BITmarkets: Crypto Players Are Rewriting Sports Sponsorship

For decades, sport has served as a powerful platform for advertising a wide range of goods and services, from everyday consumer products to luxury brands, from cars to food. Since 2022, however, the landscape of sports sponsorship has been reshaping dynamically, as sports organizations increasingly team up with crypto firms. This returning and rapidly evolving […] дальше »

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Dubai bans Monero, Zcash as DIFC slams door on privacy tokens and tightens stablecoins

Dubai’s DFSA bans privacy tokens like Monero and Zcash, tightens stablecoin rules and makes firms, not regulators, decide which tokens can list in the DIFC. Dubai’s top financial regulator has drawn a bright line under privacy-focused crypto, banning privacy tokens… дальше »

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Most U.S. debanking tied to government pressure, Cato report finds

Cato report finds most U.S. debanking stems from direct or indirect government pressure, with crypto firms hit hard and Congress urged to reform key banking laws. A majority of U.S. debanking cases result from direct or indirect government pressure rather… дальше »

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Bitcoin treasury firms linked to Adam Back sign preliminary agreement to combine

The proposed deal would take Sweden-based H100 into Switzerland and deepen its institutional bitcoin treasury strategy. дальше »

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South Korea proposes 5% limit for listed firms’ crypto exposure

The proposed guidelines would allow eligible firms to invest in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market value. дальше »

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Ethereum treasury company BitMine crosses 1 million staked ETH milestone

The latest staking move highlights the growing scale of corporate Ethereum treasuries as firms look to generate yield on idle crypto holdings. дальше »

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Crypto Gets A Wall Street Upgrade As Nasdaq And CME Deepen Ties

Nasdaq and the CME Group have stepped up a joint effort to give big investors a single, regulated way to measure crypto markets. According to Nasdaq, the firms have reintroduced the Nasdaq Crypto Index as the Nasdaq-CME Crypto Index (NCI), a benchmark built to support products like ETFs and structured funds. The announcement was made […] дальше »

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Tennessee orders Kalshi, Polymarket and Crypto.com to cease sports betting contracts

The firms, federally regulated by the CFTC, were told to shut down Tennessee-based activity, refund deposits, and void open contracts by Jan. 31. дальше »

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Registered crypto companies must reapply for approval, UK regulator says

The FCA said firms wishing to undertake crypto-related activity will be need to be authorized when a new regime starts in October 2027. дальше »

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Ripple Is Among the Few Crypto Firms to Pass FCA Scrutiny — Why XRP Holders Should Care

Ripple has cleared a major regulatory milestone in the UK, yet the XRP price remains largely muted. The company’s UK subsidiary, Ripple Markets UK Ltd. , officially received registration from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). дальше »

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Digital assets to move from speculation to infrastructure in 2026, B. Riley says

Regulatory clarity, tokenization and bank adoption will push crypto firms from balance-sheet accumulation toward real operations. дальше »

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EU’s DAC8 crypto tax rules bring self-custody withdrawals into scope

From Jan. 1, 2026, DAC8 forces crypto platforms serving EU users to collect KYC and transaction data on trades and withdrawals, including to self-custody wallets. Cryptocurrency firms operating in the European Union began collecting tax data on January 1, 2026,… дальше »

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Bitcoin is trapped in a $54 billion Nvidia gamble that could trigger a sudden institutional sell-off

Beijing's reported request for Chinese tech firms to halt orders of Nvidia's H200 chips arrives at a moment when Bitcoin has become uncomfortably tethered to AI equity sentiment. As The Information and Reuters reported on Jan. дальше »

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Crypto firms like Ripple are betting on a Senate deal that is rapidly unraveling behind closed doors

The US crypto industry has launched a unified push for Congress to pass federal market-structure legislation, known as the “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025” (H. R. 3633). The legislation is viewed by industry proponents as the necessary “missing layer” of federal law to allow the industry to thrive. дальше »

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Strategy Soars After MSCI Confirms Inclusion Of Bitcoin Treasury Firms In Its Index

On Wednesday, shares of Strategy (MSTR) climbed by 6% after Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) announced that it would maintain the inclusion of digital asset treasury companies (DATCOs) in its indexes. дальше »

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Win For Bitcoin Giant Strategy As MSCI Pauses Decision To Exclude Digital Asset Treasury Firms From Indexes

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MSCI delays crypto treasury firm exclusions, MSTR stock surges 6%

The Morgan Stanley Capital International has postponed plans to exclude crypto treasury firms like Strategy from its indexes. MSCI has delayed plans to remove crypto-heavy treasury firms from its global equity indexes, keeping existing classifications unchanged while it reassesses how… дальше »

