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Goldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs "Boomer Candy" | Fortune

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Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF With Covered Call Strategy

Goldman Sachs makes surprise jump into Bitcoin ETFs with a product one analyst dubs "Boomer Candy" | Fortune

Goldman Sachs plans to launch a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, utilizing an options overwrite strategy to generate income.

Goldman Sachs Files for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF With Covered Call Strategy

Goldman Sachs filed for a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, utilizing a covered call strategy to generate income while capping upside potential.

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Bitcoin Moves Past Halfway Point In Halving Cycle As Supply Tightens Toward 2028

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Crypto Short Sellers Vaporized: $500M Wiped out as Bitcoin Tests $76K

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Strategist Sees Bitcoin Bear Signals, Warns Crypto Bust Could Push BTC to $10K

Bitcoin is showing bear signals due to rising volatility and tighter equity correlation, with forecasts predicting a drop toward $10K.

$3.5 Trillion Goldman Sachs Files For Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

Goldman Sachs is launching a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, enhancing its involvement in crypto-linked investment products with an options-based income strategy.

Bitcoin Price Roars Past $76,000 As Short Squeeze Continues

Bitcoin price surged past $76,000 due to geopolitical optimism, forced short liquidations, and institutional buying pressure.

Bitcoin Price Climbs Toward $75,000 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Short Squeeze

Bitcoin surged toward $75,000 on April 13, 2026, driven by short position liquidations and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Bitcoin Moves Past Halfway Point In Halving Cycle As Supply Tightens Toward 2028

Bitcoin is halfway through its halving cycle, with the next supply cut expected in April 2028, impacting miner rewards and market dynamics.

Crypto Short Sellers Vaporized: $500M Wiped out as Bitcoin Tests $76K

Bitcoin reached $76,120 on April 14, 2026, amid risk-on sentiment and U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks, impacting oil prices and market cap.

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Strategist Sees Bitcoin Bear Signals, Warns Crypto Bust Could Push BTC to $10K

Bitcoin is showing bear signals due to rising volatility and tighter equity correlation, with forecasts predicting a drop toward $10K.

$3.5 Trillion Goldman Sachs Files For Bitcoin Premium Income ETF

Goldman Sachs is launching a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, enhancing its involvement in crypto-linked investment products with an options-based income strategy.

Bitcoin Price Roars Past $76,000 As Short Squeeze Continues

Bitcoin price surged past $76,000 due to geopolitical optimism, forced short liquidations, and institutional buying pressure.

Bitcoin Price Climbs Toward $75,000 as US-Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Trigger Short Squeeze

Bitcoin surged toward $75,000 on April 13, 2026, driven by short position liquidations and geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Confirms Confidential IPO Filing at Semafor World Economy Summit

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed a confidential IPO filing with the SEC, despite a previous reported pause in plans.

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Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing As Valuation Falls To $13.3B

Kraken has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming to enhance retail access to institutional-grade trading tools amid changing market conditions.

Kraken Targeted by Extortion Group Threatening to Leak Internal Support Videos

Kraken will not pay ransom demanded by a criminal group threatening to release internal support videos.

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Kraken Co-CEO Arjun Sethi Confirms Confidential IPO Filing at Semafor World Economy Summit

Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi confirmed a confidential IPO filing with the SEC, despite a previous reported pause in plans.

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Kraken Reportedly Confirms Confidential IPO Filing As Valuation Falls To $13.3B

Kraken has confidentially filed for an IPO, aiming to enhance retail access to institutional-grade trading tools amid changing market conditions.

Kraken Targeted by Extortion Group Threatening to Leak Internal Support Videos

Kraken will not pay ransom demanded by a criminal group threatening to release internal support videos.

Elon Musk grilled by senator over X Money plans

Sen. Elizabeth Warren raises concerns about consumer safety regarding Elon Musk's upcoming payments platform, X Money, due to his track record with X.

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Crypto News: ByBit Is Now Letting Traders Use Bitcoin and Ethereum to Trade Stocks Like Apple and BlackRock's IBIT

ByBit allows users to trade stocks using Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral, expanding crypto utility beyond holding and trading.

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Should You Buy, Sell or Hold MicroStrategy Stock at $130?

