At Consensus Hong Kong, a BlackRock executive said a 1% allocation from Asia's traditional finance into crypto via ETFs could release roughly $2 trillion in flows as regional ETF adoption accelerates.
Silver plunged about 15% and gold fell roughly 7% on Friday, sparking a worldwide sell-off in mining stocks and funds tied to the metals. The rout drove heavy trading, redemptions and sharp declines across ETFs and miner equities.
Morgan Stanley has appointed a new digital asset strategy chief, signaling a step-up in its crypto plans after filing for three ETFs earlier this month. The hire points to a move from cautious observation to active product development and client outreach.
Nikkei reports Japan plans to approve cryptocurrency ETFs by 2028, marking a key step toward mainstream adoption. The move arrives amid intensifying competition from other Asian financial hubs.
Nasdaq filed with the SEC to remove options trading restrictions on several Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, including BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA, proposing changes to options position limits. The request, noted in an SEC notice dated Jan. 21, would allow expanded options activity on these BTC- and ETH-linked funds pending approval.
Bitpanda has added stocks and ETFs to its platform as part of a broader push to become a universal exchange. Research firms say the move fuels an emerging race among crypto platforms to build the first all-in-one financial "super app."
XRP slipped under $2 amid a broad market sell-off, even as spot ETF inflows and a surge in XRP Ledger activity signaled underlying demand. The move highlights weak investor sentiment despite positive on-chain and institutional indicators.
The NYSE has revealed plans for a 24/7 blockchain trading platform for tokenized stocks and ETFs, though the project remains pending regulatory approval. The exchange describes the initiative as a measured step toward onchain markets.
Ark Invest says ETFs and corporate treasuries absorbing more bitcoin have driven down volatility, paving the way for larger institutional allocations to BTC.
Nasdaq has revamped and rebranded the Nasdaq Crypto™ Index as the Nasdaq CME Crypto™ Index in partnership with CME Group, positioning it as a core benchmark for regulated crypto investment products. The move targets ETFs, structured funds, and other institutional-grade vehicles.