
Crypto Advocates Push Congress for Broader Bitcoin Tax Relief
The push by Bitcoin advocacy groups to expand tax relief beyond stablecoins highlights a significant moment in the cryptocurrency landscape.
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The push by Bitcoin advocacy groups to expand tax relief beyond stablecoins highlights a significant moment in the cryptocurrency landscape.

KB Kookmin Card, a major player in South Korea’s financial landscape, is pioneering a new payment system that integrates stablecoins with traditional credit cards.

Shorting cryptocurrency is a strategy that allows investors to profit from declining asset prices by borrowing and selling digital assets, then repurchasing them at lower prices.

The US Senate Banking Committee’s draft bill has sparked concern among industry leaders, notably Galaxy Digital, due to its potential to significantly increase the Treasury Department’s surveillance powers within the crypto markets.

Ripple has achieved a significant milestone in its European expansion by obtaining preliminary approval for an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).

French regulators have identified 90 crypto companies operating without MiCA licenses, highlighting the urgency of compliance with the EU’s regulatory framework.

In 2025, digital asset over-the-counter (OTC) markets underwent a significant transformation as liquidity dynamics evolved and trading activities concentrated.

The decentralized stablecoin DAI, developed by MakerDAO, continues to hold its peg close to the U.S. dollar, driven by its overcollateralization mechanism.

Crypto liquidity has concentrated around Bitcoin and Ethereum, as noted by Wintermute in their latest report. This shift has significant implications for investors and the broader digital asset ecosystem, altering traditional market dynamics and investment strategies.

In a recent development, Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, has openly criticized the constraints on including Bitcoin in 401(k) retirement plans, labeling them as “ridiculous.” This discussion emerges as U.S.

VanEck, a global investment firm, anticipates a shift toward risk-taking among investors as 2026 begins.

In a significant move for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, the Solana Policy Institute has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to exempt DeFi developers from regulations intended for centralized exchanges.