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Spain will enforce EU MiCA crypto rules from 2026, reshaping exchanges, wallets, platforms nationwide. Only licensed crypto firms can operate after July 2026, unapproved platforms face shutdowns nationwide. EU-wide data sharing will limit cross-border tax evasion and reduce anonymity for crypto investors Spain is preparing for a major change in how cryptocurrencies are handled across the country. Starting in 2026, the government will fully enforce new crypto rules that will change how digital asset companies operate and how users are monitored. Spain’s decision follows the European Union’s broader crypto framework known as MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets), which aims to create…

tZERO has announced support for Stellar, Algorand, and the XDC network on its multi-chain tokenization infrastructure. The new integrations give issuers more choice and add to asset flexibility in their ecosystem, tZERO stated tZERO has added Stellar, the XDC network, and Algorand to its multi-chain tokenization infrastructure, giving the three networks access to its growing institutional client base. Announcing the move on Tuesday, the company stated that it intends to add other networks in the near future. Currently, it supports Avalanche, Tezos, and Ethereum. It also recently partnered with Polymath, one of the most popular platforms for issuing regulated security…

Ethereum price today trades near $2,960 after another rejection from descending trendline resistance. The move keeps ETH pinned below key technical levels as sellers continue to defend rallies. Descending Trendline Keeps Daily Structure Bearish ETH Price Action (Source: TradingView) On the daily chart, Ethereum remains trapped beneath a downward-sloping trendline that has capped price since October. Each recovery attempt has failed below this level, preserving the sequence of lower highs. The most recent bounce stalled near $3,200, well below the trendline and the Supertrend. The Supertrend sits near $3,382, far above current price, confirming that the broader trend has not…

A deputy governor of the Bank of England (BOE) played down concerns the U.K. is slipping behind other jurisdictions in introducing regulatory regimes for stablecoins, saying the rules will be in effect “just as quickly as the U.S.,” Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. “Our aim is to make sure that our regime is up and running, just as quickly as the U.S.,” Sarah Breeden, the deputy governor for financial stability, said at a conference on Wednesday, according to the report. The U.K. central bank is set to reveal its proposed stablecoin regulations on Nov. 10, with expectations that it will impose…

A quiet but powerful shift is reshaping the South Korean crypto industry. In a surprising trend, a growing wave of former top financial watchdogs is leaving their government posts to join the very sector they once supervised. This brain drain from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) to major crypto exchanges signals a profound change in how the industry is perceived and operates. What does this mean for the future of crypto in one of the world’s most active markets? Why Are Former Regulators Flocking to the South Korean Crypto Industry? According to an exclusive report by Segye Ilbo, the movement…

Key Highlights: Aster Chain Testnet launched today, December 24, 2025. The chain has selected 1,000 testers from 360,000 applicants. Whitelisted users will be allowed to claim 1,000 USDT and 1,000 ASTER daily through daily faucet on BSC TestNet. Aster Chain Testnet went live today December 24, 2025, and it was also announced that the blockchain has selected 1,000 users out of 360,000 applications to take part in testing the practice version of the Aster blockchain. This announcement was made through social media platform X. The Vanguard Has Assembled ✨ From 360,000+ applications, 1,000 mission-driven traders have been selected to pioneer…

In a move that has captured the crypto community’s attention, market maker GSR Markets has executed another significant GSR Markets ETH transfer. The firm sent 2,000 ETH, valued at approximately $5.93 million, to Singapore’s DBS Bank. This transaction is part of a larger pattern, bringing their total transfers to the bank to a staggering $13.2 million in just two days. But what does this mean for the broader market and institutional adoption of digital assets? What Are the Details of the GSR Markets ETH Transfer? According to data from on-chain analytics provider The Data Nerd, this latest GSR Markets ETH…

Almost a third of Russian traders are taking advantage of lower cryptocurrency rates right now, convinced that the market will return to growth. The majority of participants in a recent poll believe in a better future for Bitcoin and the likes, while many of them are reporting losses as a result of the latest downturn. Russian crypto investors keep buying Bitcoin Despite the recent steep decline in prices, many in Russia are optimistic about the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies in terms of investment opportunities. That’s according to a new survey conducted among the subscribers of RBC Crypto, a major source…

Crypto wealth has exploded. Global crypto holdings now sit at roughly $3.3 trillion, with over 240,000 crypto millionaires worldwide as of 2025. But here’s the problem: most countries haven’t caught up. Tax uncertainty, aggressive reporting requirements, and banking discrimination make life complicated for crypto holders. That’s where citizenship by investment (CBI) and residency by investment (RBI) programs come in. These programs offer crypto investors a legal pathway to second citizenship or residency in more favorable jurisdictions. This guide breaks down everything crypto investors need to know about securing alternative residency or citizenship through investment programs. Why Crypto Investors Are Seeking…

There’s always something to be worried about in the crypto space. Whether a failing exchange or changes in a regulatory environment, crypto has largely sailed strongly over the past year, despite the latest bearish sentiment. However, some still see a challenge on the horizon: quantum computing. Is Quantum Computing the Doomsday for Crypto? Quantum computing technology can be thousands of times faster than conventional computing. Some early quantum tests have solved equations that would have taken a traditional computer thousands years. On paper, that sounds bad for cryptocurrencies. In theory, a quantum computer would be able to crack SHA256, the…