Chainalysis data shows the US has shifted to net Bitcoin imports while global demand for dollar-pegged stablecoins continues to rise.
Ripple Prime has rolled out 24/7 RWA swap services for institutional clients, leveraging a partnership with Trade.xyz to expand its footprint in the crypto-derivatives market.
BitGo’s Chief Product Officer Eugene Hahr reaffirmed that the custodian cannot access or redeploy client assets without explicit authorization, citing strict contractual and technical safeguards.
3iQ Middle East has received in-principle approval for a Category 4 license in Abu Dhabi, marking a key step in its expansion into the regional digital asset market.
Monad is updating its Layer 1 blockchain architecture to prioritize quantum-resistant security and private institutional settlements.
SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen argues that Bitcoin's unique portability and liquidity features make it superior to traditional assets as institutional adoption continues to grow.
SALT Lending CEO Shawn Owen reports that banks and credit unions are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as institutional barriers continue to fall.
Bitget is expanding its institutional service offerings by integrating multiple regulated custody providers and off-exchange settlement solutions to attract professional capital.
State Street's 2026 survey shows that 51% of institutional executives expect mainstream adoption of digital assets within five years, with average portfolio allocations set to rise to 17%.
TD Cowen Managing Director Lance Vitanza projects Bitcoin will reach $132 000 by 2027 as institutional interest shifts toward integrating the asset into capital markets.
Coinbase Asset Management projects Bitcoin will surpass $300,000 by 2030 as institutional interest and tokenization efforts continue to grow.
Grayscale is intensifying its institutional push for Zcash as research head Zach Pandl prepares to present a macro case for the asset to 300 allocators in Singapore.
The SEC has proposed a new custody framework that grants state trust companies a permanent role and allows adviser self-custody, shifting market competition toward asset support and service breadth.
Lisa Mantil, a long-time partner at Goldman Sachs, has joined Polymarket to lead the expansion of its institutional business and develop new trading products.
Bitwise research shows that major institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, are increasing their Bitcoin holdings and using the asset as a hedge against currency debasement.
State Street and Galaxy have launched the SWEEP tokenized fund, enabling institutional investors to earn yields on stablecoins through US Treasury-backed assets.
CoinShares reports that while billions are flowing into Bitcoin ETFs, it remains difficult to distinguish between institutional demand and arbitrage-driven trading strategies.
Bybit and Franklin Templeton have partnered to allow institutional investors to use tokenized fund shares as collateral for crypto trading while keeping assets in off-exchange custody.
A transfer of 1,700 BTC worth $142 million from Coinbase Institutional to an anonymous wallet highlights ongoing large-scale institutional activity in 2026.
Bitget has partnered with Swiss bank Sygnum to offer institutional clients off-exchange custody for trading collateral, mitigating insolvency risks by keeping assets in segregated accounts.
