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Max Keiser, senior adviser to El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele, took a jab at the US President Donald Trump’s pro-Bitcoin policies, calling out the rise of “shitcoins” and misplaced priorities in the crypto industry. Keiser wrote that “there is only one Bitcoin country,” pointing to El Salvador’s earlier, cleaner BTC-first strategy, and said U.S. efforts now are what happens “when shitcoiners run the table for too long.” This sets up a clash between a nation-state BTC model and Trump’s campaign-style crypto model. We’ll look some day and regret TrumpCoin was floated. We’ll regret ‘Crypto’ gained traction instead of Bitcoin only.…

The draft 2026 Budget Law opens a new phase for Italy’s public finances, placing crypto taxation italy at the center of fiscal and regulatory reforms. New framework for cryptocurrencies in the 2026 Budget Law Proposed tax rates and thresholds on crypto gains How digital tax filings and reporting will change Impact on Italian technology and blockchain companies Challenges for small investors and professionals Italy’s international positioning and fight against abuse Future scenarios and possible regulatory developments New framework for cryptocurrencies in the 2026 Budget Law The draft text promises to redesign how Italy approaches cryptocurrencies within the national tax system.…

Yuga Labs has acquired the Unreal Engine–based creator platform that powers Otherside from Improbable. This brings a key part of its metaverse stack fully in-house. The deal also grants Yuga a permanent license to Improbable’s high-concurrency technology. This supports large scale multiplayer environments. The acquisition marks a strategic shift for Yuga Labs. As it moves to consolidate technology and talent under one roof. Until now, core development of Otherside has been shared across multiple companies. Core Otherside Technology Moves In-House As part of the agreement, Yuga now owns the customized Unreal Engine creator platform used to build content inside Otherside.…

Ethereum is grinding sideways just above the psychological $3,000 level, teasing traders with near-breakout tension. As of Dec. 22, 2025, ethereum is priced at $3,049, commanding a market cap of $368 billion and backed by a 24-hour trading volume of $17.78 billion. Price action has remained compressed in a tight intraday range of $2,969 to $3,065, echoing indecision rather than inertia. Ether Chart Outlook On the daily chart, ethereum’s broader structure is best described as a strategic standoff between bulls and bears. After a rejection near $3,450, the asset retraced with conviction, but didn’t capitulate—rather, it appears to be consolidating…

BlackRock–Ripple tokenization rumor goes viral, but fact-check shows no official partnership or plan to move $5.3T in ETF liquidity onto XRPL. BlackRock is exploring tokenization, and Ripple is expanding RLUSD use cases, but claims of a joint $5.3T ETF project remain unverified and misleading. A viral rumor has been spreading across the crypto community claiming that BlackRock is set to partner with Ripple to build the infrastructure for tokenizing its $5.3 trillion in ETF liquidity. If true, this would be one of the biggest steps toward blockchain-based finance in history. But does the evidence actually support this claim? Where Did…

Key Takeaways The Bank of Russia proposes rules allowing both qualified and non-qualified investors access to crypto assets with different restrictions. New regulations would recognize digital currencies and stablecoins as assets, but not allow their use for domestic payments in Russia. The Bank of Russia has proposed a new crypto regulatory framework that would widen access to the crypto market while maintaining strict safeguards. Under a concept released by the central bank on Tuesday, both retail and professional investors would be allowed to acquire digital assets, subject to tiered restrictions and testing requirements. Retail investors would be limited to the…

Ethereum shows neutral momentum, but prominent market analyst Captain Faibik predicts a breakout by January. Ethereum (ETH) has recently crossed the $3,000 mark again, currently trading at $3,032.64 amid a 1% increase in the last 24 hours. The price has been fluctuating between $2,945.80 and $3,050.84. Notably, the steady upward trend towards the higher end of its 24-hour range suggests that Ethereum is finding solid support above the $3,000 level, as buyers are stepping in to maintain upward pressure. However, Ethereum’s performance over the past week and two weeks tells a different story, with a 3.9% decline in the last…

Lithuania’s central bank, Lietuvos bankas, urged virtual currency exchange and depository wallet operators that do not intend to seek authorization under the EU’s MiCA framework to begin an orderly wind-down of their operations. The transitional period for obtaining licenses ends December 31, 2025. The guidance targets operators included in lists maintained by the State Enterprise Centre of Registers who do not intend to provide services under Regulation (EU) No 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-assets. After the transitional period expires, accepting new clients and custody of crypto-assets without proper licensing will constitute illegal financial activities. Operators Must Execute Client Communication Plans…

Ethereum is attempting to reclaim the $3,000 level after showing pockets of bullish strength over the weekend. Buyers briefly managed to push the price higher, but momentum has struggled to build, and ETH remains vulnerable below a key psychological threshold. As volatility compresses, market conviction appears fragile. Many analysts are increasingly calling for lower prices, arguing that recent rebounds lack the follow-through required to shift the broader structure back into a sustained uptrend. On-chain data helps explain this hesitation. According to a recent CryptoQuant report, Ethereum’s Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator remains in positive territory, with the latest reading hovering…

The ongoing US government shutdown is poised to directly impact thousands of air travellers, as Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned Wednesday. In the latest update, a 10% reduction in flights will be implemented at 40 major airports starting Friday morning if the impasse is not resolved. The decision, officials said, is a direct result of the mounting strain on the nation’s air traffic control system, where essential employees have been working without pay for over a month, leading to critical issues with fatigue and staffing. A system under unprecedented strain Copy link to section Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief Bryan…