Japan’s new crypto tax could wake ‘sleeping giant’ of retail investors

In recent developments, the crypto industry in Japan is poised for a surge in growth among retail investors, observers say, as the government plans to introduce a moderate 20% tax.…

Binance’s new ‘Junior’ app draws mixed reactions over kids entering crypto

In recent developments, binance’s new Junior app aims to bring supervised crypto use to minors, prompting both praise for early education and criticism of child targeting. Looking closer, market participants…

Major banks running stablecoin, crypto-trading pilots with Coinbase, Armstron…

In recent developments, at the DealBook Summit, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink acknowledged Bitcoin’s utility, as Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong said the exchange is running pilots with major US banks. Looking closer,…

XRP faces ‘now or never’ moment as traders eye rally to $2.50

In recent developments, xRP shows renewed strength as traders crunch the charts to see if a rally into the $2.30 to $2.50 zone is possible. Does the bulk of the…

Bitcoin’s strongest trading day since May cues possible rally to $107K

In recent developments, bitcoin posted its strongest daily gain since May as buy-side flows, a sharp adjustment in investor sentiment and a return of the Coinbase premium hint at a…

Strategy’s Michael Saylor on potential MSCI exclusion: ‘We’re engaging’

In recent developments, strategy is urging MSCI to retain MSTR in its indexes, despite raising its Bitcoin holdings to 650,000 BTC as it has lowered its 2025 targets. Looking closer,…

ETHZilla takes stake in Karus to tokenize AI-modeled auto-loan portfolios

In recent developments, the deal grants ETHZilla access to Karus’s AI underwriting engine and loan origination network, positioning the crypto treasury company to offer auto credit onchain in 2026. Looking…

Ethereum treasury demand collapses: Will it delay ETH’s recovery to $4K?

In recent developments, collapsed Ethereum treasury demand and stiff overhead resistance between $3,100 and $3,200 stood in the way of Ether’s recovery to $4,000. Looking closer, market participants highlight key…

Polymarket opens US app to waitlisted users after CFTC green light

In recent developments, select users in the US will be among the first to access the predictions platform to bet on sports event contracts, following clearance from a financial regulator…

SEC sends warning letters to ETF issuers targeting untamed leverage

In recent developments, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission halted several ETF filings that proposed 3-5 times leverage on the underlying asset. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers…