In 2025, something interesting happened in the world of crypto trading. Even though the prices of big cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum were going down, people were still really into trading derivatives on CME Group. This platform saw a huge jump in trading activity for crypto derivatives.
Japan's top finance official, Satsuki Katayama, has shown strong support for bringing crypto trading into the country's stock exchanges. She sees 2026 as a big year for digital finance. This move could change how Japan handles digital money. Right now, crypto trading in Japan is separate from regul
The U. S. is trying to sort out who should be in charge of the crypto market. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, or CLARITY Act, is making its way through Congress. This act aims to end the confusion about who regulates what in the crypto world. The act has two main parts. First, it says
The crypto world has seen some big ups and downs recently. A well-known figure in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, Kain Warwick, had to pay out a $50, 000 bet. He was confident that the price of Ether (ETH) would reach $25, 000 by the end of 2025. But ETH ended the year at around $2, 980, far
Crypto holders are facing a growing threat from physical attacks, known as "wrench attacks. " These incidents have been increasing in both frequency and severity. A recent analysis of data collected by Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp shows a troubling trend. The data reveals that attacks have b
Crypto investors are hoping for a better year in 2026 after a tough 2025. The total market value of all cryptocurrencies dropped from $3. 5 trillion at the start of 2025 to just over $3 trillion by the beginning of 2026. Two coins that took a big hit are XRP and Shiba Inu (SHIB). XRP, which aims to
California is home to many crypto billionaires. A new tax plan has them talking about leaving. A union proposed a 5% tax on assets for residents worth over $1 billion. This could bring in up to $100 billion. The tax would also include a one-time fee of $1 billion for those worth over $20 billion. Th
In 2025, Bitcoin's price swings were not just about the hype or the headlines. They were shaped by quieter, more subtle factors that often went unnoticed. While TV tickers and ETF ads grabbed attention, the real story was unfolding in the market's plumbing. It was about who was buying, who was selli
Coinbase has decided to hit the brakes on its peso-based services in Argentina, just under a year after it started operating there. This isn't a full stop, though. The company is keeping its crypto services running while it figures out a better way to handle local financial operations. Starting Jan
The IRS recently shared some interesting findings. They looked at who is reporting crypto taxes. It turns out, most of these people are young and don't earn a lot. They also don't bother with itemizing deductions. This group seems to be typical retail investors. Here's something to consider: a simp
