How regulatory frameworks became clearer (and friendlier) in 2025 For years, the cryptocurrency industry has operated under a patchwork of conflicting regulations — at times banned outright, at others welcomed with arms wide open and often left uncomfortably in between. But 2025 marked a notable shift toward greater regulatory clarity in several major jurisdictions, as…
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Key takeaways Monitor X, Reddit and Discord for early hype; use tools like LunarCrush to filter noise. Scout for IDOs and DEXs with DexScreener for volume spikes signaling listing potential. Track holder growth and buys via block explorers like Etherscan and research platforms like Arkham for onchain insights. Study Binance’s Innovation Zone and Launchpad and…
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What is Japan’s new proposed tax structure? And how does it compare to the prevailing tax structure? Crypto investors in Japan are bracing for a major tax shake-up in the country. On Jun. 24, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) proposed classifying crypto assets as financial products, similar to equities, bonds, etc. This reclassification would put…
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Why are some investors choosing Bitcoin over government bonds? Historically, sovereign bonds like the US Treasurys, Japanese government bonds and German Bunds have been go-to assets for risk-averse investors. They are usually perceived to be minimal-risk assets offering steady returns. However, since the emergence of Bitcoin 13 years ago, the narrative of Bitcoin as an…
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