InstitutionalFranklin Templeton Launches Franklin Crypto
Franklin Templeton launches Franklin Crypto by acquiring 250 Digital. Part of the deal is paid with BENJI tokens - an industry first.
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InstitutionalCoinShares Debuts on Nasdaq via SPAC Deal
Crypto asset manager CoinShares begins trading on Nasdaq under CSHR ticker after $1.2 billion merger with Vine Hill Capital.
InstitutionalNew Hampshire Issues First $100M Bitcoin-Backed Bond - Moody's Rates Ba2
New Hampshire issues the first-ever $100M municipal bond backed by Bitcoin. Moody's assigns Ba2 rating - crypto enters the traditional bond market.
MiningMined in America Act: US to codify Bitcoin strategic reserve
Senators Lummis and Cassidy introduce the Mined in America Act to boost domestic Bitcoin mining and codify the strategic Bitcoin reserve into federal law.
RegulationBitcoin in 401(k) - US Opens Retirement Market to Crypto
The US Department of Labor proposed a rule to allow crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. The $10.1 trillion market may open to Bitcoin and Ethereum.
RegulationKuCoin Permanently Banned from US - $303M in Penalties
A US court approved a CFTC order permanently banning KuCoin from serving American customers. Total penalties reached $303 million.
MarketsBitcoin Fell 23% in Q1 2026 - Worst Quarter Since 2018
Bitcoin lost 23% in Q1 2026, its worst quarter since 2018. ETFs attracted $18.7B despite the drop. Ethereum fell 32%. Full Q1 recap.
InstitutionalStrategy Monopolizes Corporate Bitcoin - 98% of Purchases
Strategy bought 45,000 BTC in one month while all other companies combined purchased just 1,000. Rivals retreat as corporate treasury demand collapses.
RegulationCanada Bans Crypto Donations in Politics
Canada introduces Bill C-25 banning Bitcoin and crypto donations for political campaigns. Penalties up to $100,000 for violations.