The CEO of Coinbase stated that the world's largest banks are working hard to adopt Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, or to include Bitcoin in their investment portfolios. （The Bitcoin Historian）

[Trump Ally Criticizes House Speaker Johnson for Losing Control] Trump ally and Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik criticized House Speaker Mike Johnson, stating that he has lost control of the Republican conference and is inefficient in leadership ahead of the midterm elections. Stefanik expressed that if a roll call vote were held tomorrow, Johnson would not secure the votes for Speaker and believes most Republicans would support a new leader.

Jiaxin Wealth Management, which manages assets worth $12 trillion, announced that it will launch Bitcoin and Ethereum trading services in early 2026. （Watcher.Guru）

The upgrade will boost throughput, keep validators efficient and, most importantly, strengthen Ethereum's value capture by putting a floor under blob fees.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated that his previous views on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency were incorrect, and called it a significant and public example of a major shift in his perspective. （Bitcoin Archive）