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China’s Supreme People’s Court appears to have had enough with the uptick in cybercrimes that have become the unfortunate offshoot of the rapid development of cryptocurrencies. It is now emphasizing the need for comprehensive laws regarding digital currencies and virtual property. Countries around the world, including China, are adapting their laws in order to keep up with these developments, as China’s Supreme People’s Court published its “Digital Rule of Law” journal, stressing the need to improve the laws for digital transactions and virtual assets. Does China’s Supreme Court have digital currency laws? The Supreme People’s Court published the sixth issue…

Standard Chartered and Ant activate tokenized deposits for nonstop global liquidity. Businesses can move HKD, CNH, and USD instantly across regions without banking hour limits. The system runs inside Hong Kong Project Ensemble under active regulatory supervision. Standard Chartered Bank Limited in Hong Kong and Ant International have launched a blockchain-based tokenized deposit system that enables funds to move in real time. The commercial rollout enables value transfers in Hong Kong dollars, Chinese yuan, and US dollars across Ant International’s global entities without waiting for traditional banking hours. The launch follows a Hong Kong dollar test settlement completed last year…

Cryptocurrency analytics company MakroVision has shared its assessment of the current technical outlook for Ethereum (ETH). According to the analysis, Ethereum still exhibits a weak structure despite recent recovery attempts and has not been able to generate strong upward momentum. MacroVision noted that the Ethereum price managed to hold above the support zone in the $2,810–$2,870 range and exhibited limited upward momentum. However, according to analysts, the real critical threshold is the $3,270 level. This region harbors strong selling pressure as it is both a horizontal resistance and the point where the main downtrend line intersects. The company’s assessment stated…

Key Takeaways VivoPower plans to acquire a 40MW data center in Norway, emphasizing the site’s renewable energy utilization from hydropower. The acquisition aligns with VivoPower’s focus on sustainable energy solutions and is valued at approximately $40 million. VivoPower, an XRP-focused digital asset enterprise, announced Tuesday that it has secured an exclusive deal to purchase a 40MW+ Norwegian data center, with plans to transition the site from blockchain compute to AI workloads. Pending shareholder approval, the acquisition, valued at approximately $40 million, is projected to add $10 million to VivoPower’s pro forma EBITDA and render the company profitable at the group…

With Democrats favored at 75% to win the U.S. House of Representatives majority in 2026 on prediction market Kalshi, Representative Maxine Waters’ new criticism of Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins’ crypto policies could gain more energy. Though Congress remains on its winter break, the ranking Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee called Monday for Atkins to testify before the committee, where she wants him to answer for the dismissal of significant digital assets industry enforcement actions. “The SEC has terminated or stayed major enforcement actions against multiple crypto companies and individuals that had been credibly accused of…

In a significant on-chain transaction reported by The Data Nerd, a cryptocurrency wallet strongly associated with the institutional giant Galaxy Digital moved 10 million USDT to the Binance exchange. This substantial deposit, occurring in the early hours of the morning, immediately captured the attention of market analysts and blockchain observers worldwide. Consequently, the move has sparked widespread discussion about potential strategic shifts within the digital asset landscape. The transaction highlights the increasingly visible role of major financial firms in shaping cryptocurrency market liquidity and sentiment. Analyzing the Galaxy Digital USDT Deposit to Binance The reported transaction involved the transfer of…

The aggressiveness of Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2026 will determine whether retail investors return to the crypto market next year, according to a crypto analyst. But there are doubts about how likely the Fed is to continue cutting, after already making three reductions in 2025. Clear Street managing director Owen Lau told CNBC on Tuesday that Fed rate decisions are “one of the key catalysts for the crypto space in 2026.” “Retail will be more excited to get into crypto, institutions will be more excited to get into crypto,” Lau said. Interest rate cuts are typically bullish for crypto…

New rules requiring search engines like Google to verify the age of logged-in users — and filter the content for everyone else — went live in Australia this week.The Australian eSafety Commissioner’s new rules came into force on Dec.27, with a six-month time-frame for full implementation. They require search engines to verify users’ ages using methods including photo ID, face scanning, credit cards, digital ID, parental consent, AI, or third-party verification. According to the regulatory guidance, the highest-level safety filters need to be applied by default to accounts suspected to be operated by someone under 18, companies must create a…

Pakistan’s ability to “move fast” with crypto regulation and adoption could make it a world leader in crypto by 2030, according to former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. In a recent interview with Pakistan Crypto Council CEO Bilal bin Saqib, CZ credited Pakistan’s leadership for recognizing the demand for digital assets among its relatively young and tech-savvy population. “I think it’s fantastic to see the country of this size are able to have this clear vision from the leadership and ability to move at this speed.” “If we keep moving at this speed in five years, Pakistan will be the…

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. Is Crypto a Security? Part VI The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. With the legal landscape still fragmented and formal rulemaking lagging behind technological evolution, compliance in 2025 is less about “checking boxes” and more about maintaining defensible processes rooted in transparency, decentralization, and careful communication. This Part offers practical guidance for token issuers, exchanges and trading platforms, and developers/ DAOs navigating U.S. regulatory expectations.…