Markets and Crypto Eye Policy Reforms As Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Victory

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, often dubbed the country’s “Iron Lady,” has secured a historic landslide victory in the February 8, 2026, snap parliamentary elections. дальше »

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Crypto is no longer a ‘crude’ word for companies in the UAE | Opinion

The UAE strategic embrace of crypto shows that the country is prepared to shape the future of global finance дальше »

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China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization

China’s financial regulators have expanded the country’s crypto crackdown, explicitly targeting stablecoin issuance and real-world asset tokenization. The post China Widens Crypto Ban to Choke Off Stablecoins and Asset Tokenization appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BeInCrypto Wins ‘Best Website for Economics and Finance’ at Brasil Publisher Awards 2025

BeInCrypto has been recognized as a leader in digital financial journalism, winning ‘Best Website: Economics & Finance’ at the 2025 Brazil Publisher Awards (BPA). Organized by the National Association of Publishers of Brazil (ANPB), this year’s edition embraced the theme ‘Authentic Intelligence’, bringing together media leaders from across the country to honor projects that combine The post BeInCrypto Wins ‘Best Website for Economics and Finance’ at Brasil Publisher Awards 2025 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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BitRiver bankruptcy case exposes stress in Russia’s bitcoin mining sector

BitRiver, Russia’s largest bitcoin mining operator, has entered formal insolvency proceedings after a Russian arbitration court accepted creditor claims linked to unpaid debts. The case marks one of the most significant financial failures in the country’s crypto mining industry and highlights the pressure facing energy-intensive operators as costs rise and access to capital tightens. The […] дальше »

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Coinbase Launches Prediction Markets Nationwide as Exchange Deepens Policy Push in Washington

Coinbase has rolled out prediction markets to users across all 50 US states. This is a major expansion of event-based trading on one of the country’s largest crypto platforms. Moreover, it is intensifying competition with established players such as Kalshi and Polymarket. дальше »

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72% of Indonesian Crypto Exchanges Still Unprofitable Despite 20M Users

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) reported that approximately 72% of licensed crypto exchanges in the country remained unprofitable as of the end of 2025, even as the number of crypto users surpassed 20 million. дальше »

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UAE unveils first central bank–approved stablecoin, challenging USDC on home turf

The UAE has officially entered the stablecoin race. Universal Digital Intl launched USDU, the country’s first central bank–approved stablecoin, giving it a regulatory edge over Circle дальше »

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UAE Approves Its First USD-Backed Stablecoin Under Central Bank Oversight

The United Arab Emirates has officially approved its first U. S. dollar–backed stablecoin, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital finance strategy. The Central Bank of the UAE has given regulatory clearance to USDU, a stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the U. дальше »

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UK ad watchdog bans Coinbase campaign for trivializing crypto investment risks

U. K. ’s advertising watchdog has banned a Coinbase campaign that allegedly downplayed the risks of crypto investing and touted the exchange as a solution to the country’s cost-of-living crisis. According to the U. дальше »

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US Bitcoin miners cut output during Winter Storm Fern as network hashrate dips

Several major US Bitcoin mining companies sharply reduced daily production as Winter Storm Fern swept across large parts of the country. The storm placed pressure on regional power grids and promptingThe post US Bitcoin miners cut output during Winter Storm Fern as network hashrate dips appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Japan To Allow The Trading Of Its First Crypto ETFs By 2028: Report

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UK regulator enters final stage of crypto rules consultation

The UK’s financial watchdog has entered the final phase of consultations on a sweeping set of proposed crypto regulations, marking a key milestone in the government’s efforts to bring digital assets firmly within the country’s regulatory framework. дальше »

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Winter Storm Pressure Sends Bitcoin Hashrate Lower as Major US Pools Pull Back

Several US-based Bitcoin (BTC) mining pools have curtailed operations in response to extreme winter weather that strained electricity grids across the country. The reductions came as an Arctic cold snap brought subfreezing temperatures across large parts of the United States. дальше »

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Bitcoin’s latest price dip is not a full bear market signal... yet - Here's why

On Thursday, U. S President Donald Trump rolled back his plans to impose new tariffs on Europe as part of his push to acquire Greenland for the country. This saw Bitcoin [BTC] prices rebound by 1% to rThe post Bitcoin’s latest price dip is not a full bear market signal. дальше »

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Crypto experts weigh in on what India’s upcoming budget should deliver

As India approaches another Union Budget, the country’s crypto and Web3 community is doing so with restrained expectations, shaped by years of regulatory ambiguity and a policy approach that has prioritised taxation and oversight over formal recognition. дальше »

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Thailand plans crypto ETF rules as institutional interest increases

Thailand’s SEC is planning new crypto ETF and futures trading regulations as the country looks to position itself as a regional crypto hub for institutions. дальше »

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Iran’s Central Bank Bought $500 Million in USDT Stablecoin to Prop Up Rial