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Strategy stock soars as MSCI pauses plan to drop digital asset treasury firms

MSCI's pause on excluding digital asset treasury firms highlights ongoing uncertainty in index inclusion, impacting market stability and investment strategies. The post Strategy stock soars as MSCI pauses plan to drop digital asset treasury firms appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Michael Saylor's Strategy catches a break from MSCI, but analysts caution fight isn’t over yet

MSCI won’t drop firms like Strategy from indexes yet, but a broader rule change may still be on the table дальше »

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US Crypto Firms Face Prolonged Compliance Limbo as Market Structure Bill Slips

A key U. S. legislative effort to regulate the cryptocurrency market is facing delays that could push the passage of the crypto market structure bill to 2027, with full implementation possibly extending to 2029. дальше »

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Win for Strategy: MSCI keeps crypto treasury companies in indexes

MSCI announced it will keep digital asset treasury companies in its global indexes, citing investor feedback and the need for further study on non-operating firms. дальше »

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MSCI Will Not Exclude Bitcoin Treasury Companies Like Michael Saylor’s Strategy From Global Indexes

Bitcoin Magazine MSCI Will Not Exclude Bitcoin Treasury Companies Like Michael Saylor’s Strategy From Global Indexes MSCI has ended its review of digital asset treasury companies and opted to keep them eligible for its major indexes, allowing bitcoin-heavy firms like Strategy to remain included under existing rules. дальше »

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Bitcoin's Historic 109% Rally Setup Returns: Is $196,000 BTC Real?

Bitcoin just triggered a rare double-buy signal as both institutions and treasury firms flip to net accumulation, historically marking 109% average rallies for the major cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Coinbase bets on stablecoins, Base and 'everything exchange' for 2026

Coinbase's "everything exchange" includes an all-in-one platform as competition intensifies among crypto firms chasing the super app model. дальше »

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What’s in store for Bitcoin in 2026: bullish forecasts vs bearish technical signals

Looking ahead to 2026, Bitcoin price forecasts present a sharp divide between institutional optimism and cautionary signals from historical chart patterns. While major banks and crypto-native firms continue to predict higher prices driven by structural shifts in the market, technical indicators suggest the risk of a prolonged drawdown remains significant. дальше »

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ETF Filings Accelerate As Crypto Products Flood The SEC

The final week of December delivers a clear message: the ETF race is not slowing down. From crypto-native firms to legacy asset managers and politically branded issuers, the push to package exposure into exchange-traded products intensifies as 2025 draws to a close. дальше »

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China’s move to pay interest on e-CNY sparks US stablecoin debate

China will allow interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) holdings starting in 2026. US banks and crypto firms clash over enforcing the GENIUS Act ban. Coinbase executive warns stablecoin yield bans could weaken US global competitiveness. дальше »

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Rep Waters demands SEC oversight hearing about its approach to crypto

Democrat Maxine Waters demands an SEC oversight hearing after the agency dropped major cases against Coinbase, Binance, and other crypto firms. дальше »

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What does 2026 have in store for crypto and digital assets in Europe?

2025 closed as a watershed year for Europe’s digital-asset ecosystem: legislative clarity arrived globally at scale, institutional rails matured, and market participants, from native crypto firms to traditional banks, accelerated pilots and product launches. дальше »

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Crypto Predictions for 2026: Top Analysts’ View

Top crypto firms reveal their 2026 forecasts: BTC ATHs, stablecoin dominance, and tokenized assets take center stage as speculation gives way to real-world infrastructure. The post Crypto Predictions for 2026: Top Analysts’ View appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »

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Why major crypto firms are diverging on Ether ahead of 2026

Trend Research has lifted its Ether holdings above 601,000 ETH using borrowed stablecoins. The firm is now the third largest corporate Ether holder despite being unlisted. Fundstrat expects Ether to fall toward $1,800 in the first quarter of 2026. дальше »

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NFT Firm Yuga Labs Acquires Creator Platform From Improbable

NFT firms are actively building to recover from the “NFT winter” by pivoting from speculative digital art toward real-world utility, gaming, and brand integration. In [...] дальше »

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Data shows Metaplanet’s board plans to accumulate 210,000 Bitcoins, with a growing number of retail investors turning to XRPstaking platforms

XRPstaking gains traction as firms reassess digital assets, while Metaplanet plans to hold 210,000 BTC by the of 2027. With the ongoing changes in the global macroeconomic environment, more and more companies are re-evaluating the role of digital assets on… дальше »

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Ripple Tipped as Top IPO Candidate for 2026 as XRP Open Interest Slides to 2-Year Low

