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.
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InstitutionalHaun Ventures Raises $1B for Crypto and AI Agents
Haun Ventures closes $1B fund for crypto infrastructure, tokenization, and AI agents. BCG forecasts AI agent payments growing to $2.4T annually by 2029.
InstitutionalDTCC to Launch Tokenized Securities in October 2026 With 50+ Firms
DTCC announced a July 2026 pilot and October full launch for tokenized securities. Over 50 firms including BlackRock, Circle and NYSE Group are on board.
MiningBitcoin Mining Stocks Rise 85% in 2026 Despite BTC Lag
Bitcoin mining stocks posted gains of up to 85% in 2026 as TeraWulf, Riot and Hut 8 pivot to AI data centers, while BTC is roughly 20% below January levels.
RegulationCLARITY Act: US Senators Finalize Stablecoin Yield Rules
Section 404 of the CLARITY Act bans stablecoin yield for mere holding but allows rewards for real platform usage. Senate Banking markup expected May 11.
MiningRiot Platforms Q1 2026: $167M Revenue, Data Center Pulls $33M
Riot Platforms reported $167M revenue in Q1 2026. Data center brought $33M. AMD doubled contracted capacity to 50 MW. Shares surged 7.3% on earnings release.
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.
BitcoinBitcoin +11.9% in April 2026: Best Month in a Year and $2B in ETF Inflows
Bitcoin gained 11.9% in April 2026, its best monthly performance in a year. US spot ETFs pulled in $1.97B in net inflows, led by BlackRock's IBIT with ~$2B.