Intensa Sanpaolo reveals $96 million in Bitcoin ETF holdings. The bank also holds a major put option tied to Strategy. Smaller investments include stakes in crypto firms and a $4.3 million position in a Solana-linked ETF. Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, has revealed a remarkable bet on crypto-linked investments, disclosing $96 million in spot Bitcoin
Cysic founder Leo Fan argued that blockchain projects relying heavily on hyperscalers like Google Cloud and Microsoft’s Azure risk undermining crypto’s decentralization ethos, at Consensus Hong Kong 2026. Fan’s comments came after Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson outlined Midnight, Cardano’s privacy-focused project, and announced partnerships with companies including Google and Telegram. Midnight is scheduled to launch
CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index. The CoinDesk 20 is currently trading at 1979.83, down 0.3% (-5.15) since 4 p.m. ET on Monday. Thirteen of the 20 assets are trading higher. Leaders: APT (+1.6%) and AAVE (+1.5%). Laggards: BCH (-2.2%) and XRP
Crypto market sentiment has deteriorated sharply, with Matrixport’s Greed & Fear index falling to extremely depressed levels, suggesting the market may be approaching another inflection point. Even so, Matrixport suggested that Bitcoin may still see downside ahead. Sentiment Signals Possible Inflection Point For Bitcoin In a recent market update, Matrixport said overall sentiment has dropped
In a powerful vote of confidence for the maturing digital asset sector, premier Web3 venture capital firm Dragonfly has successfully closed its fourth fund, securing a formidable $650 million in committed capital. This significant raise, first reported by Fortune in May 2025, arrives at a pivotal moment for blockchain technology, underscoring a strategic, long-term institutional
UAE-regulated Fuze, a leading digital assets infrastructure provider, has expanded into the Kingdom of Jordan after receiving approval to join the Central Bank of Jordan regulatory sandbox for Financial technology and innovation (JoRegBox). Within the sandbox, Fuze will test digital financial products in a real operating environment with real customers, under the supervision and oversight
After four straight weekly losses, market focus is on Bitcoin price today as it trades just below key short-term averages and near a fragile support area. $BTC/USDT — daily chart with candlesticks, EMA20/EMA50 and volume. Summary Daily Chart (D1): Primary Bias – Bearish, but Late in the Move Trend Structure: EMAs Momentum and Exhaustion: RSI
United States Representative Lisa McClain from Michigan and chair of the House Republican Conference, is facing renewed scrutiny over a family investment in Elon Musk’s xAI. The investment occurred shortly before announcements revealed expanded U.S. military involvement with the company. Details of the trade indicate that on January 8, 2026, McClain disclosed that her husband
Story Highlights Bitcoin bottom signals emerge as the Fear Index hits a historic low and analysts call a potential reversal. Billions in short bets and deep negative funding rates raise the odds of a sudden short squeeze. Altcoin dominance and AI tokens flash rare signals, hinting at a possible shift in market momentum. Crypto analyst