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Grayscale DeFi and AI Crypto Funds Now Accessible for $2,500
Grayscale has lowered the minimum investment for its new DeFi, AI, and blockchain data crypto funds to just $2,500 through a partnership with Republic. The funds remain restricted to accredited investors under U.S. SEC rules, but signal a growing move toward more accessible, sector-specific crypto investing.
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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $152M in Friday Selloff
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs lost $152M on Friday as BlackRock drove a fresh wave of outflows. While Solana, XRP, and Zcash also declined, NEAR Protocol continued to attract fresh capital, signaling shifting investor sentiment.
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Solana RWA Tokenization Surges to $4.3 Billion: What It Means
Solana’s RWA tokenization has grown from $700M to $4.3B in one year, according to Castle Labs. While Ethereum still leads with $16.6B, Solana’s speed and low fees are attracting more tokenization projects and reshaping the competitive landscape.
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How Banks Could Slow Down Stablecoin Growth in 2026
A new BIS paper reveals that traditional banks could slow down stablecoin growth simply by paying savers higher interest rates. This competitive approach might rival crypto yields without needing strict regulation, reshaping the future of digital finance.
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Charles Schwab Opens Bitcoin & Ethereum Transfers: What It Means
Charles Schwab is now allowing eligible clients to transfer Bitcoin and Ethereum to external wallets, marking a major milestone in its crypto rollout. The move signals deeper institutional adoption and gives investors more control over their digital assets.
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Digital Euro vs Private Stablecoins: Lagarde’s Plan
ECB President Christine Lagarde is pushing for a digital euro to compete with private stablecoins, while a BIS study reveals how banking rates influence stablecoin demand. Here’s what the shift means for crypto users and the future of digital money in Europe.
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CFTC Crypto Regulation Push: What Comes After the CLARITY Act Setback
After the CLARITY Act failed in the Senate, the CFTC is moving forward with its own crypto regulation plan. Here’s what this regulatory shift means for markets, exchanges, and everyday crypto investors.
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Arbitrum Pitches to Investors Managing €800B in Europe
Arbitrum representatives have met with European financial institutions managing €800 billion to pitch the network’s infrastructure and revenue model. The meetings highlight Arbitrum’s pivot from altcoin hype to enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure, though no investment commitments have been confirmed.