Today's Crypto and Bitcoin News

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has authorized DTCC to tokenize traditional assets on blockchain platforms. The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation will launch the service in late 2026, with its subsidiary DTC issuing tokenized versions of major assets like the Russell 1000 index and...

Japan's National Tax Agency reported 4.6 billion yen in tax recovery from 613 crypto audits in 2024, up 31.4% from 2023. Audit numbers rose 14.6%. Crypto market participants are under closer scrutiny, with a focus on profit calculations, transaction records, and reporting of DeFi, airdrops, mining, ...

A couple in China faced account restrictions after a 250 RMB transfer with the note "Dogecoin" triggered Construction Bank’s monitoring system. The bank froze their accounts and demanded proof the transaction was unrelated to virtual currency. The husband is disputing the decision. A Dalian bank sta...

Japan's National Tax Agency collected ¥4.6 billion in crypto market taxes during the 2024 fiscal year, up 31.4% from ¥3.5 billion in 2023. The agency conducted 613 on-site inspections, a 14.6% increase. Crypto analysis shows higher unreported income and single-case recoveries than traditional tax au...

Dogecoin clings to a key support level after the Fed’s 25-basis-point rate cut, as traders assess the move’s impact on risk assets. The third cut this year exposed Fed divisions on future easing. DOGE remains in a $0.13–$0.15 range, with no clear momentum. Whale wallets added 480 million DOGE, and v...

A cross-party group of UK lawmakers has called for pro-innovation **stablecoin regulation**, warning that current rules could trigger capital flight and weaken London’s financial edge. They cited $27.6 trillion in stablecoin transactions in 2024, projected to hit $100 trillion by 2030. Proposed caps...

On December 12, a couple in China faced account freezes at the Construction Bank after a 250 RMB transfer noted "本周狗狗币" (This Week's Dogecoin) triggered a virtual currency alert. Bank staff cited "virtual currency control" and asked for statements and a written commitment. The husband disputes the r...

YouTube now allows U.S. creators to receive payouts via PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin, a **crypto** option aimed at speeding up earnings. The feature, launched in Q3, lets creators choose PYUSD directly through PayPal. PYUSD’s market cap has surpassed $3 billion, per CoinGecko. The move reduces cross-bo...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its Crypto Task Force will host a roundtable on December 15, 2025, titled “Crypto Task Force Roundtable on Financial Oversight and Privacy.” The event will cover financial oversight, privacy policies, and regulatory direction in crypto mark...

A major batch of Bitcoin and Ethereum options totaling $4.5 billion is set to expire on December 12, 2025 at 8:00 UTC. Market participants are watching the fear and greed index closely amid year-end liquidity concerns and shifting macroeconomic conditions. Deribit reports a near-even open interest b...

Elliptic’s 2025 Global Crypto Regulation Review shows a shift from enforcement to innovation, with banks, stablecoins, and Asian hubs leading policy changes. The U.S. under Trump is pushing the GENIUS Act for a federal stablecoin framework, while the DOJ moves away from its 'prosecute instead of reg...

Economist Henrik Zeberg warns the U.S. economy is deteriorating and could slip into recession soon. He criticized the Fed’s move to buy Treasury bills, calling it a sign of liquidity stress. Zeberg also labeled Bitcoin a high-risk asset, warning it could drop 90% at the end of the bull cycle. Trader...

Capital A, parent of AirAsia, has joined forces with Standard Chartered Malaysia to test a MYR-denominated stablecoin. The project, part of Bank Negara Malaysia’s Digital Asset Innovation Hub, represents Capital A’s first regulated foray into digital assets. The initiative focuses on wholesale use c...

On-chain data shows Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $223.52 million on Dec 10, 2025, with BlackRock’s IBIT leading the charge. Ethereum ETFs added $57.58 million, driven largely by ETHA’s $56.45 million inflow. ETH price remained stable amid mixed flows, as FETH saw $6.78 million outflows. Grayscale’s smalle...

Bitcoin accumulation addresses linked to value investing in crypto have bought 75,000 BTC in the first ten days of December. Most of the buying happened between December 9th and 10th, with these long-term holders now holding around 315,000 BTC. The buying pattern shows strong support and resistance ...