Iran’s Central Bank secretly purchased more than $500 million worth of Tether’s USDT stablecoin as the country’s currency crisis deepened, according to new findings from crypto security firm Elliptic. дальше »

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One country is moving its economy “fully on-chain” with USDC, but the data reveals a massive hidden catch

Bermuda wants to become the world's first “fully on-chain national economy. ” The announcement, delivered jointly by the island's government, Circle, and Coinbase on Jan. 19, frames the initiative as the deployment of digital asset infrastructure across government agencies, local banks, insurers, small businesses, and consumers, with USDC positioned as the primary payment rail. дальше »

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South Korea busts crypto crime ring laundering over $100M

An international crypto crime ring laundered over $100 million through South Korea just as the country eased restrictions on digital asset investments. South Korea’s customs agency revealed on Monday that it had uncovered a large-scale cryptocurrency laundering operation. дальше »

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XRP volume is exploding in Korea because it exploits a specific gap in the country’s spot-only exchange laws

XRP has become the default trading chip of South Korea, bypassing Bitcoin and Ethereum to dominate the country’s high-velocity retail market. While institutional capital worldwide typically gravitates toward Bitcoin as a store of value, South Korean trading patterns tell a different story. дальше »

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Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors

Bitcoin Magazine Belgium’s KBC Becomes First Bank in the Country to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Retail Investors KBC Group is set to become the first bank in Belgium to allow retail clients to buy and sell crypto. дальше »

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Argentina’s Second-Largest Crypto Exchange Debuts Visa Credit Card

Argentina crypto exchange Lemon has launched the country’s first Visa credit card backed by Bitcoin collateral. The post Argentina’s Second-Largest Crypto Exchange Debuts Visa Credit Card appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout

Bitcoin Magazine DZ Bank Secures MiCAR Approval, Prepares Nationwide Retail Crypto Trading Rollout Germany’s second-largest lender DZ Bank has received authorization under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, clearing the way for the launch of a retail crypto trading platform across the country’s cooperative banking sector. дальше »

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Bitcoin ignored Trump’s latest 25% tariff threat, but the $19B liquidation ghost from October is quietly resetting in the shadows

President Donald Trump declared on Jan. 12 that the US would impose a 25% tariff on any country conducting business with Iran, “effective immediately,” via Truth Social. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped briefly below $91,000, then recovered above $92,000 within hours. дальше »

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Bitcoin Makes a Comeback in South Korea After the Country Ends Its 2017 Crypto Ban

South Korea looks set to change its stance on crypto in a meaningful way. After keeping institutions out of the market since 2017, regulators are now moving to let companies and professional investors trade cryptocurrencies again. дальше »

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South Korea Moves To Reopen Crypto Markets For Corporate Investors After Nine-Year Ban

South Korea is lifting its long-standing restrictions on corporate cryptocurrency investments, signaling a major policy shift that could reshape the country’s digital asset landscape. After nine years of limitations and regulatory caution, authorities are now preparing to allow listed companies and professional investors to allocate a portion of their equity into top-tier cryptocurrencies traded on [...] дальше »

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India’s FIU-IND puts crypto under full AML scope with strict KYC rules

India’s FIU-IND now treats all virtual asset providers as reporting entities under PMLA, mandating strict KYC, record-keeping and a ban on privacy tools and mixers. India has implemented stricter oversight of cryptocurrency platforms, formally bringing the sector under the country’s… дальше »

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South Korea to lift 9-year ban on corporate crypto investments

South Korean regulators plan to lift a nine-year ban on corporate crypto investments as the country continues to warm up to the digital asset space. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has reportedly crafted new guidelines for listed corporations and professional… дальше »

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India mandates tighter KYC for crypto users under new FIU rules

India is tightening its know-your-customer rules for cryptocurrency users during onboarding, as part of new guidance issued by the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit. The updated guidance requires regulated crypto platforms to implement more stringent measures when onboarding users and to… дальше »

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Grvt launches institute to advance global crypto literacy, starting with Korea pilot

Grvt (pronounced Gravity), a hyper-scalable crypto exchange, has announced the launch of Grvt Institute, an education-focused initiative aimed at improving global crypto and blockchain literacy. As its first program, Grvt Institute is rolling out a crypto literacy pilot in South Korea in partnership with the Korea Insurance Institute, one of the country’s leading financial education […] дальше »

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Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing

The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil's National Treasury bonds and offer exposure to the country's interest rate, currently 15%. дальше »

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Crypto Oversight Strengthens in India as 49 Exchanges Register With FIU

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has revealed that 49 cryptocurrency exchanges completed registration under the country’s anti-money laundering framework for the fiscal year 2024-25. дальше »

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Venezuela’s $60 Billion Bitcoin “Shadow Reserve” Could Reshape Global BTC Markets

Venezuela’s long-rumored Bitcoin hoard has come into sharp focus following the January 2026 US-led operation that captured President Nicolás Maduro. Intelligence reports indicate the country may have amassed a “shadow reserve” of 600,000–660,000 BTC, valued at between $60 billion and $67 billion, making it one of the largest holders of Bitcoin globally. дальше »

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Bitcoin dips, but quickly recovers as U.S. captures Venezuela's Maduro

The U.S. overnight launched a military strike against Venezuela, capturing President Nicolas Maduro and his wife and extracting them from the country. дальше »

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El Salvador goes all-in on Bitcoin and AI: What does it mean for BTC’s future?

