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Tradeweb has invested $31 million in Crossover Markets, a crypto ECN, and formed a strategic partnership to connect their institutional trading networks for spot crypto liquidity.

Bitcoin and crypto stocks have experienced a surge in value due to a relief rally for risky assets, with additional support coming from Trump's comments on crypto legislation.

The CEO of Keyrock believes bitcoin is undervalued and 2026 will be a 'transition year' for digital assets, marking a shift towards onchain adoption by traditional finance.

Giving Block facilitated over $100 million in stablecoin donations to charities in 2025, potentially driven by changes in US laws, marking a significant growth in 'crypto philanthropy'.

Coinbase stock surged 12% after President Trump expressed support for a bill that would allow crypto firms to issue yield-bearing stablecoins, indicating a positive market sentiment towards the cryptocurrency industry.

Crypto-related equities rebounded from Tuesday's selloff, driven by a surge in bitcoin prices above $72,000, with Coinbase leading the charge.

The Federal Reserve has granted Kraken, a digital assets company, access to its payments system, marking the first time a crypto group has been given such access.

Kraken Financial has become the first crypto company to obtain a master account from the US Federal Reserve, granting it direct access to the Fed's payment systems, albeit without full banking privileges.

Indiana governor signs bill allowing crypto in retirement plans, providing protections for users and restricting public agencies from enforcing anti-crypto regulations.

Traditional finance institutions are expected to adopt 24/7 crypto rails sooner than anticipated, driven by increased demand for cryptocurrency trading, particularly during global events such as the Israel-Iran conflict.

BitGo has expanded its crypto-as-a-service offering across the European Economic Area (EEA), enabling banks and fintechs to embed licensed custody, payments, and trading services through API-based infrastructure.

The US CFTC chair plans to allow perpetual futures contracts for cryptocurrencies, bringing this trading instrument onshore within weeks, potentially increasing market accessibility and liquidity.