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Bitcoin payments held back by tax policy, not scaling tech: Crypto exec

Crypto sales are taxable under current United States policy, but lawmakers have proposed tax exemptions for small transactions.

PENGUIN memecoin surges 564% following White House social media post

The Nietzschean Penguin (PENGUIN) memecoin had a market capitalization of about $387,000 before the US White House published its post.

Bitcoin nodes running BIP-110 crosses 2% as spam wars heat up

The Bitcoin proposal caps arbitrary data in an attempt to combat spam from non-monetary transactions on the Bitcoin network.

Could Europe sell US debt if a Greenland deal doesn’t come through?

Some European policymakers have floated the idea of selling off US debt as a way of combating US belligerence, but it may be much more difficult in practice.

Stablecoin yield bans could push capital offshore into ‘unregulated instruments’

Proposed restrictions under the US CLARITY Act could drive demand for offshore and synthetic dollar products as investors seek yield outside regulated markets, experts warn.

Netherlands risks capital flight with unrealized gains tax on stocks, crypto

Investors and crypto users warn the proposed unrealized gains tax could drive an exodus of capital and talent.

Ethereum prepares for quantum era with new security team and funding

Ethereum developers to launch biweekly sessions on quantum-resistant transactions as Foundation commits $2 million in new funding to harden core cryptography.

GameStop moves entire Bitcoin stash, signaling potential sale: CryptoQuant

A full sale at current prices would imply about a $76 million loss on GameStop’s Bitcoin bet, having purchased its 4,710 Bitcoin at an average purchasing price of $107,900.

Democrats file ethics-focused amendments to crypto market structure bill

The amendments marked the latest Democratic Party-driven push to prevent US officials from profiting off of crypto interests.

Trump-picked OCC head proceeds with consideration of WLF's bank charter

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.

SEC dismisses civil action against Gemini with prejudice

The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.

CertiK keeps IPO on the table as valuation hits $2B, CEO says

Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3.

Binance confirms tokenized equities plans five years after initial push

The crypto exchange briefly offered tokenized versions of cryptocurrency and technology company stocks in 2021 before halting trading amid regulatory scrutiny.

Remittances ‘more important than aid’ as Africa turns to stablecoins

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, economist Vera Songwe pointed to remittances and inflation hedging as key drivers of stablecoin use across Africa.

‘Bitcoin trade is over,’ Bloomberg strategist says in 2026 macro outlook

Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.

Paradex refunds $650K to 200 users after maintenance bug triggers liquidations

Paradex said a planned database upgrade briefly corrupted funding data, prompting a chain rollback and refunds after unintended liquidations across multiple markets.

US crypto policy pause fuels fresh debate over DeFi and governance: Finance Redefined

US lawmakers pause the CLARITY Act as DeFi leaders warn the bill still risks developers, DAOs rethink governance and regulators face mounting pressure.

BitGo’s IPO pop turns volatile as shares slip below offer price

The digital asset custodian’s choppy debut reflects shifting investor sentiment and tighter scrutiny of new listings as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum.

French authorities investigate data breach of crypto tax platform

A local news outlet reported that a hacking group called the Shiny Hunters sent ransom demands to Waltio after seizing personal data from about 50,000 users.

Bitcoin prediction markets say $100K BTC price out of reach for now

Bitcoin bull market optimism has suffered since the October crash, as chances of a short-term BTC price rally above $100,000 appeared to be fading.

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