The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its final guidance ahead of the full implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulations across the region, according to a Dec. 17 statement. This marks a culmination of 18 months of regulatory efforts, during which ESMA developed over 30 Technical…

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out stricter rules targeting influencers promoting crypto-related products without transparency. Under the updated framework, influencers must ensure their crypto clients are licensed by the SEC before endorsing any product or service. Additionally, all promotional content must be clearly labeled as sponsored.…

The Hong Kong government has reaffirmed its intention to adopt a global crypto tax reporting framework by 2028, according to a recent statement. This decision followed recent discussions with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Tax Information. The framework, introduced in…

Tether invests in European stablecoin issuer StablR as Europe’s MiCA rules approach implementation later this month. The move indicates an effort to navigate regulatory conditions that require fully compliant stablecoin issuance within European markets. StablR, now backed by Tether, holds an Electronic Money Institution license from the Malta Financial Services…

Bitcoin began the week with a notable $636 million inflow, reaching a new all-time high of $107,700 on Dec. 16. This marks another milestone for the digital asset after briefly consolidating around the $100,000 level in recent weeks. Spot Bitcoin ETFs played a significant role in Monday’s market activity, recording…

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States have now eclipsed gold ETFs in total assets, achieving this feat in less than a year of their launch. According to data from K33 Research, the combined assets of 12 Bitcoin ETFs have reached $129.3 billion. Meanwhile, gold ETFs hold a slightly…

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT has revealed that malicious actors, identified as the “LastPass threat actor,” have siphoned off approximately $5.36 million in cryptocurrencies. In a Dec. 17 post on his Telegram Channel, ZachXBT stated: “Today an estimated $5.36M was drained by the LastPass threat actor from 40+ victim addresses. Stolen funds…

The Cardano Foundation has addressed the mounting concerns and criticism over its role within the blockchain network’s ecosystem. Over the past weeks, the Foundation has faced increased criticism for alleged internal conflicts and claims of sidelining key contributors, including Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson. Concerns also emerged regarding its role in…

Bitcoin’s mining ecosystem has reached unprecedented levels in terms of difficulty as hashrate reached new highs along with the price. On Dec. 16, mining difficulty surged by 4.43% to an all-time high of 108.52 trillion at block height 874,944. This marks the sixth consecutive upward increase in mining difficulty and…

Bitcoin reaching an all-time high of $107,000 reflects the strong bullish sentiment in the market in the past two months. To understand what caused the persistent upward momentum this year, we can turn to the true market mean price (TMMP) and AVIV ratio. These on-chain indicators clarify investor behavior and…