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Guidance from the Internal Revenue Service appeared to offer additional regulatory clarity for crypto staking through exchange-traded products. The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the country’s tax-collection bureau under the Department of the Treasury, has updated its guidance for cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) to include a safe harbor for trusts to stake digital assets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wrote in a Monday X post that the agencies released guidance offering crypto ETPs "a clear path to stake digital assets and share staking rewards with their retail investors.” According to the guidance available on the IRS website, government agencies would allow crypto trusts to participate in staking, provided they are traded on a national securities exchange, hold only cash and “units of a single type of digital asset,” held by a custodian, and mitigate specific risks to investors. Read more

The IRS and Treasury said trusts can now generate staking rewards for crypto ETF investors without fear of tax or regulatory repercussions.

Ending the government shutdown may trigger a $150-$200 billion liquidity injection, but a continuation could derail long-term crypto regulation, Arca's research head said.

The funds of Hayden Davis and two alleged intermediaries were frozen by a judge due to connections to the Libra meme coin promoted by Argentine President Javier Milei.

After litigation has ended, GREE has received a five-year Title V permit in New York with requirements to cut permitted emissions 44% and actual 25% by 2030. Operations at Dresden have continued, and the company has reduced debt and reported Q2 revenue of $12.9M. The post NY Deal Sends Crypto Miner GREE Soaring Over 30% – Here’s What Happens Next appeared first on Cryptonews.

CFTC has prepared to allow leveraged spot crypto trading on U.S.-regulated venues, after Caroline Pham has confirmed talks with CME Group, Cboe, ICE, Coinbase Derivatives, Kalshi and Polymarket; products have been expected to focus on BTC and ETH under existing commodities rules. The post CFTC Set to Approve Leveraged Crypto Trading in the U.S. Next Month – Institutions Coming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The proposal, called “UNIfication,” would activate protocol fees, burn millions of UNI tokens and consolidate the project’s key teams under a single strategy.

The company posted $20.8 billion in client assets, a 48% increase in profit, and plans for a $150 million share buyback program. Shares of social trading and investing platform eToro (Nasdaq: ETOR) rose on Monday after the company reported a 76% year-over-year increase in assets under administration to $20.8 billion in the third quarter. The company also posted a 28% increase in net contribution to $215 million, up from $167 million the previous year, alongside the launch of a $150 million share repurchase program. Net income under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rose 48% to $57 million from $39 million in the same quarter last year, while funded accounts expanded 16% to 3.73 million, supported by the integration of Australia’s Spaceship app acquired in 2024. Read more

Reports said that the AI infrastructure purchase would be valued at about $767 million as part of a stock deal, about three months after a planned acquisition with Tether. Video-sharing platform Rumble announced a business combination agreement with AI infrastructure company Northern Data, following its deepening financial ties with stablecoin issuer Tether. In a Monday notice, Rumble said it would acquire Northern Data following its August announcement with Tether as part of a joint venture to purchase the AI infrastructure company. Reuters reported that the acquisition would be valued at about $767 million as part of a stock deal between Rumble and Northern Data. Tether invested $775 million into Rumble in December 2024, citing the platform’s “fundamental values of freedom of speech and financial freedom,” according to Paolo Ardonio, CEO of the stablecoin issuer. Read more

XRP jumped roughly 12% in the past 24 hours to around $2.52 after the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) added five spot XRP ETFs to its “active and pre-launch” list. These listings, visible on DTCC’s public database, have sparked speculation that the long-anticipated exchange-traded products for XRP are moving closer to launch, following the […] The post XRP jumps as 5 spot ETFs close in on debut: What changes when they actually launch? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Ethereum whales have accumulated since Oct. 10 as spot order sizes have risen, and institutional treasuries have expanded holdings, reinforcing $3.4K support. If $3,520 holds, chart structure has suggested a double-bottom toward $4.2K–$5K. Q4 seasonality has favored risk assets, per Fundstrat. The post Ethereum Finds Structural Support at $3.4K On Strong Whale Bid – Bulls Target $4,500 Next appeared first on Cryptonews.

Over 470,000 BTC left dormancy in 2025, mostly tied to custody shifts, rather than capitulation, analysts say.

A bullish breakout lifts Bitcoin toward $110,000, but a stablecoin build-up and looming CME gaps signal caution. Key takeaways: The Bitcoin double bottom pattern may boost bullish momentum toward $110,000. The CME gap near $104,000 could trigger a short-term retracement. Read more

Risk appetite has improved with U.S. shutdown progress in the Senate. Bitcoin has reclaimed above $105,000 as spot ETFs have recorded roughly $1.2B in weekly outflows, while long-term holders have sold into strength; sentiment has stayed cautious and depth has begun to recover. The post U.S. Government Shutdown Relief Lifts BTC Above $105k, ETF Outflows Persist appeared first on Cryptonews.

"Let's put in a higher low and higher high if we're truly ready to run this back," X user Posty said.

Strong volume surge confirms the breakout above $16, though profit-taking near session highs introduces near-term uncertainty.

Greenidge earned a coveted five-year air permit in exchange for a commitment to lower its greenhouse gas emissions by 44% over the next four years.

The deal will add stablecoin-based payment tools for merchants and gig workers as crypto payments are rapidly growing.

Behind every wild Bitcoin candle in 2025 is a quiet shift in collateral, basis, and ETF flows. Funding rates, margin haircuts, and spot ETF hedging now have as much impact on the price as any macroeconomic headline. Collateral settings across futures and lending venues influence the Bitcoin spot price through forced hedging and liquidations. The […] The post At $2.1T market cap, what causes Bitcoin price to move up or down in 2025? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

A Bitcoin rally through $112,000 could be brewing. Cointelegraph explains why the pending release of US economic data and the end of the government shutdown are good for BTC. Key takeaways: A US government shutdown resolution might spark a short squeeze, yet traders remain skeptical that it alone can sustain Bitcoin’s move beyond $112,000. Investor caution grows as AI valuations and weak consumer earnings weigh on risk appetite, limiting conviction in Bitcoin’s rally potential. Read more