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According to the Central Bank of Russia’s “Financial Stability Review,” Russian private investors currently hold approximately 3.8 billion rubles in cryptocurrency-linked financial instruments—a figure nearly unchanged from 3.7 billion rubles six months earlier—indicating stagnation in market interest growth. Of this amount, 1.7 billion rubles flowed into crypto-linked corporate bonds; 5,600 investors collectively held cryptocurrency futures positions worth 1.7 billion rubles; and roughly 3,800 investors allocated 354 million rubles to digital financial assets pegged to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Major issuers include large banks such as Sber and VTB. Meanwhile, the Moscow Exchange has progressively launched Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, along with related ETFs, and will introduce Solana, Ripple, and TRON futures in May 2026.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have experienced net capital outflows for nine consecutive trading days, totaling approximately $2.84 billion. This marks the longest consecutive losing streak since the product's launch in 2024, surpassing the previous record set on February 8, 2025. BlackRock's IBIT was the primary source of these outflows.Analysts indicate that this round of capital outflows reflects a notable cooling in institutional demand for Bitcoin ETF exposure. Meanwhile, the market is showing signs of divergence: Hyperliquid-related ETFs and certain XRP spot ETFs continue to record capital inflows. In contrast, spot Ethereum ETFs have also faced capital outflows for 13 consecutive days, with cumulative outflows reaching approximately $694 million. This suggests that capital within crypto asset ETFs is undergoing a reallocation. (Cointelegraph)
the latest weekly report from CoinShares shows digital asset investment products recorded net outflows of $1.47 billion last week, marking the second consecutive week of negative growth and the third-largest single-week outflow of 2026. Cumulative outflows over the two weeks have reached $2.54 billion.By asset, Bitcoin saw outflows of $1.315 billion, the largest single-week outflow of 2026, compressing its year-to-date net inflows from $3.9 billion to $2.6 billion. Ethereum recorded outflows of $223 million, roughly flat compared to the previous week. Some altcoins still saw minor inflows, with XRP attracting $31.8 million, Near $9 million, and Solana $7.7 million.By region, the United States dominated the outflow landscape with $1.425 billion in single-week outflows. Switzerland, Canada, and Hong Kong recorded outflows of $16.2 million, $12.5 million, and $12.2 million respectively, indicating that risk aversion sentiment, which was localized last week, has now spread to most regions globally. CoinShares notes that these outflows are closely linked to heightened geopolitical risks related to Iran. Despite the ongoing legislative progress of the CLARITY Act, market risk aversion continues to deepen.
According to The Block, Bitcoin continued trading below $78,000 on Monday, following net outflows of $1.26 billion from spot Bitcoin ETFs during the week of May 18–22—the second consecutive week of outflows exceeding $1 billion. Nevertheless, Timothy Misir, Research Head at BRN, noted that institutional demand has not vanished but is rotating: during the same period, the XRP ETF attracted $22 million in inflows, the Solana ETF drew $16 million, the newly launched Hyperliquid HYPE ETF garnered $72 million, while the Ethereum ETF saw outflows of $216 million. Ethereum also faced pressure due to the SEC’s delay of its tokenized stock trading initiative, though it posted a modest rebound on Sunday amid heightened optimism surrounding the Iran deal. On the options front, for Bitcoin expiring on May 29, the largest open interest concentrations were at the $75,000 put and $80,000 call strikes; for Ethereum, the largest open interest concentration was at the $2,100 put strike. On the macro front, U.S. and European markets were closed for public holidays, and analysts warned of low market liquidity. Should the Iran deal materialize, it could trigger a sharp drop in oil prices and push equity markets to new highs.
