Author: Tristan Lodenberg

US listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $411.5 million in inflows on Tuesday, marking the second largest daily inflow of April and pushing 2026 year to date net flows to about $245 million according to SoSoValue data. The rebound lifted total assets under management above $96.5 billion, the highest level seen since mid March. The renewed momentum coincided with a major institutional development as Goldman Sachs filed with regulators to launch a Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded fund, signaling continued expansion of traditional finance participation in the digital asset sector. Institutional Demand Strengthens With Major ETF Contributions Among existing funds, BlackRock led inflows through its…

Crypto exchange Kraken has signaled that its plans to go public remain under consideration despite earlier reports suggesting the process had been paused. The company confidentially filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in November, a move that positioned it among major crypto firms exploring public listings. During remarks at the Semafor World Economy 2026 conference, co-CEO Arjun Sethi acknowledged the confidential filing when asked about future listing plans. While he did not directly address reports about a potential delay, his confirmation suggested that the IPO pathway remains part of the company’s broader strategy.…

Social media platform X has rolled out its new smart cashtag feature for iPhone users in the United States and Canada, allowing real-time access to stock and cryptocurrency data directly inside posts. The feature lets users tag assets or smart contract addresses, with each cashtag opening live price charts, market data, and related discussions within the app. The rollout is part of Elon Musk’s broader vision to transform X into an “everything app” that integrates messaging, social networking, payments, and financial services in one ecosystem. X’s head of product Nikita Bier stated that cashtags represent an early step toward building…

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has reported a net loss of $3.82 billion for the quarter ended February 28, 2026, primarily driven by unrealized losses on its large Ethereum (ETH) holdings. The company’s filing shows losses widening sharply from $1.15 million in the same period last year, highlighting the volatility impact of digital asset treasury strategies. For the six-month period ending February 28, total losses exceeded $9 billion, compared with $2.1 million a year earlier. The company stated that most of the quarterly loss came from approximately $3.78 billion in unrealized declines in the value of its crypto holdings. Bitmine Expands Ethereum…

The ETH/BTC ratio has rebounded from its 2026 lows, climbing to around 0.0313, its highest level in three months. The ratio had previously dropped to nearly 0.028 in February but remains below its January peak near 0.038. Over the past seven days, Ether gained roughly 4% to trade near $2,325, slightly outperforming Bitcoin, which advanced about 3.9% during the same period. The ETH/BTC ratio is widely tracked as a measure of relative strength between ether and bitcoin. A rising ratio typically signals increased risk appetite and capital rotation into alternative crypto assets, while a declining ratio often reflects preference for…

Bitcoin’s long-term market potential may extend beyond gold’s estimated $34 trillion valuation if the digital asset evolves into both a store of value and a widely accepted currency. This view was highlighted by Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, who noted that recent geopolitical tensions involving Iran have underscored Bitcoin’s growing role beyond its comparison to gold. Hougan pointed to discussions around crypto based payments for maritime transit near the Strait of Hormuz as an example of how Bitcoin could function in real-world currency-like scenarios, especially when traditional financial systems face disruption. Long-Term Bitcoin Price Outlook and Adoption Trends Bitcoin…

A group of Bitcoin developers led by cypherpunk Jameson Lopp has introduced BIP-361, a draft proposal aimed at protecting the network from future quantum computing threats. The proposal focuses on freezing quantum vulnerable coins, including an estimated 1.7 million BTC stored in early P2PK addresses, which includes holdings believed to belong to Satoshi Nakamoto, valued near $74 billion. BIP-361 builds on BIP-360, which proposed a soft fork introducing a new output format known as pay-to-Merkle-root (P2MR). This format is designed to function similarly to Taproot (P2TR) but removes key paths considered vulnerable to quantum attacks. Under the plan, Phase A…

Donald Trump stated that the conflict with Iran is “close to over” during an upcoming interview with Maria Bartiromo . The remarks came as the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported progress from its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which initially halted several vessels and redirected merchant ships from Iranian-linked ports. Trump indicated that military actions were aimed at preventing Iran from advancing toward nuclear capability, adding that the situation now appears to be nearing resolution. While some tracking data showed a limited number of ships passing through the strait, officials suggested these movements occurred during permitted windows. Bitcoin…

The decentralized exchange aggregator CoW Swap has warned users to stay away from its platform after its domain was hijacked in a suspected DNS attack. In a public update, the decentralized autonomous organization behind the protocol confirmed that the incident affected its main website, forcing the shutdown of backend services and APIs while the issue is being investigated. According to the announcement, the attack targeted the platform’s frontend through domain manipulation, creating a risk of phishing or malicious transactions. The team stated it is actively working to restore control and advised users not to access the platform until an official…

Paxos Labs has secured $12 million in a strategic funding round led by Blockchain Capital to accelerate development of its Amplify platform, a suite designed to help companies offer crypto yield, lending and stablecoin issuance through a single integration. The funding round also included participation from Robot Ventures, Maelstrom, and Uniswap, highlighting strong industry backing for infrastructure-focused crypto tools. The Amplify suite introduces three main modules Earn, Borrow and Mint enabling platforms to generate yield on customer-held digital assets, support crypto-backed lending and launch branded stablecoins. The platform uses a single software development kit (SDK) with configurable controls, while Paxos…