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FridayDec 19, 2025 9:00 am

UK Treasury Drafts New Rules to Regulate Crypto Markets

The UK government is working to introduce a new regulatory framework that will place crypto under rules similar to those governing other financial products, with the legislation expected to take effect in 2027. Under plans being developed by the Treasury, companies operating in the crypto sector will be required to meet a defined set of requirements monitored by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ministers say the reforms are intended to address gaps that have emerged as crypto has surged in popularity, both as an investment and as an alternative payment method. Unlike shares, bonds, and other conventional assets, crypto has largely…

ThursdayDec 18, 2025 9:00 am

Larry Fink Reconsiders His Crypto Skepticism as BlackRock’s ETF Soars

Larry Fink has spent much of his career voicing doubts about crypto. For years, the BlackRock chief executive was among the most outspoken critics in traditional finance. Now, his view is changing, and so is his firm’s role in the digital asset market. Speaking at the New York Times DealBook conference, Fink acknowledged that his position on crypto has shifted. He told the audience that his thinking has evolved, a phrase he deliberately echoed from an earlier onstage conversation that referenced comments made by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about trade policy. That change in perspective comes as BlackRock has…

WednesdayDec 17, 2025 9:45 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Gains Buy Rating as Solana-Focused Treasury Strategy Strengthens Outlook

Earlier this year, Forward Industries pivoted toward digital asset management, transforming into the world’s largest Solana-based DAT. The Oak Ridge report observes a notable expansion in institutional activity even amid the downturn in the crypto market. The report highlights the company’s rapid expansion of its digital infrastructure. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI) is the focus of a new analyst report from Oak Ridge Financial, which reiterates a Buy rating and establishes a $10 price target. The report highlights the company’s ongoing transformation into the world’s largest Solana-based Digital Asset Treasury (“DAT”) and evaluates why analysts believe the company may be positioned…

TuesdayDec 16, 2025 9:00 am

Beeline Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: BLNE) Targets Faster, Simpler Mortgages, as It Expands AI-Driven Lending Model

The company is positioning itself as a digital-first mortgage and title platform aimed at reducing friction and accelerating loan approvals. Its AI-powered system can provide borrowers with a qualification decision in seven to eight minutes, offering 90% certainty of qualification. The fintech lender is targeting two large demographics: millennials and Gen Z buyers seeking access to mortgages for personal or investment purposes, as well as baby boomers who hold an estimated $10 trillion in home equity. Beeline announced that its lending entity achieved cash-flow positivity in October, and the firm is targeting company-wide cash-flow positivity in the first quarter of…

TuesdayDec 16, 2025 9:00 am

OCC Creates Federal Rules for Cryptocurrency National Banks

U.S. banking regulators have taken a major step toward bringing digital asset companies into the mainstream financial system, approving several crypto firms to establish federally chartered trust banks. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said Friday that five companies received conditional approval to move forward. The move is among the clearest indications yet that federal regulators are willing to integrate parts of the crypto industry into traditional banking oversight. Ripple and Circle were granted permission to begin setting up national trust banks, a type of charter that permits firms to safeguard assets and provide limited banking functions. The…

FridayDec 12, 2025 9:00 am

What Traders Need to Know About the New IRS Crypto Rules

U.S. crypto holders have a little more than two weeks left to make any final moves before new federal reporting requirements take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The upcoming rules will put digital asset platforms under the same framework that governs stock and bond brokerages, a shift that tax professionals say could reshape how many investors approach their year-end planning. Starting in 2026, centralized trading platforms must send the Internal Revenue Service detailed information on both the purchase price and the sale price for every customer’s crypto transaction. With the new system approaching, many traders are reviewing their positions to…

ThursdayDec 11, 2025 9:00 am

Argentina Weighs Letting Traditional Banks Trade Cryptos

Argentina is considering a policy shift that could significantly alter how the country’s financial sector handles cryptocurrencies. According to reporting from La Nacion, the central bank is drafting rules that would allow commercial banks to offer custody and trading services for crypto assets, a role that has largely been filled by fintech firms and exchanges until now. People familiar with the discussions told the outlet that work on the framework is underway, although regulators have not committed to dates or outlined the finer details of the proposal. One exchange said it expects the measure could be approved by April 2026…

TuesdayDec 09, 2025 9:00 am

Crypto Liquidations Soar as Market Continues Slipping

The cryptocurrency market pulled back on December 5 as a wave of renewed liquidations and fading futures interest pushed major tokens lower. Bitcoin, which had traded above $93,000 earlier in the week, slipped under the $90,000 mark. Several altcoins also weakened, including MYX Finance, Canton, Hyperliquid, Aerodrome Finance, Aptos, and Morpho. The downturn arrived alongside a sharp retreat in futures market open interest. Total open interest dropped more than 4% to $127 billion, far below the peak of $225 billion reached in October. Analysts say the ongoing retreat reflects continued efforts by traders to reduce risk after the sharp $20…

FridayDec 05, 2025 1:00 pm

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Positive Update for Shareholders After Debuting the Company’s Solana Treasury Strategy

Forward Industries sent out a press release to update shareholders on the company after it recently launched the Solana treasury strategy. In the update, FWDI shares several operational highlights, as well as information on the company’s expanding treasury. Highlights include deals, partnerships, programs, product launches, leadership changes, and more. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a Solana treasury company, recently released a shareholder update following the debut of the company’s Solana treasury strategy (https://ibn.fm/S14Up). The update contains multiple highlights and milestones achieved since the launch of this strategy, including FWDI closing a $1.65 billion private placement led by Galaxy Digital, Multicoin Capital,…

FridayDec 05, 2025 9:00 am

UK Considers Banning Crypto as a Form of Political Donations

The UK government is considering new rules that could block political parties from accepting donations made in crypto, a move that would directly affect Reform UK only months after it became the first party to take payments in crypto. Several people familiar with ongoing talks say the proposal is under review for possible inclusion in the upcoming Elections Bill. Officials have not confirmed the plan, but they have said that the government will outline any changes once the legislation is released. The move comes as Reform UK tries to position itself as the country’s most enthusiastic supporter of crypto. Earlier…