CMC Crypto News

Hong Kong formed a new industry group with JPMorgan, HSBC, and UBS to accelerate tokenized bond adoption and market growth.

JPMorgan, Citi, and major US banks are preparing a shared tokenized deposit network with 24/7 settlement targeted for 2027.

Grayscale warns Bitcoin needs new sources of demand as Strategy’s ability to keep accumulating BTC becomes increasingly constrained.

Chainalysis says a $100 million gray-market peptide industry increasingly relies on Bitcoin and stablecoins as traditional payment channels close.

Professional Bitcoin ETF holdings fell 17% in Q1 as hedge funds and brokerages reduced exposure, while major banks expanded positions.

Coinbase and Better closed the first Fannie Mae-backed mortgage using Bitcoin collateral, opening a new path for crypto-backed home financing.

JPMorgan says the CLARITY Act faces a narrowing path to passage in 2026 as political hurdles and stablecoin yield disputes intensify.

Arthur Hayes exited his HYPE and NEAR positions, citing AI IPO liquidity risks, rising energy costs, and expectations of a market peak before September.

Citi says weak investor demand and persistent ETF outflows are weighing on Bitcoin more than Strategy’s recent BTC sale.

Tether and Fasset launch a Visa card offering up to 6% cashback in XAUT, bringing tokenized gold into everyday payments.

Zcash completed an emergency upgrade to fix a critical Orchard privacy pool bug, with no funds lost or user privacy affected.

reasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is moving forward with a strategic Bitcoin reserve and wants the CLARITY Act passed this summer.

A rare Casascius physical Bitcoin holding 25 BTC was redeemed after 15 years, unlocking about $1.78M and ending its collectible status.

Citi says weak investor demand and persistent ETF outflows are weighing on Bitcoin more than Strategy’s recent BTC sale.

Tether and Fasset launch a Visa card offering up to 6% cashback in XAUT, bringing tokenized gold into everyday payments.

Zcash completed an emergency upgrade to fix a critical Orchard privacy pool bug, with no funds lost or user privacy affected.

The Blockchain Association and 160 former officials urge the US Senate to pass the CLARITY Act, citing stronger oversight and enforcement tools.

Mastercard expands its settlement network to support USDC, PYUSD, RLUSD and other regulated stablecoins across multiple blockchains.