MicroStrategy's stock is down 52% over the past year, yet analysts remain bullish due to its significant bitcoin holdings.

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Paxos Labs raises $12 million after startup spins off from veteran stablecoin issuer | Fortune

Paxos Labs raised $12 million to enhance DeFi access for retail customers through stablecoins and crypto lending protocols.

Coinbase Price Prediction: Can COIN Reclaim Its All Time Highs?

Coinbase shares are undervalued with a price target of $414.47, indicating significant upside potential over the next year.

Non-crypto Assets Trading Makes Up Nearly 40% of Bitget's Volume in Q1 2026, Report Highlights

Bitget's Q1 2026 report shows a significant shift towards trading both crypto and traditional assets within a single account environment.

Bitget Unlocks Pre-IPO Access for VIPs

Bitget launches UEX VIP Airdrop Season, offering VIP clients early access to pre-IPO opportunities and exclusive airdrop benefits.

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Non-crypto Assets Trading Makes Up Nearly 40% of Bitget's Volume in Q1 2026, Report Highlights

Bitget's Q1 2026 report shows a significant shift towards trading both crypto and traditional assets within a single account environment.

Bitget Unlocks Pre-IPO Access for VIPs

Bitget launches UEX VIP Airdrop Season, offering VIP clients early access to pre-IPO opportunities and exclusive airdrop benefits.

Bank of Korea Pushes Crypto Circuit Breakers to Prevent Sudden Market Breakdowns

South Korea's Bank of Korea urges crypto exchanges to implement circuit breakers and stronger safeguards to prevent market disruptions.

SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

U.S. regulators are using interpretive rules for faster crypto oversight, prioritizing clarity and reducing barriers for digital asset expansion.

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Bank of Korea Pushes Crypto Circuit Breakers to Prevent Sudden Market Breakdowns

South Korea's Bank of Korea urges crypto exchanges to implement circuit breakers and stronger safeguards to prevent market disruptions.

SEC and CFTC Fast-Track US Crypto Oversight Using Interpretive Rules to Bypass Lengthy Rulemaking

U.S. regulators are using interpretive rules for faster crypto oversight, prioritizing clarity and reducing barriers for digital asset expansion.

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Tether Launches Consumer Wallet App With Human-Readable Addresses and No Gas Tokens

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial digital wallet, on April 14, 2026, for 570 million users to access USDT, XAUT, and bitcoin.

Report: Stablecoin Yield Fight Nears Resolution as Tillis, Alsobrooks Finalize Draft Language

Sen. Thom Tillis will release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week to resolve stablecoin yield disputes between banks and crypto firms.

XRP Price: The Senate Returns Today and the CLARITY Act Roundtable Is 3 Days Away - Here's What to Expect

The Senate is poised to vote on the CLARITY Act, with major obstacles resolved and support from key officials, impacting XRP's classification.

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Report: Stablecoin Yield Fight Nears Resolution as Tillis, Alsobrooks Finalize Draft Language

Sen. Thom Tillis will release revised CLARITY Act draft language this week to resolve stablecoin yield disputes between banks and crypto firms.

XRP Price: The Senate Returns Today and the CLARITY Act Roundtable Is 3 Days Away - Here's What to Expect

The Senate is poised to vote on the CLARITY Act, with major obstacles resolved and support from key officials, impacting XRP's classification.

Nava raises $8.3 million in seed funding to keep AI financial agents from going off the rails | Fortune

Nava aims to build trust in AI agents for autonomous payments through an escrow service and a verification framework.

No Battery, No Screen, Full Control - Satochip Raises Bridge Round To Bring Its Bitcoin Wallet To America

Satochip SRL secures bridge financing to expand into the U.S. digital asset market with secure hardware solutions.

Trump's Fed Pick Warsh Reveals Stake In Bitcoin Startup Flashnet

Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair includes a stake in Bitcoin start-up Flashnet, linking him to Bitcoin's adoption and transaction volume.

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Circle, Dunamu Partner on Crypto Education in South Korea

Dunamu's partnership with Circle signals a commitment to enhancing compliance in South Korea's cryptocurrency market, which has faced increased regulatory scrutiny in recent years.

