InstitutionalSBI, Rakuten and Nomura Launch Crypto Investment Trusts in Japan
SBI Securities, Rakuten, and Nomura are racing to bring crypto investment trusts to Japan's retail market. FSA targets 2028 for regulatory approval.
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InstitutionalIntesa Sanpaolo Doubles Crypto Holdings to $235M: First ETH and XRP Purchases
Italy's largest bank grew crypto holdings from $100M to $235M in Q1 2026. First-ever Ethereum and XRP buys. Solana position nearly eliminated.
InstitutionalHana Bank Buys 6.55% of Dunamu for $668M: Korean Bank Becomes Upbit Shareholder
Hana Financial Group acquired 2.28 million shares of Dunamu, operator of South Korea's Upbit, for $668 million, becoming the fourth-largest shareholder.
InstitutionalKevin Warsh Confirmed as Fed Chair in 54-45 Senate Vote
Kevin Warsh confirmed as new Fed Chair 54-45 on May 13, 2026. First Fed Chair to endorse Bitcoin. CPI at 3.85% and what changes for crypto.
InstitutionalJPMorgan Files SEC Registration for JLTXX Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum
JPMorgan Chase filed with the SEC for JLTXX, a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum. The tokenized Treasury market hit $15 billion the same day.
InstitutionalJane Street Slashes Bitcoin ETF 71%, Adds $82M in Ethereum ETF Exposure in Q1 2026
Jane Street cut IBIT 71% and FBTC 60% in Q1 2026 while adding $82M in Ethereum ETF exposure. A major market maker's crypto portfolio reshuffle.
InstitutionalRipple Secures $200M Credit Line From Neuberger Berman for Ripple Prime
Ripple secured a $200M credit line from Neuberger Berman to expand Ripple Prime. The unit tripled revenue since the $1.25B Hidden Road acquisition in 2025.
InstitutionalJPMorgan and Mastercard Complete First Tokenized US Treasury Settlement on XRP Ledger
JPMorgan and Mastercard completed the first cross-border tokenized US Treasury settlement on XRP Ledger with Ondo Finance and Ripple, using Kinexys.
InstitutionalMorgan Stanley Launches Crypto Trading on E*Trade at 0.5% Fee
Morgan Stanley rolled out a crypto trading pilot on E*Trade at 50 bps per trade, below Coinbase, Robinhood and Schwab. 8.6M clients get access in 2026.