Morgan Stanley adds Ethereum staking ETF filing to growing crypto lineup

In recent developments, the investment banking giant is seeking to capture additional yield from the proposed ETF’s Ether holdings via staking, as institutional investors launch more regulated crypto funds. Looking…

Stablecoins become core market plumbing in Moody’s 2026 outlook

In recent developments, moody’s said stablecoins and tokenized deposits are evolving into institutional “digital cash,” with trillions in onchain settlement volume and billions in infrastructure investment. Looking closer, market participants…

Nike offloads RTFKT months after investor lawsuit: Report

In recent developments, the reported divestment follows Nike’s closure of its digital collectibles unit and comes as market pressures continue to weigh on NFTs. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Blockchain innovation must rise above politics and serve real-world needs

In recent developments, innovation thrives only when blockchain and crypto remain apolitical, compliant and interoperable, ensuring technology serves trust, not political agendas. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

JPMorgan targets Canton Network for next phase of JPM Coin

In recent developments, jPMorgan’s Kinexys unit is taking JPM Coin beyond its existing rails, planning a native launch of the US dollar deposit token on the Canton Network. Looking closer,…

Meta Acquisition Puts Spotlight on ManusAI Founder’s Early Bitcoin Roots

In recent developments, xiao Hong, the founder of Butterfly Tech behind the AI agent app Manus, was an early bitcoin advocate and holder for more than a decade before his…

Best Bitcoin & Crypto Wallets to Start 2026: New Year, New Security Standards

In recent developments, disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our…

Ethereum and Solana clash over what blockchain resilience really means

In recent developments, vitalik and Solana’s Yakovenko outline competing ideas about resilience, exposing deeper trade-offs between sovereignty, speed and economic design. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such as…

UAE’s dirham stablecoin race widens as RAKBank nets in-principle approval

In recent developments, rAKBank’s in-principle nod from the Central Bank of the UAE to launch a dirham-backed stablecoin adds a homegrown bank to the UAE’s stablecoin race. Looking closer, market…

Barclays makes first stablecoin investment with stake in Ubyx

In recent developments, barclays has invested in Ubyx, a US stablecoin clearing platform, marking a major move into regulated digital money and tokenized financial services. Looking closer, market participants highlight…