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Deutsche Borse Invests $200 Million in Crypto Exchange Kraken

Deutsche Borse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken, valuing it at $13.3 billion to enhance institutional access to digital assets.

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Deutsche Borse Takes $200 Million Stake In Kraken, Deepening Crypto Push

Deutsche Börse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken, enhancing its digital asset strategy and partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Deutsche Borse Invests $200 Million in Crypto Exchange Kraken

Deutsche Borse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken, valuing it at $13.3 billion to enhance institutional access to digital assets.

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Deutsche Borse Takes $200 Million Stake In Kraken, Deepening Crypto Push

Deutsche Börse acquired a $200 million stake in Kraken, enhancing its digital asset strategy and partnership with the cryptocurrency exchange.

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Aave Labs Secures $25M Stablecoin Grant as DAO Formalizes Revenue Control Model

Aave DAO passed AIP 469 on April 12, 2026, granting Aave Labs $25 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE tokens, marking a significant funding initiative under the Aave Will Win framework.

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US DOJ Opens Compensation for $4 Billion Onecoin Fraud Victims

U.S. DOJ initiates compensation for Onecoin victims, distributing $40 million from a $4 billion fraud case.

XRP News: Ripple CEO Now Expects the CLARITY Act to Pass by the End of May

The CLARITY Act may provide XRP with regulatory clarity needed for institutional adoption, pending Senate Banking Committee approval.

Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Can XRP Hit $50?

XRP would need to increase 36.5x to reach $50, requiring a market cap of over $3.05 trillion.

XRP Buy Signal? Data Suggests Potential Rebound as Extreme FUD Meets FOMO Signals

Extreme bearish sentiment around XRP suggests a potential buy setup, historically leading to short-term price recoveries.

XRP Price Prediction: Will 10,000 XRP Make You a Millionaire?

XRP must exceed $100 for 10,000 tokens to be worth $1 million, requiring a market cap increase to over $6 trillion.

What If You Invested $10,000 in Ripple (XRP) 5 Years Ago? Here's What You'd Have Today

Investing in XRP during its peak in April 2021 resulted in significant losses compared to a later investment made during a downturn.

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XRP News: Ripple CEO Now Expects the CLARITY Act to Pass by the End of May

The CLARITY Act may provide XRP with regulatory clarity needed for institutional adoption, pending Senate Banking Committee approval.

Ripple (XRP) Price Prediction: Can XRP Hit $50?

XRP would need to increase 36.5x to reach $50, requiring a market cap of over $3.05 trillion.

XRP Buy Signal? Data Suggests Potential Rebound as Extreme FUD Meets FOMO Signals

Extreme bearish sentiment around XRP suggests a potential buy setup, historically leading to short-term price recoveries.

XRP Price Prediction: Will 10,000 XRP Make You a Millionaire?

XRP must exceed $100 for 10,000 tokens to be worth $1 million, requiring a market cap increase to over $6 trillion.

What If You Invested $10,000 in Ripple (XRP) 5 Years Ago? Here's What You'd Have Today

Investing in XRP during its peak in April 2021 resulted in significant losses compared to a later investment made during a downturn.

ZachXBT Says Apple App Store Fake Ledger App Stole $9.5M From 50+ Victims in One Week

ZachXBT linked $9.5M theft from a fake Ledger Live app to over 150 Kucoin deposit addresses.

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Money market funds: 3 things you should know about using them in your portfolio

Money market funds invest in short-term, high-quality debt instruments, aiming for a stable $1.00 net asset value while offering higher yields than savings accounts.

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Colombia's Petro Forced to Seek Congressional Approval for Gambling VAT After Courts Block Emergency Decrees

Colombia's Constitutional Court declared President Petro's economic emergency decree unconstitutional, halting a 13-month effort to tax online gambling.

Tokenized US Treasuries Near $14B as Circle, Blackrock Lead RWA Market Growth

Tokenized U.S. Treasuries reach $13.53 billion, dominating the real-world-asset market valued at $29.22 billion.

TD Securities Formalizes Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies (PBTCs) As Distinct, Investable Equity Category

TD Cowen has established Digital Asset Treasuries, a new equity category for valuing Public Bitcoin Treasury Companies, enhancing Bitcoin adoption in finance.

