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.
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MarketsCME Launches Bitcoin Volatility Futures: BVX Product Goes Live June 1
CME Group launches Bitcoin volatility futures on June 1, 2026. The BVX product lets traders hedge against swing intensity without betting on price direction.
MarketsCoinbase Cuts 14% of Staff in AI Restructuring
Coinbase announced the elimination of 14% of its workforce on May 5, about 700 jobs. CEO Brian Armstrong cited a market downturn and AI adoption.
RegulationNew York AG Secures $5M From Uphold Over CredEarn Fraud
NY AG Letitia James secured a $5M settlement from Uphold for promoting CredEarn, a crypto savings product with false insurance claims and hidden risks.
RegulationReuters Investigation: Nobitex Founders Tied to Iran Supreme Leader's Family
Reuters: Iran's largest crypto exchange Nobitex was founded by Kharrazi brothers linked to Supreme Leader Khamenei. US seized $500M in Iranian crypto.
StablecoinsBrazil Bans Stablecoins From Regulated Cross-Border Payment Rails
Brazil's central bank (BCB) issued Resolution No. 561, barring USDT and USDC from eFX cross-border settlements. What this means for the stablecoin market.
EthereumEthereum Foundation Sells 10,000 ETH to BitMine in Third OTC Deal
Ethereum Foundation sold another 10,000 ETH to BitMine for $22.9M, its third OTC deal. Total: 25,000 ETH worth ~$57M sold in six weeks.
StablecoinsTether Q1 2026: $1.04B Profit and Formal Audit Begins
Tether reported $1.04B net profit in Q1 2026, record $8.23B excess reserves, and launched its first formal audit. Here is how the business model works.
SecurityApril 2026: $630M in Crypto Hacks - DeFi's Worst Month in 14 Months
Over 25 crypto hacks in April 2026 caused $629.7M in losses, the worst month since February 2025. KelpDAO, Drift, DPRK, and a new attack model explained.