Why A 2023 IRS Rule Is Becoming A 2026 Crypto Tax Time Bomb On Capitol Hill

A group of Republican lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to repeal a 2023 IRS rule taxing cryptocurrency staking rewards, warning that the policy could lock in higher tax burdens for investors starting with the 2026 tax year. House Republicans Push Treasury To Act Before 2026 Nineteen House Republicans...
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Ethereum Leverage Ratio Hits Record High as Traders Pile Into Risky Bets

The derivatives market for Ethereum (ETH) on Binance hit a new extreme on December 19, when leverage tied to ETH positions climbed to its highest level ever recorded. The move shows traders leaning heavily into borrowed positions at a time when Ethereum’s price remains fragile, raising the stakes for...
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SoFi’s Stablecoin Launch And What It Means For Financial Institutions

When SoFi Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFI) announced its stablecoin launch on December 18, the market responded immediately. Shares jumped approximately 4%, closing at $26.29 as investors processed what this move actually represents: a federally chartered bank issuing digital currency on public blockchain infrastructure. This isn’t just another crypto play. It’s...
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Ethereum Faces Uncertain 2026: The Missing Ingredient(s) To Catch BTC

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) sits at the centre of one of crypto’s longest-running debates: does it function as a true form of “cryptomoney” like Bitcoin or primarily as a technology platform token with weakening fundamentals? What Happened: In early 2025, sentiment toward ETH collapsed as it underperformed Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC),...
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