Bitmine Now Owns 4% of All Ethereum Ever Issued

Bitmine holds 4.875 million ETH, over 4% of total supply, targeting 5% as its primary reserve asset.

Bitcoin mining giant Foundry adds new pool for privacy-focused ZCash | Fortune

Foundry launched a Zcash mining pool, reflecting institutional interest in privacy coins and marking a significant endorsement for Zcash.

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SEC Commissioner Calls for Permanent Broker Rule Overhaul Reflecting Modern Crypto Market Realities

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New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures

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SEC Opens Proceedings on NYSE Proposal to List Grayscale Crypto ETF Options

SEC Commissioner Calls for Permanent Broker Rule Overhaul Reflecting Modern Crypto Market Realities

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce advocates for clear, permanent regulatory definitions for crypto interfaces to foster innovation and protect investor access.

New SEC Guidance Targets DeFi Interfaces, Self-Custodial Wallets, and Execution Routing Disclosures

Crypto trading interface operators can avoid broker-dealer registration if they meet 12 specific conditions outlined by the SEC.

SEC Opens Proceedings on NYSE Proposal to List Grayscale Crypto ETF Options

SEC is reviewing NYSE American's proposal for Grayscale ETF options to enhance institutional access to digital assets.

White House Study Finds Stablecoin Yield Ban Barely Moves Lending Needle Despite Policy Focus

White House analysis reveals stablecoin yield restrictions have minimal impact on lending and banking liquidity.

Stablecoin Market Cap Hits All-Time High of $318.6B, Eyes $320 Billion Milestone

The stablecoin market reached an all-time high of $318.6 billion, needing just $1.4 billion to hit $320 billion.

White House Study Finds Stablecoin Yield Ban Barely Moves Lending Needle Despite Policy Focus

White House analysis reveals stablecoin yield restrictions have minimal impact on lending and banking liquidity.

Stablecoin Market Cap Hits All-Time High of $318.6B, Eyes $320 Billion Milestone

The stablecoin market reached an all-time high of $318.6 billion, needing just $1.4 billion to hit $320 billion.

Bitgo Prime Expands Liquidity Network With New Regulated European Provider

tradias joined Bitgo Prime's liquidity network, enhancing institutional access to global crypto execution.

Ondo Finance Seeks SEC No-Action to Integrate Blockchain Into Securities Infrastructure

Ondo Finance seeks SEC no-action relief for a tokenized securities model on Ethereum.

Saudi Arabia's Crypto Market Projected to Reach $47.8 Billion by 2034

Saudi Arabia's cryptocurrency market is expected to grow from $24.9 billion in 2025 to $47.8 billion by 2034, driven by youth interest and institutional backing.

Clearbank Europe Becomes First Dutch Credit Institution Licensed as EU Crypto Provider

Clearbank Europe is the first Dutch credit institution to receive MiCA approval to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider.

Starkware Cuts Jobs as Starknet Revenue Collapses

Starkware's revenue plummeted, prompting layoffs and a strategic pivot towards developing proprietary applications for sustainable income.

Capital B Buys More Bitcoin, Expands Treasury To 2,925 BTC After Debt Conversions And Equity Raise

Capital B has enhanced its Bitcoin Treasury strategy by converting debt, raising equity, and increasing its Bitcoin holdings to 2,925 BTC.

What the latest search for Satoshi means for the crypto industry | Fortune

The New York Times incorrectly identified Satoshi Nakamoto, raising concerns about the implications of unmasking anonymity in the crypto world.

Strategy's STRC ATM Just Did $1 Billion In A Single Day - And The Machine Is Only Accelerating

April 13, 2026 marked a milestone that even the most aggressive STRC bulls didn't see coming this fast. Strategy's Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock - ticker STRC - just printed over $1 billion in single-day trading volume. Not over a week. Not a rolling average. One session.

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SEC Opens Limited Broker Exemption Path For Crypto Trading Interfaces

Certain user-facing interfaces for crypto trading may not need broker-dealer registration if they meet specific conditions.

South Korea Fines Coinone $3.5M, Suspends New User Services for 3 Months Over AML Violations

Coinone was fined 5.2 billion won and faces a 3-month business suspension for failing to verify customer identities and processing trades through unregistered exchanges.

