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The debasement trade that fueled demand for bitcoin and gold through much of this year is unwinding, and the retreat has accelerated for bitcoin in recent weeks, JPMorgan analysts led by managing director Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said in a report.
The debasement trade refers to investor demand for b

Citigroup unveiled a new way for wealthy and institutional investors to buy stakes in private companies using blockchain technology on Thursday, the latest move in a broad push by major banks to bring traditional financial assets onto digital asset networks.
The product, which Citi calls Digital

Digital Asset, the developer of the Canton Network, raised $355 million in a funding round led by a16z crypto, the company announced Thursday. The financing will support the next phase of growth as more institutions bring assets, applications, and regulated workflows onto Canton.
The round drew a r

BlackRock filed what Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas described as a likely-final amendment for its iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, the asset manager disclosed in an amended Form S-1 submitted to the SEC on Wednesday. The fund is expected to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker BITA.
The ETF is

Polymarket has initiated an audit of its Builders Program after finding third-party tools that may facilitate insider trading by mimicking successful trades. The review follows scrutiny over potential market abuse linked to these apps.

CoW Swap suspended its protocol on April 14, 2026, after a DNS hijacking redirected users to a phishing site. The platform's security firm alerted users to revoke wallet approvals. The underlying smart contracts were safe, but backend and APIs were paused as a precaution.

Bitcoin prices fell to $70,981 amid uncertainty over a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, affecting market confidence. While Bitcoin saw a minor decrease, altcoins like Ether and Solana faced sharper declines, and global risk assets struggled with tightening monetary policy.

This week, major prediction market platforms Polymarket and Kalshi faced significant backlash, highlighting the divide between regulatory approval and public acceptance. Polymarket withdrew controversial betting markets after public outcry, while Kalshi's contract offerings were banned in Nevada, stressing the industry's legitimacy challenges.

Franklin Templeton is launching a cryptocurrency division, Franklin Crypto, by acquiring active crypto firm 250 Digital. Led by CoinFund's Christopher Perkins, this initiative aims to enhance institutional access to actively managed crypto products amid growing demand in the market.

CoinShares, Europe's largest crypto asset manager, began trading on Nasdaq under ticker CSHR with a valuation of $1.2 billion. The firm aims to expand in the U.S. crypto market despite current market challenges, offering a unique investment opportunity in a European asset manager.

A Texas judge dismissed a lawsuit by crypto developer Michael Lewellen regarding non-custodial donation software and federal money transmitter laws, ruling he lacked evidence of imminent prosecution. This highlights ongoing legal uncertainties for DeFi developers and their calls for clearer regulations.

Cipher Digital has shifted focus from bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure, securing a 15-year lease for a high-performance computing data center and a $200 million credit facility. This move bolsters investor confidence in its new direction.

The CFTC's decision allows Phantom to connect users to regulated derivatives markets without registering as a broker, viewing it as a passive interface. This sets a precedent for non-custodial wallets, though it comes with compliance requirements and does not cover all crypto derivatives.

South Korea intensified its crypto regulation by fining Bithumb $24.6 million and imposing a six-month suspension due to significant anti-money laundering failures, including millions of breaches. This reflects a broader trend of stricter oversight in the crypto industry.

Trading on Hyperliquid surged over the weekend, primarily due to high demand for onchain commodities, with significant activity from trade.xyz. Pine Analytics noted record volumes driven by retail adoption amid recent market volatility and geopolitical tensions.

The SEC is clarifying how securities laws apply to crypto by submitting an interpretive framework for review, potentially introducing a token taxonomy to classify digital assets. This move aims to enhance regulatory oversight amid stalled legislation.

Bron has launched a "Digital Inheritance" feature for its self-custody wallets, allowing heirs access after the owner's death, with a six-month delay and pre-selected guardians for verification. This aims to prevent funded loss due to missing keys or phrases.

Kraken has achieved a significant milestone by securing a Federal Reserve master account, enabling direct access to the Fedwire payment network. This approval allows Kraken Financial to settle U.S. dollar transfers more efficiently, enhancing service for institutional clients and positioning the firm as a connected financial institution in the U.S. financial system.