Japan plans framework that could permit crypto ETFs by 2028: Nikkei
Japan’s financial regulator is weighing rule changes that could allow crypto assets to qualify for ETFs, signaling a possible shift in retail access.
Ether treasury ETHZilla buys plane engines amid tokenization focus
ETHZilla acquired two aircraft engines for $12 million, just weeks after the company said it was renewing its focus on tokenizing real-world assets.
UK finance watchdog nears final consultation step on key crypto rules
The Financial Conduct Authority has begun seeking final feedback on a set of proposals aiming to apply traditional finance standards to the UK crypto sector.
CZ rules out return to Binance, predicts 2026 Bitcoin supercycle
Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao says Binance doesn’t need a “backseat driver,” even though he says his pardon from Donald Trump could allow him to.
Majority of institutional investors say Bitcoin is undervalued: Coinbase
Bitcoin has fallen nearly 30% since a major market crash in October, while traditional safe havens like gold and silver have soared.
Gold hits record high over $5K, further diverging from Bitcoin
Gold reached a record over $5,000 amid trade tensions while Bitcoin fell to $86,000, marking a sharp divergence as the precious metal surged 17% in January.
A16z-backed crypto startup Entropy to shut down, refund investors
Entropy founder and CEO Tux Pacific says that, after four years and multiple pivots, the project was unable to find a scalable business model.
Crypto shaves $100B as geopolitical turmoil mounts
Senate Democrats have threatened to block a funding bill if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security, making traders fearful of another possible US government shutdown.
‘Opportunists’ pushing protocol changes are BTC’s biggest threat: Saylor
Major changes to the Bitcoin protocol should be well-thought-out and rare, Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor previously said.
Bitcoin sells off into weekly close as bulls face $86K BTC price reckoning
Bitcoin began losing gains as US futures prepared to open as markets geared up to deal with a host of potential downside volatility catalysts.