Blockstream Unveils Asset Management Unit with Two Bitcoin-Focused Funds

New division bridges TradFi and crypto with structured Bitcoin products, led by industry veteran Sean Bill focusing on institutional adoption. Two distinct funds target different strategies: Income Fund for USD yields via Bitcoin-backed loans, Alpha Fund for sophisticated trading approaches. Recent $210M Series B funding and partnerships with Macquarie Group demonstrate growing institutional momentum in…

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Dutch Banking Giant ABN AMRO Concludes Tokenized Securities Test on Ethereum

ABN AMRO, in partnership with 21X, has successfully completed a blockchain-based pilot that tested tokenized securities on Ethereum. The trial demonstrated Ethereum’s capacity for improving financial systems by reducing settlement times and eliminating costly intermediaries. The tokenized securities were settled using stablecoins, illustrating the practicality of blockchain for financial markets. . In a bid to…

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MicroStrategy Announces $1.05B Notes Redemption amid Reports of Potential Tax Upheaval

Company expands authorized Class A shares to 10.3 billion, reflecting strong institutional demand and market confidence in Bitcoin strategy. Recent acquisition of 11k BTC brings total holdings to 461k, backed by Capital Group’s $2.2 trillion management portfolio. Stock performance shows 650% yearly gain with 1.69% BTC yield, positioning company for continued growth under new administration….

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Trump Excludes Fed, FDIC from Crypto Working Group, Snubs Banking Watchdogs

The working group chaired by David Sacks sets 180-day deadline for agencies to review and recommend updates to crypto regulations and policies. The move follows accusations of Operation Choke Point 2.0, where regulators allegedly pressured banks to restrict services to crypto firms. The executive order explicitly prohibits CBDC development while promoting dollar-backed stablecoins, signaling shift…

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Grayscale Unveils New Investment Vehicle ‘Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF’ to Support BTC Mining Industry

The Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF will list global BTC mining companies with a semi-annual distribution frequency. The Bitcoin mining industry is contesting for the remaining around 1 million BTCs thus attracting more institutional investors. , a leading digital asset management company backed by Digital Currency Group, has announced the launch of a new investment vehicle…

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