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Bitwise Cuts Staff as Crypto Fund Assets Drop in 2026
Bitwise Asset Management has reduced its workforce by 14% after its flagship crypto index fund saw net assets fall 31% in the first seven months of 2026, reflecting broader industry pressures and shifting market conditions
Bitcoin Holds Market Lead as Investors Weigh Risk and Upside
Bitcoin remains the dominant cryptocurrency by market value, acting as a portfolio diversifier and potential hedge against macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, even as its price faces a challenging year in 2026
Bitwise 10 Crypto Fund Shrinks as Bitcoin Dominates Portfolio
Bitwise's 10 Crypto Index ETF lost nearly half its net assets in six months, with Bitcoin's share rising to almost 78% as market losses and redemptions reshaped the fund's diversification strategy
XRP Faces Uphill Battle as AI Stocks Outperform Crypto Returns
XRP's price has dropped sharply over the past year, with ETF inflows falling short of expectations and investor attention shifting to AI stocks that offer stronger returns and lower risk than most cryptocurrencies
XRP Faces Volatility as Regulatory Clarity Looms for 2027
XRP's price has dropped sharply in 2026, but new U.S. crypto legislation and growing interest in tokenized real-world assets could set the stage for a pivotal year ahead. Ripple's evolving role in payments and banking remains in focus.
Prediction Markets Overtake Meme Coins as Speculation Shifts in 2026
Crypto traders are abandoning meme coins in favor of prediction markets, driving record revenue for platforms like Robinhood and Polymarket as speculative bets on sports, politics, and crypto assets surge in 2026
HYPE ETFs Face $30M Outflow Streak as Investor Demand Stalls
Hyperliquid's HYPE ETFs saw $29.8 million in net outflows over 12 trading days, with no new investor inflows, raising questions about the staying power of early demand and the resilience of crypto-linked ETF products
Italy's Largest Bank Slashes Bitcoin ETF Calls, Triples Staked ETH
Intesa Sanpaolo has dramatically reduced its Bitcoin ETF call exposure by over 99% and tripled its staked Ethereum ETF holdings, signaling a major shift in its crypto investment strategy for the second quarter
Bitmine Adds 10K ETH, Controls 4.8% of Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies lifted its Ethereum treasury to nearly 5.8 million tokens after another weekly buy, nearing a 5% supply target while staking most of the stack for projected yield
XRP ETFs Lead Altcoin Inflows as Rivals Struggle for New Capital
XRP exchange-traded funds extended their four-month inflow streak in July, attracting nearly twice as much new capital as Solana ETFs, while most other altcoin funds saw little or no net investment
Ethereum ETF Inflows Surpass Bitcoin, But Market Bottom Unclear
Ethereum led digital asset gains in July, fueled by $365 million in U.S. ETF inflows and renewed corporate accumulation, but on-chain data suggests the market has yet to confirm a lasting reversal against Bitcoin
Trump Media's Truth API Sells Millisecond Market Edge to Wall Street
Trump Media is launching Truth API, a premium data feed that delivers presidential posts to institutional clients milliseconds ahead of public notifications, raising new questions about information speed, market fairness, and regulatory oversight.
Senate Cloture Rules Stall CLARITY Crypto Market Bill
The CLARITY Act cleared Senate committees but still needs floor time, amendment handling, and likely 60 votes to end debate, with the August state work period pushing action into the fall for U.S. crypto markets
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Lifts Market After $500M Outflow Streak
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs ended a four-day outflow streak with a modest net inflow, but the recovery was entirely driven by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, raising questions about the depth of institutional demand across the sector
Bitcoin and Ethereum Slip as Fed Holds Rates, Hike Debate Grows
Bitcoin and Ethereum prices dipped after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged, with several policymakers pushing for a hike. The move highlights ongoing uncertainty for crypto markets as inflation and monetary policy remain in focus.
Schwab Adds NLP to Crypto ETF Name Without Changing Holdings
Schwab Asset Management has renamed its $232 million crypto-equity ETF to highlight its use of natural language processing for stock selection, but the fund's investment strategy, holdings, and fees remain unchanged
Bitcoin's $65K Recovery Faces Fed Rate Decision Uncertainty
Bitcoin rebounded above $65,000 as geopolitical tensions eased and oil prices fell, but the Federal Reserve's upcoming rate decision could quickly shift market sentiment for crypto investors
BitMart Exchange to Close After 9 Years as BMX Token Plunges
BitMart will wind down its crypto trading platform, halting all trades by August 26. The BMX token dropped 58% after the announcement, and the outgoing CEO says he was not involved in the decision.
BitMart Shutdown Sparks Withdrawal Delays and User Liquidity Fears
BitMart's decision to wind down by 2027 has left users facing withdrawal delays and uncertainty, as on-chain data reveals shrinking liquid reserves and projects report trouble accessing funds
Hashdex ETF Staking Model Gives Sponsor Priority on Rewards
Hashdex's Nasdaq CME Crypto Index ETF introduces a staking structure where the sponsor claims all net staking income up to a set threshold, with common shareholders only participating in rewards above that level. Here's how the mechanics work
Bitcoin Options Expiry Looms as Market Stalls Near $64K
Bitcoin's price has barely budged despite two major options expiries, leaving traders focused on a $2.5 billion bet set to expire July 31 as thin demand and upcoming Fed decisions shape the next move