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Tax season is approaching, and with only a sliver of 2025 left, investors must now revisit tax and accounting strategies that support their overall financial health. In December, a slight adjustment can mean significant benefits. With crypto investing continuing to gain traction among retail investors over the past few years, crypto tax reporting and accompanying calculated tax strategies should not be overlooked. Much like the stock market, crypto markets can experience downturns, but at a much quicker pace. Recently, the crypto markets have experienced a slump, which is naturally causing investors to panic. Yet amid this broader market uncertainty lies…

The cryptocurrency industry is growing under tighter rules, as large exchanges shape their next cycle around licenses and products built to withstand regulatory scrutiny. Instead of chasing explosive growth through speculative listings and high-leverage trading, the focus for 2026 is shifting toward sturdier foundations, such as tighter fiat ramps, compliant derivatives in more jurisdictions and building out stablecoin and tokenization rails. Cointelegraph spoke with Haider Rafique, global managing partner at OKX, to unpack how major exchanges are preparing for the year ahead. OKX signals ambition to dominate licensed onshore crypto markets. Source: Haider Rafique Exchanges are leaving their onshore footprints…

Hardware manufacturer and Bitcoin miner Canaan has continued its initiative of reusing energy for commercial and consumer applications by making compute heat available for greenhouses in Canada. In a Tuesday notice, Canaan said it would participate in a 3 megawatt (MW) proof-of-concept with Bitforest Investment in the province of Manitoba to “recover heat from an Avalon computing system and use the heat as a supplemental source for greenhouse operations.” The pilot program, expected to run for an initial 24 months, will use Canaan’s liquid cooling systems to capture heat and preheat the intake water for the greenhouses, reducing the energy…

BNB Chain, a global blockchain ecosystem for decentralized applications, has expanded its payment capabilities by enabling Amazon Web Services, a global cloud computing services provider, customers to pay for cloud services using BNB through integration with the Better Payment Network, ​​a blockchain-based enterprise payment infrastructure. The move allows businesses to settle AWS invoices with cryptocurrency while maintaining compatibility with existing enterprise billing workflows. The integration is built on Better Payment Network, a payment infrastructure developed natively on BNB Chain. Through BPN, AWS customers can access real-time settlement in BNB, reduce transaction costs, and manage cross-border payments more efficiently compared with…

The Korea Exchange (KRX) is planning to launch additional investment products, including crypto-oriented ETFs and derivatives. On the first official trading day of the year, Jeong Eun-bo, KRX’s chairman, indicated that the exchange is prepared to handle crypto ETFs, even as regulators evaluate their legitimacy under current rules. “We have built market infrastructure, and we are ready to list and trade crypto‑linked ETFs,” Jeong said. He also announced plans to increase trading hours. South Korea is still evaluating crypto regulations According to Jeong, South Korea’s new exchange initiative is designed to help counter the “Korea discount,” the tendency for South…

Key Takeaways Riot Platforms sold 1,818 Bitcoin in December for around $161 million. The company currently holds 18,005 BTC worth $1.7 billion. Riot Platforms, a Bitcoin mining and data center company, sold 1,818 Bitcoin in December 2025 for approximately $161 million, reducing its total holdings to 18,005 Bitcoin, valued at $1.7 billion at current market prices. The sale represents part of the company’s ongoing strategy to fund operational expansions through Bitcoin liquidation. Riot has historically utilized Bitcoin sales and stock offerings as part of its business financing approach. Riot also reported mining 460 Bitcoin during this period, up 8% from…

Despite limited data, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points in December, as expected. However, a pause in rate cuts is expected in January. With the Fed’s expectation of keeping interest rates stable at 3.5%-3.75% priced in at 80%, there is speculation about whether it will make a surprise move. While statements from FED members on this issue are closely followed, the latest statement came from FED Board Member Stephen Miran. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, Miran said that the data obtained in the last few months is consistent with his global outlook and that he does not expect…

MIRO Pay, a platform known for its seamless crypto payment solutions, is going to change the infrastructure of decentralized payments without the involvement of banks. The primary objective behind this step is to empower the decentralized payments infrastructure toward more security and transparency. 🛒 Commerce is being rebuilt on-chain.❗️ No banks.❗️ No friction.Just seamless, decentralized payments.💸 With MIRO, payments move on-chain with speed, security, and zero friction. No banks. No barriers.💪 MIRO is powering a new era where value moves freely, globally,… pic.twitter.com/eEoKaqI9xu — MIRO (@MIRO_Pay) January 2, 2026 MIRO Pay has earned a good reputation in the entire world…

PancakeSwap closed 2025 with exceptional momentum, posting record trading volumes, rapid user growth, and major protocol upgrades that reshaped its position in decentralized finance. According to the platform’s official blog, the decentralized exchange not only scaled at an unprecedented pace but also strengthened its leadership across the global DeFi landscape. Record Trading Volumes Power a Breakout Year Trading activity stood at the center of PancakeSwap’s 2025 performance. The platform processed $2.36 trillion in total trading volume during the year, representing a 619% increase compared with 2024. Momentum accelerated sharply in the final quarter. On October 10, PancakeSwap recorded its highest-ever…

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) could increase interest rates to 1.5%, according to former board member Makoto Sakurai. He also suggested that rates may reach 1.0% by June or July. Sakurai added that further hikes might slow as the BOJ approaches the ~1.75% neutral rate. This is the level where monetary policy neither stimulates nor restricts economic growth. Why the BOJ Rate Hike Matters Interest rates affect borrowing costs, consumer spending, and investment. A rise in BOJ rates could strengthen the yen and impact global markets. Investors watch Japan closely because it is one of the largest economies in the…