Crypto VC deals fell in January, but funding exploded as big checks flowed into BitGo, Fireblocks, Ripple’s $RLUSD push, DeFi bets, and $SOL‑backed credit. Summary Crypto VC deals dropped 15% MoM and 42% YoY, while funding jumped 61% MoM and 497% YoY to $14.57b. Flagship deals included BitGo’s $212m IPO, Fireblocks’ $130m TRES buyout, and
KLP (Kommunal Landspensjonskasse), Norway’s largest pension fund, has reportedly increased its exposure to the asset class despite the recent market downturn. According to data shared by BitcoinTreasuries, the $90 billion pension giant has increased its position in the struggling Bitcoin treasury firm to 95,160 shares, a stake currently valued at approximately $13.5 million. The level
Markets now expect stability first. The Federal Reserve plans to hold rates steady. This stance likely continues through the next two meetings. Policymakers want more data. Inflation remains sticky. Growth signals weaken slowly. Therefore, caution dominates near-term decisions. However, expectations already shift forward. Traders now focus on leadership change. Sentiment no longer centers on Powell.
VistaShares has launched BTYB, an actively managed exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange that allocates most of its assets to US Treasurys while using options strategies to provide weekly income and Bitcoin-linked price exposure. According to the Tuesday announcement, the fund allocates about 80% of its portfolio to US Treasury securities
Institutional crypto derivatives provider Rails announced the launch of “Institutional-Grade Vaults” on the Stellar network on Tuesday, allowing brokerages, fintechs and other intermediaries to plug into crypto perpetuals via a single backend. The company aims for options trading in Q2 2026. Satraj Bambra, CEO of Rails, told Cointelegraph that the core idea was to separate
South Korea has approved a legal framework for tokenized securities, which formally recognizes blockchain-based issuance and tokenized assets within the existing financial system. The National Assembly passed amendments to the Electronic Securities Act and Capital Markets Act in mid-January after an unsuccessful bid to pass a previous tokenization amendment bill in 2023. “The amendments represent
The Spanish Red Cross (Creu Roja) has deployed a new blockchain-based aid distribution system, RedChain, that promises real-time donor transparency without exposing the identities of the people receiving assistance. According to a release shared with Cointelegraph, the platform, developed with Barcelona-based infrastructure provider BLOOCK and zero-knowledge credential firm Billions Network, aims to digitize “the entire
Grayscale’s CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC) has added $BNB to its holdings as part of a scheduled quarterly rebalance, replacing Cardano’s ADA token in the fund’s composition. $BNB is being added to the Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (Ticker: $GDLC) as part of its scheduled rebalance, reflecting the evolving crypto market landscape and GDLC’s rules-based