Australia’s first bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were launched by Cboe Australia and ETF Securities.

Australia’s first bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were launched by Cboe Australia and ETF Securities.

Yuga Labs, the creator of the popular Bored Apes Yacht Club, launched a sale Saturday related to its highly anticipated metaverse project, Otherside, generating more than $561 million in less than 24 hours.

Yuga Labs, the creator of the popular Bored Apes Yacht Club, launched a sale Saturday related to its highly anticipated metaverse project, Otherside, generating more than $561 million in less than 24 hours.

Goldman Sachs offered its first-ever Bitcoin-backed loan.

Goldman Sachs offered its first-ever Bitcoin-backed loan.

FalconX becomes the first and only CFTC registered cryptocurrency swap dealer.

FalconX becomes the first and only CFTC registered cryptocurrency swap dealer.

A leading Ethereum developer, Tim Beiko, reported the Merge, the network’s much-anticipated shift to proof-of-stake, will not be completed until the fall.

A leading Ethereum developer, Tim Beiko, reported the Merge, the network’s much-anticipated shift to proof-of-stake, will not be completed until the fall.

Circle announced a partnership with Blackrock as they look to explore capital market applications.

Circle announced a partnership with Blackrock as they look to explore capital market applications.

Blackrock will also play a role as an asset manager of Circle’s stablecoin cash reserves.

Bolt, a payments and e-commerce firm, acquired crypto-services company Wyre in a deal valued at around $1.5 billion.

Bolt, a payments and e-commerce firm, acquired crypto-services company Wyre in a deal valued at around $1.5 billion.

Goldman Sachs announced plans to offer over-the-counter Ether options trading.

Goldman Sachs announced plans to offer over-the-counter Ether options trading.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated crypto is now playing a significant role in Americans’ investment decisions.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated crypto is now playing a significant role in Americans’ investment decisions.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler proposes initiatives to adopt blockchain technology and crypto payments to Austin’s City Council.

Austin Mayor Steve Adler proposes initiatives to adopt blockchain technology and crypto payments to Austin’s City Council.

President Biden signs an Executive Order outlining the first ever, whole-of-government approach to harnessing the potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technology.

President Biden signs an Executive Order outlining the first ever, whole-of-government approach to harnessing the potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technology.

The order addresses hot-button issues, including a strategy to protect consumers, financial stability, national security, and climate risks.

The Senate of Virginia in the United States unanimously approved a bill amendment request that now allows traditional banks operating in the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide virtual currency custody services.

The Senate of Virginia in the United States unanimously approved a bill amendment request that now allows traditional banks operating in the Commonwealth of Virginia to provide virtual currency custody services.

In what has been billed as the largest-ever NFT-backed loan, an anonymous borrower just took out an $8 million loan collateralized by their collection of 101 CryptoPunks.

In what has been billed as the largest-ever NFT-backed loan, an anonymous borrower just took out an $8 million loan collateralized by their collection of 101 CryptoPunks.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) announces plans to launch micro bitcoin and ether options, opening the crypto derivatives market to smaller investors.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) announces plans to launch micro bitcoin and ether options, opening the crypto derivatives market to smaller investors.

The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs conducted a hearing entitled, “Examining the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets Report on Stablecoins.

The US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs conducted a hearing entitled, “Examining the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets Report on Stablecoins.

JP Morgan announces purchase of land in Decentraland for their “Onyx Lounge” along with a report from the outlining metaverse-related growth opportunities for businesses and causes for its “explosive interest.”

JP Morgan announces purchase of land in Decentraland for their “Onyx Lounge” along with a report from the outlining metaverse-related growth opportunities for businesses and causes for its “explosive interest.”

US Treasury notifies senators they will not include miners, stakers, developers, or hardware producers in the upcoming proposed Broker Reporting Rules.

US Treasury notifies senators they will not include miners, stakers, developers, or hardware producers in the upcoming proposed Broker Reporting Rules.

The DOJ recovered $3.6B in digital assets from the couple who orchestrated the 2016 Bitfinex Hack.

The DOJ recovered $3.6B in digital assets from the couple who orchestrated the 2016 Bitfinex Hack.

KPMG Canada has added both bitcoin and Ethereum to its balance sheet, making it the first Big Four auditor to announce digital asset ownership at the corporate level.

