BitGo gets OCC approval to become national trust bank
BitGo has secured conditional approval from the U.S. OCC to become a national crypto trust bank, marking a major step in integrating digital asset custody with the traditional banking system.
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JPMorgan Just Boosted its Bitcoin ETF Holdings
JPMorgan has increased its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 64%, signaling rising institutional confidence in digital assets as regulatory clarity improves and traditional finance deepens its exposure.
Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge
Brazil’s largest asset manager now recommends investors allocate up to 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency a strategic hedge against currency swings and broader market shocks.
Shortsighted Shift Singles Out Bitcoin Treasury Companies …
MSCI’s latest index shake-up has drawn fire from crypto advocates, as new criteria appear to sideline firms holding Bitcoin as a treasury asset, raising concerns over bias and market distortion.
SpaceX moves $94M in Bitcoin as transfer trend continues
SpaceX has moved another $94M in Bitcoin, extending its steady weekly transfer pattern. The latest transaction fuels speculation over the company’s crypto strategy and treasury management.
Real Finance garners $29M to build institutional rails for digital assets
Real Finance raised $29M to build institutional rails for tokenized assets, aiming to streamline custody, settlement and compliance for banks and asset managers as crypto adoption grows.
$4B in BTC and Eth options set to expire
About $4B of Bitcoin and Ethereum options are set to expire this week, raising volatility concerns as traders adjust positions ahead of potential price swings and liquidity shifts across crypto markets.
Digital Asset Treasuries plummet 43% 2025
Digital asset treasuries plunged 43% this year, forcing firms to reshape liquidity strategies and risk management. The slide raises questions about institutional crypto resilience and market outlook.
Morning Minute: BlackRock Risk-On for 2026
BlackRock shifts to a risk‑on stance for 2026, reweighting portfolios toward equities and alternatives as macro prospects improve. Morning Minute reports strategic rebalancing ahead of next year.
Comments Spur Sharp BTC Downturn
Hawkish comments from the Bank of Japan sent shockwaves through crypto markets, triggering a sharp Bitcoin sell-off as traders reassess risk, while altcoins also slipped amid rising yield expectations.