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In the coming year, crypto will potentially extend its influence on fintech as crypto companies seek to get licensed as national banks in the US market. A long list of crypto startups has lined up for a banking license, creating a crossover between traditional finance and decentralized assets. Crypto adoption may resemble fintech in 2026, as companies strive to establish more seamless bridges between traditional finance and decentralized assets. Several prominent crypto startups are lining up to receive a banking license. After years of make-do banking connections and often outright hostility from banks, crypto companies have gained a foothold in…

Japan continues to take significant steps regarding cryptocurrencies. Accordingly, with its 2026 tax reform draft, Japan is preparing for a radical change in the taxation of cryptocurrencies. According to local news agency Nikkei, the government-backed regulation aims to bring cryptocurrency gains under a flat 20 percent tax rate. The most significant change in the draft is the adjustment to the tax rate, as under the current system, cryptocurrency gains are taxed at rates as high as 55%, limiting the interest of individual investors in cryptocurrencies in the country. If the new regulation is adopted, gains from cryptocurrencies will be subject…

Mirae Asset Group is in talks to acquire Korbit, South Korea’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency exchange, in a deal valued at roughly 100 billion to 140 billion Korean won ($70 million to $100 million). The potential acquisition would be led by Mirae Asset Consulting, a non-financial affiliate of the group, which has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding with Korbit’s major shareholders, according to a Sunday report from The Chosun Daily. Korbit is primarily owned by NXC and its subsidiary Simple Capital Futures, which together hold about 60.5% of the exchange. SK Square owns an additional 31.5% stake. Korbit holds a full…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has released a sweeping new blog post on Tuesday titled “Balance of Power.” The post offers a critical analysis of the converging threats posed by “Big Business,” “Big Government,” and “Big Mob.” No checks and balances Buterin argues that checks and balances that historically kept societal forces in check are no longer in place. They have eventually broken down during the 21st century. The Canadian prodigy has cited rapid technological progress and automation to argue that the economies of scale make it possible for powerful actors to consolidate control at an unprecedentedly fast pace. His proposed…

The scandal over alleged fraudulent billing within Minnesota’s Medicaid programs is reaching unimagined proportions, with Assistant United States Attorney Joe Thompson stating that the whole ordeal has cost U.S. taxpayers as much as $9 billion – nearly the entire GDP of Somalia, which sat at $11.97 billion in 2024. During a press conference on Thursday, December 18, Thompson also described the situation as ‘industrial-scale fraud,’ claiming its effects could not be overstated. “The fraud is not small. It isn’t isolated. The magnitude cannot be overstated. What we see in Minnesota is not a handful of bad actors committing crimes. It’s…

FISSION claims that even in the case of investment in $1 million, OKB is evidently a better investment option when compared to Litecoin. The comparison involves real information, rather than stories. The latest CoinMarketCap graphs indicate that the price of OKB is around 108 and it is moving steadily up till the year 2025. Litecoin on the other hand is trading at approximately 79 and exhibits a performance that is largely stagnant within the same time frame. Price action is all that is needed in terms of where momentum is running. There is an important story within the market positioning…

Ethereum price has slumped nearly 14% in December as net outflows from its spot exchange-traded funds topped nearly $545 million within the period. Will the largest altcoin extend losses now that it is close to confirming a bearish pennant pattern? Summary Ethereum price has dropped 14% in December. Nearly $545 million have outflown from spot Ether ETFs in December. A multi-month bearish pennant pattern has formed on the daily chart. According to data from crypto.news, Ethereum (ETH) price has fallen nearly 14% from its December high of $3,432. Trading at a little below $3,000 when writing, ETH losses were more…

Key Takeaways Trump Media & Technology Group has launched five truth-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the NYSE through its fintech brand, Truth.Fi. The companies plan to roll out equity and digital asset funds in 2026. Trump Media & Technology Group and Yorkville America Equities have launched five new Truth Social ETFs on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a Tuesday announcement. The ETFs include Truth Social American Security & Defense ETF (TSSD), Truth Social American Next Frontiers ETF (TSFN), Truth Social American Icons ETF (TSIC), Truth Social American Energy Security ETF (TSES), and Truth Social American Red State REITs…

This year proved to be a surreal, defining, and triumphant turning point for a crypto industry that looked to be on life support barely two years ago. But many of the battles waged by the industry in the last 12 months are not over. In fact, some are just heating up: 2026 could turn out even more consequential for crypto, on topics ranging from regulation to market movements. Here’s a peek at some key questions experts say could define the next year for crypto—and what their answers could mean for you. We’ll start off with the question that’s been driving…

Hyperliquid has marked the end of 2025 with $844 million in revenue from trading activities, alongside a total trading volume of $2.95 trillion. The decentralized exchange has also added more than 600,000 new users to its trading platform since January this year. Hyperliquid, a decentralized crypto exchange platform that operates on its own blockchain, has concluded the year boasting 600k new users and $844 million in revenue. The exchange recorded inflows worth $3.87 billion and achieved a total trading volume of $2.95 trillion. The DEX averaged about $8.34 billion per day and about $347.34 million every hour. Throughout the year,…