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Chainalysis says public blockchains saw more than $457B in potentially taxable crypto activity in 2025, but 86% of it still sits outside standard reporting. The numbers show how self-custody, DeFi, and peer-to-peer transfers keep tax agencies playing catch-up.
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The U.S. government moved a small amount of Bitcoin tied to Alameda, but there’s no public evidence it was sold. The transfer reignites questions about seized crypto custody, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and whether the coins were meant for forfeiture, recovery, or something else.
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BlackRock has slashed IBIT’s private Bitcoin conversion minimum from $25 million to $1 million, making it far easier for wealthy holders to move BTC into regulated custody without selling first. It’s a notable win for institutional adoption—and a reminder that convenience keeps nibbling at Bitcoin’s self-sovereign roots.
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Better and Coinbase are broadening access to Bitcoin- and USDC-backed mortgages, letting qualified borrowers use crypto collateral for a home down payment without selling assets. The pitch: preserve upside, sidestep some tax pain, and bring crypto into mainstream lending.
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JPMorgan may be eyeing a stablecoin as U.S. rules push bank money onchain, but there’s no official launch yet. If it happens, it could signal a bigger shift toward tokenized payments and settlement — though likely with a lot more compliance and a lot less crypto freedom.
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The SEC has sent a proposed overhaul of crypto custody rules to White House review, a key step that could modernize how advisers and funds hold digital assets. If the agency loosens outdated compliance friction without gutting investor protections, institutional crypto just got a lot more usable.
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Bitcoin is holding near $78K even as whales lock in $614M in profits, but spot ETF inflows — led by BlackRock’s IBIT — are still buying the dip. XRP cooled after a sharp run, while RLUSD and broader institutional demand keep the market from rolling over.
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The SEC is pushing its crypto custody review forward, a step that could finally bring more clarity to how advisers and funds store digital assets. But the real fight is still over the “qualified custodian” rule — and whether legacy finance can handle Bitcoin without fumbling the keys.
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Russia’s digital ruble is moving from pilot to mandatory infrastructure, with large banks and major merchants required to support it starting 1 September 2026. Consumers won’t be forced to use it, but the state is clearly building its own payment rails.
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South Korea is ramping up crypto enforcement with AI tools to flag manipulation in real time and a bill that would give the FIU broader powers over unregistered operators. The message is blunt: fewer blind spots, fewer excuses, and less room for crypto sleaze to hide.
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