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Sygnum’s new bitcoin fund pulls in $65 million from investors looking for steady yield
The fund delivered an 8.9% annualized net return in its first quarter, targeting 8-10% annual returns through systematic arbitrage strategies.

Crypto Markets Today: Largest tokens decline, with derivatives signaling caution ahead
Even though the Fed's decision to hold interest rates was widely expected, geopolitical tensions and a rotation into haven assets left crypto traders facing a sea of red.

Bybit is adding bank accounts to its crypto platform with eye on U.S. expansion: Bloomberg
The exchange is working with local banks like Pave Bank to enable fiat-to-crypto conversions and encourage digital asset adoption.

Tether is buying up to $1 billion of gold per month and storing it in a 'James Bond' bunker
The company's gold purchases are mostly for its own reserves, but also support its XAUT stablecoin.

The Fed has an interest rate announcement today — crypto traders think it will be boring
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 28, 2026

Nomura's Laser Digital applies for U.S. national trust bank to offer crypto custody
The proposed bank would offer cryptocurrency custody, spot trading and staking services under direct federal regulatory supervision.

BNB rises 2.5%, nears $900 mark as prediction market growth signals utility expansion
A new physically backed BNB exchange-traded product launched on Nasdaq Stockholm, adding to existing investment options.

Bitcoin bullish bets now a bargain as 7% weekly loss underlines bearish trend
Your day-ahead look for Jan. 27, 2026

Crypto exchange WhiteBIT flagged by Russia as 'undesirable' over support for Ukraine military
WhiteBIT has actively supported Ukraine's war effort, donating $11 million to military initiatives and processing over $160 million in donations.

BlackRock doubles down on bitcoin fund offerings with income-focused filing
The ETF would actively manage a covered call bitcoin exposure through BlackRock's existing iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), to generate income for investors.

