Fidelity says that as crypto goes mainstream and proves its longevity, more customers are asking their financial advisors about the benefits and risks of these investments. The firm is now advising advisors to help clients navigate the intricacies of investing in crypto.

Indian authorities have unleashed a major financial strike, freezing crypto assets worth thousands of crores linked to illegal forex and crypto trades, as the dragnet tightens on global networks funneling funds through shell firms and offshore channels.

Bitcoin is on the verge of a massive rally as institutional analysts project a $175,000 target driven by surging demand, expanding money supply, and booming wallet adoption—all underpinned by a favorable U.S. regulatory shift and explosive blockchain use cases.

XRP’s ascent into institutional finance is accelerating as Ripple’s top executives unite behind its expanding role in global markets, highlighting new investment flows, regulatory clarity, and a bold vision for XRP’s utility in DeFi and capital markets.

XRP is entering a breakout phase as institutional investors ramp up exposure, led by a $200 million move from SBI Holdings aimed at building one of the largest XRP treasuries ever—signaling massive confidence in its future as a core financial asset.

The Federal Reserve is charting a bold new course by exploring a “payment account” framework that could give fintechs and crypto firms streamlined access to its core payment systems—ushering in a transformative era for blockchain integration in U.S. finance.

Crypto security panic is escalating as a new surge of highly deceptive scams sweeps the market following a $3 million XRP theft, sparking fresh investor fears and forcing a global rethink on wallet safety and digital asset protection.

The central bank says the agreement would contribute to Argentina’s macroeconomic stability, preserving “price stability and promoting sustainable economic growth.” Nonetheless, the deal’s fine print and the U.S. Treasury’s terms have remained under wraps.

Maple and Aave have entered a strategic partnership aimed at connecting institutional capital with decentralized finance (DeFi), marking a major step toward integrating traditional finance with onchain liquidity.

The NBA, NBPA, and Dapper Labs have announced updates to NBA Top Shot for the 2025–26 season, introducing onchain highlight storage, new player partnerships, and digital autograph features for select rookies.

The deal comes just days after China moved to expand export controls on its critical minerals in an alleged effort to increase its dominance over the market.

Trezor has unveiled the Trezor Safe 7, a next-generation hardware wallet that introduces a fully auditable secure element and quantum-ready architecture designed to protect digital assets for decades to come.

BitcoinOS (BOS), the operating system reimagining Bitcoin for digital economies, has raised $10 million in strategic funding from leading investors, including Greenfield Capital, FalconX, and the Bitcoin Frontier Fund, to expand its institutional BTCFi infrastructure.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino declared that USDT’s “trajectory to 500 million users” makes it “the ultimate social network” for programmable money, as the token’s market cap climbs to about $182 billion.

Crypto ETFs started the week on a weak note, with bitcoin funds seeing a modest $40 million outflow, while ether ETFs suffered heavier redemptions of $146 million.