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Nigeria has started tracking cryptocurrency transactions and linking them to individuals as part of the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025. By introducing this system, the Nigerian government has aligned itself with the new Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Crypto-Asset…

Standard Chartered has set a new long-range target of $40,000 for Ethereum (ETH) by end-2030, while cutting its end-2026 forecast sharply, arguing that Ethereum’s relative setup is improving even as Bitcoin-led weakness has weighed on absolute crypto price targets. In a research note, the bank’s digital assets analyst Geoff Kendrick framed 2026 as a potential inflection point for E

Vaneck did the math to find the “real price of gold” if it were to reclaim its role as the global reserve asset, given that central banks have maintained steady demand. It estimated that each ounce of gold would be priced at $184,211 if adopted as broad money. Vaneck Puts Gold at $184K if Adopted […]

The main bets Marko Papic makes for 2026 are a boom in U.S. housing, European equities, a weaker dollar and a surge in industrial commodities.

In a public appeal sent to lawmakers, they argue that the eurozone risks losing control over its financial infrastructure unless it moves forward with a central bank–issued digital currency. Key Takeaways Economists warn Europe risks losing control of its payment system without a digital euro. The digital euro is framed as public infrastructure, not a replacement for cash. A 2026

That question sits at the heart of a recent paper published by the Bank of Italy, which treats Ethereum as financial infrastructure rather than a crypto market curiosity. Key Takeaways The Bank of Italy treats Ethereum as financial infrastructure rather than a speculative crypto asset. A collapse in ETH’s price could weaken validator incentives and disrupt settlement reliability.

Senior Labour backbenchers are pressuring U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer to ban cryptocurrency donations to political parties, warning that digital assets and AI make foreign interference cheaper and harder to trace. Concerns Over Foreign Interference United Kingdom (U.K.) Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces growing pressure from senior Labour backbenchers to impose a full ban on [

Analysts suggest macroeconomic conditions and stabilizing prices could support crypto markets in the medium term, with bitcoin potentially reaching $120,000 if sentiment improves.

Charles Hoskinson, one of the industry’s most prominent builders, is openly questioning whether Washington is capable of delivering durable crypto legislation at all — and whether the White House’s current crypto leadership should remain in place. Key Takeaways Charles Hoskinson doubts the US can pass meaningful crypto legislation before political momentum fades. He openly critic

Dubai authorities have unified regulations banning privacy coins and anonymity-enhanced tools across all jurisdictions, effective Jan. 12, 2026. Jurisdictional Unity on Privacy The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) have finalized a comprehensive regulatory environment that leaves no room for anonymity-enhanced digital asset

The government has confirmed a variety of Universal Credit changes, some of which may affect people who wait to put in a claim

In 2026, the crypto market is directing more attention toward real use cases and large-scale adoption frameworks. Networks like Tron and Chainlink are continuing to strengthen their roles in payments and data services infrastructure. As a result, analysts are reassessing the Tron price prediction and closely monitoring the Chainlink price for clear trend shifts and directional conf

As the January 15 markup of the crypto market structure bill—known as the CLARITY Act—draws closer, reports indicate that Coinbase (COIN) is reconsidering its support for the legislation.  A Monday report from Bloomberg suggests this shift in position is contingent on whether the anticipated bill includes provisions beyond enhanced disclosure requirements tied to stablecoin rewards

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