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The Czech Republic has introduced a 0% capital gains tax for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies held for more than three years. The move positions the country as one of the most crypto-friendly in Europe and may encourage long-term investment in digital assets. This announcement is attracting attention from investors, traders and global financial observers alike, highlighting the evolving approach governments are taking toward cryptocurrencies. Encouraging Long-Term Investment Under the new rules, individuals who hold Bitcoin for over three years will not owe any capital gains tax when they sell. This policy aims to reward patient, long-term investors and reduce speculation…

The latest list of the most anticipated initial crypto offerings published by Phoenix Group provides info on some of the Web3 projects that will be joining the crypto market in early January 2026. This ecosystem is an indicator of innovation to come across the blockchain as the lineup includes a mix of decentralized finance, zero-knowledge infrastructure, mobile connectivity, loyalty platforms, and AI-powered tools. UPCOMING INITIAL LISTINGS TO WATCH#Dango $DNG #Depinsim $ESIM #Brevis $BREV #PlusMore $PLUS #HeyElsa pic.twitter.com/yF5FKdhLG3 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) January 5, 2026 Having several listings planned during the period of January 5 to January…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Building one of today’s busiest blockchain ecosystems takes focused execution, and BNB Chain’s Sarah Song shares how she’s driving that growth. What does it take to lead business development at one of the most active blockchain ecosystems today? To understand this, we spoke with Sarah Song, Head of Business Development at BNB Chain at the Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai, about ecosystem growth, developer support, RWAs, stablecoin payments, and expansion into emerging markets. She also shares her perspective on…

Ethereum price trades in a tightening downtrend, with sellers capping rebounds below a descending resistance line and a break of nearby support likely to decide the next major move. Summary Ethereum price remains stuck below a descending resistance trendline, with every rebound attracting renewed selling.​ Price is consolidating near support after a rejected spike higher, and loss of this zone could accelerate downside continuation.​ A sustained reclaim above the broken trendline would flip bias toward a broader relief rally by signaling fading seller control. Ethereum (ETH) price continued to trade beneath a descending resistance level, with technical charts indicating limited…

Funding for crypto payment companies surged sharply in 2025. Industry data shows firms in the payments sector raised a combined $6.2 billion during the year. This marks a jump of roughly 1,048% compared with $540 million raised in 2024. The data was compiled by a payments focused analyst using publicly disclosed funding rounds. The sharp rise highlights renewed institutional interest in blockchain based payment infrastructure. Particularly stablecoins and cross border settlement systems. Circle, Ripple, and Figure Anchor Mega Rounds Several large deals accounted for a significant share of the total funding. Circle led the list after raising $1.1 billion through…

BNB Chain’s 2026 roadmap targets 20,000 TPS, sub-second finality and lower fees with parallel execution and a Rust client to stay competitive in Layer 1. Summary BNB Chain’s 2026 roadmap targets up to 20,000 TPS and sub-second finality via parallel execution and a Rust-based client.​ The upgrades aim to cut latency and fees, attracting DeFi and AI apps as competition among Layer 1s like Ethereum and Solana intensifies.​ BNB’s role as the network’s utility token and its 50-day SMA may reflect market confidence in the roadmap and long-term positioning. BNB (BNB) Chain has outlined a technical roadmap for 2026 focused…

Ethereum ends 2025 near $2,970 after a messy quarter. The market is divided. Some analysts expect the next growth cycle to begin. Others warn that the structure is still uncertain or mixed. The truth sits in the middle. The chart hints at pressure, the seasonality record is shaky, and on-chain flows show early support but not conviction. The setup going into 2026 is not clean. The question is simple: is Ethereum preparing for recovery, or setting up another leg down? Bearish Price Structure Meets A Historically Volatile Start On the 3-day chart, ETH trades inside a rising channel that looks…

Bitcoin had the setup of a lifetime going into 2025, yet some of the crypto industry’s title characters still ended the year on the wrong side of it; Strategy chairman Michael Saylor and Gemini founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. Bitcoin has slipped about 6% through mid‑December, and most other tokens fell more, causing the gap between crypto winners and losers to grow wide and ugly. Saylor’s Strategy raises capital through equity and debt and bought Bitcoin at scale, but this year, tons of imitators crowded the DAT trade, so naturally, Strategy’s premium shrank. The MSTR stock lagged Bitcoin’s own performance,…

A collaboration between Hedera and DIFC Courts would provide security, transparency, and legal recognition for critical documents, including wills. Hedera’s involvement would provide predictable cost, advanced security standards, and compliance. The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts are reported to have given a thumbs up for digital trust, as their Notary Services issue documents as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) on Hedera. According to Hedera (HBAR), its partnership with DIFC would ensure that institutions and individuals seamlessly safeguard critical documents and digital assets with legal recognition, transparency, and security. The Problem Identified by DIFC and the Solution with Hedera In a post…

While Ethereum (ETH) price action in December has shown a narrowing range around the $3,000 level, appearing poised for a potential breakout, on-chain data has recorded unusual signals. What are these signals, and do they carry positive or negative implications for the ETH price? Ethereum Transaction Count Surges Sharply in December CryptoQuant data shows that in the final days of December, the number of transactions on the Ethereum network spiked sharply. Daily transactions exceeded 2.1 million. This marked the highest level recorded since 2023. Etherscan data shows that this is also a record number for the past decade. Ethereum Transaction…