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BlackRock Files New Bitcoin ETF With Downside Protection
BlackRock has filed with the SEC for a new Bitcoin ETF that offers downside protection while capping potential gains. The move signals growing institutional comfort with crypto and could attract more cautious investors to Bitcoin.
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SEC Ends Crypto Rules Consultation After Split Vote
The SEC ended its crypto-asset consultation after two of five commissioners voted against the decision. The process is over, but final US crypto rules remain uncertain.
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Bitcoin ETFs Surge: $526M Inflows in One Day
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $526.6 million on Monday, their best day in over a month, with BlackRock’s IBIT fund capturing the bulk of inflows. The data confirms that institutional appetite for Bitcoin remains firmly intact, even amid broader market volatility.
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BlackRock’s Third Bitcoin ETF: Options Strategy Explained
BlackRock has filed for a third Bitcoin ETF that would use options to limit potential losses and gains. The proposal highlights growing institutional interest in specialized crypto investment strategies.
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Stablecoins Move $400M Per Hour: What It Means for Crypto
A new Coinbase and The Block study reveals that stablecoins now move over $400 million per hour on average, with off-hours transfers leading the charge. Analysts project $1.5 trillion in quarterly adjusted volume by 2027.
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GENIUS Act DeFi Rules Face Calls for Clarity
The Blockchain Association is urging the US Treasury to clarify how proposed GENIUS Act rules could affect DeFi software, foreign stablecoin issuers, and liability. The debate will shape whether decentralized projects face clear compliance boundaries or unintended regulatory obligations.
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Stablecoin Transfers Hit $891B as Banks Adopt Crypto
Coinbase reports stablecoin transfers quadrupled to $891 billion as US banks expand adoption. Notably, 73% of stablecoin volume occurs outside normal banking hours, highlighting the always-on nature of blockchain payments.
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Switzerland Approves First Swiss Bitcoin ETF
Switzerland has authorized its first Swiss-domiciled Bitcoin ETF for public investors. The FINMA-approved product offers direct bitcoin exposure under a regulated framework, potentially widening access to regulated crypto investments in Europe.