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Crypto custodian BitGo down 12%, falling well below IPO price on second trading day
The company came public at around a $2 billion valuation on Thursday.

Grayscale files for ETF tracking Binance's BNB token, following VanEck’s bid
The proposed "GBNB" trust would offer investors exposure to the native token of the BNB chain without having to directly own the tokens, but approval still hinges on Nasdaq’s filing.

Buying ether and Bitmine Immersion ahead of weekend a good bet: Standard Chartered
Increasing transaction activity on Ethereum and Tom Lee's continued buying bode well for the crypto, which has tumbled from 2026 highs in recent days, said Geoff Kendrick.

Capital One agrees to acquire credit card, stablecoin payment enabler Brex
In a press release from September, Brex said it was planning to launch native stablecoin payments as part of its business.

BitGo stock edges higher in NYSE debut as investors bet on the ‘plumbing’ of the crypto world
The crypto custodian priced its initial public offering at $18 per share late Wednesday.

Bitcoin falls bellow $89,000 as rally attempt fizzles despite trade war risk relief
"The consensus view is that crypto markets are bearish until about September," said one analyst.

Shark Tank's Kevin O’Leary on betting big on data centers and why most crypto tokens will never come back
The Shark Tank investor is preparing shovel-ready sites for bitcoin miners and data centers, betting that infrastructure — not tokens — will drive the next wave of value.

BlackRock’s IBIT powers new bitcoin annuity for U.S. retirees via Delaware Life
The first-of-its-kind FIA, according to the companies, offers crypto exposure with principal protection, aiming to attract cautious investors near retirement.

Fast-food chain Steak n Shake to pay hourly workers a bitcoin bonus
This follows news from a few days ago that the company added $10 million worth of bitcoin to its corporate treasury.

BlackRock names crypto and tokenization as ‘themes driving markets’ in 2026
The $10 trillion asset manager includes bitcoin, ether and stablecoins in its 2026 outlook, spotlighting blockchain as a rising force in modern finance.

