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Morgan Stanley’s bitcoin ETF draws $34 million on day one
Morgan Stanley’s low-fee bitcoin ETF debuted with strong early trading, signaling demand as competition shifts to cost and distribution.
Adam Back denies he’s Satoshi Nakamoto after NYT report claims he’s Bitcoin’s creator
Similarities reflect shared early research, not proof, said Back. Others have questions too.
Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF opens today, giving BlackRock’s $55 billion IBIT fund its toughest rival yet
While BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF currently reigns as the liquidity king of crypto, Morgan Stanley’s MSBT will leverage a market-low 0.14% fee and $7 trillion wealth management engine to possibly challenge that dominance.
Bitcoin rises past $69,000 as risk markets reverse big early losses on hope for Iran deal
Iran's government is reportedly reviewing Pakistan's request for a two-week ceasefire positively, according to an Axios report.
Schwab says even a 1% crypto allocation can reshape portfolio risk
The brokerage's research finds that even a tiny crypto allocation can dominate your portfolio's risk, suggesting that the "right" amount to own depends entirely on your stomach for 70% price swings.
Bitcoin options market is quietly pricing a major downside move
Options data shows traders are bracing for a sharp bitcoin drop as weak demand and fragile positioning leave the market exposed to a break below key levels, a report from Bitfinex shows.
Polymarket reveals a 'full exchange upgrade' to take control of its own trading and truth
The $20 billion prediction market is overhauling its infrastructure and launching a native stablecoin to streamline trading as it prepares for a major U.S. expansion.
Jamie Dimon says JPMorgan must move faster as tokenization reshapes finance
“A whole new set of competitors is emerging based on blockchain," said Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders.
Binance.US plots comeback with derivatives, prediction markets push
Under new CEO Stephen Gregory, the U.S. arm of the crypto exchange giant looks to regain market share lost to Coinbase and Kraken.
Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push
Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review.