Nation-states rarely move quietly when they believe financial systems are changing. On the 1st of January, El Salvador’s National Bitcoin Office stated the country went “all-in” on Bitcoin anThe post El Salvador goes all-in on Bitcoin and AI: What does it mean for BTC’s future? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bank of Russia: Crypto is now legal, but do not buy it unless...

For a long time, Russia treated cryptocurrency like the enemy. In 2022, the government tried to ban everything, from mining Bitcoin to trading it, fearing it would hurt the country’s financial sThe post Bank of Russia: Crypto is now legal, but do not buy it unless... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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IMF softens stance as El Salvador’s Bitcoin bet coincides with economic rebound

IMF hails El Salvador’s stronger growth and fiscal discipline even as the country keeps accumulating Bitcoin and restructures its crypto policies. The International Monetary Fund has acknowledged El Salvador’s improving economic outlook and stronger fiscal discipline, marking a shift in… дальше »

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Tensions over El Salvador's bitcoin holdings ease as IMF praises economic progress

The Central American country’s economy is projected to grow 4% this year, the IMF said. дальше »

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Why 2026 could be another tough year for Venezuela’s economy under Maduro?

Despite official claims of recovery, Venezuela is heading toward 2026 burdened by deep structural weaknesses and rising uncertainty. Economist Aldo Contreras and political analyst Pablo Quintero told Invezz the country remains trapped in a prolonged downturn that began more than a decade ago. дальше »

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IMF and El Salvador continue negotiations over Bitcoin risks

El Salvador and the International Monetary Fund have made notable progress in their ongoing negotiations over Bitcoin policy and economic reforms, as the country looks to access a $1. 4 billion loan package. дальше »

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US lawmakers urge IRS to end double taxation on crypto staking before 2026

18 bipartisan U.S. House lawmakers have urged the Internal Revenue Service to reexamine the country’s taxation laws on cryptocurrency staking. Led by Republican Representative Mike Carey, the group has sent a letter to IRS acting Commissioner Scott Bessent, requesting a… дальше »

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Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million

Bitcoin Magazine Taiwan Reveals It Holds 210 Bitcoin Seized in Criminal Cases, Valued at $18 Million Taiwan’s Ministry of Justice disclosed it holds over 210 bitcoin seized from criminal cases, placing the country among the world’s top government bitcoin holders. дальше »

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Bank of Canada lays out strict standards for stablecoins ahead of 2026 regulations

The Bank of Canada has laid out strict standards for stablecoins as the country looks to implement a regulatory framework for the sector in 2026. While addressing the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem stressed that… дальше »

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Bank of Canada lays out criteria for ‘good money’ stablecoins

Canada’s central bank will approve only fiat-backed, high-quality stablecoins to ensure they are “good money” as part of the country’s plan to modernize its financial system. дальше »

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SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement

The digital yen stablecoin aims to plug Japan into onchain finance and cross-border tokenized asset flows under the country's new FSA regime. дальше »

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Over $17 trillion missing when on-chain “proof of reserve” standards are applied to Trump’s tariff data

President Donald Trump said this week that the United States has taken in roughly $18 trillion because of tariffs, framing the figure as evidence that his trade policy reshaped the global economy and redirected capital back into the country. дальше »

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Ripple Labs in South Africa? Top Exec Shares Crucial Hint

With crypto regulations improving in South Africa, Reece Merrick has hinted at potential Ripple expansion into the country. дальше »

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Pakistan Greenlights Binance & HTX With Landmark NOCs, Opening $2B Tokenization Path

Key Takeaways: Pakistan’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued NOCs to Binance and HTX, marking the country’s first regulatory step toward full digital asset licensing. The approvals form part The post Pakistan Greenlights Binance & HTX With Landmark NOCs, Opening $2B Tokenization Path appeared first on CryptoNinjas. дальше »

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AirAsia operator and Standard Chartered Malaysia explore ringgit-backed stablecoin

Malaysia’s digital asset ambitions are drawing in legacy aviation and banking players as interest grows in local-currency stablecoins. Capital A, the operator of AirAsia, and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia have agreed to explore the development of a ringgit-backed stablecoin, adding momentum to the country’s regulated crypto experimentation. дальше »

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