The number is taken from a mid-2025 report by Chainalysis, remarking on the reach and potential of cryptocurrencies in Argentina. While the initial use case of crypto was related to stablecoins and preserving purchasing value, analysts claim this is also evolving. Argentina Enters 2026 With High Crypto Adoption Levels and an Evolving Ecosystem The Argentine
Japan’s 2026 tax reform will cut crypto rates to 20%, enable XRP and other crypto ETFs, and let traders carry losses forward three years. Summary Japan will tax specified crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum at a flat 20% from 2026, aligning them with stocks and investment trusts. New rules allow three-year loss carryforwards and
Trade-offs between local institutions are expected to shape the digital euro’s final form, as debates continue over holding limits and privacy features. The EU Council recently announced that it is backing the European Central Bank’s digital euro design, which includes both online and offline functions. According to Apostolos Thomadakis, head of the financial markets and
US Truflation data shows inflation falling aggressively, strengthening the case for rapid disinflation. As of January 1, 2026, Truflation reports year-over-year inflation at 1.955%, down sharply from 2.7% in December 2025. This sudden move places inflation below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target and immediately revives expectations for interest rate cuts. Markets reacted quickly because inflation
Financial markets began the new year just like they ended the old one, heading up. Stock prices climbed during January’s first trading session, keeping alive a trend that ran through most of last year. Things stayed positive throughout the previous year. Excitement about artificial intelligence, lower inflation, and central banks stepping in kept the rally
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), formerly MicroStrategy, had a rough 2025, but its shares started seriously sliding in October, just as Bitcoin (BTC) began losing ground after hitting a new all-time high. Namely, since October 6, 2025, MSTR shares have dropped from $360 to $151.86 at the time of writing, January 2, 2026, marking a nearly 58%
Key Takeaways President Donald Trump says Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro has been captured after the US conducted a large-scale strike on the country. Cryptocurrency markets, including Bitcoin, Ether, and XRP, remain stable despite the news. Bitcoin and other digital assets showed little reaction after President Donald Trump confirmed that American forces had launched a major strike
Nick Tomaino, founder of the cryptocurrency investment company 1confirmation, made noteworthy comments regarding the cryptocurrency sector. Tomaino, posting on the X platform, stated that the era of “easy profits” in the crypto market is over and that the growth model based on token speculation will be replaced by product-focused growth. According to Tomaino, the total
Barclays maintained its expectation that the Fed will cut interest rates in 2026. According to a report published by the bank’s US economists, the Fed is projected to make two 25 basis point interest rate cuts in 2026, in March and June. Barclays argued that the risk of delayed interest rate cuts is higher compared