The EU’s MiCA framework will fully apply by July 2026, tightening oversight on crypto intermediaries while testing the resilience of Bitcoin-linked DeFi activity.
South Korea’s main exchange signaled operational readiness for crypto ETFs, even as regulatory approval remains unresolved under current securities laws.
Turkmenistan has enacted new legislation legalizing cryptocurrency mining and exchanges, aiming to attract foreign investment and support economic development under a regulated framework.
Analysts expect Bitcoin to enter 2026 supported by long-term institutional demand but constrained by macro uncertainty and derivatives-driven trading dynamics.
Strategy shares recorded their first six-month losing streak since adopting Bitcoin as a treasury asset in 2020, diverging from past drawdown patterns.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $355 million in net inflows, ending a seven-day stretch of outflows amid renewed institutional demand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bitcoin traded near key technical levels as spot ETF outflows topped $780 million for the week, underscoring cautious institutional positioning despite short-term price stabilization.