KPMG Canada has added both bitcoin and Ethereum to its balance sheet, making it the first Big Four auditor to announce digital asset ownership at the corporate level.

Cash App begins offering users access to the lightning network, furthering bitcoin transaction growth.

Cash App begins offering users access to the lightning network, furthering bitcoin transaction growth.

MicroStrategy continues adding bitcoin to its balance sheet, announcing it has purchased an additional $25M at the price of $37,865.

MicroStrategy continues adding bitcoin to its balance sheet, announcing it has purchased an additional $25M at the price of $37,865.

Facebook stablecoin project Diem winds down, and Silvergate Bank acquires its assets for $200 million.

Facebook stablecoin project Diem winds down, and Silvergate Bank acquires its assets for $200 million.

The Bank of Korea completes the first phase of its central bank digital currency mock test.

The Bank of Korea completes the first phase of its central bank digital currency mock test.

The BTC network recorded all-time high network security with an average hash rate of 190.71 exahash per second (EH/s).

The BTC network recorded all-time high network security with an average hash rate of 190.71 exahash per second (EH/s).

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro allocates 1% of the city’s treasury into bitcoin.

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro allocates 1% of the city’s treasury into bitcoin.

PayPal confirms they’re ‘exploring’ a stablecoin backed by US dollars.

PayPal confirms they’re ‘exploring’ a stablecoin backed by US dollars.

Bitcoin eclipsed $3 trillion in payment transactions last year, surpassing American Express and Discover.

Bitcoin eclipsed $3 trillion in payment transactions last year, surpassing American Express and Discover.

Bitcoin ranks third in payments in 2021, falling behind Visa and Mastercard.

Bitwise launches the Bitwise Blue-Chip NFT Index Fund which purchases and holds in custody NFTs from the top 10 NFT collections based on market capitalization using floor prices.

Bitwise launches the Bitwise Blue-Chip NFT Index Fund which purchases and holds in custody NFTs from the top 10 NFT collections based on market capitalization using floor prices.

Elizabeth Warren calls for more regulation on DeFi and stablecoins during the Senate’s December 15th hearing on stablecoins. She notes that stablecoins must be more regulated to safeguard the financial system.

Elizabeth Warren calls for more regulation on DeFi and stablecoins during the Senate’s December 15th hearing on stablecoins. She notes that stablecoins must be more regulated to safeguard the financial system.

The U.S. Senate’s Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hosts a hearing on stablecoins entitled “Stablecoins: How Do They Work, How Are They Used, and What Are Their Risks?”

The U.S. Senate’s Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hosts a hearing on stablecoins entitled “Stablecoins: How Do They Work, How Are They Used, and What Are Their Risks?”

The Ethereum Foundation launches the Client Incentive Program, offering 144 validators (4,608 ETH) to promote diversification and decentralization of the software supporting the Ethereum Network.

The Ethereum Foundation launches the Client Incentive Program, offering 144 validators (4,608 ETH) to promote diversification and decentralization of the software supporting the Ethereum Network.

The House Financial Services Committee conducted a hearing entitled “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States."

The House Financial Services Committee conducted a hearing entitled “Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States."

The witnesses are CEOs from leading crypto firms: Circle’s Jeremy Allaire, FTX’s Samuel Bankman-Fried, Bitfury’s Brian Brooks, Paxos Trust Company’s Charles Cascarilla, Stellar Development’s Denelle Dixon, and Coinbase’s Alesia Haas.

Fintech giant Square changes its name to Block. The name change is a nod to the company’s growing interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

Fintech giant Square changes its name to Block. The name change is a nod to the company’s growing interest in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.

Visa launches a global crypto advisory service for banking clients and merchants to help clients and partners advance their crypto journey.

Visa launches a global crypto advisory service for banking clients and merchants to help clients and partners advance their crypto journey.

Fidelity launches a spot bitcoin ETF in Canada under the ticker $FBTC. Fidelity is the largest asset manager to date with a Bitcoin ETF.

Fidelity launches a spot bitcoin ETF in Canada under the ticker $FBTC. Fidelity is the largest asset manager to date with a Bitcoin ETF.

Microstrategy purchases 7k BTC for $414 million in Q4, at an average price of $59,000

Microstrategy purchases 7k BTC for $414 million in Q4, at an average price of $59,000

ConstitutionDAO, a group that raised $40mm+ in ETH to purchase one of the last copies of the Constitution through a Sotheby’s auction, was outbid by Citadel CEO Ken Griffin.

ConstitutionDAO, a group that raised $40mm+ in ETH to purchase one of the last copies of the Constitution through a Sotheby’s auction, was outbid by Citadel CEO Ken Griffin.

The DAO ultimately lost the bid due to underestimating the costs of the auction house fees and storage costs for the document.

Square’s secretive project, which founder Jack Dorsey framed as “a decentralized exchange for Bitcoin,” debuts a new white paper.

Square’s secretive project, which founder Jack Dorsey framed as “a decentralized exchange for Bitcoin,” debuts a new white paper.

Dubbed the tbDEX protocol, the proposed protocol “facilitates decentralized networks of exchange between assets by providing a framework for establishing social trust, utilizing decentralized identity (DID) and verifiable credentials (VCs) to establish the provenance of identity in the real world.”

ConsenSys, the company behind Metamask and Infura, has raised $200 million, bringing its valuation to over $3.2 billion.

ConsenSys, the company behind Metamask and Infura, has raised $200 million, bringing its valuation to over $3.2 billion.

Crypto.com agrees to pay $700 million in cash to AEG to rename Staples Center, one of the most famous sports and entertainment venues in the U.S.

Crypto.com agrees to pay $700 million in cash to AEG to rename Staples Center, one of the most famous sports and entertainment venues in the U.S.

Senators Wyden and Lummis introduce a crypto amendment to Biden’s infrastructure bill to ensure innovation is not stifled due to a lack of clarity around reporting requirements.

Senators Wyden and Lummis introduce a crypto amendment to Biden’s infrastructure bill to ensure innovation is not stifled due to a lack of clarity around reporting requirements.

The Bitcoin Network successfully implements the highly anticipated Taproot upgrade, its largest upgrade in roughly four years at block 709,632.

The Bitcoin Network successfully implements the highly anticipated Taproot upgrade, its largest upgrade in roughly four years at block 709,632.

The Taproot upgrade will boost Bitcoin’s smart contract functionality, increase privacy, and make transactions more data efficient.

DCG’s mining and financing subsidiary, Foundry, launches a staking business-as-a-service targeting institutions.

DCG’s mining and financing subsidiary, Foundry, launches a staking business-as-a-service targeting institutions.

Coinbase announces in their Q3 earnings that they made $1.2 billion in net revenue. Assets held on its platform rose from $180 billion to $255 billion.

Coinbase announces in their Q3 earnings that they made $1.2 billion in net revenue. Assets held on its platform rose from $180 billion to $255 billion.

Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals that he has invested in cryptocurrency personally, saying, “I think it’s reasonable to own it as part of a diversified portfolio,” and that he “had been interested in cryptocurrency for a while.”

Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals that he has invested in cryptocurrency personally, saying, “I think it’s reasonable to own it as part of a diversified portfolio,” and that he “had been interested in cryptocurrency for a while.”

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues a new update to its 2019 guidance to a risk-based approach for virtual assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issues a new update to its 2019 guidance to a risk-based approach for virtual assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs).

United States Senator Bill Hagerty spoke to newly appointed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra regarding cryptocurrencies in a banking committee hearing:

United States Senator Bill Hagerty spoke to newly appointed Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra regarding cryptocurrencies in a banking committee hearing:

“I just want to make certain as you exercise those oversight responsibilities that we don’t stifle innovation in this arena.”

Altair upgrade goes live on October 27th, the first upgrade to the Ethereum Beacon Chain since its launch in 2020.

Altair upgrade goes live on October 27th, the first upgrade to the Ethereum Beacon Chain since its launch in 2020.

The Beacon Chain is important because it introduces PoS to the Ethereum ecosystem.

Valkyrie’s Bitcoin futures ETF launches on NASDAQ.

Valkyrie’s Bitcoin futures ETF launches on NASDAQ.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia aims to replace the United States dollar reserves with digital assets in the long term.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia aims to replace the United States dollar reserves with digital assets in the long term.

