Bitcoin News: 5 Signals That BTC Bottoming Phase May Be Ending
Bitcoin news shows signs that its long bottoming phase is fading after months of sideways action. Bitcoin USD hovered near recent highs this week as volatility stayed muted, a pattern traders often see before a larger move. The setup matters because long consolidations
EU’s Stricter Crypto Tax Reporting Rules Take Effect January 2026: Is DAC8 A Crackdown On Crypto?
The European Union (EU) is ready to implement DAC8 for crypto tax transparency. What is DAC8, you ask? The Directive on Administrative Cooperation is a comprehensive directive that will fundamentally change how crypto transactions are monitored and taxed. DAC8 was adopted by the
Congressman Keith Self Moves To Block US CBDC Via Defense Bill Amendment
Rep. Keith Self, a Republican from Texas, filed a last-minute amendment to the Must-Pass $900 billion US Defence Bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from creating or piloting a US central bank digital currency (CBDC). On 9 December 2025, the Republican took
Singapore Central Bank Tests Tokenized MAS Bills with CBDC Settlement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has decided to pilot a new type of government bond called: tokenized MAS bill. These will be settled using a digital version of the Singaporean dollar known as a CBDC (central bank digital currency). At the Singapore
Mastercard Targets $2B Zerohash Acquisition To Broaden Crypto Influence
As part of its strategy to expand into the crypto asset sector, Mastercard is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring the crypto technology firm, Zerohash, for an estimated $1.5 to $2 billion. For those who may not know, Zerohash, which was established
What’s Happening at Federal Reserve Conference on Payment Innovation: Stablecoins, CBDCs, and Beyond?
Throughout its history, the Federal Reserve has aimed to mitigate the cycle of economic booms and busts. They have never succeeded in preventing a crash; ultimately, poor credit remains poor credit, businesses must generate profit, and they cannot effectively manage global financial behaviors.
SEC Crypto Update: Are Critical October Occurrences Poised to Propel or Plunge BTC?
This week, SEC crypto updates are taking the spotlight in the cryptocurrency realm, marked by several notable events initiated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission that are likely to have a substantial effect on both traditional finance and cryptocurrency markets. The clarification
This Week In Crypto Asia: India Advances CBDC, China Invests in AI, Japan Anticipates Payments Surge
In this week's Crypto Asia Announcement roundup, we explore the swift evolution of Asia's crypto asset environment. State-supported innovation is escalating, strategic collaborations are forming, and institutional momentum is increasing. From central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) to artificial intelligence-driven platforms and payment integrations,
India Unveils RBI-Supported, Trackable Digital Currency: Union Minister States “We Are Heavily Taxing Crypto”
On 6 October 2025, Piyush Goyal, the Indian Union Minister, announced that the nation is prepared to introduce a sovereign crypto asset, supported by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which will be traceable. Goyal emphasized that the country will not promote cryptocurrency,”
