South Korea confirms 22% crypto tax starting January 2027: Report

In recent developments, south Korea’s Finance Ministry has reportedly confirmed for the first time that a 22% tax on crypto gains will proceed as scheduled in January 2027. Looking closer,…

XRP ‘probably going to $12’ as price holds historical bottom zone for months

In recent developments, xRP is retesting a key multi-year support zone that has historically preceded major rebounds, with analysts predicting a rally toward $12 if the level holds. Looking closer,…

Polygon reduces block time to 1.75 seconds as payments push accelerates

In recent developments, polygon delivered its first block time reduction upgrade since genesis, as the network seeks to position for more high-frequency applications such as private stablecoin payments. Looking closer,…

Kraken parent Payward to buy Reap in $600M stablecoin payments push

In recent developments, kraken parent Payward agreed to buy Hong Kong-based Reap for up to $600 million, adding card issuance and stablecoin payment capabilities to its new B2B platform. Looking…

Quantmap Co-Founder Warns Single-Platform Influencers Could Be Hiding Botted …

In recent developments, to combat fraud by so-called influencers, Quantmap co-founder Ivan Patriki encourages investors to vet influencers by looking for authentic, cross-platform engagement. The Collapse of Influence A study…

Core Scientific Buys Polaris Bitcoin Mine for $421M Oklahoma AI Power Expansion

In recent developments, core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ) is expanding its Oklahoma footprint through a $421 million acquisition of a neighboring bitcoin mining operation, as the company races to assemble gigawatt-scale…

‘Fully Invested’: Bollinger Bands Creator Officially Calls a New Bitcoin …

In recent developments, john Bollinger, inventor of the Bollinger Bands and founder of Bollinger Capital Management, one of the better-regarded trading indicators, believes the bear market affecting the crypto industry…

Bitcoin analysts say this level must break for BTC price to confirm bottom

In recent developments, a slowdown in profit-taking and reclaiming $88,000 as support are prerequisites for BTC to confirm cycle bottom. The development has drawn attention from traders and analysts who…

VanEck’s Sigel sees Bitcoin reaching $1M within five years

In recent developments, vanEck’s Matthew Sigel says Bitcoin may reach $1 million in five years, comparing adoption trends to the video game industry’s shift to mainstream use. Looking closer, market…

BNY eyes institutional Bitcoin, Ethereum custody for investors in UAE

In recent developments, bNY is partnering with Finstreet and ADI Foundation to offer regulated Bitcoin and Ethereum custody to UAE clients from the Abu Dhabi Global Market. Looking closer, market…