Key Takeaways: Bybit will discontinue services for Japanese residents and roll out account restrictions starting in 2026 to meet local regulations. Users wrongly flagged as Japan-based must complete KYC Level 2 by January 22, 2026, or face restrictions. The move reflects Japan’s strict crypto regulatory stance and growing pressure on unregistered global exchanges. Bybit has […]

[PRESS RELEASE – Johannesburg, South Africa, December 23rd, 2025] South Africa has been on the forefront of crypto innovation and has produced one of the leading regulatory frameworks across the world. Since April 2024, over 300 crypto asset service providers have obtained a licence. VALR, which was among the first to obtain such a crypto […]

Crypto market today: SHIB faces supply pressure; RLUSD has cut supply by 500,000 tokens; Midnight on Cardano is out-trading XRP and SOL.

Bitcoin Magazine Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès Reveals Details of 2014 Collapse and Japanese Detention In late 2025, Mark Karpelès, ex CEO of Mt. Gox, lives a quieter life in Japan, building a VPN and an AI automation platform. As Chief Protocol Officer at vp.net—a VPN that uses Intel’s SGX technology to let users […]

Bitcoin’s price action in recent days has been characterized by tight consolidation and fading momentum. After recovering from a dip toward the $85,000 area last week, Bitcoin has spent most of the time trading between roughly $87,500 and $89,000, struggling to build a sustained move in either direction. This ongoing indecision has led to technical […]

The Council of the European Union endorsed the launch of the European Central Bank’s digital euro in both an online and a privacy-focused offline version.

TL;DR Arizona Senator files bills to exempt crypto from state tax and protect blockchain nodes from local fees. The measures could advance in 2026, with one requiring a public constitutional amendment vote. This push for a crypto-friendly legal framework follows a trend of state-level regulatory action in the US. Arizona is once again drawing attention […]

This Monday, Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) published an official list of 29 platforms authorized for crypto trading in the country. According to the authority, these are the currently licensed companies that meet all requirements; therefore, they urged citizens to avoid unregistered providers to reduce the risks of fraud and lack of oversight. This move […]

An undisclosed source revealed that in the weeks leading up to the launch of Libra, Hayden Davis signed an agreement to become Argentina’s blockchain advisor. The agreement had not been disclosed by President Milei, who has stated that his participation was merely incidental. Report: Milei Signed NDA With Hayden Davis Two Weeks Before Libra’s Launch […]

Cryptocurrency trading has evolved from a niche activity to a mainstream financial phenomenon. Millions of people across the world now trade Bitcoin, …

Bitcoin mining has become a specialized, industrialized activity. Today, profitable mining typically requires ASIC hardware, access to low-cost electricity, and large-scale infrastructure. For most individuals, operating mining equipment at home is no longer economically practical. Cloud mining is often presented as an alternative approach. Instead of operating hardware themselves, users rent Bitcoin hash power from […]

Senator Cynthia Lummis confirmed she will not run for reelection in 2026 after serving as a primary advocate for digital assets since 2020. Her legislative work included the Responsible Financial Innovation Act and efforts to reduce tax burdens on small crypto purchases. Industry leaders and officials credited her with successfully pushing for clearer regulatory frameworks […]

The meme coin sector was booming at the start of 2025, but the hype faded in the following months, leading to massive price plunges for most. We have yet to see whether 2026 will see a resurgence, so we asked four of the most widely used AI-powered chatbots which meme coin has the best chance […]

XRP continues to rally as large holders continue to move the token in large quantities. However, the latest of such a move has sparked curiosity as to its purpose.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Outlook: Bulls Target $94,000 Break for Momentum Into New Year Last week, bulls needed to hold closes above $85,000 to stave off the bears, and they managed to do just that. Bitcoin price dropped to support once again last week, and the bulls defended it well, pushing the price back up […]

Dogecoin is doing that thing again, not pumping, not capitulating, just sitting there on the weekly like it’s waiting for a cue. And if you’re the type who still believes memes have market structure like in 2017 and 2021, one chart making the rounds on X says this is exactly what the pre-run “calm” has […]

Luckey-backed Erebor raised $350 million at a $4.35 billion valuation as OCC and FDIC approvals signal momentum for crypto- and AI-focused banking.

