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Nexo report finds 67% of affluent investors own crypto, but only 4.7% have truly integrated it
Sixty-seven percent of affluent investors own crypto, but only 4.7% have fully integrated it into their financial lives. This gap suggests that while there's interest, many are still hesitant to dive deeper, likely due to uncertainty around regulations. It’s a reminder that ownership doesn’t always translate to usage.
The report underscores the importance of regulatory clarity to encourage broader adoption. Investors seem to be waiting for more guidance before committing to crypto as a core part of their portfolios. It’s a fascinating dynamic, especially as the market evolves.
For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports Bitcoin — link in show notes.
Brazil Outranks US in Crypto Adoption During Worst Bear Market Since 2022
Brazil ranked as the world’s top country for grassroots crypto adoption in Chainalysis’ 2026 index. It beat the US as crypto’s market value roughly halved. The country’s crypto economy reached $252.5 billion over the 12 months ending June 30. Worldwide, on-chain activity slipped just 1.6% while the market shed $2.1 trillion. Brazil ranked fourth or higher in every category the index measures. It came second in cross-border flows, third in service flows and domestic peer-to-peer (P2P) activity, and fourth in balances.
Galaxy adds $100M Sky token and institutional adoption is tested
Galaxy Digital has added $100 million of sUSDS, Sky Protocol's yield-bearing savings token, to its corporate treasury and approved it as collateral for institutional clients, the companies said Sept. 23. Galaxy and Sky described the treasury position as complete, but their announcement gave no figure for client lending secured by sUSDS or the first completed loan. The decision makes the token eligible across Galaxy's institutional trading business, with actual client uptake still undisclosed. The attraction is a token that continues to accrue a savings return when pledged.
Institutional adoption of Ethereum ETFs highlights a shift towards regulated crypto investments, potentially reshaping traditional asset allocation. The post BlackRock ETF clients purchase $51M in Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
US weighs overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins: Bloomberg
The reported initiative could involve private-sector companies and several US agencies as Washington looks to expand the international use of dollar-backed stablecoins. The Trump administration is reportedly considering an initiative to promote the use of dollar-backed stablecoins overseas as part of an effort to reinforce the US dollar’s position as the world’s reserve currency. Citing people familiar with the plans, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that the US government could support stablecoin projects by creating joint ventures with private-sector firms.
Bitcoin’s ‘last resort’ quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare
A weeklong optimization challenge cut the estimated GPU cost of preparing an experimental quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction to under $67, potentially making the “last-resort measure” a little easier on the wallet.
BlackRock’s IBIT leads US spot Bitcoin ETFs with hundreds of millions in inflows
BlackRock's IBIT dominance signals a shift in institutional confidence towards Bitcoin, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of crypto ETFs. The post BlackRock’s IBIT leads US spot Bitcoin ETFs with hundreds of millions in inflows appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Report: CFTC Eyes Unusual $5B Trading Pattern on Kalshi ETH Perpetuals
The CFTC is looking into a peculiar trading pattern on Kalshi’s Ethereum perpetual futures market, with around $5 billion in volume tied to nearly one million trades centered on a $5,500 order size since August. This unusual clustering has raised concerns about potential wash trading, which Kalshi strongly denies, claiming the activity is typical for market-making.
Kalshi argues that the repeated order sizes are due to market makers maintaining fixed resting orders that high-frequency traders keep hitting. They emphasize that self-trading is blocked and that they monitor for wash trading. Notably, firms like Jump Trading and Wintermute are involved, but they assert they operate independently without coordinating with others.
As Kalshi expands its offerings in perpetual futures, it’s also facing legal challenges, including lawsuits over unlicensed sports betting. The scrutiny from the CFTC comes at a critical time for the platform, which is also actively policing its users to prevent conflicts of interest.
For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports ETH — link in show notes.
The Trump administration is considering promoting dollar-denominated stablecoins overseas through joint ventures with private firms, seeking to reinforce the dollar’s global role and boost demand for U.S. Treasuries, Bloomberg reported Sept. 23, citing people familiar with the plans. The effort... Read the full story at The Defiant
Binance Adds Dividend Support For Four More Leveraged ETF bStocks
- Binance will support cash dividend distributions for SOXS, MUU, TQQQ and SQQQ bStocks. - Eligible holders receive the distributions in USDT based on record-date balances. - The announcement covers four tokenized leveraged-ETF products. Binance is broadening corporate-action support across its bStocks lineup, adding cash-dividend processing for four leveraged ETF products. The supported tokens track SOXS, MUU, TQQQ and SQQQ.