Standard Chartered Bets on Ethereum’s Next Cycle | US Crypto News

Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee for today’s read, as Standard Chartered adjusts its plumbing, focusing on how it structures exposure, where it places risk, and which assets it believes will matter most when the next institutional The post Standard Chartered Bets on Ethereum’s Next Cycle | US Crypto News appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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XRP and Solana ETFs Destroy Ethereum and Bitcoin as Institutional Exposure Pivots

Altcoins are beating the big duo in terms of institutional inflows, creating an unusual dynamic. дальше »

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South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure

The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value. дальше »

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Ethereum is $3100 today but Digitap ($TAP) is building the global future of digital finance

A recent $26.6 million DeFi exploit has renewed concerns around smart contract risk and ecosystem exposure. While Ethereum itself was not breached, the incident triggered defensive selling across DeFiThe post Ethereum is $3100 today but Digitap ($TAP) is building the global future of digital finance appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s $25 billion legacy exodus secretly cemented Wall Street’s grip on liquidity within 2 years

Two years ago, Bitcoin gained something it had chased for a long time: a place in the tradfi default menu. Plenty of people could get exposure to Bitcoin in 2023, as anyone with an exchange account and a tolerance for operational risk could click “buy. дальше »

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Aave whales scoop 8% of supply amid sell-off – A move to $210 possible IF…

The recent Aave governance drama presented smart money with a perfect opportunity to scale exposure to the DeFi platform at a discounted rate. AAVE dumped 20% to lows of $143 and wiped out over $500 mThe post Aave whales scoop 8% of supply amid sell-off – A move to $210 possible IF… appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitfinex whales dump BTC longs as $135K Bitcoin price target reemerges

Bitcoin whales began repeating a classic bull signal as they took BTC long positions off the table after a year of declining overall market exposure. дальше »

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DeepSnitch AI Price Prediction: Traders Eye 100x Gains With DSNT As Nasdaq and CME Unify Their Crypto Indexes

As Nasdaq and CME merge their crypto indexes to streamline institutional exposure, DeepSnitch AI price prediction gains traction after a $1.13M presale raise and growing 100x expectations ahead of its January launch. дальше »

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Explaining what Bitcoin's latest 'all-time low' means for traders like you

Large Bitcoin [BTC] holders have been reducing their exposure over the past year. BTC whale holdings of a particular cohort have decreased by roughly 220,000 Bitcoin over the past year - A sustained aThe post Explaining what Bitcoin's latest 'all-time low' means for traders like you appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin whales step back, but long-term holders stay put

Large Bitcoin holders have begun reducing exposure, but on-chain data suggests the broader market is not yet entering a distribution phase. According to data from CryptoQuant, addresses holding betThe post Bitcoin whales step back, but long-term holders stay put appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BlackRock adds $900M BTC as Bitcoin long-term selling falls to 2017 lows

BlackRock added close to 9,000 BTC during the first week of January, rebuilding exposure after an end-of-year drawdown in 2025 and pointing to early signs of BTC accumulation. дальше »

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Bitcoin Lost Institutional Share in 2025 as Altcoins Took the Spotlight

Bitcoin price action through 2025 reflected a subtle but meaningful shift in institutional behavior. While BTC remained the market anchor, large investors gradually reduced exposure and rotated capital into select altcoins. дальше »

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Florida narrows scope of revived Bitcoin reserve proposal for 2026

The proposal reduces Florida’s crypto ambitions, effectively limiting eligible assets to Bitcoin and distancing it from pension exposure. дальше »

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Solana Builds Strong Case for Higher Valuations as ETFs and Network Metrics Surge

Investors are expecting Solana (SOL) to gain momentum in 2026, driven by rising on-chain activity, expanding DeFi participation, and increasing institutional exposure through exchange-traded funds. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Bring The Heat: $1. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Files for Spot Ethereum ETFs as TradFi Deepens Crypto Exposure

Morgan Stanley filed for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Wednesday, becoming the latest American bank to do so. The move is designed to track ETH’s price while passing staking rewards through to shareholders. дальше »

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Win For Bitcoin Giant Strategy As MSCI Pauses Decision To Exclude Digital Asset Treasury Firms From Indexes

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Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing

The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil's National Treasury bonds and offer exposure to the country's interest rate, currently 15%. дальше »

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Grayscale launches Bittensor Trust - Is decentralized AI the next big bet?

