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Tether announced a recovery plan of up to $150 million to help Drift Protocol users recoup losses from an April 1 exploit that drained approximately $285 million from the Solana-based trading platform. Key Takeaways: Tether committed up to $127.5 million toward Drift Protocol’s recovery plan following the April 1, 2026 exploit. The $150 million recovery … Read more
Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin ETF has attracted over $100 million in inflows within six trading days. The strong debut highlights continued investor demand for low-cost crypto exposure. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley’s MSBT drew $103 million in 6 days since Aug. 8, showing strong ETF demand. MSBT’s 0.14% fee undercuts rivals like Wisdomtree, intensifying bitcoin ETF … Read more
Charles Schwab is rolling out direct bitcoin and ethereum trading to retail clients through a new offering called Schwab Crypto, priced at 75 basis points per trade. Key Takeaways: Charles Schwab launches Schwab Crypto with bitcoin and ethereum trading at 75 basis points per trade. Paxos, an OCC-regulated provider, handles sub-custody and execution for Schwab’s … Read more
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire told Reuters on Thursday that a yuan-backed stablecoin represents a “tremendous opportunity” for China as currency competition shifts onto blockchain infrastructure. Key Takeaways: Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire predicted China could launch a yuan-backed stablecoin within 3 to 5 years. USDC grew 72% year-on-year to $75.3 billion by end-2025, boosted by U.S.-Iran … Read more
A new study by Danmarks Nationalbank reveals that cryptocurrency ownership in Denmark remained stable at 4% in 2025, matching 2023 levels. This figure, however, is slightly lower than previous estimates from the Ministry of Taxation, which placed ownership at 6% in 2024. Key Takeaways: Danmarks Nationalbank found 4% of Danes owned crypto in 2025, showing … Read more
Tether has joined a $134 million funding round for Stablecoin Development Corporation (SDEV), signaling growing institutional focus on stablecoin infrastructure. The move reflects rising real-world adoption of stablecoins beyond trading. Key Takeaways: Tether joined a $134 million SDEV round, boosting stablecoin infrastructure investment. USDT’s 570 million users and $33 trillion volume show a shift from … Read more
Yield Basis generated $12 million in fees in Q1 as bitcoin volatility drove trading activity. The protocol’s model shows how market swings can be turned into yield for liquidity providers. Key Takeaways Yield Basis processed $1.1 billion volume in Q1 2026, generating $12 million in fees from volatility. Bitcoin swings drove $436 million volume in … Read more
A new Texas-registered nonprofit launched Tuesday with plans to redirect $21 million in federal tax dollars into bitcoin and financial literacy education for K-12 students by 2027. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Scholars Fund launched April 15, 2026, targeting $21 million redirected from federal taxes into K-12 Bitcoin education by 2027. The OBBBA grants donors a 100% … Read more
Tether transferred 951 bitcoin, worth approximately $70.5 million, from a Bitfinex hot wallet into its dedicated bitcoin reserve address on April 15, 2026, bringing its total holdings to 97,141 BTC. Five days prior, on April 10, it also acquired a total of four bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Tether moved 951 BTC worth roughly $70.5M from a … Read more
Morgan Stanley executives used the firm’s first-quarter 2026 earnings call to outline a future where blockchain-based infrastructure reshapes how client assets move and how advice is delivered. Key Takeaways: Morgan Stanley flagged tokenization on Apr. 15, 2026 as core to $9T wealth platform evolution. Sharon Yeshaya said onchain tools could speed asset flows and reshape … Read more