United States Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell believes the federal government needs to regulate the cryptocurrency market, but a blanket ban on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets are not in the cards.

United States Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell believes the federal government needs to regulate the cryptocurrency market, but a blanket ban on Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets are not in the cards.

At the Code Conference in California, Tesla CEO Elon Musk states, “It is not possible to, I think, destroy crypto, but it is possible for governments to slow down its advancement.”

At the Code Conference in California, Tesla CEO Elon Musk states, “It is not possible to, I think, destroy crypto, but it is possible for governments to slow down its advancement.”

Leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase secures a contract to develop tech for the Department of Homeland Security worth as much as $1.37 million.

Leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase secures a contract to develop tech for the Department of Homeland Security worth as much as $1.37 million.

Coinbase will provide the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement branch with blockchain analytics software.

September 7th is labeled ‘Bitcoin Day’ in El Salvador as BTC becomes legal tender.

September 7th is labeled ‘Bitcoin Day’ in El Salvador as BTC becomes legal tender.

The Republic of Panama introduces a bill on regulating cryptocurrencies, aiming to make the country “compatible with the blockchain, crypto assets and the internet.”

The Republic of Panama introduces a bill on regulating cryptocurrencies, aiming to make the country “compatible with the blockchain, crypto assets and the internet.”

US-based banking conglomerate Citigroup offers bitcoin futures trading for some institutional clients.

US-based banking conglomerate Citigroup offers bitcoin futures trading for some institutional clients.

Coinbase and Circle announced a consolidation of Stablecoin USDC reserves into cash and US treasuries.

Coinbase and Circle announced a consolidation of Stablecoin USDC reserves into cash and US treasuries.

Coinbase teamed up with Japanese bank MUFG to launch a crypto exchange in the country.

Coinbase teamed up with Japanese bank MUFG to launch a crypto exchange in the country.

Robinhood reported crypto now represents 41% of their revenue.

Robinhood reported crypto now represents 41% of their revenue.

Neuberger Berman granted its commodity-focused funds the ability to invest in bitcoin and Ethereum Futures.

Neuberger Berman granted its commodity-focused funds the ability to invest in bitcoin and Ethereum Futures.

Ethereum upgrade EIP 1559 was completed on August 5th, making transactions on the network more efficient.

Ethereum upgrade EIP 1559 was completed on August 5th, making transactions on the network more efficient.

SEC Commissioner Gary Gensler signaled a possible approval of an ETF based on regulated Bitcoin Futures 40 act products

SEC Commissioner Gary Gensler signaled a possible approval of an ETF based on regulated Bitcoin Futures 40 act products

OpenSea, the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), recorded a $3.4B transaction volume in August, more than ten times their July figure.

OpenSea, the largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), recorded a $3.4B transaction volume in August, more than ten times their July figure.

The latest $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Bill proposed by Congress took the crypto industry by surprise by expanding the definition of a “broker” to those engaging in the cryptocurrency industry.

The latest $1 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Bill proposed by Congress took the crypto industry by surprise by expanding the definition of a “broker” to those engaging in the cryptocurrency industry.

On August 9th, an amendment in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that would limit the proposal to increase federal regulation of cryptocurrencies was blocked. While the failure of the industry-backed amendments is a setback, cryptocurrency advocates made great strides throughout the process.

Elon Musk revealed that his space exploration company SpaceX owns bitcoin.

Elon Musk revealed that his space exploration company SpaceX owns bitcoin.

Malta-based exchange Bullish did a SPAC deal led by former NYSE President Thomas Farley’s Far Peak Acquisition Corp that could value the company as high as $12B.

Malta-based exchange Bullish did a SPAC deal led by former NYSE President Thomas Farley’s Far Peak Acquisition Corp that could value the company as high as $12B.

NFT platform Sorare raised $532M at a potential $3.8B valuation.

NFT platform Sorare raised $532M at a potential $3.8B valuation.

NFT platform OpenSea raised $100M at a $1.5B valuation.

NFT platform OpenSea raised $100M at a $1.5B valuation.

Ecoystem company Circle continued in its plans to go public via SPAC merger with Conocord Acquisition Corp in a deal valued at $4.5B.

