Japan Plans Major Crypto Reform: 20% Tax Rate and Bitcoin ETF Approval by 2025
Japan's FSA considers reducing crypto tax from 55% to 20% and lifting the Bitcoin ETF ban as part of a comprehensive regulatory overhaul. The reforms, expected by 2025, aim to boost Japan's competitiveness in the global digital asset market while enhancing investor protection.
SIX Exchange Pioneers Crypto Collateral Integration for Traditional Finance
Swiss exchange operator SIX launches Digital Collateral Service enabling institutions to use cryptocurrencies alongside traditional assets as collateral. The groundbreaking platform supports seven major cryptocurrencies and streamlines collateral management through a unified system.
Man's £598M Bitcoin Quest: Plans to Buy Landfill Where Lost Fortune Lies
A British IT worker aims to purchase an entire landfill site in Wales where he believes his accidentally discarded hard drive containing 7,500 Bitcoins lies buried. After a decade of failed recovery attempts, James Howells sees a new opportunity as the site plans to close for conversion into a solar farm.
Crypto Investment Products Hit $1.3B Weekly Inflows Despite Trump Trade Tensions
Digital asset investment products maintained strong momentum with $1.3B in weekly inflows, led by Ethereum's $793M, despite market uncertainty around Trump's tariff rhetoric. The surge marks the fifth consecutive week of positive flows, pushing 2024's total to $7.3B while US dominates regional investments.
Lost Bitcoin Fortune: $750M Hard Drive to Be Sealed in Welsh Landfill
A British man's desperate quest to recover 7,500 bitcoins worth $750 million from a Welsh landfill faces a final setback as local authorities prepare to permanently seal the site. The council plans to repurpose the area into a solar farm, forever burying what could have been one of the largest individual cryptocurrency fortunes.
Hong Kong Opens Immigration Path for Bitcoin and Ethereum Investors
Hong Kong now accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum as valid proof of assets for investment immigration, with at least two successful applicants already approved. The groundbreaking policy requires crypto holdings worth HK$30 million stored in cold wallets or established exchanges.
Bitcoin's Institutional Strength: Coinbase Flow Pulse Signals Bullish Momentum Despite Market Volatility
Analysis of Bitcoin's Coinbase Flow Pulse metric reveals strong institutional accumulation despite recent price swings between $96,000-$100,000. The absence of large-scale outflows suggests major players are maintaining positions, painting an optimistic longer-term outlook despite short-term uncertainties.
BlackRock Expands Crypto Footprint with First European Bitcoin ETF Launch in Switzerland
BlackRock, managing $4.4 trillion in assets, launches its first European cryptocurrency product with a Bitcoin ETF in Switzerland, following its successful U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF. This strategic expansion demonstrates growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies and reinforces BlackRock's pioneering role in bridging traditional finance with digital assets.
Bitcoin Dips Below $98K as Trump Administration Evaluates Digital Asset Reserve Strategy
Bitcoin retreats from $100K following US crypto czar David Sacks' announcement of ongoing evaluation of digital asset reserve options. While most altcoins decline, select tokens like TRUMP and Mantra show strength amid regulatory developments and new technological integrations.
Bitdeer's Strategic $141.7M Alberta Power Plant Acquisition Aims to Revolutionize Bitcoin Mining
Bitdeer Technologies Group acquires a 101-megawatt site in Alberta for $21.7M, setting the stage to become the world's first fully vertically integrated Bitcoin mining operation. The ambitious project, featuring advanced SEALMINER A3 machines and carbon utilization systems, is expected to be operational by Q4 2026.