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US Government Moves $606K in Bitcoin Linked to 2016 Bitfinex Hack to Coinbase

The US government moved 8 BTC linked to the 2016 Bitfinex hack to Coinbase Prime. While exchange transfers often raise selling fears, this move appears tied to Bitfinex’s recovery process, including RRT redemptions and future LEO token buybacks.

By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 17, 2026 • 3 min

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Bitcoin Institutional Markets

BlackRock Q1 Earnings Beat Expectations as IBIT Hits $54B in AUM

BlackRock (BLK) reported $2.2 billion in net income for Q1 2026, a 17% year-over-year increase, with total AUM reaching $13.9 trillion. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ended the quarter with $54 billion in assets under management and $935 million in digital asset ETF inflows.

By Afshan Rasheed • Apr 15, 2026 • 3 min

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Bitcoin Institutional

Strategy (MSTR) Nears 767,000 BTC as Saylor Signals Next Buy

Michael Saylor signalled another Bitcoin purchase on Sunday as Strategy holds 766,970 BTC worth roughly $54.5 billion. The Bitcoin treasury company (MSTR) is accumulating nearly three times faster than miners can produce new coins, even with $14.5 billion in Q1 unrealised losses.

By Soonhan Rani • Apr 14, 2026 • 2 min

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Bitcoin Regulation Legal

Russia to Legalize Crypto Trading by July 1: New Data & Rules

Russia is on track to finalise a legal framework for crypto trading by July 1, 2026. With 83% awareness, 41% purchase interest, and an estimated $40 billion already held in Russian crypto wallets, the shift could reshape one of the world's largest untapped retail mark

By Matthew Curtis • Apr 14, 2026 • 4 min

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Bitcoin ETF Guides

Bitcoin ETFs Explained: The Complete Guide for 2026

US spot Bitcoin ETFs now manage over $100 billion in assets and have reshaped how institutions and retail investors access Bitcoin. This guide covers how they work, what they cost, which funds dominate, and how to buy them through a regular brokerage account.

By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 12, 2026 • 9 min

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Weekly Crypto Recap: Bitcoin Reclaims $72K After US-Iran Ceasefire

Bitcoin climbed back above $72,000 this week after a US-Iran ceasefire improved market sentiment, lifting crypto prices across the board even as doubts remained over whether the agreement would hold.

By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 11, 2026 • 3 min

Bitcoin US Regulation

Bitcoin Bancorp Expands Bitcoin ATM Network to Los Angeles With 200-Machine Goal

Bitcoin Bancorp has launched licensed Bitcoin ATMs in Los Angeles, marking its first move into California and the next step in its broader U.S. expansion after an earlier Texas rollout.

By Soonhan Rani • Apr 10, 2026 • 4 min

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Bitcoin ETF Institutional

Morgan Stanley's MSBT Pulled in $30.6M on Day One but the Wider Market Sold

MSBT drew $30.6 million in first-day inflows and $34 million in trading volume, trailing only BlackRock's IBIT at $40 million. But total daily Bitcoin ETF flows came in at -$124.5 million as FBTC, ARKB, and GBTC all recorded outflows. Balchunas puts the launch in the top 1% of all ETF debuts.

By Samson Mackeown • Apr 09, 2026 • 3 min

Illustration of a Bitcoin coin and digital blocks symbolising Morgan Stanley launching the first Wall Street bank spot Bitcoin ETF.

ETF Bitcoin Institutional

Morgan Stanley Launches First Wall Street Bank Bitcoin ETF at 0.14% Fee

Morgan Stanley's spot Bitcoin ETF begins trading on NYSE Arca, becoming the first issued by a major U.S. bank. The fund charges 0.14%, undercutting BlackRock's 0.25%, and will be distributed through the bank's 15,000 financial advisors managing trillions in client assets.

By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 08, 2026 • 2 min

Bitcoin Ethereum Institutional

Bit Digital Stakes 138,000 ETH as Former Bitcoin Miner Pivots Entirely to Ethereum

Bit Digital, a NASDAQ-listed former Bitcoin miner, now holds over 153,000 ETH with 89% staked through Liquid Collective. The firm is winding down mining and converting proceeds into Ethereum. Staking generated $7M in FY2025, though the position is roughly 30% underwater.

By Soonhan Rani • Apr 07, 2026 • 4 min

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ETF Bitcoin Ethereum

Schwab Confirms Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading for 46M Clients

Charles Schwab confirmed it will launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading in the first half of 2026 through a dedicated banking subsidiary. The firm has 46.5 million total client accounts and estimates its clients already hold 20% of the spot crypto ETP market

By Matthew Curtis • Apr 07, 2026 • 4 min

: Illustration of a Bitcoin cube showing positive $22M inflows surrounded by falling blocks representing altcoin ETF outflows during extreme fear market conditions.

ETF Bitcoin Altcoins

Bitcoin ETFs Defy 'Extreme Fear' Week with $22M Inflows as Other Crypto ETFs Bleed

Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $22.34 million last week. Every other crypto ETF category lost capital. Ethereum shed $42.15 million, extending its run to four consecutive months of outflows. The numbers are modest, but the pattern is consistent: when fear rises, institutional capital narrows to Bitcoin.

By Sonia Paganuzzi • Apr 06, 2026 • 3 min