Posts tagged as "Bitcoin"
The global payments leader Mastercard is shifting gears in its crypto strategy. After Zerohash declined a full buyout to stay independent, the two parties are now negotiating a minority stake or strategic funding round. This approach would grant Mastercard deeper access to Zerohash’s robust technology stack and expanding client network without assuming complete ownership. Industry […]
Key Highlights Global digital asset investment vehicles recorded $2.17 billion in net new capital last week—the strongest weekly performance since mid-October 2025. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs dominated, pulling in approximately $1.42 billion, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) capturing over $1.03 billion alone. Analysts highlight that geopolitical strains and trade policy uncertainties currently outweigh fund […]
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a notable decline in early Asian trading on Monday, retreating from recent gains as escalating geopolitical tensions and delays in U.S. crypto legislation pressured risk assets. The leading cryptocurrency traded down approximately 2-3% to levels near $92,500, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of potential tariffs on several European nations tied to his […]
Belgium’s second-largest bank, KBC Group, has announced a groundbreaking step into the digital asset space. Starting the week of February 16, 2026, retail clients will gain access to spot trading of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) directly through the bank’s popular online investment platform, Bolero. This positions KBC as the pioneering Belgian financial institution to […]
Major Regulatory Leap for Crypto Integration President Alexander Lukashenko signed Decree No. 19, titled On Crypto Banks and Certain Issues of Control in the Sphere of Digital Tokens, on January 16, 2026. This presidential order introduces a structured legal pathway for institutions to merge cryptocurrency operations with conventional banking services. The policy designates crypto banks […]
Paris, France, 16th January 2026, FinanceWire
Moscow, Russia – January 14, 2026 – Russia is poised for a significant evolution in its cryptocurrency landscape. According to reports from state news agency TASS and interviews with key lawmakers, the State Duma has finalized a draft bill that will remove cryptocurrencies from the country’s “special financial regulation” category, paving the way for broader, […]
Castries, Saint Lucia, 14th January 2026, Chainwire
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to lift longstanding restrictions, enabling listed companies and institutional investors to allocate funds to cryptocurrencies for the first time since 2017. This major policy update forms part of the nation’s proactive 2026 Economic Growth Strategy, signaling stronger integration of digital assets into mainstream finance. Core Details of […]
Castries, Saint Lucia, 12th January 2026, FinanceWire
That short-lived surge of optimism across decentralized assets? It appears to have faded. The primary cryptocurrency trades around $90,600 following a brief push beyond $93,000 earlier this week, while overall sector valuation experiences downward pressure. Aggregate capitalization stands at approximately $3.09 trillion—declining roughly $35 billion, or 1.14%—with a review of leading tokens revealing 80% in […]
Mexico City, Mexico, 9th January 2026, FinanceWire