Animoca Brands is preparing for a major strategic shift in 2026, broadening its focus far beyond gaming as it looks toward stablecoins, artificial intelligence, DePIN, DeFi and new Web3 infrastructure. The company already backs more than 600 firms, and executives say the next phase will strengthen its position across emerging crypto sectors. Keyvan Peymani, the company’s chief strategy officer, said the goal is to identify fast-growing segments that will define the next digital economy. He emphasized that Animoca is investing across categories to ensure it remains a central player as the Web3 ecosystem evolves. Animoca’s Wider Push Into AI, Stablecoins…
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Switzerland is moving ahead with plans to adopt the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), but officials have confirmed that the actual exchange of crypto tax data will not begin before 2027. The delay comes as regulators continue evaluating which foreign governments should be included in the initial information-sharing network. The Swiss Federal Council has confirmed that CARF will be integrated into national law in January 2026, aligning the country with a global effort to increase transparency across digital asset markets. However, Switzerland is opting for a slower rollout. Authorities said the extended timeline will allow regulators and private-sector firms more space…
CEO and COO exit amid political pressure and regulatory questions surrounding the firm’s role in World Liberty Financial Crypto treasury firm ALT5 Sigma, which holds large amounts of the Trump-linked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token, has initiated a major leadership shakeup as U.S. lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the project. The restructuring — disclosed through a recent SEC filing — comes at a time when Trump-associated crypto ventures face questions over governance, transparency and national security risks. ALT5 Sigma Removes CEO and COO During Governance Shakeup According to the filing, ALT5 Sigma replaced CEO Jonathan Hugh and severed ties with COO…
Large Holders Drive Exchange Inflows as Market Shows Signs of Stress Bitcoin’s recent pullback may extend further if large holders continue moving substantial amounts of BTC onto exchanges, according to new market analyses. Rising inflows from whales — investors holding significant balances — often indicate preparation to sell, a trend that historically precedes additional price declines. The warning comes as Bitcoin briefly touched its lowest level in seven months. Whale Activity Raises Caution Data tracking BTC movements shows that exchange inflows surged to around 9,000 BTC on Nov. 21, coinciding with Bitcoin’s dip to roughly $80,600 on major trading platforms.…
BNB Technical Outlook Mixed Ahead of Key Network Upgrades BNB’s price continues to hover just under the $900 mark, reflecting a market wrestling with weakening on-chain activity and anticipation of incoming network upgrades. The latest daily chart shows the asset consolidating above a major demand zone but failing to generate momentum for a sustained breakout. BNB has entered a period of tight consolidation after its sharp retracement from the $1,200–$1,300 region. While the downside has eased, the asset remains capped below the psychological $900 barrier, underscoring a market caught between waning fundamental activity and cautious optimism around future protocol developments.…
Rising prices lift IBIT holders into $3.2B in unrealized gains, signaling renewed confidence ahead of key Federal Reserve decisions Bitcoin’s rebound above $90,000 has pushed BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF investors back into profit, signaling a potential shift in market sentiment after weeks of pressure. As flows stabilize and expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts intensify, the ETF cohort driving much of Bitcoin’s 2025 rally appears to be regaining momentum. BlackRock IBIT Investors Turn Positive Again Blockchain analytics platform Arkham reported that holders of the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) — the world’s largest spot Bitcoin ETF — returned to a cumulative…
ETF inflows surge past $628 million as price rebounds from key demand zone XRP has staged a V-shaped recovery on the daily chart, reversing a multi-week decline as new ETF inflows add fuel to an improving technical structure. The token rebounded sharply from the green demand block near the $1.90 region, a historically strong support zone that has repeatedly halted downside momentum throughout the year. According to fund data, total XRP ETF assets have now surpassed $628 million, with nearly 80 million tokens absorbed in the past 24 hours. This sharp increase in demand has coincided with the price carving…
21Shares’ TSOL triggers first net outflow day for U.S. Solana ETF market, while XRP products continue flawless inflow momentum Solana exchange-traded funds in the United States saw their first notable reversal since launch, ending a weeks-long streak of uninterrupted inflows. According to ETF market data, the sector recorded $8.1 million in net outflows, driven almost entirely by a sharp pullback from the 21Shares Solana ETF (TSOL). The movement contrasts sharply with the strong performance of competing Solana products and highlights growing divergence within the SOL ETF landscape. Solana ETF Market Sees First Red Day The 21Shares TSOL ETF faced over…
New Research Says Tokenized Bonds and Equities Could Reshape Financial Access by 2030 The Philippines is emerging as one of Asia’s most promising markets for asset tokenization, with a new industry report projecting a $60 billion opportunity by the end of the decade. The research, released as part of Project Bayani, outlines how tokenized versions of public equities, government bonds and mutual funds could transform participation in the country’s capital markets. The white paper—developed by the Philippine Digital Asset Exchange (PDAX) alongside Saison Capital and Onigiri Capital—argues that tokenization may enable millions of Filipinos to bypass traditional financial barriers. With…
EU governments push forward child-protection scanning rules, keeping voluntary monitoring alive and igniting major privacy concerns European Union governments have agreed to advance the long-debated “Chat Control” child sexual abuse regulation, clearing the way for final negotiations with the European Parliament. The move marks a major turning point in Europe’s digital-policy landscape, as officials seek new tools to combat online child exploitation while critics warn of an unprecedented erosion of private communication. EU Chat Control Legislation Moves Forward Representatives of EU member states backed a revised proposal that maintains the overarching framework to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Platforms…