Japanese digital asset treasuries are stepping up their Bitcoin-buying efforts despite mounting concerns over businesses making crypto shopping sprees a cornerstone of their business models. Advertising firm Eole snapped up $1 million in Bitcoin on the back of fashion firm ANAP Holdings buying $1.6 million earlier in December In a filing dated December 19, Eole said its Bitcoin holdings are now worth over $9 million. “We have determined that the current market environment is going through a risky patch ...

Business Expansion - The Trump business empire has experienced unprecedented growth, generating approximately $4 billion in paper wealth and proceeds since the re-election year [1] - Recent expansion has positioned the Trumps as significant participants in the crypto industry [3] Crypto Venture - The Trumps hold a 40% ownership stake in World Liberty Financial, their primary crypto venture [3] - World Liberty Financial allocates 75% of token sale proceeds to the Trumps [3] - World Liberty Financial has generated approximately $1 billion in proceeds to date [4] Other Business Interests - The president reported approximately $11 million in royalties in 2024 from merchandise sales [4]

Core Viewpoint - A change in U.S. tax rules under President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act may redirect speculative activities towards blockchain-based prediction markets, as outlined in Coinbase Institutional's Crypto Market Outlook 2026 [1] Tax Implications - Starting in 2026, a provision will limit the deduction for gambling losses against winnings, impacting gamblers across various platforms such as sportsbooks and poker [2][1] - This tax change will result in taxation on gambling wins that do not reflect actual profits, creating a potential disadvantage for traditional gambling activities [2] Prediction Markets - Prediction markets, which operate similarly to derivatives, could become a more tax-advantageous alternative to traditional sportsbooks and casinos under the new tax regime [3][1] - Coinbase anticipates that these markets will play a significant role in the onchain economy, with notional trading volume expected to increase sharply in 2025 [4] Market Development - The prediction market sector is currently fragmented, with many independent protocols lacking shared standards [5] - The emergence of prediction market aggregators is expected as a crucial step towards the maturation of the sector, consolidating odds and liquidity across different platforms [5] - Despite regulatory uncertainties, the demand for decentralized and censorship-resistant forecasting tools is projected to grow [5]

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Core Insights - Bitpanda Technology Solutions has partnered with Banco BS2, marking its first banking collaboration in Latin America, aimed at enhancing digital asset offerings for corporate and institutional clients [1][2]. Group 1: Partnership Details - The partnership allows Banco BS2 to integrate Bitpanda's institutional-grade crypto infrastructure, facilitating its expansion into the digital asset market [1][3]. - Banco BS2 will initially utilize Bitpanda's Fusion platform, which is designed for institutional trading and liquidity, aggregating liquidity from multiple venues to support high-throughput trading and risk management [4]. Group 2: Infrastructure and Services - Beyond trading, the partnership framework enables Banco BS2 to explore additional components of Bitpanda's infrastructure, including custody technology and tokenization capabilities, subject to regulatory approvals [5]. - Bitpanda aims to provide regulated financial institutions with modular and scalable infrastructure, allowing them to enter the digital asset market without developing technology in-house [3]. Group 3: Market Context and Demand - There is a growing institutional demand for experienced infrastructure providers as crypto adoption increases, particularly in Brazil, which is entering a new phase of digital asset adoption [6]. - Brazil's digital asset market is maturing, supported by recent landmark crypto regulations issued by the Central Bank of Brazil, which provide clearer guidelines for financial institutions [8].

Robinhood (Nasdaq: HOOD) is increasingly leaning into stablecoins as both a core component of its financial infrastructure and a long-term growth opportunity, said Robinhood Crypto's senior vice president and general manager Johann Kerbrat. Speaking with TheStreet Roundtable’s Scott Melker, Kerbrat said stablecoins have quietly powered Robinhood’s operations for years, particularly because of the crypto market’s 24/7 nature. Related: Explained: What is a stablecoin? “Crypto is a 24/7 business,” Kerbrat sa ...

XRP slid sharply on Wednesday, breaking below the $1.92 support zone as elevated selling pressure collided with violent cross-asset volatility during U.S. trading hours. The move came amid abrupt reversals in bitcoin, U.S. equities and AI-linked stocks, leaving altcoins exposed as liquidity thinned and derivatives positioning reset. News Background Crypto markets saw violent whipsaw action in early U.S. trade, with bitcoin briefly ripping from $87,000 to above $90,000 before snapping back to the $87,0 ...