Ecoystem company Circle continued in its plans to go public via SPAC merger with Conocord Acquisition Corp in a deal valued at $4.5B.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading giant FTX Exchange raised $900M at $18B valuation.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading giant FTX Exchange raised $900M at $18B valuation.

President Xi Jinping’s regime implemented further sanctions against the asset class, creating a worsening hangover on the back of May’s news regarding China’s ban of digital assets as currency.

President Xi Jinping’s regime implemented further sanctions against the asset class, creating a worsening hangover on the back of May’s news regarding China’s ban of digital assets as currency.

Many across the digital asset space are calling China’s actions the largest sovereign assault on the asset class since its inception.

President Nayib Bukele announced in a national address that El Salvador will make bitcoin legal tender effective September 7, noting that its use will be optional, making El Salvador the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.

President Nayib Bukele announced in a national address that El Salvador will make bitcoin legal tender effective September 7, noting that its use will be optional, making El Salvador the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.

Goldman Sachs issued a report that Ethereum could overtake bitcoin as the market’s most significant asset and replace it as the primary store of value asset in crypto.

Goldman Sachs issued a report that Ethereum could overtake bitcoin as the market’s most significant asset and replace it as the primary store of value asset in crypto.

The US Treasury Department also signaled concerns that wealthy individuals could use the digital asset sector to avoid taxes. They will require any transfer worth $10,000 or more to be reported to the IRS.

The US Treasury Department also signaled concerns that wealthy individuals could use the digital asset sector to avoid taxes. They will require any transfer worth $10,000 or more to be reported to the IRS.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell commented that digital assets posed risks to financial stability and indicated greater regulation might be warranted, stating that cryptocurrencies “are really vehicles for speculation.”

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell commented that digital assets posed risks to financial stability and indicated greater regulation might be warranted, stating that cryptocurrencies “are really vehicles for speculation.”

The Chinese government announced a “crackdown” on bitcoin mining and trading as well as its ban of using bitcoin as a currency.

The Chinese government announced a “crackdown” on bitcoin mining and trading as well as its ban of using bitcoin as a currency.

In response, select cryptocurrency organizations and investors formed the Bitcoin Mining Council, hosted by the CEO of MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor.

In response, select cryptocurrency organizations and investors formed the Bitcoin Mining Council, hosted by the CEO of MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor.

Elon Musk took to Twitter on May 12th and brought the bitcoin ESG debate front and center. His comments questioned bitcoin mining and its impact on the environment.

Elon Musk took to Twitter on May 12th and brought the bitcoin ESG debate front and center. His comments questioned bitcoin mining and its impact on the environment.

Wealthfront announced its intention to enable crypto purchases in 2021.

Wealthfront announced its intention to enable crypto purchases in 2021.

New York-based blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos received a Federal Bank Charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

New York-based blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos received a Federal Bank Charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Storied hedge fund, Brevan Howard, announced it will begin buying crypto in its flagship fund.

Storied hedge fund, Brevan Howard, announced it will begin buying crypto in its flagship fund.

Ecosystem company, Consensys, raised $65M from institutions that included J.P. Morgan, UBS, and Mastercard.

Ecosystem company, Consensys, raised $65M from institutions that included J.P. Morgan, UBS, and Mastercard.

#1 overall NFL draft pick Trevor Lawrence announced a Blockfolio sponsorship and will receive a percentage of his bonus in bitcoin and other digital assets.

#1 overall NFL draft pick Trevor Lawrence announced a Blockfolio sponsorship and will receive a percentage of his bonus in bitcoin and other digital assets.

Venmo launched a digital asset purchasing feature.

Venmo launched a digital asset purchasing feature.

Metzora Capital, in partnership with CI, launched ETHX, the world’s first Ethereum ETF.

Metzora Capital, in partnership with CI, launched ETHX, the world’s first Ethereum ETF.

Coinbase became publicly traded via its highly-publicized direct listing.

Coinbase became publicly traded via its highly-publicized direct listing.

J.P. Morgan announced plans to offer bitcoin exposure to its clients as early as summer 2021.

J.P. Morgan announced plans to offer bitcoin exposure to its clients as early as summer 2021.

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, stated his belief that bitcoin is on a path to a higher market cap than gold.

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, stated his belief that bitcoin is on a path to a higher market cap than gold.

