85 stories about Institutional from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 22, 2026.
A massive $1.3 billion Bitcoin ETF trade by BlackRock shook the market. This is one of the largest institutional Bitcoin ETF prints ever recorded. The trade crossed around 35,000 BTC.
Ethereum is the top blockchain for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), with $65 billion in activity. The market is still competitive, with multiple chains vying for institutional adoption.
Onramp has raised $12.5 million in Series A funding to grow its multi-institution Bitcoin custody platform. This funding round values the company at $135 million, highlighting the growing demand for secure Bitcoin storage solutions for institutions.
VerifiedX has introduced a Bitcoin sidechain that enables privacy-preserving, programmable transactions without synthetic wrappers. This move targets growing institutional demand for native DeFi on Bitcoin's blockchain.
Mubadala Investment Company increased its investment in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by 16% to $566 million in the first quarter of 2026. This move highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin through regulated ETFs.
The Q2 2026 Charting Crypto report highlights major market and on-chain trends shaping institutional crypto strategies. It provides insights into Bitcoin and Ethereum's performance and adoption trends.
Institutional interest in crypto remains strong, with notable shifts in fund returns and structured product trends. Bitcoin still dominates, but Ethereum and altcoins are gaining traction among large investors.
Bitcoin prices remain stable despite institutional selling, with ETF outflows at their worst since February. Analysts attribute this to profit-taking rather than panic, as Treasury yields surge.
B2C2 has obtained a MiCA license in Luxembourg, allowing it to offer over-the-counter (OTC) spot trading services across all EU member states and three EEA countries. This marks a significant step in the institutional adoption of crypto in Europe.
JPMorgan significantly increased its exposure to Bitcoin ETFs in the first quarter, with a 174% rise in holdings of BlackRock’s IBIT. The bank also added positions in select Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana-linked funds, reflecting a broader institutional shift toward crypto assets.
Glassnode now tracks IBIT options, offering a window into how institutions manage Bitcoin risk and hedging strategies. This data reveals new details about market sentiment and trading behavior.
FalconX now allows institutional investors to use tokenized credit vaults as collateral on the Monad network, expanding DeFi lending options. This move bridges traditional finance with decentralized lending, offering more flexibility for large players.
Three privacy-focused blockchains have each raised over $1 billion, signaling a growing demand for secure, private transactions in crypto. This trend highlights how regulation and corporate needs are reshaping the industry.