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BlackRock sees AI driving crypto’s next bull phase as altcoin interest fades
The asset management giant's Robbie Mitchnick said clients are focused on bitcoin, ether and only a few other tokens, and aren't looking for broad exposure. Rather, they see opportunity for crypto in artificial intelligence.
BNY CEO says the future of crypto runs through big banks
Robin Vince says large banks can bridge digital assets and traditional finance as trust and regulation shape the next phase of growth.
Wall Street’s crypto push has been years in the making, says Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said banks are expanding into crypto not because of hype, but after years of infrastructure development.
Circle stock plunges 20% as a new draft of the Clarity Act threatens stablecoin rewards
The latest version of the Clarity Act is pressuring stocks as it would restrict stablecoin rewards.
Coinbase says the ‘second wave’ of crypto investors are prioritizing income over price appreciation
Coinbase’s head of institutional, Brett Tejpaul, says institutional priorities in crypto are evolving, and investors are increasingly hunting for yield.
BitGo, Susquehanna Crypto offering institutional OTC access to prediction markets
New partnership lets hedge funds and other large investors trade event contracts using crypto collateral held on BitGo’s platform.
Prediction market boom spurs new VC fund backed by Polymarket, Kalshi CEOs
The fund, called 5c(c) Capital, is aiming to raise $35 million to fund startups tied to the rapid growth of event-based trading markets.
BlackRock is betting billions that tokenized funds will do for Wall Street what the internet did to mail
In his annual letter, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink argues that digital wallets and tokenized assets could modernize markets and expand investor access.
Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes
The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon.
Crypto wallet maker Ledger taps former Circle exec as CFO to help lead IPO push
The crypto security firm is expanding its U.S. footprint and strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a potential public listing.
