Figure Technology stock crashes 20% following mixed Q4 earnings
The blockchain-based lending platform beat revenue estimates but fell short on earnings, even as annual profit reached $134 million.
Why yen stablecoins are key to Japan’s crypto ambitions
Japan’s regulators and conglomerates are working to bring one of the world’s key funding currencies into DeFi, but retail activity remains muted.
Barclays probes blockchain for banking functions like payments, deposits: Report
The UK lender is reportedly seeking a technology partner to support blockchain-based payments and deposits as stablecoin adoption accelerates across finance and Big Tech.
How the EU’s crypto tax rules are expected to work for users and platforms
The EU’s new crypto tax rules will require platforms to report user data and transactions, reshaping tax transparency for digital assets starting in 2026.
Crypto taxes updated, BTC stuck below $70K: Month in charts
Bitcoin struggled to breach $70,000 this month, while inflation rates decreased in Japan and some countries reevaluated crypto tax codes.
Bitcoin to $30K? Analysts debate when and at what price BTC will bottom
Several analysts forecast Bitcoin extending its bear market into late 2026, with potential cycle lows between $30,000 and $45,000 backed by rising exchange reserves.
UK gambling regulator weighs allowing crypto payments for online betting
Any rollout would still require strict affordability and suitability checks, and crypto activity would need FCA authorization, Gambling Commission executive Tim Miller said.
Pantera, Franklin Templeton join Sentient Arena to test AI agents
Sentient launched Arena, a production-style platform to test AI agents on enterprise tasks, with Pantera and Franklin Templeton joining the initial cohort.
Bitcoin’s five-month losing streak may not end in March as $70K caps price
Bitcoin bulls were battling to flip three resistance levels back into support by the end of the week, but history shows they may need to wait another month.
New York judge blocks Binance bid to force US crypto claims into arbitration
The ruling keeps pre‑2019 investor claims in open court and rejects Binance’s bid to send the dispute to private arbitration in Singapore.