Grayscale’s new Bittensor [TAO] Trust has given traditional investors their first regulated way to gain exposure to the network. This sets it apart from most decentralized AI projects. As Bitcoin mThe post Grayscale launches Bittensor Trust - Is decentralized AI the next big bet? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bittensor Jumps 10% After Grayscale Officially Unveils TAO Trust

Bittensor (TAO) surged nearly 10% on Tuesday, climbing above $290, after Grayscale formally unveiled the Grayscale Bittensor Trust (GTAO). This marks one of the first regulated investment vehicles offering exposure to the decentralized AI network. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETF Products: Details

Morgan Stanley has filed for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, aiming to offer regulated crypto exposure as institutions expand digital asset access. The post Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin and Solana ETF Products: Details appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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BitMEX launches Equity Perps for 24/7 trading of US stocks using crypto collateral

BitMEX has expanded its derivatives offering with the launch of Equity Perps, a new product that allows traders to gain exposure to major US stocks and equity indices using cryptocurrency as collateral. дальше »

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BitMEX Launches Equity Perps for 24/7 Stock Trading

[Mahe, Seychelles – Jan. 6, 2025] BitMEX, one of the safest exchanges, today announced the launch of Equity Perps, a new derivatives product that allows traders to gain exposure to major U. дальше »

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Update: Kraken Denies Dark Web Access Claims

Kraken has denied the claims circulating on dark web forums, stating that the alleged admin panel access listing is not legitimate. The incident had raised concerns about potential exposure of user data and the risk of targeted phishing attacks. дальше »

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Crypto rally boosts Bitcoin treasury stocks, sending Metaplanet shares soaring

Metaplanet Inc. shares have surged in recent trading, fueled by a strong crypto market rally. The company, known for holding one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries, has become a favorite among investors seeking BTC exposure through equities. дальше »

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Ledger Data Leak Exposes Customer Details via Global-e, ZachXBT Flags Fresh Third-Party Breach

Key Takeaways: Ledger confirmed a customer data exposure tied to its third-party payment processor, Global-e. Leaked information includes names and contact details; no wallet seeds, private keys, or crypto funds The post Ledger Data Leak Exposes Customer Details via Global-e, ZachXBT Flags Fresh Third-Party Breach appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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Ledger hit by data breach after compromise at third-party processor

Hardware wallet maker Ledger is dealing with another data exposure incident, this time linked to its external payment processor. The issue was connected to systems operated by Global-e and came to public attention after details of a customer notification were shared on X by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. дальше »

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Peter Schiff Says The Bitcoin ‘Good News’ Era Is Over In 2026

Peter Schiff is starting 2026 with a blunt message for Bitcoin holders: in his view, the trade is crowded, the “good news” is exhausted, and the unwind is already visible in the vehicles built to maximize BTC exposure. дальше »

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XRP is projected to rise 300% by 2026, with a target price of $8

Arc Miner lets investors earn XRP via cloud mining, gaining exposure to ecosystem growth without chasing price spike. As the crypto market enters a new period of structural adjustment, XRP has once again become the focus of market attention. Recently,… дальше »

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$1 for the Keys? Dark Web Post Claims Kraken Admin Access for Sale

Threat actors are reportedly selling read-only access to Kraken’s internal admin panel on a dark web forum. The incident raises concerns over potential exposure of user data and the risk of targeted phishing attacks. дальше »

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ETF Filings Accelerate As Crypto Products Flood The SEC

The final week of December delivers a clear message: the ETF race is not slowing down. From crypto-native firms to legacy asset managers and politically branded issuers, the push to package exposure into exchange-traded products intensifies as 2025 draws to a close. дальше »

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Bitwise seeks SEC approval for 11 crypto ETFs covering Bittensor, Tron and DeFi tokens

Bitwise filed for 11 crypto strategy ETFs with mixed direct and indirect exposure. The proposed ETFs target assets like TAO, TRX, UNI, ZEC, Aave, and other tokens. Bitwise remains bullish, citing ETF demand, institutions, and easing cycles. дальше »

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Bitmine stakes another $352M in ETH as treasury build accelerates

Bitmine has increased its exposure to Ethereum again this week, staking another $352 million in ETH.  Bitmine is not slowing down, even as Ethereum trades well below the levels at which the company built much of its position. On Dec.… дальше »

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Evening digest: SoftBank’s AI pivot, Zepto tests IPO waters, Bitcoin stalls below $90K

Markets are closing the year with a sharp shift in conviction, as capital moves away from momentum trades and toward structural bets. SoftBank is abandoning flashy AI exposure for hard infrastructure, Zepto is testing investor appetite for cash-burning scale, and commodity markets are violently unwinding geopolitical risk. дальше »

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LinkLayerAI and HolmesAI Partner to Power AI Trading

HolmesAI joins LinkLayerAI to integrate digital avatars with real-time trading and social data in order to enable smarter AI-driven crypto trading and exposure. дальше »

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Crypto ETPs shed $446M over Christmas as year-end sentiment remains fragile

Weekly fund flows point to lingering caution, with investors favoring newer products and select regions over broad market exposure. дальше »

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Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record

A sharp jump in tokenized silver trading suggests investors are getting exposure to the metal onchain. дальше »

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XRP: ETF 'green days' fade as leverage hits $450mln – This hints at...

