UK crypto regulation is coming: What the FCA’s new consultation means
The UK’s financial watchdog has launched a sweeping consultation that could reshape how crypto exchanges, staking services and DeFi operate ahead of a 2027 rollout.
New Bitcoin whales are rewriting BTC’s market structure: Data
Bitcoin’s onchain data reveals new BTC whales with 50% of the realized capital, highlighting a shift in how capital is shaping the market.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin thesis: Money or commodity?
Bitcoin advocates have been divided over Michael Saylor’s updated BTC thesis, leaving question marks over how the Strategy CEO views the cryptocurrency.
Coinbase ‘cautiously optimistic’ on 2026 as crypto nears institutional inflection point
Coinbase Institutional says clearer regulation, stablecoin growth and shifting macro conditions could mark a turning point for crypto markets in 2026.
Polish parliament approves revived crypto bill, heads to Senate
The legislation, which many have criticized for being overly restrictive for the digital asset market, was reintroduced with “not even a comma” changed, according to one lawmaker.
ECB eyes onchain settlements next year as lawmakers weigh digital euro privacy
The European Central Bank plans to enable DLT transactions in 2026 as it prepares for the digital euro issuance and lawmakers establish rules on privacy.
Blockchains quietly prepare for quantum threat as Bitcoin debates timeline
Altcoin blockchains are preparing for long-term quantum risk, while influential Bitcoin voices disagree over how and when it should be addressed.
Solana AI token Ava hit by launch sniping tied to deployer: Bubblemaps
Bubblemaps says 23 wallets tied to the Ava deployer sniped 40% of the AVA supply at launch. The Solana AI token later fell 96% from its peak.
Fidelity macro lead calls $65K Bitcoin bottom in 2026, end of bull cycle
Fidelity’s director of macro is predicting a Bitcoin bottom near $65,000 in 2026, but remains a “secular bull” despite predicting an end to the current four-year cycle.
Bybit relaunches UK platform via Archax under FCA promotion rules
Bybit is relaunching in the UK with a stripped‑back spot and P2P platform, reopening a market it exited after the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) 2023 crackdown.