Vanguard Enters Crypto as Bank of America Recommends 4% Allocation
Vanguard Enters Crypto as Bank of America Recommends 4% Allocation
🏦 Vanguard's crypto debut
Major crypto gains as traditional finance embraces digital assets:
- Vanguard debuts crypto access for clients
- Bank of America recommends up to 4% crypto allocation for wealth management clients
- BTC hits $93k, ETH at $3.1k, SOL at $141
Key developments:
- Ethereum's Fusaka upgrade launches today
- Kalshi raises at $11B valuation, co-founder Luana becomes youngest female billionaire
- UK creates new property category for crypto and NFTs through Property Act
- Kraken acquires tokenization platform Backed Finance
- Chainlink launches LINK Everything initiative
Partnerships & expansions:
- Pudgy Penguins partners with NHL for Winter Classic
- REKT Drinks gains access to 13,000 retailers through Superior Beverage Group
- Hyperliquid Strategies merges with Sonnet Bio Therapeutics for $888M HYPE DAO
Traditional finance continues its crypto adoption with major institutions offering new access points and allocation recommendations.
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors fall another 3-8%; BTC - $101.8k, ETH - $3.4k, SOL - $157 🔹Fear & Greed reaches Extreme Fear for the first time in months 🔹BTC ETFs see $185.5M in net outflows while ETH sees $135.7M 🔹$1B+ gets liquidated from the market 🔹@berachain halts its
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors down 3-5%; BTC - $83.7k, ETH - $2.7k, SOL - $127 🔹BTC ETFs see 2nd largest outflow in history with $903M while ETH ETFs record $262M in outflows 🔹Vitalik warns of quantum computing threat coming by 2028 🔹@krakenfx files for IPO after $800M raise
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors steady; BTC - $109k, ETH - $3.8k, SOL - $186 🔹BTC ETFs see $488.4M in net outflows while ETH sees $184.2M in outflows 🔹US Senator claims Binance helped with Trump launch for CZ pardon 🔹@coinbase smashes earnings with $1.9B revenue 🔹Brian Armstrong
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors fall 3-4%; BTC - $101.3k, ETH - $3.3k, SOL - $157 🔹BTC ETFs see $239.9M in net inflows on Thursday while ETH sees $125M in inflows 🔹SOL @BitwiseInvest ETFs see $29.2M in net inflows 🔹ZEC soars past $600, reaches $630 🔹Japan backs joint stablecoin
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors down 1-2%; BTC - $115.5k, ETH - $4.3k, SOL - $200 🔹BTC ETFs see $149.3M in net inflows while ETH sees $133.9M in inflows 🔹Bitwise to launch BSOL ETF today 🔹Democrats for crypto trading/creation to be banned for elected officials 🔹@megaeth_labs
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors down up to 7%; BTC - $89.4k, ETH - $2.9k, SOL - $132 🔹@MyriadMarkets integrates Walrus data layer 🔹@krakenfx raises $800M at $20B valuation led by Citadel 🔹Ethereum Foundation unveils “Interop Layer” where L2s function as 1 chain 🔹@Fidelity
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors very red; BTC - $106.5k, ETH - $3.8k, SOL - $183 🔹Gold hits another ATH of $4.4k 🔹BTC ETFs see biggest outflows since August with $531M 🔹Charles Schwab plans to launch crypto custody in H1 2026 🔹@yeet crosses $700M in wagered volume
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors up 1-3%; BTC - $90k, ETH - $3k, SOL - $140 🔹@Polymarket cleared to operate in the US by CFTC 🔹@Kalshi blocked for sports markets in Nevada 🔹MON token jumps another 24% to a $4.8 FDV high 🔹A US bank tested issuing a proprietary stablecoin on
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors up 3-7% as Vanguard debuts crypto access; BTC - $93k, ETH - $3.1k, SOL - $141 🔹Bank of America recommends up to 4% crypto allocation for wealth clients 🔹Ethereum’s Fusaka upgrade set to debut today 🔹@Kalshi raises at $11B valuation 🔹Kalshi
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors rally on the back of US gov’t reopening process; BTC - $105.3k, ETH - $3.5k, SOL - $168 🔹BTC ETFs see $448M in net outflows while ETH sees $46.6M in outflows 🔹@BitwiseInvest SOL ETF shows strong early demand with over $500M in net inflows including
What's new? 🔹Crypto majors down 1-4% ahead of FOMC; BTC - $111k, ETH - $3,965, SOL - $195 🔹BTC ETFs see $149.3M in inflows while ETH sees $246M in inflows 🔹@MyriadMarkets launches on BNB with BNB markets + 5 minute automated markets 🔹@doodles announces a spooky Telegram drop
Kalshi Brings Prediction Markets to Solana Blockchain
**Kalshi has officially launched prediction markets on Solana**, expanding beyond their previous beta testing phase. The platform allows users to bet on real-world events directly on the Solana blockchain. This follows Jupiter DEX's earlier beta integration with Kalshi in October. - Full rollout completed after Q4 2025 beta period - Real-world event betting now live on Solana - Builds on previous Jupiter partnership The launch represents a significant expansion of prediction market infrastructure in the Solana ecosystem, offering users new ways to speculate on outcomes beyond traditional crypto markets.
NFT Collector Deeze Expresses Unease About Holding Certain Digital Assets
**NFT collector Deeze recently shared his growing discomfort** with holding onto some of his digital assets during an appearance on UnderExposedFM. Speaking alongside Tyler_Did_It, Deeze opened up about the **uncertainty he feels** regarding certain pieces in his collection. The discussion highlights a sentiment many collectors are experiencing as the NFT market continues to evolve. - Deeze's candid admission reflects broader market concerns - The conversation took place on the UnderExposedFM podcast - His comments suggest a shift in collector confidence This honest perspective from an established collector **provides insight into current market psychology** and the challenges facing NFT holders in today's environment.
VanEck Discusses Bitcoin Privacy Issues and Zcash on CNBC
**VanEck addressed Bitcoin privacy concerns** during a recent CNBC appearance, highlighting potential solutions through Zcash ($ZEC). The discussion covered: - Bitcoin's transparency limitations - Zcash's privacy-focused technology - Institutional perspectives on crypto privacy The conversation was featured on @fomohour with @farokh and @Tyler_Did_It providing additional insights. *Privacy coins continue gaining attention* as institutions explore enhanced transaction confidentiality options beyond Bitcoin's public ledger system.
Major Crypto News Roundup - March 5, 2025
- US government signals potential tariff relief for Mexico & Canada, driving major cryptocurrencies up 6-10% - Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Lutnick reveals Trump's upcoming Bitcoin Reserve announcement, with distinct treatment planned for other cryptocurrencies - Reddit co-founder expresses interest in TikTok acquisition, proposing blockchain integration - AVAX ecosystem sees new token $Blub reach $100M fully diluted valuation at launch - Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas moves 70% of portfolio ($3.5B+) into Bitcoin - USDC makes history as Japan's first approved stablecoin