A Coinbase executive warned that restricting interest on US-issued stablecoins could weaken US competitiveness as China prepares to allow interest on its digital yuan.
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine has urged supporters to adopt decentralized messaging app Bitchat amid concerns the government may restrict internet access ahead of the 2026 election.
Bitwise has filed with the US SEC to launch 11 single-token strategy crypto ETFs, targeting major altcoins and expanding regulated access beyond Bitcoin and Ether.
South Korea’s proposed stablecoin framework has been delayed as regulators disagree over which entities should be allowed to issue the tokens.
Ethereum-based perps exchange Lighter has launched its native LIT token, allocating half of the supply to ecosystem growth and incentives.
Protests in Tehran followed a sharp collapse in the rial, drawing renewed attention to Bitcoin as a potential hedge against currency instability, according to Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley.
Blockchain data indicates most Polymarket traders lost money, with a small fraction capturing the majority of realized profits across the platform.
Hyperliquid Labs is set to distribute its first tranche of HYPE tokens to team members, with 1.2 million tokens scheduled to unlock in early January.
BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund has distributed $100 million in dividends, marking a key milestone for blockchain-based financial products at institutional scale.
Strategy capped an unusually active year of Bitcoin accumulation with a comparatively small December purchase, lifting its total holdings to nearly 673,000 BTC.
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is approaching a record high heading into 2026, tightening margins for miners after a volatile year for the sector.
South Korea’s Mirae Asset is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in crypto exchange Korbit, marking a potential first move into digital assets for the financial group.
Japan is moving closer to a flat 20% crypto tax rate under its 2026 reform plan, though the lower levy will apply only to assets deemed “specified” under new regulatory rules.
Hong Kong-based Trend Research added $35 million in Ether, lifting its total holdings to about $1.8 billion as it continues to position heavily in ETH despite near-term market caution.
A proposed California wealth tax targeting billionaires has drawn criticism from crypto founders and investors, who warn it could accelerate capital flight and undermine innovation.