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Bitcoin drops after US Senate blocks landmark crypto bill

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SEC unveils new crypto rules hailed as win for digital asset industry

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a sweeping new framework for crypto assets, offering firms two clear paths to raise money without full securities registration. Industry groups have broadly welcomed the plan, calling its terms considerably more generous than anticipated.

Tech News

Kazakhstan offers tax amnesty to bring billions in crypto assets home

Astana has introduced tax incentives and regulatory reforms to encourage crypto investors to move their digital assets onto domestic licensed platforms, hoping to revive an industry that largely left after a post-mining-boom halt.

Markets

The investments that soared and slumped in the first half of 2026

The first half of 2026 has rewarded investors who backed the machinery behind AI and punished those who reached for crypto and gold, as the technology boom reshaped which assets thrived and which were left behind.

Markets

Bitcoin falls to $61,000, down more than 25% as long-term holders sell

Bitcoin has fallen to its lowest level since February, dropping more than 25% this month, as long-term holders liquidate billions in holdings and efforts to advance US crypto regulation face uncertainty in Washington.

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Markets

Gold may have further to climb, but is its safety overstated?

More investors are turning to precious metals as global uncertainty persists. But analysts stress that gold isn’t a fixed store of value, particularly as bullion sees its price slip on Friday.

The Cube

Is Poland's president promoting a bitcoin platform?

A video circulating online appears to show Poland's president endorsing a bitcoin investment platform, but the footage has been taken out of context.

Markets

Crypto ownership is on the rise in Europe: Who’s investing the most?

Crypto has had a rocky year in 2025, notably experiencing a major sell-off when US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on China in October. Looking at longer-term trends, ownership of these assets is — however — rising across Europe.

Business

Crypto king Do Kwon jailed for 15 years over $40bn stablecoin fraud

The co-founder of cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a US court found that his $40bn stablecoin ecosystem was sustained by fraud.

Markets

Crypto's December reckoning: Market slide deepens as investors retreat

Bitcoin’s sharp reversal and a surge in investor fears have forced even the market’s strongest champions to confront a bruising December downturn.

Markets

Bitcoin slides gain as investors lose appetite for crypto

Bitcoin fell sharply on Monday, dipping below €75,000 per coin as the broader cryptocurrency market extended a steep decline that began after its record October peak.

Markets

What’s causing the crypto sell-off, who is losing, and will it last?

Bitcoin has plummeted from October highs after US President Trump turned up tensions in his trade war with China. While some commentators see crypto increasingly tied to macro events, others blame trading tactics.

Markets

Crypto darling no more? Bitcoin drops from its high as market panics

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency wiped out all its gains for the year, shedding over a quarter of its value from October’s record high.

United Kingdom

Chinese fraudster jailed in the UK over multi-billion crypto scam

Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK.

Money

US President Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," stepped down as head of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023.

Markets

Gold and Bitcoin hit record: Safe havens climb as uncertainty persists

The government shutdown in the US and the French political crisis have brought renewed uncertainty to financial markets.

Business

Chinese woman convicted in UK over €6bn Bitcoin fraud

Zhimin Qian, 47, defrauded more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder the illegal cryptocurrency proceeds by buying property in the UK.