US-based investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has taken another significant step in its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. The company has submitted an updated file to the SEC, making a second amendment to its S-1 registration document related to its January application. According to the new application, the fund, named “Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust,” is
A significant option expiration occurred in the cryptocurrency markets today, with approximately $1.97 billion worth of Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum ($ETH) options reportedly expiring and entering settlement. Markets are now focused on the major quarterly contract expiry date next week. According to Greeks.live data, 23,000 $BTC options reached expiration today. The total nominal value of
It has been suggested that the US administration is considering additional military options against Iran in order to restore energy flows in the Middle East. According to reports citing sources close to the matter, Washington is reportedly keeping plans on the table to occupy or blockade Harg Island, one of Iran’s critical oil export points.
Bitcoin price marched back above $70,000 on Friday morning, erasing part of the losses seen over the past two days. However, its momentum quickly gave up as Asian tech stocks dropped lower. Summary Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after an 8% drop, supported by dip buying despite rising geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns. Risk sentiment weakened
One of the big macro questions in 2026 is how oil and Bitcoin are connected. As geopolitical chaos shakes energy markets (once again), Bitcoin tends to react. However, the reaction is not necessarily always to oil itself, but to the chain reaction oil sends through the economy. So, is there a real link, or is
Ondo Finance has further expanded its tokenized securities offering, adding over 60 new tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The new additions include BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Galaxy Digital (GLXY) amid growing regulatory clarity on real-world assets (RWA) tokenization from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are giving hedge fund clients ways to bet against the private credit market. According to a Bloomberg report, both firms have created baskets of listed companies tied to private credit. JPMorgan’s basket focuses on alternative managers and BDCs. “This, from Bloomberg, is not good news for a market segment that
The World Gold Council (WGC), a London-based industry body established to promote gold markets on behalf of leading mining companies, has proposed “Gold as a Service,” a shared infrastructure that connects physical gold custody with digital issuance and management. The initiative aims to make it much easier for companies to launch gold-backed products by providing
Datavault AI said Thursday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NYIAX, a move that gives the company control of blockchain-based exchange technology it says will underpin a broader push into institutional trading venues for data and other tokenized real-world assets. The announcement converts an October 13, 2025 letter of intent into a formal
Ripple’s 2026 global survey of more than 1,000 finance leaders found that 72% believe that finance leaders must offer digital asset solutions to stay competitive. The respondents spanned banks, asset managers, fintechs, and corporates. Their answers reflect growing consensus around stablecoins, tokenization, and the need for trusted infrastructure partners. Stablecoins and Tokenization Drive Institutional Demand