• January 15, 2026
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Author: Samantha Cole

My name is Samantha Cole, a crypto reporter currently living in Spain. Since I discovered and became involved in the world of Web3 several years ago, I have been committed to bringing this fascinating world to as many people as possible. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to researching how decentralized protocols, digital identities, and on-chain governance are redefining how users interact with finance. In addition, I closely follow the evolution of regulatory frameworks, both in the European Union and globally, to analyze how new laws affect the functioning of such a dynamic ecosystem. On the other hand, I evaluate the emerging asset ecosystem, because not everything is bitcoin. Altcoins often go unnoticed by the media, so one of my goals is to bring readers closer to the new crypto projects that are constantly emerging in the market.

Gate November 2025 Transparency Report: Milestones as Full-Stack Web3 Ecosystem Accelerates

The Gate November 2025 Transparency Report highlights substantial operational growth and an expanding compliance footprint, reporting $163 billion in single-month spot trading volume and a 124% reserve ratio covering roughly 500 asset types. The disclosure positions these results within a strategy to fuse centralized services with proprietary Layer 2 infrastructure while securing cross-jurisdictional approvals for […]

Robinhood Rolls Out Crypto Futures and Staking, Plus Tokenized Equities

Robinhood expands its crypto offerings with a multi-product launch that introduces futures, staking and tokenized U.S. equities to its platform, a move that immediately raises new compliance and operational questions. The rollout includes U.S. staking for Ethereum and Solana, EU availability of tokenized stocks, and derivatives access under a registered Futures Commission Merchant, positioning the […]

Ethereum options traders more bullish than Bitcoin counterparts

Ethereum options traders are showing materially stronger bullish positioning than their Bitcoin counterparts, according to options‑market indicators and analyst commentary. Key metrics reveal lower demand for downside protection in ETH while Bitcoin traders maintain a more cautious stance.

Kraken Launches High-Touch VIP Program for Ultra High Net Worth Clients

Kraken has introduced a high-touch, invitation-only VIP program targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs). The program defines UHNWIs as clients with at least $30 million in investable assets, with eligibility typically including a minimum average balance of $10 million or an annual trading volume near $80 million. The offering is positioned for large-scale digital-asset holders seeking bespoke […]

Australia regulates crypto platforms with new consumer protection law

The Australian government introduced the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025, requiring crypto platforms and tokenised custody providers to hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) under ASIC supervision. Introduced on 26 November 2025, the initiative includes an 18-month transitional period and seeks to close gaps that allowed unlimited holding of customer assets while […]