Coinbase has teamed up with global payments provider Klarna to introduce a new stablecoin funding option that expands how users can add funds to their Coinbase accounts. Under the partnership, customers in supported regions will be able to use stablecoins such as USDC to fund their Coinbase wallets directly through Klarna’s checkout experience, giving buyers […]

U.S. lawmakers have unveiled a bipartisan effort to modernize the federal tax code’s treatment of digital assets, with a particular focus on stablecoins, everyday transactions, staking and mining rewards. Representatives Max Miller (R-OH) and Steven Horsford (D-NV) released a draft of the Digital Asset PARITY Act that aims to provide clearer, more practical tax rules […]

A volatile mid-December stretch saw heavy selling pressure hit bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while solana and XRP quietly absorbed steady inflows. The week pointed to a clear rotation rather than a broad retreat from crypto exposure. Rotation Week: Bitcoin and Ether out, Solana and XRP In Mid-December delivered a sharp reality check for […]

Ghana has taken a major step toward embracing the digital economy by formally legalizing cryptocurrency trading. The move marks a turning point for the country’s crypto sector as lawmakers establish clear oversight for an industry long operating in legal uncertainty. The Ghanaian parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, granting the Bank of Ghana […]

Documents from the District Court in Florida have revealed that three suspected cryptocurrency kidnappers ordered different gadgets used to stalk and …

TLDR Almost 50% of the XRP circulating supply has entered loss territory following weeks of steady declines. Whales (the top 1% of addresses) have begun a slight distribution of their asset holdings. The price needs to break above the critical resistance at $1.94 to invalidate the current bearish structure. Ripple is facing a moment of […]

TL;DR Metaplanet shareholders unanimously approved funding tools for Bitcoin accumulation. The Japanese firm aims to become a major non-US corporate Bitcoin holder. Approved resolutions include issuing preferred shares and modifying dividend payment methods. Shareholders of Metaplanet unanimously backed all items at its extraordinary general meeting. The votes grant the company new tools to fund its […]

Solana (SOL) is back in focus after recent price declines. The SOL price has recovered to around $125 after dipping close to $116 just days ago. Market participants are monitoring recent price movements. Short-term technical indicators show modest improvement. Capital outflows are easing. This raises renewed discussion about Solana’s medium-term price trajectory. But even as […]

The market is showing a mixed dynamic, which might turn into another recovery attempt, but it is unlikely.

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Price Struggles at $90,000 as Christmas Trading Looms The bitcoin price briefly crossed the $90,000 mark earlier Monday, rallying from $88,000 during Asian trading hours to just above $90,000 in European and US afternoon trading.  The surge didn’t last long as the bitcoin price dropped down near $88,000 by the end of […]

Ethereum is attempting to reclaim the $3,000 level after showing pockets of bullish strength over the weekend. Buyers briefly managed to push the price higher, but momentum has struggled to build, and ETH remains vulnerable below a key psychological threshold. As volatility compresses, market conviction appears fragile. Many analysts are increasingly calling for lower prices, […]

Federal Reserve policy and crypto-friendly regulation could be setting the market up for a bullish 2026, but there are still a handful of hurdles investors should be aware of.

Strategy raised its cash reserves to $2.19 billion by selling shares to ensure it can cover nearly three years of debt and dividend payments. This cash buffer protects the company from needing to raise capital during crypto market downturns while it maintains its massive bitcoin holdings. TD Securities maintained a $500 price target and a […]

Coinbase will acquire prediction market startup The Clearing Company in January to expand its trading options for real-world events. The acquisition includes nearly all of the startup’s staff and its founder who previously held leadership roles at competitors Polymarket and Kalshi. This move supports Coinbase’s strategy to become an everything exchange by integrating regulated on-chain […]

Quantum computing is back in Bitcoin conversations, and it has sparked fresh concerns about its long-term impact on blockchain security. The co-founder and Chief Security Officer of self-custody solution Casa, Jameson Lopp, said Bitcoin is safe from quantum computers, for now. Quantum Panic? In the latest tweet, Lopp said that quantum computers are not a […]