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Crypto Markets on Edge After Trump Floats Colombia Strike

Crypto Markets on Edge After Trump Floats Colombia Strike

Crypto markets entered a heightened level of caution as a direct consequence of public statements by Donald Trump regarding U.S. potential military actions targeting Colombia. This came on the heels of a U.S. military operation conducted in Venezuela. When asked about striking Colombia in a press conference aboard Air Force

January 5, 2026 3 mins read
Bitcoin Developers Return in Force After Strong 2025, Metrics Show

Bitcoin Developers Return in Force After Strong 2025, Metrics Show

Bitcoin developers returned to work in greater numbers during 2025, delivering more code changes and renewed momentum to the software that powers most of the network, according to leading Bitcoiner Jameson Lopp. Lopp, the co-founder of Casa, said developer participation in Bitcoin Core rose meaningfully last year. A total of

January 5, 2026 3 mins read
BitMine Stakes $259M ETH as Validator Queue Nears 1M Ether

BitMine Stakes $259M ETH as Validator Queue Nears 1M Ether

The institutional interest in Ethereum staking also escalated after BitMine Immersion Technologies added another 82,560 Ether, valued at approximately 259 million dollars, into Ethereum’s staking subsystem. This act brought Ethereum’s validator queue entry even closer to reaching 1 million ETH. On-chain data from Arkham shows that BitMine sent multiple large

January 3, 2026 3 mins read
BlackRock Clients Add 3,199 BTC in Fresh Institutional Buying

BlackRock Clients Add 3,199 BTC in Fresh Institutional Buying

The clients associated with BlackRock amassed 3,199 Bitcoins on the first day of the newfound institutional buying in the crypto markets on January 3. The total purchases estimated at $280 million were processed via the settlement infrastructure linked to the custodian services of the famous US crypto exchange, Coinbase Prime.

January 3, 2026 3 mins read
Coinbase Executive Backs CLARITY Act Delay Amid Crypto Frustration

Coinbase Executive Backs CLARITY Act Delay Amid Crypto Frustration

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, widely known as the CLARITY Act, continues to test the patience of the US crypto industry. However, a senior executive at Coinbase says the delay is both expected and necessary, given the scope of what the legislation aims to achieve. Speaking on CNBC on

January 3, 2026 3 mins read
Bitcoin ETF Momentum Grows in South Korea as Rules Lag

Bitcoin ETF Momentum Grows in South Korea as Rules Lag

Momentum for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds continues to build in South Korea, even as regulatory approval remains out of reach. The country’s main securities and derivatives operator, the Korea Exchange, has signaled that it stands ready to support crypto-linked investment products once regulators give the green light. Speaking at the first

January 2, 2026 3 mins read

Crypto Tax Data Collection Begins in 48 Countries Ahead of CARF 2027

Crypto investors across 48 countries will soon face a major shift in tax transparency as authorities begin collecting detailed crypto transaction data ahead of the global rollout of the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in 2027. Although CARF officially takes effect in 2027, crypto service providers in participating jurisdictions must begin

January 2, 2026 3 mins read
Jupiter Launches Mobile V3 With Native Pro Trading Tools

Jupiter Launches Mobile V3 With Native Pro Trading Tools

Jupiter has rolled out a major upgrade to its mobile application, launching Mobile V3 on Jan. 1 as it pushes to make advanced onchain trading fully native on smartphones. With this release, Jupiter aims to turn mobile devices into independent trading terminals rather than lightweight companions to desktop platforms. Mobile

January 2, 2026 3 mins read
Perp DEX Volumes Nearly Triple in 2025 as Onchain Derivatives Scale

Perp DEX Volumes Nearly Triple in 2025 as Onchain Derivatives Scale

Perpetual DEXs ended 2025 with a substantial increase in trading volumes as total volumes rose to $12.09 trillion compared to a mere $4.1 trillion during the start of the year. This is a clear indication of a breakout year for derivatives trading through onchain. According to DefiLlama, approximately $7.9 trillion,

December 31, 2025 3 mins read
Grayscale Files First U.S. Bittensor ETF, TAO Eyes $300

Grayscale Files First U.S. Bittensor ETF, TAO Eyes $300

Bittensor’s native token TAO jumped above the $220 level after Grayscale Investments filed for the first-ever U.S. exchange-traded fund tied to the Bittensor ecosystem, reigniting bullish sentiment across the market. TAO gained momentum within 24 hours of the filing, as traders began speculating on a potential rally toward the $300

December 31, 2025 3 mins read
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