#Crypto

Hong Kong regulators plan to introduce a comprehensive legislative bill in 2026 to regulate virtual asset dealers and custodians. This move sharpens its competition to become Asia's premier digital asset hub.

Starting January 1, 2025, the EU's DAC8 directive mandates crypto exchanges to report user data to tax authorities. Non-compliance could lead to penalties and even asset seizure for users.

Crypto M&A activity hit a record $8.6 billion in 2025, driven by the Trump administration's friendly regulatory stance. Major deals from Coinbase, Kraken, and Ripple signal industry consolidation.

Prediction market Polymarket experienced account breaches, with users reporting losses up to $2,000. The platform blames a third-party login tool, raising security concerns.

Bitcoin has dropped below the $87,000 mark as the crypto market shows weakness, contrasting with global stock markets hitting all-time highs. Solana (SOL) and XRP recorded inflows, showing a mixed picture.

XRP fails to break the $1.90 resistance and now tests the $1.85 support level. A volume spike, nearly double the average, suggests selling by larger players. Reclaiming $1.87 is now key.

JPMorgan is reportedly exploring institutional crypto trading, but analysts say it could be a net positive for rivals like Coinbase and Bullish by legitimizing the space and creating new partnerships.

Bitcoin has dropped below $88,000 and crypto-related stocks have plunged as investors engage in year-end tax-loss selling amid low market liquidity.

The IMF has praised El Salvador for its strong 4% economic growth, but the nation's continued accumulation of Bitcoin remains a point of tension, defying the fund's advice.

Cybercriminals stole a record $2.7 billion in crypto in 2025. Blockchain intelligence firms and the FBI point to North Korean hackers as the culprits behind the largest-ever heist against the Bybit exchange.

According to Galaxy Digital's Alex Thorn, Bitcoin's rally to $126,000 this year didn't break the $100,000 barrier in inflation-adjusted 2020 dollars, providing insights for both bulls and bears.

Filecoin (FIL) has dropped 2.2% as institutional sellers cap gains at the $1.33 resistance, while buyers defend the critical $1.28 support, confirmed by a 180% volume spike.