In brief BlackRock has filed for the iShares Bitcoin Managed Protection ETF, a “buffer” fund that would trade under the ticker PBIT. The fund would buy and sell options on IBIT and similar bitcoin exposure, typically limiting each tranche’s initial…
<!–> –> Written by Ezra Reguerrastaff writerEdited by Yohan Yunstaff editor Written by Ezra Reguerrastaff writer Edited by Yohan Yunstaff editor JPMorgan projects Bitcoin to outperform US stocks and gold over next decade MarketsPublishedOct 20, 2026<!–> JPMorgan included Bitcoin in…
Fidelity’s FBTC and Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows of $83.6 million and $54.9 million, respectively. Source: CoinDesk
JPMorgan projects Bitcoin to outperform US stocks and gold over next decade <!–> [–> 15 hours ago Ezra Reguerra <!–> –> Source: Cointelegraph
United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a massive resurgence, pulling in $527 million in net inflows to mark their strongest single-day performance since September. This notable surge reflects renewed institutional confidence and growing market enthusiasm surrounding the leading cryptocurrency. The heavy capital influx highlights a shifting sentiment among traditional investors, who are increasingly utilizing regulated financial products to gain exposure to digital assets. As trading volumes pick up across these major funds, market analysts are closely watching to see if this strong momentum will drive sustained upward pressure on Bitcoin prices in the coming weeks.
Sophon has announced a critical withdrawal deadline of November 25, giving users a final opportunity to retrieve their assets ahead of an impending mainnet shutdown. The abrupt cessation of operations marks a significant development for the platform, urging community members to act quickly to avoid potential fund entrapment. Stakeholders and token holders are advised to complete all necessary transactions and transfers well before the cutoff time. Further details regarding the reasons behind the shutdown and future project directions are expected to be released by the core team.
The United States government has officially banned the Chinese artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from all civilian agency IT systems over growing national security concerns. The federal directive restricts the installation and use of the popular AI tool on government-issued devices and networks to mitigate potential risks related to data privacy and foreign surveillance. This decisive action aligns with broader Washington efforts to safeguard critical infrastructure and sensitive information from foreign adversaries. As geopolitical tensions surrounding artificial intelligence continue to escalate, the ban highlights the increasing scrutiny facing foreign-developed technology within government operations.
<!–> –> Written by Felix Ngstaff editorEdited by Yohan Yunstaff editor Written by Felix Ngstaff editor Edited by Yohan Yunstaff editor Bitcoin rally could revive treasury buying, but easy-money days over MarketsPublishedOct 20, 2026<!–> “A return to last year’s indiscriminate…
In brief Strive bought 4,045 BTC between October 12 and 16 at about $82,803 each, raising its holdings to 36,818 BTC. Warrant exercises on October 12 and 13 raised about $369.2 million and added 13,674,703 Class A shares, and no…
In brief Anthropic will commit 5% of its shares to a new Public Benefit Fund, subject to stockholder approval, and says roughly 20% of its stock will go to public causes once co-founder and employee pledges are counted. Elon Musk…