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Strategy Buys Bitcoin for 13 Billion Kroner — Sits on Unrealized Loss
Michael Saylor's company Strategy has completed one of its five largest weekly Bitcoin purchases ever, and now owns 761,058 BTC — but the average purchase price is above today's market price.
Nasdaq and NYSE Owner to Move $126 Trillion to Blockchain
Wall Street's largest exchange operators are heavily investing in the tokenization of equity markets. Nasdaq and Intercontinental Exchange – owner of the NYSE – aim to modernize global equity trading using distributed ledger technology.
Custodia lost five-year battle against Fed — Kraken won where they failed
A federal appeals court this week concluded Custodia's five-year fight for a Fed master account with a 7–3 vote against the bank — just days after Kraken was granted similar access as the first crypto firm ever.
BlackRock Launches Staked ETH Fund with $107 Million
The world's largest asset manager is now listed with an Ethereum fund that pays monthly returns from staking. ETHB traded $15.5 million on its first day of trading.
BlackRock's Staking Ethereum ETF Debuts with $15.5M
BlackRock's new staking Ethereum ETF (ETHB) traded $15.5 million on its first day and launched with over $100 million in assets under management.
BlackRock's Staked Ethereum ETF Traded for $15.5M on Debut
BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ETHB) launched on Nasdaq on March 12, 2026, trading $15.5 million on its first day. The fund is the first from BlackRock to integrate on-chain staking directly into an ETF product.
Strategy Buys Bitcoin for $1.28 Billion – Issues New Preferred Shares
Michael Saylor's Strategy has completed its 101st Bitcoin purchase and raised new capital through the issuance of preferred shares worth $377 million.
NYSE-owner ICE bets $200M on OKX – aims for tokenized exchange
Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, has reportedly invested around $200 million in crypto exchange OKX at a valuation of $25 billion. The deal opens the door for tokenized NYSE shares and regulated crypto futures contracts.
29 Congress Members Demand Permanent Ban on Digital Dollar
A group of 29 U.S. lawmakers is now pushing for a permanent ban on a government-issued digital dollar, calling a CBDC “inherently anti-American.” The battle over the future of the digital dollar is escalating on Capitol Hill.
Kazakhstan to Invest 3 Billion Norwegian Kroner in Crypto from State Reserves
Kazakhstan's central bank plans to invest up to $350 million from the country's gold and foreign exchange reserves in crypto-related companies and financial instruments – likely starting as early as April.
Lummis Aims to Remove Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin Payments
Senator Cynthia Lummis confirms that U.S. lawmakers are actively exploring the possibility of allowing people to use Bitcoin for daily payments without triggering capital gains tax — a reform that could change Bitcoin's status as a medium of exchange in the USA.
Kazakhstan Considers Selling Gold to Buy Crypto for 3 Billion
Kazakhstan's central bank is considering selling off parts of the country's vast gold reserves to finance a planned crypto reserve of up to $700 million. Earlier plans pointed to seized crypto as the funding source.
Bank of Japan Tests Blockchain for Central Bank Settlements
The Japanese central bank is conducting a sandbox test to investigate whether central bank money can operate on blockchain-based systems. This was recently confirmed by Governor Kazuo Ueda.
European Major Banks Seek Exchange Partners for Euro Stablecoin in 2026
The Qivalis banking consortium, with members such as BNP Paribas, BBVA, and SEB, is in talks with crypto exchanges ahead of a planned launch of a euro-based stablecoin in the second half of 2026.
Vitalik Promises Smart Accounts for Ethereum Within a Year
Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin claims that account abstraction — the technology that removes the need for seed phrases and gas management — will be widely available on Ethereum within a year.
Morgan Stanley Seeks Bank License for Crypto Custody and Staking
U.S. financial giant Morgan Stanley has applied for a national bank charter to offer institutional clients digital asset custody and staking services.
Bitcoin ETF and Crypto Funds: How to Invest via Nordnet and DNB (2025 Guide)
Complete guide to Bitcoin ETFs and crypto ETPs for Norwegian investors. Learn what you can buy via Nordnet and DNB, what it costs, and how taxes work.
How to Buy Cryptocurrency in Norway: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2025)
Learn how to buy cryptocurrency in Norway safely and legally. We go through exchanges, fees, taxes, and security – step by step.