Cryptocurrency market news

Bitwise has announced the launch of the new Bitwise Canton ETP on Deutsche Börse Xetra. The product is designed to provide investors with direct exposure to Canton (CC), the blockchain’s native token.

Grayscale identified Ethereum, Solana, $BNB Chain, and Canton Network as blockchain networks that could benefit from clearer digital asset regulation in the United States, including the potential adoption of the CLARITY Act. The research highlighted tokenized assets, DeFi, stablecoins, and institutional infrastructure as key areas of potential demand.

Spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Hyperliquid have recorded an uninterrupted streak of net inflows since trading began on 12 May. Since the launch of spot ETFs tied to Hyperliquid in the United States on 12 May, the products have maintained a continuous series of daily inflows, while similar funds focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum have continued to experience capital outflows.

From May 11 to May 15, cryptocurrency investment products recorded $1.07 billion in outflows — the first outflow in seven weeks and the third largest of 2026.

According to Nikkei Asia, the two largest Japanese online brokerage firms are developing their own cryptocurrency-based investment funds and plan to sell them to retail investors. SBI Securities will distribute funds created by its subsidiary SBI Global Asset Management. The fund lineup will include both ETFs and investment trusts linked to liquid assets such as Bitcoin and Ether.

ADI Foundation and Settlemint have announced a partnership aimed at building an integrated digital securities infrastructure powered by the ADI Chain blockchain.

Ethereum Foundation, together with wallet developers and security companies, has announced a new “Clear Signing” standard aimed at solving the long-discussed issue of “blind signing” within the Ethereum ecosystem.

According to Bloomberg, citing filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), BlackRock is preparing to launch two tokenized money market funds designed for investors who store funds in stablecoins and crypto wallets instead of traditional bank accounts.

Bitwise Asset Management is entering the tokenized fund market by acquiring USCC, a crypto fund with a portfolio valued at $277.8 million that will retain its ticker, smart contracts, and token address. The move allows Bitwise to launch its first tokenized fund, while Superstate will continue supporting the blockchain infrastructure.

Michael Saylor delivered a 47‑minute presentation at Bitcoin 2026, where he described STRC as a digital credit instrument built around Bitcoin. Saylor presented Bitcoin as “engineered capital,” while STRC was framed as a structure designed to transform capital appreciation into recurring income.

Visa — a bank card issuer and global payment network — and WeFi — a provider of on-chain banking and payment infrastructure — have launched a joint initiative to test use cases for on-chain banking and stablecoin payments in selected countries.

MARA Holdings has announced the launch of the MARA Foundation, a fund designed to support the Bitcoin ecosystem and projects using $BTC as a tool for financial innovation. The initiative was presented at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas.

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Bitbank has launched a new credit card service that allows users to pay for purchases directly with crypto assets. According to the company, the Visa card called “EPOS Crypto Card for Bitbank” is the first of its kind in the country.

Western Union — one of the largest players in the cross-border remittance market — is preparing to take a notable step toward the crypto industry. The company has announced the launch of its own stablecoin USDPT, as well as the creation of a new digital infrastructure for working with assets.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched the Stablecoin Reserves Portfolio, a government money market fund designed to meet investment requirements under the proposed GENIUS Act for stablecoin issuers.

Researchers noted that DeFi is facing a “persistent security crisis.” In January, the sector lost about $86 million due to smart contract bugs. February saw around $27 million in losses from bridge and oracle attacks. In March, another $52 million was lost due to exploits tied to stablecoin issuance and lending pools.