Wells Fargo Boosts Strategy Stake in Q1 2026

Wells Fargo reported larger positions in Ether exchange-traded funds in the first quarter while reshuffling its Bitcoin ETF holdings across several products, according to its latest Securities and Exchange Commission filing. The bank said it raised its holdings in Ether (ETH) ETFs, including BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) and the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW),…

Latest XRP news: Ripple-linked ETFs attract biggest inflows since January

XRP exchange-traded funds (ETF) drummed up their biggest inflows since January amid a slew of developments at related company Ripple and favorable price action for the world’s fourth-largest token by market capitalization. The five U.S.-listed spot XRP exchange-traded funds reported a combined $25.8 million in net inflows on Monday, the largest single-day haul since Jan….

Galaxy Digital says 7 Democrats Key to Support CLARITY Act Markup

Crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital said seven Democratic lawmakers on the US Senate Banking Committee could be key to advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act when it goes to markup on Thursday, sending it to the Senate for a vote. In an X post on Sunday, Galaxy Digital labeled Democratic lawmakers Ruben Gallego and…

Bitcoin ‘Trend Reversal Signal’ Flashes as $82.5K Resistance Key for Bulls

Bitcoin (BTC) could be set for an extended uptrend, with a pending bullish signal from a key valuation metric suggesting that BTC prices might go “much higher,” according to crypto analysts. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s MVRV golden cross signals a shift to bullishness, historically preceding prolonged price rallies. Bitcoin traders argue $60,000 was the bear market…

Ethereum Hits 200M Gas Target Ahead Of Glamsterdam Upgrade

The Ethereum Foundation has reached several progress milestones on the next Ethereum upgrade called “Glamsterdam” and has named three new leads for its Protocol team. The Ethereum Foundation said in a blog post on Monday that it had achieved a “credible post-Glamsterdam target,” establishing a 200 million gas limit floor, giving the network a major…

Augustus Wins OCC Approval for AI and Stablecoin Bank Charter

Peter Thiel-backed payments startup Augustus received conditional approval from the US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish a US national bank built around artificial intelligence and stablecoin-based payments. The approval, announced Monday, would allow Augustus to expand its existing European banking operations into the US, as financial firms increasingly compete to…

What next for XRP as related firm Ripple grabs $200 million funding

XRP keeps pushing into the same resistance area that has rejected rallies since February, but the way it’s trading is starting to change. Price is no longer getting sold off immediately after touching the range. Instead, XRP is holding near the highs, which usually matters more than the initial breakout itself. News Background • Ripple…

Bitcoin Funding Flips Positive, Is $85K Next?

Key takeaways: Bitcoin derivatives show limited conviction among pro traders, but ETF flows and Strategy could play a role in the next higher rally.  Reduced odds of a peace plan between the US and Iran, and high oil prices, could impede Bitcoin’s price discovery. Bitcoin (BTC) flirted with the $82,000 level on Monday, sparking a…

Ethics Remains Sticking Point as Crypto Market Structure Bill Goes to Senate Markup

With lawmakers on the US Senate Banking Committee set to consider a markup on a cryptocurrency market structure bill this week, some Democrats are holding the line — and potentially their votes — on ethics provisions. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), passed by the US House of Representatives in July 2025, is scheduled…

Solana ETF Inflows Hit February High: Is $120 Next?

The spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their strongest weekly performance since February, attracting $39.23 million in total net flows. The surge in capital inflows coincided with SOL futures open interest rising by $1.5 billion in May, signaling a sharp increase in trader positioning across the derivatives markets. The rise in market activity comes…