Institutional adoption of digital assets — like bitcoin — is booming, with average portfolio exposure expected to double from 7% to 16% within three years, according to new research from State Street. 

State Street’s study touched on how tokenization and blockchain technology are moving from experimentation to execution across global investment portfolios.

The study surveyed senior executives across asset management, trying to decipher how institutions are integrating digital assets, tokenization, and emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing into their strategies. 

Nearly 60% of respondents plan to increase digital asset allocations over the next year,…

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Britain has officially ended its multi-year ban on crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs), marking a major step toward integrating digital assets into mainstream finance. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that retail investors can now buy crypto ETNs listed on recognized exchanges such as the London Stock Exchange (LSE), citing the market’s growing maturity and stronger regulatory safeguards.

Crypto ETNs track bitcoin or ether prices without direct coin ownership and must be fully backed by underlying assets held by regulated custodians. Although the ban has been lifted, investors will need to wait before adding these products to portfolios as the FCA only began accepting prospectuses from issuers in late September.

The U.K. tax authority confirmed that crypto ETNs can be included in ISAs and pension schemes, allowing tax-free gains. From April 2026, they will qualify as Innovative Finance ISA (IFISA) investments, reinforcing the government’s push to expand digital investment opportunities.

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Unchained announced today that its registered investment advisory affiliate, Sound Advisory, has merged with Gannett Trust Company to form a new entity: Gannett Wealth Advisors.

The merger marks the first time an SEC-registered investment advisor has combined with a chartered bitcoin trust company, creating what the firms call a “fully integrated wealth management platform” for digital assets, according to a note shared with Bitcoin Magazine.

Gannett Wealth Advisors will operate as a subsidiary of Gannett Trust Company, a public trust company chartered in Wyoming, and will focus on uniting financial planning, custody, and inheritance services under one regulated… Read more on BitcoinMagazine

Luxembourg is officially joining the ranks of governments investing in Bitcoin. 

The country’s Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) will allocate 1% of its total portfolio — over €7 million — to Bitcoin and other crypto, Finance Minister Gilles Roth announced Wednesday during his 2026 budget presentation in the Chamber of Deputies.

“This is really great news for crypto-assets because this is the first investment of a public fund in bitcoin in Luxembourg,” said CSV lawmaker Laurent Mosar following the announcement.

The move positions Luxembourg as the first Eurozone nation to allocate sovereign wealth into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, marking a…

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Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund has made a groundbreaking move by allocating 1% of its portfolio to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), becoming one of the first European state-backed entities to do so. The decision, confirmed by Treasury Director Bob Kieffer, was announced by Finance Minister Gilles Roth during the 2026 Budget presentation in the country’s legislature.

Kieffer explained that the investment reflects the growing maturity of digital assets and aligns with Luxembourg’s new investment policy approved in July 2025. The Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) manages around €764 million ($888 million), meaning roughly $9 million has been placed into Bitcoin ETFs. The fund is also authorized to invest up to 15% of its assets in alternative options like crypto, real estate, and private equity.

This move highlights Luxembourg’s leadership in digital finance and mirrors similar trends across Europe. Norway, the Czech Republic, and Sweden have all shown increased interest in Bitcoin, signaling a broader shift toward crypto integration in traditional finance.

The bitcoin price has now entered the euphoria phase of this bull cycle, and while no model can time the exact top, the best on-chain frameworks point to much higher bitcoin price targets than most expect.

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Bitcoin price has maintained its position above $122,000 on Thursday, bolstered by BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF reaching a significant milestone of over 800,000 BTC in assets under management (AUM). The world’s largest cryptocurrency has shown resilience following its new all-time high of $126,199 earlier this week, supported by strong institutional inflows and dovish signals from the Federal Reserve.

BlackRock’s IBIT, which launched in January 2024, has accumulated approximately 802,257 BTC, valued at nearly $100 billion, representing about 3.8% of Bitcoin’s total supply. This rapid increase has been fueled by substantial net inflows, with the ETF receiving 3,510 BTC…

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Crypto exchange giant Gemini, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has officially expanded into Australia after securing registration with AUSTRAC, the nation’s anti-money laundering regulator. The company’s local arm, Gemini Intergalactic Australia Pty Ltd, is now authorized to operate as a digital currency exchange, paving the way for Australians to trade cryptocurrencies using AUD.

The move marks a major milestone in Gemini’s Asia-Pacific growth strategy. Australia’s crypto adoption has surged to 22%, matching the United States, according to Gemini’s Global State of Crypto Report 2025. With over $126 million in daily trading volume, Gemini ranks among the world’s top 20 exchanges.

To strengthen its local presence, Gemini has appointed James Logan as Head of Australia. Logan, formerly with Luno and Bitget, will lead efforts to build a safe, transparent, and compliant ecosystem for retail and institutional investors across the region.