Ripple has emerged as one of the companies most frequently mentioned among potential large IPO candidates for 2026, according to a widely shared industry graphic outlining the largest private firms that could go public. дальше »

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Europe Could Wipe Out Hundreds of Unlicensed Crypto Firms Next Week

A small EU nation is set to enforce one of Europe’s strictest crypto crackdowns, warning that hundreds of unlicensed digital asset firms could face fines, website blocks, and even prison time starting next week. дальше »

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Lithuania to crack down on crypto firms operating without licenses after December 31

Lithuania's strict enforcement of crypto licensing could enhance investor protection and transparency, influencing EU-wide regulatory practices. The post Lithuania to crack down on crypto firms operating without licenses after December 31 appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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4 Warning Signs Suggest Ethereum (ETH) Price May Not Recover Soon in Late December

Ethereum (ETH) has traded sideways around the $3,000 level for the past two weeks. Although recent buying came from firms such as BitMine and Trend Research, the demand appears insufficient. The following data reveals the rest of the picture, as selling pressure remains equally strong. дальше »

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India’s ED targets decade-long crypto Ponzi in 21-location raid

India’s ED raided 21 sites tied to 4th Bloc Consultants, alleging a decade-long fake crypto-platform Ponzi that laundered funds via wallets, shell firms, hawala and foreign accounts. India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted coordinated raids at 21 locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra… дальше »

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Crypto M&A deals hit record $8.6B in 2025: what to expect in 2026?

The cryptocurrency space witnessed a major adoption curve in 2025, with mergers and acquisitions hitting a fresh record.   Across the ecosystem, there were deals involving crypto exchanges, payments firms, blockchain platforms and publicly-traded entities. дальше »

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Here’s How DeepSnitch AI Turns $5K into $1M at Launch

Corporate treasuries are still racing to stack Bitcoin, but that trade is no longer the surprise it once was. When public firms raise millions just to add BTC to their balance sheets, it signals maturity, not asymmetric upside. дальше »

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Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity

The crypto payments app joins a growing group of regulated firms as stablecoin transfers gain traction as a cross-border alternative. дальше »

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Major Ethereum Treasury Company Forced to Sell $74 Million in ETH

Ethereum treasury firm ETHZilla sold 24,291 ETH to repay senior secured debt, signaling balance-sheet management rather than bearish sentiment. The move comes as ETH trades near $3,000 and institutional activity shows a mix of selling, rotation, and continued accumulation by firms like BitMine. дальше »

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Gemini Predicts Bitcoin Cycle Break and Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption in 2026

Bitcoin Magazine Gemini Predicts Bitcoin Cycle Break and Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption in 2026 Gemini predicts that in 2026, Bitcoin’s market maturation may break its traditional four-year cycle, political engagement with crypto will rise, prediction markets will grow, digital asset treasury firms will consolidate, and at least one nation may convert part of its gold reserves into Bitcoin. дальше »

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Indonesia lists 29 licensed crypto platforms as global players eye market

Indonesia’s regulator has published a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto platforms. Indonesia has taken a decisive step to clarify who can legally operate in its fast-growing crypto market. Global firms such as Robinhood and OSL Group are expanding into Indonesia amid clearer rules. дальше »

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Hong Kong proposes new law allowing insurers to invest in crypto

Hong Kong is weighing a cautious shift that could open the door for insurers to enter crypto markets. The city’s Insurance Authority is proposing new rules that would allow insurance firms to invest in assets such as cryptocurrencies and infrastructure.… дальше »

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Fed seeks input on account type attractive to crypto firms

The Federal Reserve is seeking public feedback on a new “payment account” that could give fintechs and crypto companies easier access to the central bank’s systems. дальше »

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Hundreds of Crypto Firms Slam US Bank’s Lobby to Prohibit Stablecoin Yields 

The stablecoin yield dispute has escalated into a direct appeal to Congress, with crypto leaders warning that reopening the law would undermine regulatory certainty. The post Hundreds of Crypto Firms Slam US Bank’s Lobby to Prohibit Stablecoin Yields  appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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The UK’s crypto rulebook is finally taking shape

A long-awaited crypto regime in the U.K. is moving from theory to execution, even if firms must wait until 2027 for full clarity. дальше »

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Federal Reserve moves toward narrower, crypto-driven take on master accounts

The U.S. central bank has been mulling the idea of a "skinny" version of master accounts for firms that want payments access without the deeper Fed demands. дальше »

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700Credit breach exposes 5.8m Americans to identity theft risk

700Credit says a network breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and financial data of 5.8m+ Americans, prompting regulators and law firms to warn of identity theft risks. A data breach at credit reporting firm 700Credit has potentially exposed personal information… дальше »

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