Morgan Stanley made a filing stating it intends to add bitcoin exposure for one dozen of its institutional funds.

Morgan Stanley made a filing stating it intends to add bitcoin exposure for one dozen of its institutional funds.

Goldman Sachs announced plans to offer digital assets to its Private Wealth Management clients.

Goldman Sachs announced plans to offer digital assets to its Private Wealth Management clients.

Auction house Christie’s sold digital artist Beeple’s digital NFT, EVERDAYS: THE FIRST 5,000 DAYS, for $69M. This was the third-largest sale ever for a living artist.

Auction house Christie’s sold digital artist Beeple’s digital NFT, EVERDAYS: THE FIRST 5,000 DAYS, for $69M. This was the third-largest sale ever for a living artist.

Oil Billionaire Kjell Rokke announced he purchased nearly $60M of BTC and intends to launch a BTC business.

Oil Billionaire Kjell Rokke announced he purchased nearly $60M of BTC and intends to launch a BTC business.

Yet another publicly traded listing, the Hong Kong software company Meitu, announced it is holding $50M ETH and $39M BTC on its balance sheet.

Yet another publicly traded listing, the Hong Kong software company Meitu, announced it is holding $50M ETH and $39M BTC on its balance sheet.

On the bitcoin ETF front, eight applications are pending at the SEC as issuers race to get a product in front of regulators.

On the bitcoin ETF front, eight applications are pending at the SEC as issuers race to get a product in front of regulators.

Applications meeting approval for this coveted structure will unlock what many perceive to be the largest investor capital pool overnight.

Investment bank Goldman Sachs announced it will restart operations for an internal desk to trade digital assets and plans to offer digital asset products to its private wealth clients.

Investment bank Goldman Sachs announced it will restart operations for an internal desk to trade digital assets and plans to offer digital asset products to its private wealth clients.

Visa continues its push into the asset class on two fronts. One, the credit and payments giant enabled bitcoin for its roughly 70M users. Two, it launched a pilot with Crypto.com to settle USDC on their network.

Visa continues its push into the asset class on two fronts. One, the credit and payments giant enabled bitcoin for its roughly 70M users. Two, it launched a pilot with Crypto.com to settle USDC on their network.

Morgan Stanley’s wealth platform announced it will offer bitcoin to its private wealth clients

Morgan Stanley’s wealth platform announced it will offer bitcoin to its private wealth clients

CME launched ETH futures.

CME launched ETH futures.

Apple Pay will now get support from the digital asset card payment system, BitPay.

Apple Pay will now get support from the digital asset card payment system, BitPay.

MasterCard announced plans to enable digital asset purchases for all merchants.

MasterCard announced plans to enable digital asset purchases for all merchants.

German-based bank Deutsche Bank announced plans to offer custody and prime brokerage services for digital assets.

German-based bank Deutsche Bank announced plans to offer custody and prime brokerage services for digital assets.

BNY Mellon, one of the world’s oldest and largest custodians, announced it would service and custody digital assets.

BNY Mellon, one of the world’s oldest and largest custodians, announced it would service and custody digital assets.

MicroStrategy ($1B+) and Square ($170M) both added more bitcoin to their existing balance sheet holdings.

MicroStrategy ($1B+) and Square ($170M) both added more bitcoin to their existing balance sheet holdings.

Tesla revealed a $1.5B balance sheet holding, making it the largest corporation to date to hold bitcoin.

Tesla revealed a $1.5B balance sheet holding, making it the largest corporation to date to hold bitcoin.

Miami Mayor activates bitcoin across the city, including treasury, employees, taxes & fees.

Miami Mayor activates bitcoin across the city, including treasury, employees, taxes & fees.

Coinbase files S-1.

Coinbase files S-1.

Ray Dalio, financial thought leader and founder of Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund, penned his thoughts on bitcoin: “I believe bitcoin is one hell of an invention.”

Ray Dalio, financial thought leader and founder of Bridgewater, the world’s largest hedge fund, penned his thoughts on bitcoin: “I believe bitcoin is one hell of an invention.”

Digital asset custodian Anchorage became the first one to receive a federal bank charter.

Digital asset custodian Anchorage became the first one to receive a federal bank charter.

The Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released guidance for US banks to use public blockchains as settlement systems.

The Office of Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released guidance for US banks to use public blockchains as settlement systems.

