Morgan Stanley has launched a dedicated stablecoin reserve portfolio, signaling a deeper push by traditional finance into the rapidly evolving digital asset ecosystem.

Avenir’s trading team linked to the Huobi founder is being moved into Bitfire, which is acquiring it for US$1.6 million. Bitfire plans to use it to launch a regulated Bitcoin product targeting up to 10,000 BTC from investors in Hong Kong.

Morgan Stanley will launch its first spot Bitcoin ETF, the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT), on the NYSE Arca on 8 April 2026.

2026 has not been a good year for crypto companies as more and more projects are finding it harder and harder to make ends meet.

The XRP Ledger has reached a new milestone, surpassing 8.1 million total addresses, up from approximately 7.9 million just months earlier. Despite this progress, price action tells a different story.

Citigroup has sharply downgraded its Bitcoin outlook, cutting its 12-month price target and signaling that the once-anticipated post-election crypto boom is slipping further out of reach as Washington delays key legislation.

Bitcoin is rebounding alongside US equities, climbing 3% back above the $66,000 level — but it’s not just the price action that has analysts paying attention.

Thailand has approved digital assets — including Bitcoin (BTC) — as underlying assets in its derivatives and capital markets, marking a significant shift in how the country regulates crypto.

Ethereum’s price has fallen below the critical $2,000 threshold, with many expecting massive liquidation and sell off. However, on-chain data reveals a contrasting trend: long-term holders and whales are actively buying and accumulating ETH, signaling confidence in the asset’s long-term prospects.

Bitwise has filed with the US regulator to launch the first ETF that would track Uniswap’s UNI token, giving investors access to it through a traditional investment product. The proposed fund would hold UNI directly, with Coinbase acting as custodian if the application is approved.