Category: crypto

Japan’s 2026 tax reform will reduce taxes on specified cryptocurrencies to 20%, aligning them with stocks. Traders can carry losses forward three years. The reform aims to attract investors, increase trading volumes, and support Japan’s regulated digital asset market by allowing XRP and other crypto ETFs under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

Dexter has become the top daily facilitator of x402 transactions, surpassing Coinbase since December 11. Processing 19.8 million transactions, Dexter now handles about half of all daily x402 payments. This marks a significant shift in the landscape of transaction facilitation previously dominated by established exchanges like Coinbase.

December saw a significant decrease in crypto hack losses, indicating improved security measures in the digital asset sector. While the reduction is positive, total annual losses are still high. Factors contributing to the decline include better security practices, quicker response times, and collaboration among industry players. Ongoing vigilance is necessary to address cybersecurity challenges.

Ripple’s first scheduled escrow unlock of 2026 released 1 billion XRP tokens in three transactions, causing confusion due to a fake memo attached to the releases. The incident highlighted misunderstandings of how Ripple’s escrow works, as any wallet can trigger releases and write memos, not just Ripple. Price volatility remained contained despite the unlock.

In 2025, BNB Chain saw major performance upgrades with Lorentz and Maxwell, reducing block times to 0.75s and slashing fees by 98%. Daily users reached 4.8m, transactions hit 15m/day, boosted by four.meme and Aster. BNB broke $1k, burns removed 6.25m BNB. CoinMarketCap sees growth as structural, not speculative.

The Federal Reserve’s December meeting minutes revealed concerns about liquidity shortages in the financial system as repo usage increased. Officials discussed potential solutions such as T-bill purchases and enhancing the standing repo facility. Markets expect rates to remain steady, with policymakers set to meet in late January. Policymakers emphasized the importance of managing liquidity alongside…

Buterin emphasizes that Ethereum’s success in 2025 depends on maintaining its “world computer” mission, focusing on scalability, decentralization, and censorship-resistant apps. He warns against short-term trends that distract from this mission, urging Ethereum to prove it can scale while remaining decentralized and passing a “walkaway test” for resilience.

The Flow Foundation has made significant progress in its remediation plan following a $3.9 million exploit on the blockchain. Flow developers are restoring EVM functionality ahead of schedule, with over 99.9% of user accounts expected to regain full access once both environments are operational. The network plans to have the EVM side back online within…

Jupiter has released a major update to its mobile app, allowing for on-chain trading directly on smartphones. The update, Mobile V3, offers native trading without browser-based dApps, lower fees, and improved user experience. This is part of Jupiter’s broader goal to become a leading Solana DeFi superapp. Jupiter aims to showcase the new features over…

Justin Sun-linked wallets have acquired $33 million worth of LIT after the token launch, totaling 5.32% of the circulating supply. The accumulation was tied to liquidity provisioning, not airdrop farming. Sun also deposited $200 million into Lighter’s Liquidity Provider Program, further increasing his holdings. LIT has experienced pressure post-airdrop but shows strong usage metrics.