CFTC pilot opens path for crypto as collateral in derivative markets
On December 8, 2025, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission launched a pilot program that permits selected digital assets to serve as collateral in derivatives markets, formally opening a regulated route for crypto as collateral. The pilot authorizes Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and USDC as margin collateral under a three‑month, monitored no‑action period for participating […]
Solana Price Prediction: Vanguard Backing Spurs Debate Over $1,000 SOL Target
A headline report states that Vanguard, described as a trillion‑dollar asset manager, has backed Solana (SOL), raising immediate speculation about whether a $1,000 price target for SOL is now plausible. The core development — institutional allocation toward SOL — is central to market discourse. Further confirmation attempts encountered an execution error recorded as “Error during […]
Web3 Foundations in the Cayman Islands Jump 70% Ahead of New CARF Reporting Requirements
The Cayman Islands has recorded a 70% year-on-year increase in Web3 foundation company registrations, rising from about 765 entities at the end of 2023 to over 1,300 by the end of 2024, with an additional 400+ recorded in early 2025. This rapid expansion coincides with the adoption of the OECD Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and […]
CZ’s YZi Labs Launches Bid to Take Over the Largest BNB Treasury
YZi Labs has launched a formal boardroom challenge against CEA Industries (BNC), the publicly traded company that positioned itself as the world’s largest BNB treasury. Holding roughly 5% of BNC, YZi Labs filed an SEC consent solicitation after citing a 92% share-price collapse and a 0.79x NAV discount as evidence of management failure and governance […]
Poland’s President Rejects MiCA Legislation Over Civil Liberties Concerns
On Dec. 2, 2025, President Karol Nawrocki vetoed Poland’s domestic bill to implement the MiCA framework, asserting that it posed “threats to the Freedoms of Poles.” The decision immediately introduced legal uncertainty for firms seeking MiCA authorization and reopened a political debate over consumer protection and market freedom.
Japan government backs 20% tax on crypto profits, on par with stocks
Japan’s government has endorsed a move to apply a uniform 20% tax on crypto profits, a shift intended to align digital-asset gains with stock taxation and to modernize the country’s crypto fiscal framework. The Financial Services Agency (FSA)-led package includes a precise flat rate of 20.315% when national, local and reconstruction levies are combined and […]
Japan bond shock slams crypto as 10‑year JGB yield reaches 17‑year high
The market move in Japan has triggered a sharp reassessment of risk across digital assets: a surge in Japanese Government Bond yields — the 10‑year JGB rising to 1.87% at a 17‑year high — coincided with roughly $640 million in crypto liquidations, pressuring leveraged positions and broad market liquidity. The yield spike follows signals of […]
BlackRock’s SIO Fund Boosts IBIT Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 14%
BlackRock’s Strategic Income Opportunities (SIO) fund increased its holdings in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) by 14% during the quarter from June to September 2025, rising from 2,096,447 shares to 2.39 million and valued at roughly $155.8–$156.0 million as of September 30, 2025. The internal allocation places BlackRock’s own fund among leading institutional accumulators and […]
Crypto Exchange KuCoin’s European Arm Wins MiCA License in Austria
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH has secured a MiCA license in Austria, enabling access to EU/EEA markets under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. The authorization allows the operator to align with obligations enacted for stablecoins in June 2024 and for broader services in December 2024, positioning KuCoin EU to operate under a harmonized EU regime once […]
Ark Invest buys $16.5M in Coinbase shares, largest single-day purchase since August 1,
On November 27, 2025, Ark Invest acquired 62,166 shares of Coinbase valued at approximately $16.5 million, allocating the purchase across ARK Innovation (ARKK), ARK Next Generation Internet (ARKW) and ARK Fintech Innovation (ARKF). This was the manager’s largest single-day purchase since August 1, coinciding with Coinbase (COIN) closing at $264.97 during a session marked by […]