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Millions to Hold Bitcoin Through Portfolios Without Crypto Apps
Bitcoin exposure is expanding beyond crypto-native platforms as advisers, brokerages, and retirement plans integrate the asset into traditional portfolios, making it accessible to everyday savers who may never use a dedicated crypto app
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
Solana Traders Face High Funding Costs as $1.8B in Leverage Builds
Solana perpetual futures funding rates have surged to their highest in nearly a year, with open interest approaching $1.8 billion. Traders are paying steep fees to maintain leveraged long positions as the token tests key resistance levels.
Bitwise Shuts Down Six Crypto Option ETFs Amid Return of Capital Concerns
Bitwise has begun liquidating six option-income ETFs tied to major crypto assets, with final cash redemptions expected in August. The funds offered high payouts but returned investor capital rather than generating yield.
Bitcoin Miners Shift Billions to AI Amid Mining Revenue Squeeze
Major Bitcoin mining firms are redirecting capital and power to AI data centers as mining profits fall, but this strategic pivot could backfire if Bitcoin prices rebound and AI demand lags behind expectations