59 | Latest Cryptocurrency News, Bitcoin & Crypto Updates 2026

Bitcoin Needs New Blood. Will it Come?

"There must be an inflow of new investors to grow the industry, both in terms of the price and the fundamental value." And while this year may be more about institutional investors, subsequent years will likely witness an uptick in retail investment.New investors are the lifeblood of bitcoin...

, by Simon Chandler

Bitcoin ETF Still Far Away, VanEck CEO Says

A bitcoin-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) may not come as soon as many crypto fans hope, at least if we are to believe the CEO of one of the largest ETF providers in the U.S., VanEck Associates.“I agree with some commentators, I don’t see a bitcoin ETF being approved any time...

, by Fredrik Vold

Crypto Derivatives Market Might be ‘Double the Size’ of Spot Market in 2020

Should interest in spot trading wanes, this year will see crypto derivatives rising, with futures and options contracts taking a larger market share, estimates TokenInsight, a token data and rating agency. Also, competition for institutional clients might force exchanges to lower fees, they added....

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Will Venture Capitalists Steal Spotlight from Token Sales?

Looking into the new decade, it seems that token sales might decline in importance for crypto projects and that in their place traditional investment and venture capital will become more significant. “We have already seen a shift in the space from initial coin offerings (ICOs) and token sales...

, by Simon Chandler

Learn These 5 Key Crypto Terms – and Start Trading Like a Pro

Do you think you’ve mastered the basics of Bitcoin and altcoin trading? Perhaps you think you’re ready to move on from casual trading and want to take the next step – but are put off by grizzled veterans using terminology you don’t understand.If that’s the case,...

, by Alex Lielacher

Launching Bitcoin ETFs Could Burst the Bitcoin Floodgates – Study

A new survey has found that financial advisors in the U.S. would be keen to put their clients' money into cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) – hinting that should Bitcoin ETFs become easily available, widespread BTC adoption could follow.The findings come from a study entitled...

, by Tim Alper

New Institutionals Poured Hundreds of Millions in Crypto Last Year

New institutional investors flocking into Bitcoin helped major digital asset manager Grayscale Investments to raise over USD 600 million in 2019, or more than in 2013-2018 combined. Cumulative investment across the Grayscale family of products surpassed USD 1 billion for the first time, the company...

, by Jon Buck

Liquid Cancells Pre-Sale of Non-Existent Telegram’s Token

Telegram’s much-anticipated Gram token pre-sale has been canceled and all funds have been returned to investors, said Japan-based crypto exchange Liquid.Elaborating on the reasons behind the cancellation, Liquid explained:“At the time of the Gram Token Sale on Liquid, it was anticipated...

, by Fredrik Vold

Bitcoin: It’s Time To Seize the Opportunity

Jason Guthrie is the Head of Capital Markets in Europe at the international investment giant WisdomTree._____The current economic climate is a concern for investors. Trade-restructuring, high levels of liquidity, systemically-low inflation, inverted yield curves, negative-yielding bonds,...

, by Jason Guthrie

BitStamp and Silvergate Bank Have a New Bitcoin Product For Institutionals

Major European digital asset exchange Bitstamp and U.S.-based crypto-friendly Silvergate Bank partnered to offer leveraged bitcoin trading to institutional customers.The exchange said it will offer custodial and management services for the collateralized bitcoin.Bitstamp did not elaborate when the...

, by Jon Buck

The Top 6 Do’s And Don’ts of Staking

Staking proof-of-stake (PoS) coins has become a popular way for crypto investors to earn investment income on their digital asset holdings. However, staking is not an easy feat for beginners due to the pitfalls that the uninformed could fall into.In this guide, you will discover the most important...

, by Alex Lielacher

55 Contracts Mark First Day of Bitcoin Options on CME

Following the launch of bitcoin options trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) yesterday, the exchange reported that 55 options contracts changed hands during the first day of trading.Each options contract at the CME represents a right, but not an obligation, to buy one bitcoin futures...

, by Fredrik Vold

Bitcoin Options May Bring More Institutional Investors – JPMorgan

Yet another step forward in the institutional adoption of bitcoin will be taken today with the launch of the much-anticipated bitcoin options market by the major financial derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME). (Updated at 15:06 UTC: updates in bold).The giant confirmed on...

, by Fredrik Vold

Crypto 2020: Staking Market Growth and Dangers

Staking is set to grow in 2020, with analysts expecting more PoS projects to come online in the new year. The growth, however, could come with significant dangers.Proof of Stake has become fashionable. Towards the tail end of 2019, a growing number of crypto-exchanges and platforms added support...

, by Simon Chandler

Derivatives Giant CME to Launch Bitcoin Options on Monday

Major financial derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) is seemingly ready to launch its long-awaited options on Bitcoin (BTC) futures on January 13. As BTC's market capitalization is growing, a number of options to trade this cryptocurrency is growing as well. We may not...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bitcoin ETF May Be Approved in 2021 and Will Bring a Host of Benefits

American regulators are unlikely to green-light Bitcoin ETFs (Exchange-traded Funds) this year, but a China-based expert says that once approved, crypto ETFs will usher in a multitude of benefits to the industry. Matthew Graham, CEO of the China-based advisory company Sino Global Capital and...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

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