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Here’re the quick highlights from the week:

• 🏦 Chainlink Taps ICE for Onchain Data Power

• 📈 $572M Inflows as Bitcoin and Ether Rebound

• 🇸🇻 Bitcoin Investment Banks Coming to El Salvador

• 🇺🇸 Trump’s 401(k) Crypto Order - Billions in Play

• 🇮🇳 Coinbase Eyes Blockchain Expansion in India

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🏦 Chainlink Taps ICE for Onchain Data Power

Blockchain oracle platform Chainlink has partnered with U.S.-based Fortune 500 company Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) - the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange - to bring foreign exchange and precious metals data onchain.

This isn’t just another data feed integration. ICE’s Consolidated Feed aggregates market data from over 300 global exchanges and marketplaces. Now, that will flow into Chainlink Data Streams - the infrastructure already supporting over 2,000 decentralized applications (DApps) and major financial institutions.

Why this matters:

• Traditional market infrastructure is being plugged directly into blockchain ecosystems.

• It brings institutional-grade pricing for assets like forex and gold to onchain markets.

• It’s another sign that tokenized finance is not just a concept - it’s in motion.

The collaboration opens doors for DApps and Web3 platforms to operate with the same trusted market data that top-tier banks and asset managers rely on.

“Could partnerships like this make onchain finance as reliable as traditional markets?”

📈 $572M Inflows as Bitcoin and Ether Rebound

After a 15-week inflow streak ended the previous week, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) came roaring back with $572 million in inflows.

The rebound coincided with price recoveries in Bitcoin and Ether - with ETH touching $4,000 for the first time since December 2024.

Key figures:

• Year-to-date inflows now at $30.7 billion (a new historic high).

• Total assets under management (AUM) for crypto ETPs reached $226 billion.

This turnaround hints at renewed institutional appetite, especially as macro signals shift.

“Do you think this rebound marks the start of another strong quarter for crypto markets?”

🇸🇻 Bitcoin Investment Banks Coming to El Salvador

El Salvador has approved its Investment Banking Law, paving the way for regulated Bitcoin investment banks.

The law allows these institutions to:

• Hold BTC and other digital assets on their balance sheets.

• Offer crypto services to “sophisticated” investors (similar to accredited investors in the U.S.).

• Operate with a Digital Asset Service Provider license.

Proponents say it will attract foreign investment and reinforce El Salvador’s role as a crypto hub. Critics, however, argue that benefits will largely flow to big businesses rather than everyday citizens.

“Could this move turn El Salvador into the Switzerland of Bitcoin banking?”

🇺🇸 Trump’s 401(k) Crypto Order - Billions in Play

In the U.S., President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Labor Department to reevaluate restrictions on alternative assets - including crypto - in 401(k) retirement accounts.

Why it’s a big deal:

• U.S. retirement assets total $43.4 trillion.

• Defined-contribution plans, including $8.7 trillion in 401(k)s, make up over $12 trillion.

• Even a small allocation shift could send billions into crypto markets.

Industry reaction is split - some see this as the ultimate gateway for mainstream adoption, while others warn of increased volatility risk in retirement portfolios.

“Should retirement plans include crypto by default, or should it remain a niche option?”

🇮🇳 Coinbase Eyes Blockchain Expansion in India

Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal met with Karnataka state IT minister Priyank Kharge to explore blockchain development, cybersecurity collaboration, and government adoption.

The discussions included:

• Developer tools to simplify onchain application building.

• Capacity-building programs and hackathons.

• Potential blockchain use cases for governance and public infrastructure.

Karnataka’s government is reportedly keen to explore blockchain for governance, reflecting a growing interest among public sector leaders in leveraging Web3 tools.

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