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Markets

Coinbase says three areas will dominate the crypto market in 2026

Coinbase Institutional says shifting market structure, not hype cycles, will shape crypto trading and adoption in 2026 as activity concentrates in a few key areas.

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Markets

Bitcoin mining in 2025: IREN claims the crown as Bitdeer's stock trails the pack

Diversification into AI and HPC infrastructure drove sharp outperformance for miners, while pure-play bitcoin miners lagged.

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Policy

Hong Kong regulators target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules

The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.

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Policy

EU’s crypto tax reporting starts in January with threat of asset seizure

New directive, which operates alongside MiCA, expands tax data sharing, sets July 1 compliance deadline for exchanges across bloc.

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Markets

WhiteFiber NC-1 deal is promising, says B. Riley, seeing 127% upside after stock price plunge

The analyst team said the first long-term co-location agreement at NC-1 validates WhiteFiber’s retrofit model.

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Finance

Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.

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Finance

HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round

The HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV aims will invest in blockchain infrastructure and applications with real-world use cases.

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Policy

Russia’s central bank unveils new crypto rules to be adopted in 2026

Bank of Russia outlined a new framework intended to let retail and qualified investors buy crypto under defined tests and caps by 2027.

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Finance

Solana treasury-focused Upexi files for up to $1 billion capital raise

The company manages a portfolio of consumer brands and holds about 2 million SOL, making it the fourth-largest solana treasury of any public company.

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Finance

Amplify ETFs targeting stablecoin and tokenization sectors open for trade

The two funds — STBQ and TKNQ — each come with a 69 basis point expense ratio.

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