Harvard Management Company reduced its Bitcoin ETF holdings by 21% in the fourth quarter while building a significant position in an Ethereum ETF, according to a recent SEC filing. The Ivy League endowment disclosed that it held 5.35 million shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) as of Dec. 31.
February 16, 2026 3 mins read
Russian officials say citizens move more than $129 billion in crypto each year outside formal oversight, prompting renewed calls for regulation. At the Alfa Talk conference, Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov highlighted the scale of adoption. He said Russian citizens generate roughly 50 billion rubles in daily crypto turnover. That
February 16, 2026 3 mins read
Grayscale has filed to convert its Aave trust into an exchange-traded fund, signaling renewed institutional interest in altcoins. The crypto asset manager submitted a Form S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, seeking approval to rename the product the Grayscale Aave Trust ETF. The firm
February 16, 2026 3 mins read
The Russian central bank has started to reconsider its previous opposition to stablecoins, which is a significant change in the country’s digital assets policy. First Deputy Chairman Vladimir Chistyukhin has confirmed that the Central Bank of Russia will conduct a study on the possibility of issuing a stablecoin in the
February 14, 2026 3 mins read
The CLARITY Act debate has intensified after the Digital Chamber released a competing set of principles to challenge proposals backed by major U.S. banks. The blockchain trade association defended the current draft bill while signaling room for compromise on specific issues. The banking sector has pushed for tighter restrictions, particularly
February 14, 2026 3 mins read
Grayscale has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its AAVE Trust into a spot exchange-traded fund that would list on NYSE Arca. The move marks another step in the asset manager’s strategy to bring crypto-native products into regulated ETF structures. The filing arrives as institutional interest
February 14, 2026 3 mins read
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has launched an artificial intelligence tool called Gracy AI, an animated digital human that is inspired by the leadership style and mindset of CEO Gracy Chen. The tool is designed to assist users in market cycles, strategy, and career building, rather than making price predictions. Bitget claims
February 13, 2026 3 mins read
Crypto treasury firm ETHZilla has introduced a new token tied to commercial aviation assets, marking a decisive shift from its previous crypto accumulation strategy. The company unveiled Eurus Aero Token I, a digital token backed by two commercial jet engines leased to a leading U.S. airline. ETHZilla priced each token
February 13, 2026 3 mins read
The pro-crypto political action committee Protects Progress has committed $1.5 million to oppose Representative Al Green in Texas’ upcoming Democratic primary. The group targets Green over his voting record and public stance against major crypto legislation. Protect Progress operates as an affiliate of Fairshake, one of the largest crypto-focused super
February 13, 2026 2 mins read
Danske Bank has introduced cryptocurrency-related investment products to its trading platform, allowing customers to gain exposure to Bitcoin and Ethereum through exchange-traded products. The move comes from higher client demand and clearer regulations in Europe. Danske eBanking and Danske Mobile Banking customers can invest in ETPs, which track both Bitcoin
February 12, 2026 3 mins read