Morgan Stanley to Launch First Spot Bitcoin ETF on NYSE Arca With Market-Low 0.14% Fee Starting 8 April
Morgan Stanley will launch its first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), on the NYSE Arca on 8 April 2026.
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Morgan Stanley will launch its first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), on the NYSE Arca on 8 April 2026.
WeatherlyJames Wynn lost almost his entire $100 million account, leaving just $900, after a series of 40x leveraged Bitcoin shorts were repeatedly liquidated as prices rose. His sixth liquidation in two weeks on 6 April 2026 capped a rapid collapse, with losses happening in real time on-chain.
WeatherlyElon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to storm Wall Street with what could be the largest public listing in history, targeting a staggering $1.75 trillion valuation and a $75 billion raise that would instantly place it among the world’s most valuable assets.
XingChiBitcoin has clocked in one of its worst performances in the past decade with a 23.8% drop in the first quarter of 2026 as geopolitical tensions, weakening ETF flows, and persistent macro headwinds weighed heavily on market sentiment.
XingChiStrategy, long seen as Bitcoin’s most relentless corporate buyer, has halted its BTC purchases for the first time in 13 weeks — a surprising pause that comes amid a sharp stock decline and growing signs that the broader industry may be pivoting away from pure Bitcoin accumulation.
XingChiCoinbase and Better Home are launching a mortgage that lets buyers use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for their down payment without selling their crypto. The mortgage is backed by Fannie Mae, keeps standard terms, and only risks the crypto if payments are missed for 60 days.
WeatherlyBitcoin moved back above $71,000 after renewed optimism over a potential ceasefire between the United States and Iran sparked a broader risk-on shift across global markets.
XingChiBitcoin briefly surged past the $71,000 mark after Donald Trump abruptly retracted his threat to detroy Iran thorugh airstrikes, with the good news sending shockwaves through the crypto market.
XingChiSouth Korean prosecutors sold 320.88 bitcoins recovered from a phishing scam, transferring 31.58 billion won to the national treasury. The stolen bitcoins were returned by the hacker after authorities in South Korea traced the funds and froze accounts to prevent further movement.
WeatherlyBitcoin miners have now mined 20 million coins, reaching about 95% of the total 21 million supply, with fewer than one million coins left to mine over the next 114 years. The 2024 halving reduced block rewards to 3.125 BTC, and future halvings will continue to slow new issuance while miners increasingly rely on transaction fees.
AnaisThe Trump campaign team announced it will start accepting cryptocurrency donations to attract younger voters. The plan involves accepting various digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, through the Coinbase platform.
WeiliangPelosi is considering supporting the Republican crypto bill, which means she will oppose the Democrats' vote.
AlexBlackRock's Bitcoin ETF garnered $290 million, capturing 95% of U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and pushing total inflows past $300 million, significantly boosting market momentum.
MiyukiU.S. prosecutors demand a 5-7 year sentence for Ryan Salame, citing his role in FTX's collapse and the embezzlement of $10 billion, contrasting with defense calls for 18 months.
WeiliangBiden's campaign team plans to hire a meme manager to win the support of young voters.
AlexMay 22 is "Bitcoin Pizza Day," commemorating the historic event in 2010 when 10,000 bitcoins were used to purchase two Papa John's pizzas. From $41 worth of pizza to $700 million in wealth, Bitcoin's price surge over the past 15 years has proven it to be the best-performing financial asset in history.
MiyukiThe EU AI Act imposes strict regulations on high-risk AI systems, impacting U.S. tech firms with fines up to €35 million or 7% of global revenues.
WeiliangThe "Tech Against Scams" coalition, comprising of Coinbase, Match Group, Meta, Kraken, Ripple, Gemini, and the Global Anti-Scam Organisation (GASO), has united to combat the escalating problem of online fraud and financial schemes.
CatherineMeta assembles a tech titan advisory group to drive AI advancement, yet faces criticism for a lack of diversity in its board. Additionally, Meta's platforms struggle with cybersecurity vulnerabilities and insufficient customer support, raising doubts about its ability to lead in AI responsibly.
AnaisNvidia's record-breaking quarter boosts its stock to $1,000, fueled by robust AI chip demand and a forecast of continued growth amid a booming AI industry.
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