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The Fed Halts Quantitative Tightening: A Game-Changer for Markets and Crypto?
In a move that signals a major shift in U.S. monetary policy, the Federal Reserve has officially ended its Quantitative Tightening (QT) program. This development marks the end of an era during which the central bank was actively shrinking its balance sheet in response to post-pandemic inflation. Now
Ethereum’s Privacy Gambit — and Why Vitalik Buterin Might Be Watching the Rise of Zcash
A playful new experiment in the Ethereum ecosystem is gaining traction — and behind the scenes, it may hint at something much bigger. A recently introduced protocol allows users to host fully private “Secret Santa” gift exchanges on-chain using zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs). But as Zcash surges in po
Grayscale Eyes Bitcoin’s Next Boom: Why the Asset Manager Predicts New Highs by 2026
While markets wrestle with post-halving uncertainty and macroeconomic headwinds, Grayscale Investments is sending a clear message: the next Bitcoin bull run is not only coming — it’s going to break records. According to the firm’s latest market outlook, Bitcoin could reach new all-time highs i
Vanguard’s Crypto Turnaround: Why the $11 Trillion Giant Is Opening to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Beyond
In a stunning reversal of its long-standing anti-crypto stance, Vanguard — one of the world’s largest asset managers — has announced it will allow clients to trade cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on its platform. This move signals a fundamental shift in how traditional finance is approac
MicroStrategy’s Major Shift: Cash‑Reserve Build and First‑Ever Bitcoin‑Sale Contingency
When MicroStrategy — now legally renamed Strategy Inc. — unexpectedly established a US $1.44 billion cash reserve on December 1, 2025, and simultaneously for the first time acknowledged the possibility of selling its Bitcoin holdings under specific conditions, the move sent ripples through both cryp
MicroStrategy may finally cave — Bitcoin sale no longer unthinkable
In a startling shift from years‑long assurances, MicroStrategy has admitted that selling part of its Bitcoin reserve is a realistic option under certain emergency conditions. What changed: the “kill‑switch” logic For years, under Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy maintained a firm “never‑sell‑Bitcoin” s
Insider Games in Suits: How Crypto DATs Are Dragging Old Scandals into Wall Street
According to Shane Molidor, the long‑lamented issue of insider trading in crypto isn’t limited to shady token launches — it’s spreading into traditional finance territory as so‑called Digital Asset Treasuries (DATs) come into vogue. What are DATs and why they matter DATs are institutional‑grade fun
China Ramps Up Crypto Crackdown, Targets Stablecoins as Threat to Financial Stability
China is once again tightening its grip on crypto — and this time, stablecoins are in the crosshairs. In a newly issued statement, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) vowed to intensify its crackdown on virtual currencies, citing mounting concerns over the systemic risks posed by stablecoins. This lat
Wall Street Turns Its Back on MicroStrategy — BlackRock & Vanguard Dump $5.4 Bln in Shares
In a striking shift, major institutional investors have sharply cut their exposure to MicroStrategy. Over the first three quarters of 2025, BlackRock, Vanguard and other financial giants sold roughly $5.38 billion worth of MSTR shares — shrinking total institutional holdings from $36.32 billion to a