Bakkt, the bitcoin futures exchange and custodian, majority-owned by ICE, announced that a $2.1B SPAC would acquire it.

Bakkt, the bitcoin futures exchange and custodian, majority-owned by ICE, announced that a $2.1B SPAC would acquire it.

Corporate balance sheets continue to adopt bitcoin as MicroStrategy added $10M and Marathon Patent Group added $150M to their treasuries.

Corporate balance sheets continue to adopt bitcoin as MicroStrategy added $10M and Marathon Patent Group added $150M to their treasuries.

BBVA launched services for digital assets.

BBVA launched services for digital assets.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager at almost $8T in AUM, filed to invest in bitcoin futures in two of its funds.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager at almost $8T in AUM, filed to invest in bitcoin futures in two of its funds.

Standard Chartered Bank launched crypto trading.

Standard Chartered Bank launched crypto trading.

Highly crypto-experienced Gary Gensler named Chairman of the SEC.

Highly crypto-experienced Gary Gensler named Chairman of the SEC.

J.P. Morgan said gold will suffer for years because of bitcoin and made a $146K long-term price prediction.

J.P. Morgan said gold will suffer for years because of bitcoin and made a $146K long-term price prediction.

Visa partnered with stablecoin USDC, enabling its 60 million merchants to use it.

Visa partnered with stablecoin USDC, enabling its 60 million merchants to use it.

American Express invested in crypto trading platform FalconX.

American Express invested in crypto trading platform FalconX.

S&P Dow Jones announced its intention to provide indices for digital assets.

S&P Dow Jones announced its intention to provide indices for digital assets.

CME announced that Ethereum futures would launch in February.

CME announced that Ethereum futures would launch in February.

Jefferies’ strategists called for cuts to gold exposure in favor of bitcoin.

Jefferies’ strategists called for cuts to gold exposure in favor of bitcoin.

Guggenheim CIO Scott Minerd indicated that bitcoin’s fundamental value could be $400K.

Guggenheim CIO Scott Minerd indicated that bitcoin’s fundamental value could be $400K.

Fidelity announced that it would hold bitcoin as collateral for cash loans.

Fidelity announced that it would hold bitcoin as collateral for cash loans.

J.P. Morgan estimated that a 1% allocation to bitcoin from pensions and insurance companies would require $600B of buying.

J.P. Morgan estimated that a 1% allocation to bitcoin from pensions and insurance companies would require $600B of buying.

Ruffer, the $27B UK-based hedge fund, disclosed a bitcoin position of nearly $750M.

Ruffer, the $27B UK-based hedge fund, disclosed a bitcoin position of nearly $750M.

Insurance giant MassMutual announced a $100M investment into bitcoin.

Insurance giant MassMutual announced a $100M investment into bitcoin.

MicroStrategy announced a $400M convertible bond offering to buy bitcoin; the deal upsized to $550M and closed at $650M.

MicroStrategy announced a $400M convertible bond offering to buy bitcoin; the deal upsized to $550M and closed at $650M.

Brian Brooks, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, testified on Capitol Hill to the US Senate about the importance of digital assets.

Brian Brooks, Acting Comptroller of the Currency, testified on Capitol Hill to the US Senate about the importance of digital assets.

World-renowned money manager AllianceBernstein published a report recommending an allocation to digital assets.

World-renowned money manager AllianceBernstein published a report recommending an allocation to digital assets.

Guggenheim, a $295B AUM manager, filed to buy up to 10% bitcoin exposure in its $5.3B Macro Fund.

Guggenheim, a $295B AUM manager, filed to buy up to 10% bitcoin exposure in its $5.3B Macro Fund.

Citigroup, one of the world’s largest global banks, published a research report suggesting bitcoin’s 2021 year-end price target could reach as high as $318K.

Citigroup, one of the world’s largest global banks, published a research report suggesting bitcoin’s 2021 year-end price target could reach as high as $318K.

Rick Rieder, CIO of the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock, shared his thoughts on bitcoin’s potential to replace gold in the future.

Rick Rieder, CIO of the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock, shared his thoughts on bitcoin’s potential to replace gold in the future.

Stanley Druckenmiller, arguably the world’s best macro investor, announced his bitcoin position on CNBC.

