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Crypto firms operating in the EU must report transactions and holdings in a standardised format. Regulators will gain wider access to user data, raising privacy concerns. ESMA may oversee major exchanges, centralising EU crypto supervision. The European Union has unveiled a new set of rules that will significantly change how crypto-asset service providers operate across the bloc. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026, marking one of the EU’s most ambitious attempts to tighten control over crypto activities. The rules will introduce standardised reporting requirements that will give tax authorities deeper visibility into the cryptocurrency market.…

Coinbase just dropped major news that’s shaking up the crypto derivatives market. The platform announced it will list ASTER perpetual futures, giving traders new opportunities in the evolving digital asset space. This strategic move positions Coinbase as a serious competitor in the derivatives arena while providing users with enhanced trading flexibility. What Are ASTER Perpetual Futures and Why Do They Matter? Perpetual futures represent innovative financial instruments that never expire, unlike traditional futures contracts. The ASTER perpetual futures listing means traders can now speculate on ASTER’s price movements without worrying about settlement dates. This development matters because it brings sophisticated…

Key Highlights QwQiao argues that major L1 networks and tokens lack lasting competitive advantages, also known as a moat, which makes it vulnerable He believes that the main problem is that it is now too easy for users and developers to switch between different blockchains, which pulls down the long-term value of their tokens He proposed a solution, saying that blockchains should build apps and services directly on their networks On November 27, QwQiao, a partner at the Alliance DAO, shared a tweet in which he raised questions about the long-term value of L1 tokens. (Source: QwQiao on X) In…

Ethereum could face more downside before a rebound early next year, Bitmine’s chairman, Tom Lee, said in a recent conversation with Chris Perkins of Wealthion. The founder of Fundstrat expects the token to approach $2,500 in the short term. He forecasts a jump to $7,000 to $9,000 in January as new money flows into the market. Related: Market Maker Strain Blamed for Crypto Slide as Tom Lee Flags Structural Pressure Notably, Ethereum trades at $2,940, a paltry 0.8% gain over the past day after a 30.5% loss over the past month. Ethereum is now 40% below its all-time high of…

The government shutdown in the US and the coincidence of October, historically known as a bullish month, caused Bitcoin to start October with a sharp rise. At this point, while new records were coming in BTC, this sharp rise also reflected positively on ETFs. According to Farside Investors data, spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US saw the second-largest daily inflow of $1.19 billion, while spot Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw net inflows for the sixth consecutive day. Record Inflow in Bitcoin ETFs! According to data released by Farside Investors, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net inflows of $1.1901 billion on October…

Prediction market Kalshi is the subject of a class action lawsuit that claims it’s been operating an illegal unlicensed sports gambling platform that “dupes consumers into thinking they are legally gambling against other consumers, when they are actually gambling against the house.” According to the action, “Since January 2025, New York-headquartered Kalshi has been classifying online sports bets on its platform as ‘event contracts,’ including in states where online sports betting is categorically illegal.” It continues, “Consumers place bets on Kalshi on the outcome of sports games, individual player metrics, team results, and or a combination (parlays). These bets do…

Soon after Layer 1 blockchain Hyperliquid launched “growth mode” for HIP-3 markets with its latest network upgrade, TradeXYZ, the leading tokenized equity market on Hyperliquid, achieved a new all-time high in 24-hour volume. Between late Monday afternoon and Tuesday’s stock market close, HIP-3 markets processed more than $540 million of total volume. TradeXYZ assets accounted for nearly 95% of the total volume over the period, with its XYZ100, which tracks Nasdaq (NQ) futures, recording $316 million, or 58% of the total. HIP-3 Volumes – Hyperliquid Growth mode, launched over the weekend, reduced trading fees by over 90%, boosting activity and…

New statements about ETH came from Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin. Speaking from his X account, Buterin made new suggestions regarding ETH and said that next year’s Ethereum growth model will be “more selective scaling.” Vitalik Buterin stated that he expects Ethereum to shift from “scaling everything” to “targeted optimization” next year. Buterin noted that overall growth in Ethereum will continue, but not all areas will scale equally. At this point, Buterin suggested possible measures such as increasing the block gas limit fivefold while increasing the gas cost by the same amount for less efficient or inefficient transactions. The proposal aims…

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The tokenization of real-world assets has shifted from an early experiment to an undeniable financial reality. In late August 2025, tokenized assets on public blockchains surpassed $28 billion, with U.S. Treasuries alone representing more than $6.6 billion in value. What was once confined to niche projects has matured into one of the most dynamic areas of blockchain adoption. Summary Tokenization is moving from theory to practice, digitizing asset classes like private equity, credit, and treasuries — improving…

Switzerland has delayed implementing rules that would automatically exchange crypto account information with overseas tax agencies until 2027 and is still deciding which countries it will share data with. Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) rules will still be enshrined into law on Jan. 1, 2026, as originally planned, but will not be implemented until at least a year later, the Swiss Federal Council and State Secretariat for International Finance said on Wednesday. It added that the Swiss government’s tax committee “suspended deliberations on the partner states with which Switzerland intends to exchange data in accordance with the CARF,” as the reason…