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Bitcoin ETF outflows return after blockbuster start to 2026 Fidelity-led selling offsets early-year Bitcoin ETF surge Ethereum, XRP and Solana ETFs still attract fresh inflows US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds slipped back into negative territory on Tuesday, snapping a brief run of strong inflows that had marked the opening days of 2026. According to data from SoSoValue, Bitcoin ETFs recorded $243 million in net outflows on Tuesday, marking the first day of negative aggregate flows this year. The reversal followed a powerful start to the year, during which the products attracted more than $1.16 billion in net inflows across the…

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stood at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Jan. 5 and declared 2026 a “digital year,” framing traditional exchanges as the primary gateway for investors to access cryptoassets and ETF-like products.As Elliptic noted, she pointed to US spot Bitcoin ETFs as a model, explicitly stating what Japan’s Financial Services Agency had been building toward: crypto was being pulled into the same institutional channels as equities and funds.The timing matters because the policy architecture behind that statement, consisting of tax cuts, stablecoin licensing, and a wholesale reclassification of 105 cryptoassets as financial products, creates a clear regulatory…

Ubyx focuses on clearing and reconciling stablecoins issued by different providers. Barclays is prioritising regulated tokenised money rather than issuing its own stablecoin. The stablecoin market continues to be dominated by Tether, with most usage confined to crypto trading. Barclays has taken its first direct step into the stablecoin sector by investing in US-based settlement firm Ubyx, marking a shift in how the British lender is approaching digital money. The move, as reported by Reuters, comes as global banks cautiously test how blockchain-based payment systems could be integrated into regulated finance. Rather than issuing a token of its own, Barclays…

Morgan Stanley filed with the SEC to launch its own Bitcoin and Solana spot ETFs, a rare move that puts the firm’s primary brand name on a crypto product. The filing follows a policy shift allowing its wealth management advisors to allocate up to 4% of client portfolios to crypto assets. Analysts suggest these proprietary funds will help the bank capture internal fees as spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $1.2 billion in inflows during early 2026. Interesting things are happening in the world, but not more interesting than Morgan Stanley filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on…

Ethereum, Solana and XRP posted substantial weekly gains of 10–22%, while Bitcoin’s 5% rise was tempered by recent 24-hour losses. Glassnode data indicates the late-November dip to US$80k likely represented a significant market bottom, evidenced by short-term holders moving back into profit. Crypto ETF flows have reversed from selling to buying, with Ethereum and Solana funds attracting millions in inflows since early 2026. Morgan Stanley’s announcement of its own crypto ETFs suggests major financial institutions are increasingly establishing branded products rather than routing through competitors. Some cryptocurrencies, like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and XRP (XRP), have posted strong weekly gains,…

US Democrats could block the crypto market structure bill in the Senate until after the midterm elections in November, when the party has a strong chance of regaining control of the House, according to investment bank TD Cowen. The bank said the bill may not pass into law until 2027 and its full implementation could be delayed until 2029. Political manoeuvres by the US Democratic Party could delay passage of the much-anticipated crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act) until 2027, investment bank TD Cowen said in a Monday note. Achieving bipartisan consensus and getting the bill passed before the US…

XRP has emerged as the best-performing asset among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization to start 2026, outpacing market leaders Bitcoin and Ethereum.According to data from CryptoSlate, XRP has jumped by 28% since the start of the year to $2.37, its highest price level since November 2025.In comparison, Bitcoin and Ethereum have registered gains of less than 10% over the same period, despite the broader market having seen improvements.Considering this, XRP’s surge highlights a specific rotation of capital that appears driven by more than just general market beta.The ETF absorption machineThe primary engine behind this rally appears to be…

MSCI decided against excluding companies with crypto-heavy balance sheets from its indexes for the February 2026 review, triggering a 5% rally for Strategy. The index provider will instead launch a broader consultation to distinguish between genuine operating businesses and entities that function primarily as investment vehicles. Continued inclusion prevents potential forced selling by passive index funds and maintains institutional liquidity for firms holding significant Bitcoin reserves. Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) is rethinking how to classify companies whose balance sheets are dominated by crypto, but it is not removing them from its indexes yet.  The decision triggered a late-day rally…

A protocol exploit in the Flow blockchain’s Cadence runtime on December 27 allowed an attacker to create $3.9 million in counterfeit tokens. Network validators halted the chain within six hours and froze most fraudulent assets on exchanges before they could be liquidated. Flow has patched the vulnerability and destroyed the counterfeit tokens via a governance-approved recovery plan, with 99% of accounts remaining unaffected. The Flow blockchain contained a Dec. 27 protocol exploit that let an attacker create counterfeit tokens by abusing a flaw in the network’s Cadence runtime, leading to about US$3.9 million (AU$5.9 million) in confirmed losses before the…

Riot Platforms sold 2,201 BTC for $200 million in late 2025 to fund a strategic shift toward AI and data center infrastructure. The sale reduced its treasury to 18,005 BTC as the company prioritises capital for its 112-megawatt Corsicana facility expansion. This move mirrors a broader industry trend of miners diversifying into AI to monetise power capacity ahead of a 2027 completion target. Riot Platforms is using Bitcoin (BTC) sales to help finance its shift toward data centers and artificial intelligence, after cutting its BTC holdings late in the year. In its December production and operations report, the miner said…