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 […]
Pi Network’s GameFi push fuels hype but exposes a growing sell wall and market risks
Pi Network’s recent shift toward GameFi has renewed attention from users and traders, yet the presence of a pronounced sell wall questions long-term price sustainability despite commercial moves focused on payments and in-game rewards. Reported figures indicate a 96% drop in trading volume in Q2 2025, while governance concentration and supply dynamics introduce operational risk […]