A comprehensive US crypto market structure bill may not pass Congress until after the 2026 midterm elections, as political risk and conflict concerns weigh on bipartisan support.
Tether introduced Scudo, a new unit of account for Tether Gold (XAU₮), enabling simpler, fractional gold transactions and broader accessibility in digital payments.
Telegram reported $870 million in revenue for H1 2025, up 65% from the prior year, driven largely by Toncoin-related activity despite a net loss of $222 million.
Tom Lee forecasts a potential new Bitcoin high in January and outlines a volatile but constructive outlook for crypto and equities in 2026.
Bitcoin climbed toward $93,000 as comments from US President Donald Trump on Colombia and Mexico added to geopolitical uncertainty following the Venezuela operation.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin treasury strategy is benefiting from Japan’s weak yen, lowering financing costs and amplifying returns compared with dollar-based peers.
Hundreds of crypto wallets across EVM-compatible chains have been drained in an ongoing attack, with investigators yet to identify the root cause or point of compromise.
Ethereum ended 2025 with a record level of daily transactions, exceeding activity seen during the 2021 NFT boom as network upgrades and institutional use cases gained traction.
Analysts expect Bitcoin to enter 2026 supported by long-term institutional demand but constrained by macro uncertainty and derivatives-driven trading dynamics.
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.
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 lagged broader markets during the year-end Santa rally, as equities and precious metals climbed to record highs while crypto traders reduced risk amid thin holiday liquidity.
Crypto-related equities posted sharply mixed results in 2025, with miners and trading platforms outperforming broader markets while treasury-driven strategies lagged amid weaker token prices.