its own stablecoin. Charles Schwab would like to issue its…
In brief Strategy keeps its $72 billion Bitcoin stash with multiple custodians, but won’t publicly name them, citing security concerns despite pressure from crypto community. Coinbase confirmed it’s one of Strategy’s custodians, while blockchain analytics firm Arkham claims to have traced 70,000 BTC to Fidelity. SEC filings reveal Strategy uses only NYDFS-regulated custodians, narrowing the…
In brief The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies hit $4 trillion Friday morning. Bitcoin’s market cap swelled to $2.4 trillion, and Ethereum $440 billion, as institutional inflows accelerated. Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $522.6 million Thursday alone, the second straight week topping $2 billion, with BlackRock’s IBIT capturing $497.3 million of the flows. For the…
President Donald Trump is reportedly intensifying his pro-crypto agenda with plans to expand access to trillions from retirement funds and ease taxation for everyday crypto use.According to a June 17 report by the Financial Times, sources familiar with the matter say the President could soon issue an executive order allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest…
In brief Ethereum ETFs added more than $726 million in net inflows on Wednesday, the best day in their trading history. The funds have generated inflows for nine consecutive days. The record came as Ethereum’s price hit its highest level since January. Ethereum exchange-traded funds generated more than $726 million in investments on Wednesday, the…
In brief The Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 rules change request that would allow BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF to add staking. The filing is the latest for Ethereum funds hoping to include staking functionality. Ethereum funds have pulled in $2.3 billion worth of investment over a nine-day streak. BlackRock aims to include staking in…
In brief Canary has filed with the SEC to debut a staked Injective ETF. INJ is the native token of Injective, a layer-1 blockchain. The filing is one of several requests by issuers and exchanges to make crypto-based ETFs with staking available to U.S. investors. Canary Capital applied for a staked Injective exchange-traded fund, according…
We’re excited to announce the launch of Kraken Derivatives US, a regulated U.S. derivatives offering. The launch will provide direct access to crypto futures listed on the CME through our integrated Kraken Pro trading experience. Kraken Derivatives US enables clients to trade a full suite of crypto futures alongside our extensive spot market offering, and…
In conjunction with xStocks partner Backed, we are excited to announce a strategic partnership with BNB Chain, one of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystems. Through this partnership, BNB Chain joins the rapidly growing xStocks Alliance, further accelerating onchain access to tokenized U.S. equities for users across the world. In the coming weeks, we will allow…
