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The Dutch House of Representatives has advanced a controversial proposal introducing a 36% capital gains tax on savings and most liquid investments, including cryptocurrencies. The measure secured 93 votes, surpassing the 75-vote threshold required to move forward. If enacted, the tax would apply to savings accounts, crypto holdings, most listed equities and interest-bearing financial instruments — even if the assets are not sold. Certain holdings, such as equity in qualifying start-up companies and physical property used for non-investment purposes, would be exempt. Crypto Tax Impact on Investors and Capital Flight Concerns The legislation still requires approval from the Dutch Senate…

Shares of Solana Company (NASDAQ: HSDT) climbed roughly 17% to around $2.30 after the firm introduced a structure allowing institutions to borrow against natively staked SOL while keeping assets in custody. The move is designed to unlock liquidity from treasury holdings without forcing token sales during a prolonged downturn in Solana-linked equities. The company, formerly Helius Medical Technologies, partnered with Anchorage Digital and Kamino to facilitate loans backed by staked SOL. Under the model, tokens remain staked and held in segregated custody accounts, enabling holders to continue earning staking rewards while accessing onchain liquidity. Solana Treasury Strategy Under Pressure Despite…

Ether is stabilizing near the $2,000 level, but weakening institutional flows and cautious macro sentiment are keeping traders on edge. The asset has struggled to maintain momentum above $2,150 since early February, increasing concerns that another leg lower could unfold. Spot Ether ETF Outflows and Institutional Demand US-listed spot Ether exchange-traded funds recorded $242 million in net outflows over two sessions, reversing brief inflows seen earlier in the week. While that figure represents less than 2% of the roughly $12.7 billion in total assets under management, it signals cooling institutional appetite. At the same time, demand for short-term US government…

Bitcoin investors are facing a fresh test of conviction as US inflation shows signs of easing, challenging the core narrative that has long supported the digital asset’s rise. The Consumer Price Index slowed to 2.4% in January, down from 2.7% in December, indicating cooling price pressures. For many investors, lower inflation reduces the urgency to seek protection in alternative assets. Yet Bitcoin advocates argue that the asset’s long-term appeal goes beyond short-term inflation cycles. Bitcoin as an Inflation Hedge in a Changing Macro Environment Bitcoin’s fixed supply of 21 million coins has positioned it as a hedge against currency debasement.…

Bitcoin is approaching its most “undervalued” level in over three years, according to fresh onchain data analyzing the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio. Research from CryptoQuant shows the MVRV ratio recently dropped to around 1.13 after Bitcoin fell below $60,000. This marks its lowest reading since March 2023, when BTC was trading near $20,000. The MVRV metric compares Bitcoin’s market capitalization with its realized capitalization, reflecting the average price at which coins last moved. Historically, an MVRV ratio below 1 indicates undervaluation. While the current reading remains slightly above that threshold at roughly 1.1, analysts suggest price levels…

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said investor sentiment in digital asset markets could improve significantly if lawmakers pass the proposed CLARITY Act. Speaking during a televised interview, Bessent argued that regulatory certainty is especially important during periods of heightened volatility. He warned that delays in advancing the bill could reduce its chances of becoming law, particularly if political control shifts after the 2026 midterm elections. Bessent emphasized the importance of moving the legislation forward before the spring legislative window closes, suggesting that postponement until 2027 could derail momentum entirely. Midterm Elections Add Political Uncertainty The CLARITY Act is designed to…

Anchorage Digital has partnered with Kamino Finance and Solana Company to introduce a structure allowing institutions to borrow against staked Solana (SOL) while keeping assets in qualified custody. The framework integrates Anchorage’s Atlas collateral management platform with Kamino’s onchain lending markets. Under the model, institutions can use natively staked SOL as collateral without transferring tokens into smart contracts. Assets remain held at Anchorage Digital Bank, enabling investors to continue earning staking rewards while accessing liquidity. Anchorage oversees loan-to-value ratios, margin requirements and potential liquidations, acting as collateral manager throughout the process. The structure is designed to remove a key barrier…

A White House crypto adviser said banks should not view stablecoin yield as a threat, arguing that both traditional finance and crypto firms can coexist under a shared regulatory framework. Patrick Witt, a crypto policy adviser at the White House, said the growing debate over stablecoin rewards has become unnecessarily divisive. According to Witt, crypto platforms offering yield on stablecoins do not undermine banks’ business models or market share. He noted that banks are free to offer similar products and many are already pursuing regulatory approvals to expand into digital asset services. In his view, stablecoin yield represents an opportunity…

Bitcoin’s reputation as “digital gold” is facing renewed scrutiny after fresh research from Grayscale shows its price behavior is increasingly aligned with equities, particularly software stocks. The report notes that while Bitcoin has long been promoted as a hedge against macroeconomic instability, its short-term trading patterns tell a different story. According to the analysis, Bitcoin has not shown a strong correlation with gold or silver in recent months, even as precious metals posted record rallies. Instead, since early 2024, Bitcoin’s price movements have closely tracked software sector equities — a segment recently pressured by concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt…

Tomasz Stanczak will step down as co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation at the end of February 2026, less than a year after the organization formalized its revised leadership structure. Bastian Aue will assume the interim co-executive director role alongside Hsiao-Wei Wang during the transition. Stanczak said the foundation has clarified its strategic roadmap and strengthened internal coordination during his tenure. The 2025 leadership overhaul followed community calls for greater transparency and sharper execution, leading to a renewed focus on scaling, ecosystem growth, and governance clarity. Focus on Scaling, AI Integration and Institutional Adoption During his time in the role,…