: Bitcoin financial services company Swan Bitcoin (along with its operating entity Electric Solidus Inc. named as defendants) is facing a lawsuit filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, with claims approaching $1 billion.The lawsuit was filed by PCT Litigation Trust, aiming to recover crypto assets related to the 2023 collapse of Prime Trust. The plaintiff accuses Swan of using "material non-public information" to transfer funds out of Prime Trust before its failure, thereby avoiding significant losses.According to the court filing, Swan had transferred assets including approximately 11,992 Bitcoin (currently valued at around $917 million) out of Prime Trust before it filed for bankruptcy, along with roughly $22.4 million in fiat currency, $5 million in stablecoins, and 91,444 XRP tokens.The plaintiff also alleges that Swan had ties to a senior executive at Prime Trust, who also served as an external consultant for Swan. This individual is suspected of providing Swan with information prior to regulatory meetings, thereby helping the company withdraw its assets early.Swan Bitcoin responded, stating that the relevant assets belong to client trust property and should not be used for bankruptcy liquidation, expressing confidence that the court will ultimately support its position. (Decrypt)
CoinShares’ latest weekly report shows that digital asset investment products experienced a net outflow of $1.07 billion last week—the first negative weekly flow in seven weeks and the third-largest single-week outflow of 2026. Bitcoin saw a net outflow of $982 million, while Ethereum recorded a net outflow of $249 million. In contrast, XRP and Solana saw net inflows of $67.6 million and $55.1 million, respectively. By region, the U.S. posted a net outflow of $1.14 billion, while Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands recorded net inflows of $22.8 million, $22.0 million, and $7.5 million, respectively. Total assets under management declined from $159 billion the previous week to $157 billion.
Goldman Sachs’ Q1 2026 13F filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows a significant reduction in its holdings of crypto asset ETFs: it has fully exited all XRP-related ETFs and all Solana ETFs offered by Grayscale, Bitwise, and Fidelity. Its Bitcoin ETF holdings still include approximately $690 million in BlackRock’s IBIT and roughly $25 million in Fidelity’s FBTC—both down about 10% quarter-over-quarter. Ethereum ETF holdings declined more sharply: its position in the iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA) was cut by approximately 70%, leaving about $114 million. Additionally, Goldman Sachs increased its stakes in Circle, Galaxy Digital, Coinbase, Robinhood, and PayPal during the same period, while reducing positions in Strategy and Riot Platforms.
Goldman Sachs significantly reduced its crypto ETF exposure in the first quarter of 2026 and has completely exited its holdings in XRP and Solana-related ETFs.Filings show that in the fourth quarter of 2025, Goldman Sachs held approximately $154 million in XRP-related ETFs, including products from Bitwise, Franklin Templeton, Grayscale, and 21Shares, making it one of the largest institutional holders of XRP ETFs at the time. Additionally, the firm previously held Solana-related ETFs such as the Grayscale Solana Trust ETF, Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, and Fidelity Solana Fund, all of which have now been fully sold off.However, Goldman Sachs still retains substantial holdings in BTC and ETH ETFs. Specifically, it holds approximately $690 million in BlackRock's IBIT and about $25 million in Fidelity's FBTC, though both positions were reduced by roughly 10% compared to the previous quarter. Meanwhile, its holding in BlackRock's ETHA shrank by about 70%, leaving approximately 7.2 million shares valued at around $114 million.Furthermore, Goldman Sachs increased its holdings in crypto-related stocks such as Circle, Galaxy Digital, Coinbase, Robinhood, and PayPal, while reducing positions in mining and infrastructure companies like Strategy, Bit Digital, Riot Platforms, and IREN. (Cointelegraph)
Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest bank, increased its crypto asset-related holdings from approximately $100 million at the end of 2025 to about $235 million in the first quarter of 2026.Specifically, the bank increased its holdings in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and BlackRock's IBIT, and allocated to Ethereum assets for the first time through BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust, while also adding approximately $26 million in Grayscale XRP Trust ETF holdings.Furthermore, Intesa also established its first long call option position in IBIT and added 165,600 shares of BitGo stock, while liquidating its Bitmine-related positions. Its Solana-related allocations were significantly reduced, with holdings in the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF dropping from 266,300 shares to 2,817 shares.Reports indicate that Intesa has previously confirmed that these crypto assets are primarily used for proprietary trading. Last month, Ripple also announced that it would provide digital asset custody services for the bank. (Cointelegraph)
