Goldman Sachs has filed to launch a Bitcoin Premium Income ETF using covered calls to generate yield from BTC. The banking giant, which previously dismissed crypto, is now targeting income-focused wealth managers rather than chasing price gains. The fund would invest in spot Bitcoin ETPs and sell call options to produce monthly distributions. https://cryptoslate.com/goldman-sachs-wants-to-turn-bitcoin-into-an-income-product/ #Web3 #Blockchain #Institutional
New Goldman Sachs Bitcoin fund is built for advisers seeking yield, not traders chasing the next rally

Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF avoids holding Bitcoin directly and the workaround is raising eyebrows on Wall Street.

CryptoSlate
Ethereum's ETH/BTC ratio has climbed to its highest level since January, driven by 284,000 new users joining the network in Q1 and stablecoin supply reaching a record 180 billion USD. The bounce signals broader crypto recovery as institutional interest in ETH grows. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/15/ether-bitcoin-ratio-bounces-from-2026-lows-in-signs-of-broader-crypto-recovery #Web3 #Blockchain #Institutional
ETH, BTC price: What next as Ether/bitcoin ratio bounces from 2026 lows

The ETH/BTC ratio hit its highest since January as Ethereum's network added 284,000 new users in Q1 and stablecoin supply reached a record $180 billion.

CoinDesk
Japan's largest e-commerce platform Rakuten is enabling XRP payments for its 44 million customers via Rakuten Pay, with users also able to spot trade and exchange loyalty points for Ripple's token. The integration represents one of the biggest mainstream crypto adoption milestones to date. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/15/xrp-climbs-toward-usd1-38-as-japan-s-rakuten-integrates-token-into-payments #Web3 #Blockchain #Institutional
XRP price prediction: What next for Ripple-linked token after Rakuten begins payments

Breakout backed by institutional flows and whale buying, with Japan adoption adding a fresh demand narrative.

CoinDesk
Payments giant Visa has become an anchor validator on Stripe's Tempo blockchain network, joining Stripe and Zodia Custody by Standard Chartered. Together the firms process trillions of dollars annually, marking a significant milestone for institutional adoption of blockchain payment infrastructure. https://decrypt.co/364369/visa-backs-stripes-tempo-payments-network-anchor-validator #Blockchain #Crypto #Institutional
Visa Joins Stripe's Tempo Payments Network as 'Anchor' Validator

Visa joins Stripe and Zodia Custody by Standard Chartered as the first external validators for the Stripe-backed Tempo blockchain.

Decrypt
Kraken has confidentially filed for an IPO while Deutsche Bรถrse takes a 1.5% stake in the exchange for 200 million USD, valuing the crypto exchange at 13.3 billion USD - a significant vote of confidence from traditional finance. https://thedefiant.io/news/cefi/kraken-confirms-confidential-ipo-filing-as-deutsche-boerse-takes-usd200m-stake #Web3 #Blockchain #Institutional
Kraken Confirms Confidential IPO Filing as Deutsche Bรถrse Takes $200M Stake

Co-CEO Arjun Sethi said the exchange wants to give retail traders access to the same tools used by firms like Citadel and JPMorgan.

The Defiant
Goldman Sachs has filed for its own Bitcoin ETF with the SEC, marking the Wall Street giant's first move into issuing crypto funds. The Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF will invest in spot Bitcoin ETFs while selling call options to generate income. https://thedefiant.io/news/tradfi-and-fintech/goldman-sachs-files-for-its-first-bitcoin-linked-etf #Web3 #Blockchain #Institutional
Goldman Sachs Files for Its First Bitcoin-Linked ETF

Goldman Sachs has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the Goldman Sachs Bitcoin Premium Income ETF, marking the Wall Street giant's first foray into issuing its own crypto fund.

The Defiant

๐Ÿšจ โšก **LIQUIDITY ALERT: Market Intelligence**

๐Ÿ“Š **STITCH Score :** +100
๐Ÿ‹ **SCI (Conviction) :** [RESERVED FOR ELITE]

---

๐Ÿ’ก *Did you know that between 1% and 3% variation, 80% of institutional opportunities are already gone?*

๐Ÿฆ… **Don't follow the crowd. Lead it.**
๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the Elite: https://liquidityalert.net

#Trading #Crypto #LiquidityAlert #BTC #Institutional

LIQUIDITY ALERT | INSTITUTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

๐Ÿšจ โšก **LIQUIDITY ALERT: Market Intelligence**

๐Ÿ“Š **STITCH Score :** +90
๐Ÿ‹ **SCI (Conviction) :** [RESERVED FOR ELITE]

---

๐Ÿ’ก *Did you know that between 1% and 3% variation, 80% of institutional opportunities are already gone?*

๐Ÿฆ… **Don't follow the crowd. Lead it.**
๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the Elite: https://liquidityalert.net

#Trading #Crypto #LiquidityAlert #BTC #Institutional

LIQUIDITY ALERT | INSTITUTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

๐Ÿšจ โšก **LIQUIDITY ALERT: Market Intelligence**

๐Ÿ“Š **STITCH Score :** +100
๐Ÿ‹ **SCI (Conviction) :** [RESERVED FOR ELITE]

---

๐Ÿ’ก *Did you know that between 1% and 3% variation, 80% of institutional opportunities are already gone?*

๐Ÿฆ… **Don't follow the crowd. Lead it.**
๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the Elite: https://liquidityalert.net

#Trading #Crypto #LiquidityAlert #BTC #Institutional

LIQUIDITY ALERT | INSTITUTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

๐Ÿšจ โšก **LIQUIDITY ALERT: Market Intelligence**

๐Ÿ“Š **STITCH Score :** +90
๐Ÿ‹ **SCI (Conviction) :** [RESERVED FOR ELITE]

---

๐Ÿ’ก *Did you know that between 1% and 3% variation, 80% of institutional opportunities are already gone?*

๐Ÿฆ… **Don't follow the crowd. Lead it.**
๐Ÿ‘‰ Join the Elite: https://liquidityalert.net

#Trading #Crypto #LiquidityAlert #BTC #Institutional

LIQUIDITY ALERT | INSTITUTIONAL INTELLIGENCE