Despite a lovely (yet trimmed) patch of green ETF inflows, Ripple's XRP is moving against the grain. Key cohorts are cutting down exposure, and Open Interest (OI) is in freefall. This change in tonThe post XRP: ETF 'green days' fade as leverage hits $450mln – This hints at... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Dogecoin - Is price recovery next after whales unload 150M DOGE?

Dogecoin large holders continue to reduce exposure, with roughly 150 million DOGE sold over the past 5 days. Hence, the question - Is this a sign of sustained distribution or isolated profit-taking? The post Dogecoin - Is price recovery next after whales unload 150M DOGE? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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What Crypto Whales Are Buying For Potential Gains In January 2026

Year-end usually brings position cuts across crypto. Big wallets and smart money often reduce exposure to secure profits, sit on cash, and wait for lower-liquidity conditions to finish. That’s normal for December. дальше »

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JPMorgan freezes accounts of two stablecoin startups over sanctions concerns: Report

JPMorgan has reportedly frozen accounts linked to Y Combinator–backed stablecoin startups BlindPay and Kontigo after flagging exposure to sanctioned jurisdictions. дальше »

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New Jersey Pension Fund Expands MicroStrategy Stake to Boost Bitcoin Exposure

New Jersey’s pension fund increases MicroStrategy ($MSTR) holdings to strengthen indirect Bitcoin ($BTC) exposure as institutional crypto adoption is growing. дальше »

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Why Crypto Traders Are Reconsidering Hardware-Based Mining Models

As volatility continues to shape the digital asset market, crypto traders are reassessing their exposure to mining. Rising infrastructure costs, operational complexity, and increasing uncertainty around energy and regulation are prompting market participants to reconsider traditional mining models that rely heavily on physical equipment. дальше »

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Florida’s pension fund quietly boosts Bitcoin bet via MicroStrategy stock

Florida’s pension fund adds MicroStrategy shares, extending a broader shift by U.S. public funds toward Bitcoin-linked equity as BTC and MSTR test key 2025 lows. Florida’s pension fund expanded its exposure to Bitcoin through an investment in MicroStrategy stock, according… дальше »

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Bitwise files for spot SUI ETF as institutional race heats up

Bitwise files for a spot SUI ETF with Coinbase Custody, extending the race to launch regulated exposure to the Sui Layer 1 token in U.S. markets. Bitwise Asset Management has submitted a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission… дальше »

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BitMine and Trend Research Lead Latest Ethereum Buying Spree Amid Market Weakness

Major market participants have continued to increase their exposure to Ethereum (ETH), investing millions of dollars in the second-largest cryptocurrency.   This comes despite recent price weakness that has pushed the asset down nearly 3% just this week alone. дальше »

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Buffett slashes Apple stake as Berkshire pivots into Alphabet AI bet

Buffett’s Berkshire cuts Apple to a 21% weighting and builds a new Alphabet stake, reallocating its tech exposure toward AI, cloud, and digital ads. Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reduced its holdings in Apple Inc. and purchased shares of Alphabet… дальше »

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Gold & Silver Break Out While Bitcoin Chops: Why Capital Is Flowing Into Precious Metals

Bitcoin is struggling to reclaim the $90,000 level, and market confidence continues to deteriorate as an increasing number of analysts begin to call for a prolonged bear market. Sentiment has turned decisively cautious, with investors reassessing risk exposure and preparing for a potentially challenging period ahead. дальше »

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Tokenization of stocks: Edel Finance vs Coinbase vs xStocks

Edel Finance, Coinbase, and xStocks each serve different roles in the tokenized stocks market. Coinbase focuses on access and distribution, while xStocks provides issuance and on-chain exposure. Edel Finance is designed for users seeking additional utility, such as yield generation and capital efficiency. дальше »

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Wall Street Wants Hyperliquid (HYPE) Exposure Without Touching a DEX – ETF Filing Explains Why

Hyperliquid (HYPE) is getting noticed again, but this time the focus is on positioning rather than price swings.   Over the past two weeks, one large holder accumulated about 490,000 HYPE, worth roughly $12. дальше »

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What BitMine’s 4M ETH holdings mean for its stock valuation

BitMine’s growing Ether holdings are reshaping how investors assess the company’s balance sheet, risk exposure and equity valuation. дальше »

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