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Hong Kong Bourse Modernizes Listing Rules to Attract Digital Asset Innovators

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s landmark regulatory update positions the territory to compete more aggressively for innovative company listings, particularly in the digital assets sector.…
DeFi

BlackRock’s staked Ethereum ETF sees $15.5M volume on debut

The iShares Staked Ethereum Trust will distribute staking rewards on a monthly basis from institutional-grade Ethereum validators run by Figment, Galaxy Digital and Attestant. Read…
Institutional

Bitcoin climbs to near $72,000 after Treasury Secretary Bessent attempts to calm oil fears

Bessent said the U.S. Treasury Department will provide temporary authorization to allow countries to purchase Russian oil currently in transit. Read Full Story at Coindesk.com…
Industry News

European Crypto Consolidation Accelerates as SwissBorg Secures MiCA Authorization

Swiss digital asset manager SwissBorg has received approval under Europe’s new crypto regulatory regime and will establish French operations to serve continental markets. Industry observers…
Industry News

MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings by 4,100 Coins Amid Market Rally

Public company MicroStrategy Incorporated added approximately 4,100 bitcoin to its corporate treasury Thursday via its STRC subsidiary structure. The acquisition reinforces the firm’s position as…
DeFi

Puffer Teams Up With Anchorage to Bring Ethereum Restaking to Institutions

With the restaking sector in a slump, the protocol is betting that institutional distribution can reignite growth. Read Full Story at Thedefiant.io →
Infrastructure

Alleged Ponzi scheme victims sue JPMorgan for banking supposed $328 million scam

The proposed class action suit said Chase provided “the essential banking infrastructure” for Goliath Ventures’ alleged fraud, despite red flags it claims made the scheme…
Institutional

Not Your Keys, Not Your Coins: What True Self-Custody Actually Requires

New research examines how investor behavior, wallet architectures, and operational security practices determine what genuine self-custody requires in 2026. Read Full Story at Cointelegraph.com →
Institutional

Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit

Bitcoin Magazine Metaplanet Expands Bitcoin Strategy With Venture Fund and Asset Management Unit Metaplanet is expanding its strategy beyond holding Bitcoin, announcing the launch of…
DeFi

New BlackRock Staked Ethereum Fund to Pay 82% of Rewards to Investors

BlackRock’s new ETHB fund launches Thursday, sharing 82% of Ethereum staking rewards with investors through monthly payments. Read Full Story at Decrypt.co →