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Bitcoin and Solana ETF Filings Drive Institutional Flows Ahead of US Senate Crypto Vote |
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January 8, 2026 |
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Today’s Setup
Institutional ETF filings and regulatory progress shape early 2026 crypto market
Crypto ETFs: Morgan Stanley filed for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs amid significant institutional flows and market debate. US Senate Vote: Key Senate committees schedule votes and hearings on crypto market structure legislation mid-January. Stablecoins & Compliance: World Liberty Financial seeks OCC trust bank charter to support USD1 stablecoin amid growing policy focus.
Watch: Upcoming Senate votes on crypto market structure bills and ETF launches could drive renewed volatility.
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Morgan Stanley Files for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs in a Major Institutional Push
Morgan Stanley filed for ETFs tracking Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana prices, marking a significant institutional move with $1.2B inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and ongoing debate amid spot ETF outflows and derivatives activity.
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Bitcoin Climbs to $94K as Institutional ETF Flows and Options Skew Turn Positive
Bitcoin rallied to $94,000 supported by $1.2 billion inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and a positive call skew in options markets for the first time since October 2025, signaling structural demand despite recent volatility.
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US Senate to Vote on Crypto Market Structure Legislation Amid Stablecoin and Regulatory Debates
Key Senate committees scheduled hearings for January 15 to vote on sweeping crypto market structure legislation amid intensified stablecoin rewards debate and market structure bill lobbying.
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World Liberty Financial Applies for National Trust Bank Charter to Support USD1 Stablecoin
World Liberty Financial filed to establish a national trust bank under the OCC to operate stablecoin services supporting its USD1 stablecoin, aiming to bring it fully onshore and deepen regulatory compliance.
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Ripple's XRP Expands Institutional Footprint Amid Regulatory Clarity and Enterprise Acquisitions
Ripple’s XRP benefits from a $500 million fundraise and no IPO plans, with regulatory clarity in the U.S. and enterprise acquisitions like GTreasury’s buy of Solvexia, alongside new XRP spot market launches fueling adoption.
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