Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $412M as Goldman Sachs Files for BTC ETF US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $411.5 million in inflows on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, the second-largest daily figure in April, coinciding with Goldman Sachs filing for a Bitcoin-linked ETF.[1][2][3] This pushed…
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin ETF Draws $33M on Debut Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF, trading as MSBT with a 0.14% expense ratio, pulled in $33 million on its first day amid Bitcoin trading over 40% below its all-time high.[1] This launch marks the cheapest U.S.…
Nomura Reduces Crypto Positions After Q3 Losses Nomura Holdings, Japan’s largest wealth manager, has reduced its cryptocurrency positions following significant losses at its European crypto subsidiary Laser Digital in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.[1][2] This move tightens risk controls amid market volatility,…
L&G Brings £50B Liquidity Funds Onchain via Calastone Legal & General Asset Management launched tokenized versions of its £50 billion liquidity funds on Calastone’s blockchain network on April 15, 2026, enabling onchain access for authorized investors.[1][2] This move provides permissioned share classes on…
French Crypto Kidnappings Prompt Security Measures Amid Adoption Rise French authorities report over half of organized kidnappings from July 2023 to December 2025 targeted cryptocurrency holders, with 52.5% of 40 cases involving investors or professionals.[1] This trend, documented in the SIRASCO report, coincides…
Bitcoin Whales Accumulate 270,000 BTC in 30 Days Bitcoin whales added 270,000 BTC to their holdings over the past 30 days, the largest net purchase in over 13 years, even as price hovered around $68,000 amid low sentiment.[1][2] This accumulation equals about 1.3%…
Binance Launches Binance Chat Super App Feature Binance announced Binance Chat on April 15, 2026, integrating in-app messaging with crypto transfers as part of its super app strategy.[6][1] The feature enables users to communicate, share content, and send assets like USDT, BNB, and…
Bitcoin Funding Rates Hit 46-Day Negative Streak Amid Rising Short Pressure Bitcoin’s funding rates have turned deeply negative for 46 consecutive days, matching historical lows seen during the 2022 bear market bottom, according to research firm K33[1][2][3]. This extended period of negative funding-where…
Trump Iran Ultimatum Impacts Bitcoin Near $75K Amid Volatility Bitcoin traded around $75,000 levels earlier this week before dropping sharply to $68,000 following President Trump’s ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with liquidations hitting $299 million.[1][2] No direct evidence confirms a…