ahead of the release of the April US CPI data, the crypto market rally has temporarily stalled. Bitcoin has been oscillating within the $80,000 to $82,000 range recently, failing to break out effectively since last Wednesday. Market participants believe that while capital flows still point to the potential for a future breakout, inflation and macroeconomic risks are weighing on risk appetite.The United States will release the April Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 8:30 PM Beijing time tonight. According to FactSet data, the market expects April CPI to rise 3.7% year-over-year, up from 3.3% in March. If this forecast materializes, it would mark the largest increase since January 2024 and be significantly higher than the average of 2.7% over the past 12 months. Core CPI is expected to rise 2.7% year-over-year, up from the previous 2.6%.Analysts are concerned that against a backdrop of high oil prices and Trump's characterization of the US-Iran ceasefire as "extremely fragile," inflation data exceeding expectations could further trigger risk-off sentiment in the markets, dragging down risk asset performance.Lukman Otunuga, Head of Market Research at FXTM, stated that the market is entering a sensitive phase where geopolitical risks, inflation concerns, and central bank expectations are intertwined. High oil prices, uncertainties surrounding the Iran situation, and key US economic data could drive increased volatility in commodities, currencies, and global stock markets.Beyond macroeconomic factors, XRP and SOL are also approaching key supply zones again. XRP tested $1.50 today, but this level has repeatedly failed to be breached since February this year; SOL is once again nearing the resistance zone around $97.Meanwhile, institutional interest in related assets is heating up. The US spot XRP ETF recorded net inflows of $25.8 million on Monday, the highest since January 5th. Bitcoin and Solana ETFs also maintained net capital inflows, while the Ethereum ETF saw net outflows of $16.9 million. (CoinDesk)
According to CoinShares data, digital asset investment products saw net inflows of $857.9 million last week—the sixth consecutive week of net inflows and the largest single-week inflow since April 24. Total assets under management rose to $160 billion. By asset: Bitcoin saw inflows of $706.1 million; Ethereum, $77.1 million; Solana, $47.6 million; and XRP, $39.6 million. Short-Bitcoin products experienced outflows of $14.4 million, while multi-asset products saw outflows of $5.5 million. By region: the U.S. recorded inflows of $776.6 million; Germany, $50.6 million; Switzerland, $21.1 million; and the Netherlands, $5 million.
According to an official announcement by HashKey, HashKey Exchange—a licensed virtual asset exchange operated by Hong Kong-listed HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK)—has launched a time-limited RLUSD deposit reward program and RLUSD withdrawal fee discount following the official listing of Ripple USD (RLUSD) on its platform on February 13, 2026. This promotion is available for a limited time only and is exclusively open to eligible professional investors. **Promotion 1: RLUSD Deposit Reward Program** From now until May 22, 2026, customers who deposit RLUSD into their HashKey Exchange accounts—meeting or exceeding the minimum amount required for their chosen tier—and maintain the corresponding RLUSD account balance through June 23, 2026, will receive the applicable reward. Rewards are capped at up to 25,000 RLUSD and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. **Promotion 2: RLUSD Withdrawal Fee Discount** Withdrawals of RLUSD via the Ethereum (ERC-20) network completed before May 30, 2026, will incur zero withdrawal fees. For full details—including eligibility criteria, reward tiers, balance maintenance requirements, reward quota limits, scope of fee discounts, and other applicable terms and conditions—please refer to the official HashKey Exchange campaign page.
OdailyOdaily reported that Bitcoin has broken through the $80,000 mark, rising approximately 2.6% in 24 hours to $80,150, driving the overall crypto market higher. ETH rose 3.6%, and XRP rose 2%. Nick Ruck, Director of LVRG Research, stated that this breakthrough shattered the key resistance zone that had been suppressing prices over the weekend, with short-term momentum clearly turning stronger. Meanwhile, Dominick John, an analyst at Zeus Research, noted that the upward price movement was accompanied by a technical short squeeze.On the capital front, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs have recorded net inflows for the fifth consecutive week, attracting approximately $154 million last week, indicating continuously strengthening institutional allocation demand. Analysts believe that if the capital inflow trend continues and is compounded by macroeconomic uncertainties, Bitcoin may maintain strong volatility in the short term. The market will closely monitor the impact of subsequent economic data and shifts in risk sentiment on the price trend. (The Block)
Bitget Wallet has launched a Labor Day QR code payment campaign, running from April 28 to May 7, further driving the adoption of stablecoin payments in everyday consumption and travel scenarios across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. During the campaign, users who complete offline QR code payments using USDT or USDC will receive RLUSD cashback for each transaction. From May 1 to May 7, Bitget Wallet will randomly select one paying user per day to receive an additional 1,000 RLUSD cashback. To lower the barrier to first-time usage, Bitget Wallet will also airdrop XRP to eligible participants—serving as the account reserve required to activate RLUSD withdrawals. RLUSD is a compliant U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin issued by Ripple and regulated by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This campaign marks Bitget Wallet’s first real-world consumer application following its integration of the XRP Ledger (XRPL) mainnet and onboarding of the RLUSD payment ecosystem at the end of March—and represents a key milestone in advancing Bitget Wallet’s Everyday Finance strategy.
