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On Thursday, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) products will begin trading for the first time on its registered futures exchanges. Here are three reasons why this is a big deal for the top two cryptocurrencies heading into 2026. Key takeaways: CFTC oversight gives BTC and

Western Union will roll out a “stable card” for high-inflation economies and issue its own coin as part of a multi-pillar stablecoin and digital asset strategy. Western Union has unveiled plans to introduce a new “stable card” to protect users in high-inflation economies as part of its stablecoin strategy. Speaking at the UBS Global Technology

Clear Street, a New York brokerage that has become one of the most active underwriters in the crypto-treasury boom, is preparing to go public with an expected valuation of $10 billion to $12 billion. The IPO could come as early as next month, with Goldman Sachs lined up to lead the offering, the Financial Times

Bitcoin treasury companies are entering a “Darwinian phase” as the core mechanics of their once-booming business model break down, according to a new analysis from Galaxy Research. The report said that the digital asset treasury (DAT) trade has reached its natural limit as equity prices fell below Bitcoin (BTC) net asset value (NAV), causing the

The physical Bitcoin collectibles were minted when Bitcoin was trading for just $3.88 and $11.69 each, marking a massive potential return. Two long-dormant Casascius coins — each backed by 1,000 Bitcoin — have just been activated as of Friday, unlocking more than $179 million stashed away for more than 13 years.  Onchain data indicates that

Nasdaq-listed Strive, the 14th-largest publicly-listed Bitcoin treasury firm, has urged MSCI to reconsider its proposed exclusion of major Bitcoin holding companies from its indexes.  In a letter to MSCI’s chairman and CEO, Henry Fernandez, Strive argued that excluding companies whose digital asset holdings comprise more than 50% of total assets would reduce passive investors’ exposure

Strategy CEO Phong Le said his firm raised 21 months of dividend runway in just eight days to head off investor unease. Strategy CEO Phong Le said part of the reason for establishing a $1.44 billion USD reserve was to alleviate investor concerns over the company’s health amid a Bitcoin slump.  “We’re very much are

Bitcoin’s (BTC) short-term trend may hinge on developments unfolding inside Binance’s order flow and onchain activity. Three Binance-linked metrics indicated rising sell-side pressure, shifting liquidity behavior and a market preparing for volatility, factors that could determine whether BTC holds support or enters a deeper correction. Key takeaways: Bitcoin whale deposits into exchanges are rising, signaling

James Butterfill counters claims about Tether’s solvency, pointing to a multibillion-dollar surplus despite new criticism from Arthur Hayes and S&P Global. Concerns about stablecoin issuer Tether’s financial stability resurfaced this week after BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes warned the company could face serious trouble if the value of its reserve assets were to fall. But CoinShares’

Key takeaways: The Federal Reserve’s move away from quantitative tightening and rate cuts creates liquidity, making fixed-income assets less attractive. Surging tech credit risks, as evidenced by high Oracle debt protection costs, prompt investors to seek alternative, scarcer assets like Bitcoin. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 4% on Friday to a low of $88,140, extending its decline