Crypto custodian Anchorage Digital is pursuing $200 million to $400 million in new capital as it prepares for a possible IPO next year. The raise is positioned to strengthen the firm's balance sheet and support growth ahead of a public listing.
JPMorgan has added the HBAR Network to its reference set for large-scale, regulated asset tokenization, highlighting HBAR as an example for tokenized money market funds. The move signals growing institutional recognition for Hedera’s tokenization infrastructure.
State Street is focused on rebuilding traditional assets to run on faster, modern financial rails using blockchain technology, CEO Ronald O'Hanley said, emphasizing the effort is about infrastructure — not bitcoin.
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood says in the firm's 2026 Outlook that Bitcoin’s fixed supply makes it a more compelling scarce asset than gold during demand surges. She points to Bitcoin’s protocol-enforced cap as a structural advantage for investors seeking predictable scarcity.
Goldman Sachs is evaluating how crypto, tokenization and prediction markets could fit into its business and has held talks with prediction market platforms. The move reflects growing institutional interest in new digital-asset use cases and potential revenue streams.
Ark Invest says ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin have driven down volatility, paving the way for larger institutional allocations to BTC.
JPMorgan expects institutional investment in crypto to expand in 2026, citing clearer rules such as the Clarity Act. The bank says these developments could push inflows past the $130 billion recorded in 2024.
The Financial Services Commission has lifted a 2017 ban and now permits listed companies to allocate up to 5% of their equity into the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap.
Michael Saylor drew fresh attention to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin position on Jan. 11 after posting that the company controls a $61.25 billion Bitcoin portfolio, fueling speculation he may announce another large purchase as soon as tomorrow.
A Ripple-backed company announced a major deal on Jan 9, 2026 aimed at accelerating XRP adoption, highlighting growing institutional and global market interest. The move could boost liquidity and real-world payment use cases for XRP if executed alongside regulatory clarity.