Year: 2026

Japan’s biggest brokerages are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to retail investors, as regulators move to formally allow crypto-holding funds by 2028.

Intesa Sanpaolo grew its crypto holdings from $100 million to $235 million in Q1 2026, making first-time moves into Ethereum and XRP while nearly exiting

While macro pain and Iran war uncertainty drag Bitcoin below $79K, fixed-income market outflows could trigger a medium-term Bitcoin rebound.

Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said that continuing to use the “never sell” Bitcoin mantra could ultimately undermine the very asset his company is built

A16z crypto said that when US legal frameworks strike a balance between innovation and consumer protection, the impact tends to ripple through into global markets.

Potential liquidity contractions in secondary markets and surging government bond yields could spell trouble for preferred perpetual stockholders.

The notes carry a 0% coupon, but can be converted into equity in the company if holders choose to redeem their notes for shares.

Bitcoin fell below $78,000 for the first time since the start of May, but traders refused to give up hope of a BTC price rebound