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Morgan Stanley Exits Bitcoin; BlackRock Leads ETF Inflows
Morgan Stanley fully exited 8,300 BTC in Q1, while BlackRock's IBIT led a reversal of 13 days of outflows. Banks doubled ETF exposure, hedge funds slashed holdings.
ETH and SOL Funding Rates Turn Negative: Market Signal or Overreaction?
Funding rates for ETH and SOL have turned negative amid a sharp market selloff. What does this mean for traders and the broader crypto market?
Oil Falls as Ceasefire Hopes Rise; Trump Open to Iran Meeting
Oil prices dropped on Friday as traders bet on de-escalation after Trump offered to meet Iran's leader. Brent crude settled at $93.09, down 2.04%.
JPMorgan and Wells Fargo Double Bitcoin ETF Holdings as Hedge Funds Exit
Major US banks increased Bitcoin ETF exposure by 339% YoY in Q1 2026, while hedge funds and brokerages slashed holdings, signaling a strategic divergence in professional crypto adoption.
Quant Hedge Funds Ride Commodity Trends to Double-Digit Gains in 2026
Quantitative hedge funds achieve double-digit returns in 2026, driven by strong commodity trends. Energy, currencies, and metals fuel gains as trend-following strategies capitalize on supply shocks and geopolitical shifts.
DeepSeek Raises $7.4B from Tencent and CATL in Landmark AI Deal
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek secures $7.4B in first funding round from Tencent, CATL, and others, valuing it up to $59B. The deal signals China's push for AI self-sufficiency.
Oilโs 66% Surge in 3 Months Crushes Ethereum: Tom Lee
Fundstrat's Tom Lee links Ethereum's decline to soaring crude oil prices, which have risen 66% in three months amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Oil's inverse correlation with ETH is at a record โฆ
XRP Funds Defy $1B Crypto Outflow; AI Sees $8 Target
XRP funds attracted $67.6M in inflows while crypto products bled $1.07B, and ChatGPT AI predicts $4โ$8 by end-2026 based on regulatory clarity and utility growth.
Ethereum vs. Oil: Tom Lee Sees Short-Term Noise, Long-Term Promise
Fundstrat's Tom Lee warns oil prices are pressuring ETH, but tokenization and AI agents offer long-term upside. HYPE token surges on pre-IPO perpetuals.
Chainlink Defies Crypto Fund Outflows Amid Regulatory Tailwinds
Chainlink sees positive fund flows despite $1.07B crypto outflows. Regulatory clarity from GENIUS and CLARITY Acts may boost LINK adoption.
Sui Defies Market Outflows as Altcoin Funds See Positive Flows
Amid $1.07B in crypto fund outflows, Sui stands out with positive flows, signaling growing investor confidence in its Layer 1 technology.
Hyperliquid and Kalshi Reshape DeFi with Record Revenue and $1B Raise
Hyperliquid solidifies DeFi dominance with massive revenue, while Kalshi raises $1B at $22B valuation, signaling institutional shift.
JPMorgan's Two-Front Strategy: London Office and Stablecoin Blockchain
JPMorgan navigates UK political risk with a new Canary Wharf tower while launching a blockchain fund for stablecoin reserves.
JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley: Dueling Tokenized Funds and China Bets
JPMorgan launches second tokenized fund for stablecoin reserves, while Morgan Stanley predicts moderate upside in Chinese equities. Original analysis compares strategies.
Ethereum's Dual Revolution: $125M Yield Fund and AI Wallet Overhaul
Sharplink and Galaxy launch a $125M ETH yield fund, while Buterin predicts AI will replace crypto wallets. Analysis of Ethereum's converging narratives.
Chainlink Key to BlackRock Tokenized Fund Identity
BlackRock files for tokenized treasury fund, using Chainlink for off-chain identity verification. Analysis of market impact and future of tokenized assets.
Bitwise Takes Over Superstate Fund; US-Iran Tensions Boost Oil
Bitwise assumes management of Superstate's tokenized money market fund as RWA surpasses $30B, while US-Iran tensions push oil higher.
Canton Network ETF Lists on Nasdaq with Goldman Sachs Backing
Canton Network's ETF lists on Nasdaq, backed by Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and DTCC, marking a milestone for blockchain-based funds.
Solana Liquidity Merge with Bitcoin and Ethereum via Layer 3
Solana liquidity to fuse with Bitcoin and Ethereum via Layer 3 protocol; a16z raises $2.2B crypto fund backing Solana.
a16z Raises $2.2B Crypto Fund, Backs Uniswap
a16z raises $2.2B crypto fund targeting stablecoins, with Uniswap among its portfolio. Capital to deploy over next decade.