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The Blockchain Association has proposed a package of crypto tax reforms after meeting with the House Ways and Means Committee offices on Capitol Hill. “There is a real bipartisan opportunity to modernize digital asset tax policy in 2026. We look forward to continuing our engagement with lawmakers to develop clear, actionable rules that support compliance…

Anchorage Digital, the federally chartered US crypto bank, has signaled growing institutional conviction in Bitcoin by revealing that it holds perpetual preferred stock issued by Strategy on its balance sheet. Anchorage Digital supports Strategy’s Bitcoin game with STRC bet CEO Nathan McCauley touted the move as a significant alignment between the company that is “operationalizing…

Hong Kong will introduce sweeping reforms to strengthen its position as a global digital asset hub, Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced in his 2026-27 budget speech, outlining new licensing rules, stablecoin approvals and tokenization initiatives. The government will introduce a bill this year establishing licensing regimes for digital asset trading platforms and custody providers, expanding…

Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of North Carolina announced the seizure of more than $61 million worth of Tether (USDT) in one of the largest cryptocurrency asset forfeiture actions linked to a romance investment fraud known as the “pig butchery” scheme. North Carolina federal government seizes $61 million in crypto The operation demonstrates growing…

ETH pivots DeFi support to permissionless, secure, and privacy-focused protocols, applying a test of long-term resilience. Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a renewed vision for decentralized finance on the Ethereum network, emphasizing permissionless access, privacy and security as key priorities, according to statements released by the Ethereum Foundation. The Ethereum Foundation announced that…

Bitcoin fell about 1.5% hours after Trump ignored Bitcoin, validating Schiff’s sell warning. Gold advocate and Bitcoin (BTC) critic Peter Schiff predicted a drop in Bitcoin prices whether or not US President Donald Trump mentioned the cryptocurrency in his State of the Union address, according to statements posted on social media. Schiff said Bitcoin’s recent…

South Korea is considering an influencer disclosure law to curb manipulation and protect investors. South Korea’s Democratic Party has introduced legislation requiring financial influencers to disclose their personal assets and compensation when recommending cryptocurrencies or stocks, according to reports from the country’s legislature. The proposal, led by lawmaker Kim Seung-won, includes amendments to the Capital…

E-Estate’s tokenized portfolio surged approximately 45% on an annual basis to over $150 million as of January 1, 2026, driven by asset appreciation and progress in RWA development. E-Estate Group Inc., a tokenized real estate company, announced that its tokenized RWA portfolio, comprising high-end properties and real estate, has surpassed the valuation of $150 million,…

Phemex launches AI Bot in February 2026, automating grid strategies for 10 million users as part of its native AI initiative. Cryptocurrency exchange Phemex has announced the launch of its AI Bot trading system, according to a company statement released Thursday, marking a development in the platform’s transition to an AI-integrated trading model. The trading…

LOBSTAR surged around 190% in 24 hours after agent SOL AI mistakenly sent a 5% supply to a random user, highlighting agent risk. An artificial intelligence agent operating a Solana blockchain wallet mistakenly transferred 52.4 million LOBSTAR tokens to an unintended recipient due to a coding error, according to reports from the cryptocurrency community. The…