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Japan Eyes 20% Crypto Tax, Bitcoin ETF, and Stablecoins by 2026: Full Details

Japan plans to cut crypto capital gains tax from up to 55% to a flat 20%, easing the burden on investors. Cryptocurrencies could be reclassified under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Reclassification would enable regulated spot Bitcoin ETFs in Japan. Japan is pushing for sweeping financial reforms as part of its goal to become an “asset management nation.” According to a report from Nikkei, the Financial Services Agency (FSA) is advancing proposals on tax reforms and reclassifying digital assets, potentially paving the way for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Japan Aims to Cut Crypto Taxes Japanese crypto investors currently face…

RegulationAug 25

Is ETH About to Break Past $5K After Recent ATH?

While ETH remains in a strong uptrend on higher timeframes, the bearish divergences on both daily and 4H RSI suggest caution. A potential correction toward $4.1K should not be ruled out unless buyers manage to defend $4.4K and push the price above the $4.8K ATH with convincing momentum. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart On the daily timeframe, Ethereum has formed a slightly higher high at $4,884 compared to its previous peak. However, RSI has failed to make a corresponding higher high, forming a bearish divergence, a classic warning of potential exhaustion in the trend. The price is currently…

EthereumAug 25

DigiFT secures $11m, Irys bags $10m

The week of August 17-23, 2025, recorded $63.77 million in crypto funding across 13 projects, with DigiFT’s $11 million strategic round leading. Summary Crypto funding hit $63.7 million across 13 projects, down from $1.5 billion last week DigiFT led with $11 million, as Irys and Block Earner raised $10 million and $8 million Smaller rounds included DecentralGPT, Overtake, LO:TECH, and Legion Multi-chain and cross-ecosystem projects dominated this week’s funding as per Crypto Fundraising data. Here’s a detailed overview of this week’s crypto funding activity: DigiFT DigiFT raised $11 million in a Strategic round Investors include SBI Holdings, Mirana Ventures, and…

RegulationAug 25

Ethereum adds $23 billion in a day as ETH explodes to ATH: Here’s path to $10k

Ethereum (ETH) is trading at a new all-time high as the second-ranked cryptocurrency by market cap continues to record a surge in capital inflow that has grown over $20 billion in the past day. Specifically, the asset recorded an inflow of $23.61 billion to its market cap in the past 24 hours, rising from $573.50 billion to $597.11 billion by press time. This growth has also been reflected in price movement, with Ethereum trading at $4,927, nearly 4% higher on the day and up 9% over the past week. Why ETH is rallying Several catalysts have driven the rally. For…

EthereumAug 25

Eric Trump Makes Bitcoin Price Predictions as He Reportedly Gets Ready to Visit Metaplanet

Eric Trump is deepening his role in digital assets with reported plans to attend a shareholder meeting in Tokyo, public predictions about bitcoin’s price, and new corporate ventures that extend the Trump family’s crypto push into Asia. Bloomberg reported Friday that Trump will join a Sept. 1 shareholder meeting of Metaplanet, a Japanese company modeled on Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy that has built one of the world’s largest listed bitcoin treasuries. Trump was appointed as a strategic adviser in March. His Tokyo stop will apparently follow an appearance at the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong on Aug. 28–29. A day…

RegulationAug 25

$ETH Market Dominance Reaches 14.65%, Highest Point in 2025

Ethereum ($ETH) has achieved another milestone in terms of market dominance. As per the data from TradingView, the market dominance of the flagship altcoin has reached 14.65%, denoting the peak point during 2025. As TradingView’s charts concerning Ethereum dominance disclose, the respective development highlights the growing influence of Ethereum ($ETH) in the market, backed by institutional interest, DeFi activity, and massive ETF inflows. Apart from that, the respective resurgence gets support from a bullish investor sentiment as well as capital shift from Bitcoin ($BTC) to altcoins. Ethereum Jumps to 14.66% Market Dominance Amid Growing Institutional Confidence The market data indicates…

EthereumAug 25

Tokenized Treasury Sector Surpasses July High, Setting New Record

The total value locked (TVL) in tokenized U.S. Treasuries has climbed back to its peak, hitting $7.42 billion on Aug. 23, slightly above the previous record of $7.41 billion set on July 16. Institutional U.S. Bond Tokens Hit $7.42B Across 49 Products The latest figures from rwa.xyz show growth of 1.41% from a week ago, with tokenized bond products continuing to attract investors seeking onchain exposure to government-backed assets. Currently, the market spans 49 separate assets across multiple issuers and protocols, with an average yield to maturity of 4.09% and more than 52,600 unique holders. Blackrock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity…

RegulationAug 25

Ethereum Price Hits Fresh High as Bulls Dominate, Bitcoin Slides Lower

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $4,650 zone. ETH is now consolidating gains and might find bids near the $4,550 support. Ethereum started a fresh upward move and traded to a new all-time high. The price is trading above $4,550 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a rising channel with support at $4,750 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start another increase unless there is a close below $4,550 in the near term. Ethereum Price Regains Traction Ethereum price formed a base and extended its increase…

EthereumAug 25

KPMG Says Investor Interest in Digital Assets Will Drive Strong Second Half for Canadian Fintechs

Canadian fintech companies raised $1.62 billion in the first half of 2025, with digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI) startups taking the lion's share of fresh funding, according to KPMG Canada’s Pulse of Fintech report. While fintech funding slowed globally, Canadian investors maintained steady support for ventures at the intersection of finance and emerging technology. The report singled out companies building blockchain-based infrastructure and AI-driven financial tools as leading growth areas. "If we look at the first half of 2025, it's clear that digital assets have re-emerged as a magnet for investor interest, despite the broader contraction in venture investment…

RegulationAug 25

EminiFX founder to pay $228M in Ponzi scheme ruling

A federal judge in New York has ordered Eddy Alexandre, founder of the collapsed crypto platform EminiFX, to pay more than $228 million in restitution after ruling that the company was a Ponzi scheme that defrauded tens of thousands of investors. The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) secured summary judgment against Alexandre and EminiFX, with US District Judge Valerie Caproni holding them jointly liable for more than $228 million in restitution and an additional $15 million in disgorgement, according to a Tuesday court filing. “Defendants Alexandre and EminiFX are jointly and severally liable to pay restitution in the total…

LegalAug 25