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Person reviewing new IRS 1099-DA crypto tax form on laptop with concern

Crucial IRS 1099-DA Rules: Coinbase Warns of Burden for Small Crypto Transactions

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

United States, April 2025: A new era of cryptocurrency tax compliance is set to begin, and one of the industry’s largest exchanges is sounding an alarm. Coinbase has issued a stark warning that the impending IRS Form 1099-DA, mandated for the 2025 tax year, could create a significant administrative and financial burden for users engaging […]

CFTC Chairman Michael Selig defends federal oversight of prediction markets in a congressional hearing.

CFTC Chair Michael Selig Vows to Defend Federal Oversight of Prediction Markets

February 18, 2026 Jackson Miller

Washington, D.C., April 2025: In a significant move that underscores a growing regulatory clash, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig has formally intervened to defend the agency’s authority over prediction markets. The chairman filed an amicus brief and made public statements affirming the CFTC’s commitment to federal oversight, a stance that directly challenges […]

Chart showing crypto ETF assets under management reaching a record $108.6 billion.

Crypto ETF Inflows Surge: $202.8M Weekly Push Lifts AUM to a Staggering $108.6B

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: The cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) market has demonstrated remarkable resilience, attracting $202.8 million in net new capital over the past week. This sustained inflow has propelled the total assets under management (AUM) for this burgeoning asset class to an unprecedented all-time high of $108.64 billion, according to the latest aggregated data from […]

Analysts review a $168.4M Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy purchase on financial data screens.

Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy Makes Massive $168.4M Purchase as Aggressive Accumulation Persists

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, May 2025: In a significant move underscoring institutional conviction, the Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy has executed a major market purchase, acquiring 2,486 Bitcoin (BTC) valued at approximately $168.4 million. This transaction, confirmed through on-chain data and public filings, boosts the strategy’s total holdings to an estimated 717,131 BTC. The purchase occurred during a period […]

Mirae Asset acquires Korbit crypto exchange in a $93 million deal, signaling institutional confidence in South Korea's regulated market.

Mirae Asset’s $93M Korbit Acquisition Signals Bold Institutional Push Into Regulated South Korean Crypto

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Seoul, South Korea – March 2025: In a landmark move for the nation’s digital asset sector, Mirae Asset Financial Group has reportedly agreed to acquire a controlling 92% stake in Korbit, one of South Korea’s oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, for approximately $93 million. This major acquisition arrives at a pivotal moment, as the country enforces some […]

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel endorsing euro stablecoins and a digital euro CBDC for European payment innovation.

Euro Stablecoins Endorsed: Bundesbank President Signals Pivotal Shift in European Digital Finance

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Frankfurt, Germany – April 2025: In a significant development for the future of European finance, Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has publicly endorsed the development of both private euro-denominated stablecoins and a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This pivotal endorsement from Germany’s central bank chief underscores a strategic and urgent drive within Europe to modernize […]

Metaplanet's bold corporate Bitcoin strategy using new MARS and MERCURY equity funding plans to grow its digital treasury.

Metaplanet’s Bold Bitcoin Strategy: Doubling Down with New MARS and MERCURY Equity Plans

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Tokyo, Japan – April 2025: In a decisive move signaling unwavering conviction, the Japan-listed investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled a sophisticated new equity funding strategy designed to dramatically accelerate its accumulation of Bitcoin. Dubbed the MARS and MERCURY plans, this structured approach aims to systematically grow the company’s digital asset treasury, publicly targeting a holding […]

Analyst desk showing Standard Chartered's revised $2.80 XRP price target for 2026 on a financial chart.

Standard Chartered XRP Price Target Slashed: Bank Cuts 2026 Forecast to $2.80

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

London, United Kingdom – April 2025: In a significant move that underscores growing institutional caution, multinational banking giant Standard Chartered has sharply revised its price forecast for the XRP cryptocurrency. The bank now projects a 2026 price target of $2.80, a substantial reduction from its previous, more bullish outlook. This adjustment reflects a complex interplay […]

Chart showing sharp crypto fund outflows and institutional selling pressure from CoinShares report data.

Crypto Fund Outflows Reveal Stark Reality: $3.74B Exits in Four Weeks, CoinShares Data Shows

February 17, 2026 Jackson Miller

Global, April 2025: The cryptocurrency investment landscape faces a significant test of confidence as fresh data from digital asset manager CoinShares reveals persistent and substantial selling pressure. Crypto fund outflows have now totaled a staggering $3.74 billion over the past four consecutive weeks, with U.S.-listed products from giants like BlackRock and Fidelity leading the retreat. […]

Metaplanet FY2025 financial results showing profit alongside Bitcoin price chart indicating significant unrealized loss.

Metaplanet’s Blockbuster FY2025 Overshadowed by Staggering Unrealized Bitcoin Loss

February 16, 2026 Jackson Miller

Tokyo, Japan – May 15, 2025: Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has unveiled a financial report for fiscal year 2025 that presents a stark dichotomy. The company posted what it describes as a “blockbuster” operational performance, with revenue soaring to ¥8.905 billion and operating profit reaching ¥6.287 billion. However, this strong operational result sits in […]