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International Operation Targets Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Schemes

Operation Atlantic targets multimillion-dollar cryptocurrency theft, freezing $12 million in stolen assets and identifying over $45 million in stolen funds.

FTX's Alameda Moves $16 Million SOL in Ongoing Creditor Repayment

Alameda Research has transferred roughly $16 million worth of solana (SOL) tokens after unstaking the assets, in a move that points to continued creditor repayments tied to the collapse of FTX.

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'Unfavorable Market Conditions' Ether Machine Terminates SPAC Merger With Dynamix Corporation

The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation announced the termination of their Business Combination Agreement, originally signed on July 21, 2025, through a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

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Bank Lobby Fires Back At White House Over Stablecoin Study

The American Bankers Association contends that the Council of Economic Advisers framed the wrong question by focusing on the effects of a prohibition rather than the implications of allowing yield as the market expands.

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How The Iran War Is Repricing Bitcoin

The Iran war has caused significant disruptions in global oil supply and monetary infrastructure, impacting trade and cross-border payments.

I've Always Paid with a Debit Card, But Is a Credit Card Better?

Using a credit card can help build better credit, earn rewards like frequent flyer miles, and take advantage of other benefits that debit cards do not offer.

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Latam Insights: JPMorgan's JPM Coin Pilot, Compliance Advances

Argentinian banks pilot JPM Coin for interbank settlements, while compliance regulations tighten around stablecoins and dollarization plans face public resistance.

Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Investors' Net Worth

The CNV recognizes cryptocurrencies as assets for qualifying investors, potentially expanding market access in Argentina.

Latam Insights: JPMorgan's JPM Coin Pilot, Compliance Advances

Argentinian banks pilot JPM Coin for interbank settlements, while compliance regulations tighten around stablecoins and dollarization plans face public resistance.

Argentina Recognizes Crypto as Qualified Investors' Net Worth

The CNV recognizes cryptocurrencies as assets for qualifying investors, potentially expanding market access in Argentina.

World Liberty Financial Threatens Tron Founder Justin Sun With Lawsuit as Frozen Token Dispute Goes Public

World Liberty Financial threatened legal action against Justin Sun, who demanded accountability for alleged secret controls over investor funds.

Justin Sun Denounces Trump-Linked World Liberty Financial's Actions: 'This Is the Opposite of Decentralization'

Justin Sun criticized World Liberty Financial for illegitimate actions and secret blacklisting that undermine investor confidence in cryptocurrency.

Aria Token Rebounds From 80% Crash to Hit New All-Time High of $0.95

ARIA token reached an all-time high of $0.95 after recovering from an 80% drop to $0.11 on April 9, 2026.

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Disbelief and disappointment': how Javier Milei's bribery scandal may have derailed Argentina's crypto investment

Javier Milei's approval ratings drop amid a $5m bribery scandal linked to his endorsement of a controversial crypto project.

Morgan Stanley Joins ETF Game, Bitmine Trades on NYSE, And More Week In Review

Morgan Stanley launched a low-fee bitcoin ETF, intensifying competition and potentially increasing bitcoin demand.

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Bitcoin News: Morgan Stanley Just Launched the Cheapest Bitcoin ETF on the Market

Morgan Stanley launched its own spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, marking a significant shift from its previous stance on Bitcoin's value.

Morgan Stanley Joins ETF Game, Bitmine Trades on NYSE, And More Week In Review

Morgan Stanley launched a low-fee bitcoin ETF, intensifying competition and potentially increasing bitcoin demand.

Bitcoin News: Morgan Stanley Just Launched the Cheapest Bitcoin ETF on the Market

Morgan Stanley launched its own spot Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, marking a significant shift from its previous stance on Bitcoin's value.

Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF Filing Updated Launch Could Be Near, Analyst Says

Bitwise Asset Management's BHYP ETF for HYPE token is nearing launch, with a 0.67% management fee and significant market interest.

Trump Crypto Ventures Ranked: Full Performance Breakdown Across 4 Digital Asset Projects

WLFI dropped over 19% amid controversy, while USD1 stablecoin surged 476.3%, and Trump's NFT cards declined 34.8% from their initial price.