New Dutch Tax Law to Hit Bitcoin and Ethereum Holders With 36% Levy on ‘Paper Gains’
Dutch lawmakers have approved legislation introducing a 36% tax on actual investment returns starting in 2028. The law applies to both realized and unrealized gains, including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ethereum, meaning paper gains will be taxed even if assets are not sold. Taxing the ‘Paper Gains’ The Dutch House of Representatives has passed … Read more
Stablecoins gain ground for paychecks and daily spending: BVNK report
A global survey of 4,658 crypto users found 39% receive income in stablecoins and 27% use them for payments, with stronger adoption in emerging markets. Go to Source
Polygon daily fees flip Ethereum amid prediction market boom
Polygon briefly surpassed Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket activity surged, highlighting shifting user demand toward Layer-2 networks. Go to Source
Standard Chartered Slashes XRP Forecast
British banking heavyweight Standard Chartered has sharply reduced its outlook for XRP, cutting its 2026 price target by roughly 65% to $2.80. The revision marks a dramatic shift from its earlier projection of $8.00 and signals growing caution across the digital asset market. The bank now warns investors to brace for “further declines” in the … Read more
Investigation Reveals Hayden Davis Back Onchain
Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps has uncovered fresh onchain activity tied to Hayden Davis, the figure widely known for launching the controversial $LIBRA token. According to the firm’s latest investigation, Davis has quietly returned to trading memecoins on the Solana ecosystem, racking up more than $3 million in cumulative losses across several speculative tokens. The findings … Read more
Crypto protocol ZeroLend shuts down, saying it’s ‘no longer sustainable’
ZeroLend founder “Ryker” says several blockchains the lending protocol operates on are now “inactive,” leading to periods where it has operated at a loss. Go to Source
Crypto extreme fear suggests incoming inflection point: Matrixport
With Bitcoin sentiment at four-year lows, analysts have flagged historic oversold signals and potential seller exhaustion. Go to Source
Bitcoin Struggles to Surface Above $70K, Wintermute Notes
Wintermute’s latest macro update paints a jittery picture for digital assets, with bitcoin stuck below the $70,000 range as macro crosscurrents and fading conviction keep traders cautious, according to trading strategist Jasper De Maere. Bitcoin Finds 200-Week Support but Lacks Conviction, Wintermute Strategist Says Wintermute’s analysis describes a market that is steady in price but … Read more
Kraken sponsors Trump Accounts in Wyoming, citing crypto alignment
The Wyoming-based crypto exchange said it wanted to give back to the state it calls home, which it picked due to its “responsible” approach to crypto regulation. Go to Source