Stanley Druckenmiller, arguably the world’s best macro investor, announced his bitcoin position on CNBC.

PayPal released an official announcement specifying plans for users to begin buying, selling, and holding digital assets on its platform;

PayPal released an official announcement specifying plans for users to begin buying, selling, and holding digital assets on its platform;

in addition to bitcoin, PayPal will also provide the option for users to access Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) via its platform.

J.P. Morgan began using JPM Coin commercially for the first time.

J.P. Morgan began using JPM Coin commercially for the first time.

Square (NYSE: SQ), led by long-time bitcoin proponent Jack Dorsey, made a $50M bitcoin allocation, approximately 1% of its cash reserves.

Square (NYSE: SQ), led by long-time bitcoin proponent Jack Dorsey, made a $50M bitcoin allocation, approximately 1% of its cash reserves.

Kraken, a prominent San Francisco-based digital exchange, secured a banking charter issued in the crypto-friendly state of Wyoming.

Kraken, a prominent San Francisco-based digital exchange, secured a banking charter issued in the crypto-friendly state of Wyoming.

Under a framework developed in the state, Kraken will be allowed to submit applications for services such as an account at the Federal Reserve, which would allow for common fiduciary functions such as regulated custody, deposits, and servicing institutional-level clients.

The OCC released a letter confirming that banks with Federal Charters may hold stablecoin reserves or the assets that back stablecoins, which are widely used to create currency pairsin the digital asset market.

The OCC released a letter confirming that banks with Federal Charters may hold stablecoin reserves or the assets that back stablecoins, which are widely used to create currency pairsin the digital asset market.

MicroStrategy announced the purchase of an additional $175M of bitcoin to add to its roughly 20% corporate treasury position, bringing its total balance sheet holdings to about $425M.

MicroStrategy announced the purchase of an additional $175M of bitcoin to add to its roughly 20% corporate treasury position, bringing its total balance sheet holdings to about $425M.

MicroStrategy, Inc (ticker: MSTR), a business intelligence software firm, was the first publicly-traded company to announce a balance sheet investment of $250M into bitcoin.

MicroStrategy, Inc (ticker: MSTR), a business intelligence software firm, was the first publicly-traded company to announce a balance sheet investment of $250M into bitcoin.

Goldman Sachs instituted a Head of Digital Assets, a first for the bank.

Goldman Sachs instituted a Head of Digital Assets, a first for the bank.

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a decision that national banks and federal savings associations were officially permitted to provide cryptocurrency custody services for their clients,

The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a decision that national banks and federal savings associations were officially permitted to provide cryptocurrency custody services for their clients,

increasing the maneuverability of traditional banks to participate in digital assets on behalf of their clients. The OCC’s letter responded to a request from an unidentified national bank or federal savings association that asked the OCC to clarify its stance.

Bitcoin was deemed as money in federal court under the Money Transmitters Act.

Bitcoin was deemed as money in federal court under the Money Transmitters Act.

US lawmakers in the Senate Banking Committee hosted a virtual discussion about the digitization of money and payments that included a focus on the possibility of a Digital Dollar.

US lawmakers in the Senate Banking Committee hosted a virtual discussion about the digitization of money and payments that included a focus on the possibility of a Digital Dollar.

One of the world’s most successful macro investors, Paul Tudor Jones, announced his bitcoin investment and laid his case for the important role it will play in portfolios given the changing macro environment.

One of the world’s most successful macro investors, Paul Tudor Jones, announced his bitcoin investment and laid his case for the important role it will play in portfolios given the changing macro environment.

Eleven members of US Congress penned a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin encouraging the Treasury to disperse money owed to the public with speed and security using blockchain technology.

Eleven members of US Congress penned a letter to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin encouraging the Treasury to disperse money owed to the public with speed and security using blockchain technology.

US Congress introduced 32 bills relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

US Congress introduced 32 bills relating to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce proposed new legislation to support token projects to achieve decentralization.

SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce proposed new legislation to support token projects to achieve decentralization.

Under the proposal, new projects would receive a three-year grace period from the time of token sale to develop their networks without penalty of securities laws like the Howy Test and Supreme Court Assessment.

CME Group launched regulated bitcoin options.

CME Group launched regulated bitcoin options.