$1.77 Trillion T. Rowe Price Files for Crypto ETF Targeting BTC, ETH, SOL, XRP Plus More

A $1.77 trillion asset manager, T. Rowe Price, filed with the SEC for an active crypto ETF, igniting a transformative wave in global investing by harnessing bitcoin, ether, solana, XRP, and more within a regulated digital framework. T. Rowe Price Files to Launch Active Crypto ETF in Bold Bid to Dominate Digital Asset Space A … Read more

Morgan Stanley Prepares to Open E*Trade Doors to Major Crypto Trading

U.S. banking giants are racing into crypto as Morgan Stanley prepares to unlock bitcoin, ether, and solana trading for millions of E*Trade clients. Morgan Stanley Set to Open Crypto Trading for E*Trade Users Major U.S. banks are pushing deeper into digital assets as regulatory changes reshape strategy. Investment banking giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is … Read more

Company Focused on Bringing Ethereum to Wall Street Raises $40 Million

Etherealize has closed a $40 million funding round to develop Ethereum-based infrastructure for institutional finance. The investment was led by venture firms Electric Capital and Paradigm. $40M Investment to Fund Development of Ethereum Trading, Settlement Systems According to the announcement, the new capital follows a prior grant awarded to the company in 2024 from Ethereum … Read more

Falconx Expands Into Latin America, Partnering With Major Financial Institutions

Falconx, a leading institutional digital asset prime broker, has announced its expansion into Latin America, partnering with major financial institutions such as BTG Pactual and Mercado Bitcoin. This move aims to support the region’s rapidly growing institutional crypto market by providing a comprehensive suite of prime brokerage services, including deep global liquidity and capital efficiency … Read more

Wisdomtree Launches USDW Stablecoin to Meet Growing Demand

Wisdomtree has officially launched its own stablecoin, USDW, as part of a broader strategy to establish a full-stack stablecoin business catering to both retail and institutional users. USDW, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin designed for transactions, is complemented by WTGXX, a tokenized U.S. government money market fund aimed at providing yield. To enhance accessibility, Wisdomtree has … Read more

FSB Chief: Crypto Nears Tipping Point in Financial System Integration

Global financial stability faces a pivotal moment as crypto’s deepening ties with traditional finance drive urgent calls for regulatory overhaul. FSB Chair Warns of Crypto’s Systemic Risk, Demands Swift Global Action Financial Stability Board (FSB) Chair Klaas Knot sounded a warning on the expanding systemic implications of crypto assets during a keynote address at a … Read more

Stablecoins Go Mainstream: 9 in 10 Financial Institutions Now Implementing, Execs Say

Stablecoins have transitioned from experimental projects to essential components of global payment systems, driven by speed, regulatory clarity, and infrastructure readiness, according to Fireblocks’ 2025 State of Stablecoins report. Fireblocks’ Survey: 90% of Firms Have Stablecoin Initiatives Underway The report, based on a survey of 295 financial executives, reveals that 90% of firms are actively … Read more

A Tale of Two Crypto Camps

In a surprising twist, it’s not the crypto participants but Wall Street giants who are now championing decentralization, transparency, and immutability. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Crypto’s Founding Principles Are Being Kept Alive—By Institutions … Read more

Utila Secures $18 Million to Enhance Digital Asset Operations With Stablecoins and MPC Wallets

Utila has announced the successful completion of an $18 million Series A funding round, led by Nyca Partners, to enhance its institutional digital asset operations platform. The company, which has processed $35 billion in digital asset transactions over the past 18 months, aims to scale its global operations and expand research and development efforts with … Read more

State Street Plans Crypto Custody Expansion by 2026, Report Says

A report from The Information indicates that several major Wall Street financial institutions are positioning themselves to deepen their involvement in cryptocurrency markets. Among them, State Street and Citigroup are said to be preparing to introduce crypto custody services. Sources Claim State Street Is Preparing for Crypto Custody Rollout in 2026 State Street, a global … Read more