Blockchain intelligence firm Arkham traced a public Ethereum address to LinkedIn co-founder and venture capitalist Reid Hoffman, identifying roughly $6 million in ETH. The attribution highlights how public on-chain data can reveal sizable crypto holdings by high-profile investors.
Kraken has connected its over-the-counter desk to ICE Chat, routing crypto liquidity directly into a widely used institutional communication platform to streamline large trades. The move aims to reduce execution friction and better align crypto trading with traditional workflows.
JPMorgan's 2026 Global Family Office Report finds 89% of family offices are not investing in crypto, reflecting persistent skepticism. Wealthy families also show limited interest in both traditional and newer hedging strategies.
Steak ’n Shake will begin crediting hourly staff with a $0.21-per-hour Bitcoin bonus starting March 1, 2026, subject to a two-year vesting schedule. The program is aimed at employee retention while signalling broader crypto payroll adoption.
Ripple President Monica Long predicts blockchain will become the “operating layer of modern finance,” forecasting 50% of Fortune 500 companies will adopt crypto by 2026 and $1 trillion in digital assets on global balance sheets.
PwC is exploring stablecoins to streamline payments in its audit and consulting services as U.S. policy shifts and stablecoin use accelerate. The initiative aims to boost efficiency, speed cross-border settlement, and improve transaction traceability for clients.
Bitwise's CEO highlighted Bitcoin as an emerging option for Iranians after the rial tumbled to a record low and protests spread across major cities; peer-to-peer trading and OTC interest appear to be rising as citizens seek value and cross-border payments.
Binance has listed KGST, a new stablecoin pegged to the Kyrgyz som, expanding exchange access to a som‑denominated digital asset. The move could increase local liquidity and cross-border remittance options for Kyrgyz users.
Brazilian Gen Z investors are driving demand for stablecoins and tokenized income products, with Mercado Bitcoin distributing $325 million in digital fixed-income on its platform in 2025 so far.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong tweeted that three major developments have strengthened his belief that crypto is here to stay, signaling continued confidence from a leading exchange executive. The message underscores industry momentum amid evolving regulation and institutional interest.