Bank of Russia Targets 2026 for Strict Crypto Regulation Framework and New Penalties
The Bank of Russia has set out a timeline that would bring Russia’s fragmented cryptocurrency rules under a single, enforceable framework by mid-2026, while preparing new penalties for illegal market activity from 2027. The proposal, published on December 23, marks one of the clearest indicators yet that the central bank is moving from years of […]
Arizona Eyes ‘Tax-Free’ Status: New Bill Seeks to Ban Local Crypto Taxes
Arizona lawmakers are weighing a new attempt to carve out a more permissive tax environment for digital assets, as a trio of proposals introduced by State Senator Wendy Rogers pushes to limit how cryptocurrencies and blockchain infrastructure can be taxed at the state and local level. The effort centers on two bills and a constitutional […]
Why Isn’t Bitcoin Going Up? Jeff Park Explains What’s Missing
Bitcoin’s recent price action has started to wear on people. After a strong start to the year and a run that pushed above $100,000 and briefly touched $125,000, the market has drifted into something closer to a low-volatility grind. On the 1000x podcast, ProCap’s Jeff Park argued that this shift in “market structure” is not […]
Tensions over El Salvador’s bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress
The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said.
Bitcoin slips, crypto stocks suffer steep declines, as tax-loss selling drives action, analysts say
Digital asset treasury companies — the year’s worst performers — were also hardest hit on Tuesday.
XRP Price Holds Steady as Support at $1.88 Drives Controlled Rebound
Nonetheless, the trend was declining because XRP reached the resistance level of $1.95. The current range of 24 hours was restricted to price action that was in the range of $1.88 and $1.95. Each attempt higher met steady selling pressure near resistance. This interaction prevented any extension beyond that zone during the session. Meanwhile, the […]
Bitcoin Transactions Are Cheap Again, But Miners Are Paying the Price
Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be struggling to hold on to $88,000 as it saw a 2% decline on Tuesday. Against the backdrop of a gloomy price action, new data suggest that fewer people are currently using the Bitcoin blockchain. Alphractal founder and CEO Joao Wedson said that “this is not a good sign.” Red Flags […]
JPMorgan’s institutional crypto push could boost rivals like Coinbase, Bullish, analysts say
The Wall Street giant’s move — should it come to pass — would further legitimize crypto and increase distribution channels, said ClearStreet’s Owan Lau.
JPMorgan Crypto Trading Pivot Signals a New Phase for Institutional Adoption
JPMorgan Crypto is quietly exploring what was once unthinkable: offering direct cryptocurrency trading to its institutional clients. The shift is striking, given JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon recently said, “it’s the first time in his lifetime it’s ‘semi-rational’ to hold gold in your portfolio.” According to people familiar with the discussions, the bank is assessing spot […]
XRP ETFs Pull in $1.2B as Bitcoin, Ethereum Funds Cool
XRP spot ETFs in the U.S. quietly gathered around $1.2 Bn in assets in just a few weeks, even as crypto prices softened and hype around Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs faded. XRP STEALING THE SHOW While the market bleeds and uncertainty grows… $XRP attracts $62.9M in inflows $ETH & $BTC seeing heavy outflows, yet smart […]
Solana DEXes Just Out-Traded Binance: What It Means for You
Solana-based decentralized exchanges reportedly handled more trading volume than giants like Binance and Bybit for stretches of late 2025, shifting more crypto price discovery directly onto the blockchain. While SOL has traded in a wide range this year, on-chain activity and volumes on Solana DEXes, such as Jupiter, Orca, and Raydium, continue to hit new […]
Institutions Corner 11% of ETH Supply as Exchange Balances Hit Record Lows
Ethereum is undergoing a silent supply shock. While retail speculation has evaporated, institutional players have absorbed nearly 11% of the circulating supply, repurposing the asset as yield-bearing infrastructure rather than a trading vehicle. Key Data: Corporate treasuries and spot ETFs now control 10.72% of all ETH, according to data from Strategic ETH Reserve. ETH is […]