Institutions

CoinDesk

2026-10-08 14:39:48

Custody firms face a bigger ‘bunker mode’ problem than individual crypto holders

CoinDesk reported that a separate pressure is building for institutional crypto custody providers as the industry debates whether holders should move funds before advances in AI or quantum technology expose wallet keys. The article says the core issue for institutions is not simply whether assets need to be moved in an emergency. Instead, custody firms may have to upgrade their systems before any such migration becomes necessary. That makes the so-called “bunker mode” problem more severe for institutions than for individual crypto holders, according to the report. While retail users may focus on the question of moving funds, firms responsible for custody infrastructure face the added burden of preparing operational systems in advance. The piece was written by Olivier Acuna and edited by Jamie Crawley, and was published on Oct. 8, 2026.

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Ethereum

2026-09-04 10:18:52

Behind Ethereum's Biggest Short: Trillion-Dollar Institutions' Zero Position

When BlackRock and JPMorgan deploy businesses on Ethereum, their zero position is no longer 'not making a choice' but a deliberate position.

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LayerZero

2026-08-25 13:03:48

LayerZero plans institutional crypto trading platform ATLAS for fall 2026

The Information reports that blockchain infrastructure company LayerZero plans to launch ATLAS, a blockchain trading platform aimed at financial institutions, in the fall of 2026. The platform will not include a consumer-facing app. ATLAS will run on LayerZero’s Zero blockchain, which was announced in February, and will initially support spot crypto assets and perpetual contracts before expanding into prediction contracts, futures and options. LayerZero says Citadel Securities, DTCC and ICE, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, are partners on Zero, and that top global market makers will provide liquidity on ATLAS’s first day.

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Solana

2026-08-21 15:13:31

HSDT backs Solana Constitution, opposes changing inflation and fees now

SOL treasury company Solana Company (HSDT) has laid out its voting stance on the first three Solana Governance Proposals ahead of on-chain voting expected to begin on Aug. 22. The firm said it supports SGP-0001, the "Solana Constitution," while opposing SGP-0002, which would double the pace of inflation reduction, and SGP-0003, which would shift transaction fees from a fixed model to a floating one. HSDT said its objection to the latter two proposals is about timing rather than direction. According to the company, Solana is at a stage where institutions are weighing entry, and those participants place high value on stable and predictable rules. In that context, changing two core economic parameters — inflation and fees — could make still-hesitant institutions more reluctant. HSDT added that it would support reopening discussion on lower inflation after SOL shows sustained net capital inflows, and would also reconsider floating fees once the ecosystem has had time to adapt.

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cryptocurrenc

2026-07-01 09:01:43

YouTube Crypto Channels See 70% Viewership Drop in 2026: Retail Attention Crisis Reshapes Crypto Cycles

In 2026, viewership of YouTube crypto channels plummeted 27% to 79% compared to January 2025, reflecting a significant retreat of retail attention from long-form video content. Despite massive subscriber counts on top channels, actual active viewership has sharply declined, indicating lower retail participation and increasingly concentrated, uneven attention. The market is transitioning to a new cycle driven by ETFs and institutions, where retail media signals must be captured through real-time viewing data rather than subscriber numbers.

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HYPE

2026-06-04 00:00:49

HYPE Spot ETF Racks Up $136M in 14-Day Inflow Streak, $75 ATH Just the Start?

HYPE spot ETFs recorded 14 consecutive days of net inflows totaling over $136 million, absorbing nearly 1% of total supply. Combined with AF buybacks, institutional accumulation from a16z and Galaxy Digital, and a potential Russell 3000 inclusion for PURR, buying pressure continues to mount while token unlock concerns fade.

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