According to Onchain Lens, a newly created wallet (0x9a9...0bb5) that may belong to Bitmine received 48,049 ETH from FalconX, worth $141.78 million.

Sources within the Japanese political sphere have revealed a proposal to transition Japan to a separate, self-assessed tax system for crypto assets (virtual currencies), with implementation planned for January 2028. While the market anticipates the passage of the revised Financial Instruments and Exchange Act next year, potentially leading to implementation of the new tax system by 2027, the Japanese government prefers to finalize the tax reform after assessing market conditions under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Currently, profits from crypto asset trading in Japan are classified as "miscellaneous income," combined with wages and other income, with a maximum tax rate of 55%. Investors and industry groups have long advocated for a change to a separate 20% tax system, similar to that for stocks. The government stated that the delay is primarily due to the need to "improve investor protection measures."

Securitize is preparing to launch a new platform that will offer tokenized versions of U. S. equities, focusing on direct ownership rather than synthetic representations. The initiative aims to provide investors with on-chain stocks that represent real shares held in regulated custody, addressing long-standing concerns around transparency and legal clarity source: https://www.ethnews.com/securitize-prepares-to-bring-real-u-s-stocks-on-chain/

Lighter's 24-hour perpetual DEX trading volume has now surpassed Aster's, with Lighter's volume at $7.513 billion compared to Aster's $6.743 billion. (Cointelegraph)

It's hard to imagine that the UAE, a region that "made its fortune" from oil, has now become a new hotbed for the crypto industry.

According to BlockBeats, Charles Edwards, founder of the quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole, has issued a warning regarding Bitcoin's vulnerability to quantum computing. Edwards suggests that if Bitcoin does not develop resistance to quantum computing by 2028, its price could fall below $50,000. The potential threat of quantum computing to the cryptocurrency industry has been a topic of discussion for some time, viewed as a critical turning point on the horizon. In theory, more advanced quantum computers could break encryption algorithms, exposing user keys and leaving funds and sensitive data vulnerable to malicious actors. While this risk is generally considered distant, Edwards predicts that the timeline could accelerate to 2028. If the industry does not respond adequately, Bitcoin's price may face significant repercussions.

According to BlockBeats, the Bhutanese government plans to use 10,000 bitcoins from its reserves to develop a special administrative zone called Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). Located in southern Bhutan's Gelephu town, GMC is set to launch in 2024 with the aim of creating high-value local jobs, curbing youth migration, and establishing a new economic center in the country. The city intends to attract businesses from various sectors, including finance, tourism, green energy, technology, healthcare, and agriculture. It will offer regulatory flexibility for cryptocurrency and fintech companies while promoting the development of Bitcoin mining in Bhutan. According to the official website, GMC will cover approximately 10% of Bhutan's land area, around 1,544 square miles. Bhutan ranks fifth globally in terms of Bitcoin reserves, with most of its holdings derived from mining activities. The country possesses approximately 11,286 bitcoins, valued at over $986 million.

ملخص تحليل اليورو دولار اليوم الاتجاه العام: تصحيح فنى صاعد. نقاط الدعم لليورو دولار اليوم: 1. 1710 – 1. 1660 – 1 source: https://www.tradersup.com/%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d9%81%d9%86%d9%8a%d8%a9/%d8%aa%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%84-%d9%81%d9%86%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%88-%d8%af%d9%88%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b1-eur-usd/%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%8a%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%88-%d9%8a%d8%aa%d8%b9%d8%b1%d8%b6-%d9%84%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%b9-%d9%82%d8%a8%d9%8a%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%aa%d8%b6%d8%ae%d9%85-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%88%d8%b1%d9%88/150351

Bitcoin’s daily chart shows fading bearish momentum below key moving averages, with BTC consolidating near support as traders watch for a decisive move. <p>The post Bitcoin Holds Support but Lacks Conviction as Daily Momentum Remains Fragile first appeared on Ecoinimist. </p> source: https://ecoinimist.com/2025/12/17/bitcoin-holds-support-lacks-conviction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bitcoin-holds-support-lacks-conviction

Russian lawmaker Anatoly Aksakov has reaffirmed that cryptocurrencies will not be permitted as a means of payment inside Russia. Speaking to the state-run news agency TASS, Aksakov said all domestic payments must continue to be conducted exclusively in rubles. At the same time, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum may only be used as investment […] source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/russian-lawmaker-draws-red-line-on-crypto/

Ethereum has fallen sharply over the past week, slipping back below the $3,000 level after a sustained sell-off that erased roughly 11% of its value in seven days. source: https://www.ethnews.com/ethereum-price-is-back-under-3000-after-11-drop-in-7-days/

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Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse 8 AM," issue 2911, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.