according to SoSoValue data, yesterday (Eastern Time April 28) the total net inflow of XRP spot ETFs in a single day was $2.2018 million.Yesterday, only the Canary XRP ETF (XRPC) saw net inflows, with a single-day net inflow of $2.2018 million. The total historical net inflow has now reached $424 million.As of press time, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.053 billion, with an XRP net asset ratio of 1.23%. The historical cumulative net inflow has reached $1.293 billion.
According to a report from CoinShares' research department, digital asset investment products recorded net inflows of $1.2 billion this week, marking the fourth consecutive week of positive inflows. Total assets under management (AuM) rose to $155 billion, the highest level since February 1st. Bitcoin led the way, recording $933 million in inflows, bringing its year-to-date total to $4 billion. Ethereum saw inflows exceeding $190 million for the third consecutive week. XRP returned to net inflows after a week of outflows. On a regional basis, the United States dominated this week's inflows ($1.1 billion), while Germany, Switzerland, and Canada also recorded positive inflows, indicating broadening demand. Additionally, blockchain equity ETFs attracted a total of $617 million over the past three weeks, setting a new weekly inflow record, reflecting growing institutional investor interest in the sector. The market is currently focused on the FOMC meeting on April 28-29, which could create some short-term volatility in sentiment.
Odaily News SoFi announced that its crypto business now supports XRP deposits, but the temporary inability to withdraw XRP to external wallets has sparked user dissatisfaction.Currently, users can only hold or trade XRP within the platform and cannot transfer it out to on-chain wallets. This design has been criticized by some users as an "ETF-like model," arguing that it only provides price exposure without truly connecting to the crypto ecosystem.SoFi stated that it will enable withdrawal functionality in the future but has not provided a specific timeline.
CoinShares’ latest weekly report shows that digital asset investment products recorded $1.4 billion in net inflows last week—the third consecutive week of net inflows and the largest single-week inflow since January—with total assets under management reaching $155 billion. Bitcoin investment products saw $1.116 billion in net inflows, bringing year-to-date net inflows to $3.1 billion; Ethereum investment products attracted $328 million in net inflows—the strongest weekly performance since January. By region, the U.S. recorded $1.5 billion in net inflows, Germany $28 million, while Switzerland saw $138 million in net outflows. Meanwhile, short-Bitcoin products attracted $1.4 million in net inflows, while XRP and Solana products experienced $56 million and $2.3 million in net outflows, respectively.
According to data from SoSoValue, the XRP spot ETF recorded net inflows of $55.39 million during last week's trading sessions (Eastern Time, April 13 to April 17).The XRP spot ETF with the highest net inflows last week was the Bitwise ETF XRP, with weekly net inflows of $28.7566 million. Its historical total net inflows have now reached $417 million. Following that was the Franklin ETF XRPZ, with weekly net inflows of $19.7897 million. The historical total net inflows for XRPZ have reached $344 million.As of the time of writing, the total net asset value of XRP spot ETFs stands at $1.11 billion. The ETF net asset ratio (its market value as a percentage of XRP's total market cap) has reached 1.22%, and the historical cumulative net inflows have amounted to $1.27 billion.
Rakuten Wallet, the cryptocurrency trading and management platform operated by Japan’s renowned e-commerce group Rakuten, will officially list XRP as both a tradable asset and a payment method on April 15, 2026. At that time, users will be able to directly purchase XRP using Rakuten Points and deposit XRP into Rakuten Cash for spending at over 5 million merchants across Japan. With 44 million users, Rakuten Pay—Japan’s leading e-commerce payment platform—will expose XRP to a massive non-crypto user base. Users can also directly exchange over 3 trillion Rakuten Points (approximately USD $23 billion) for XRP. Rakuten boasts over 100 million members and achieves annual e-commerce gross merchandise value (GMV) of JPY 5.6 trillion; XRP will thus become a spendable, interoperable digital asset within the Rakuten ecosystem.