Czech National Bank launches $1 million pilot crypto portfolio
The Czech National Bank (CNB) has created a pilot crypto portfolio of up to $1 million, marking its first purchase of Bitcoin, USD stablecoins, and a tokenized deposit.
South Korea Pushes Digital Asset Act, Ruling Party Sets January Deadline
South Korea set January 2026 as the deadline to pass the Digital Asset Basic Act, a law that will establish a stablecoin model issued by consortia where banks hold at least 51% of the capital and technology companies participate as minority partners. The framework aims to protect monetary stability while promoting innovation in crypto infrastructure.
Japan Targets Crypto Profits With 20% Flat Tax, Equal to Stock Market Levies
TL;DR Japan moves ahead with a unified tax rate for crypto, matching the 20% structure used for equities. While the government frames the measure as a simplification, critics highlight that replacing a highly punitive 55% progressive system with a still-heavy flat tax does little to support the decentralized financial ecosystem.
Crypto’s Bleak November: Trading Volume Sinks to $1.6T, Lowest in 9 Months
TL;DR November closed with the steepest monthly decline since February in the cryptocurrency market. Exchange volumes fell to $1.59 trillion, the lowest level in nine months, while Bitcoin ETFs hemorrhaged $3.48 billion in net outflows.
Turkmenistan to Legalize Crypto With Licensing Regime Launching January 2026
Turkmenistan has taken a significant step toward the global digital asset economy by passing a comprehensive law that formally legalizes cryptocurrencies, mining operations, and virtual asset service providers. The legislation, signed by President Serdar Berdymukhamedov, will go into effect on January 1, 2026, marking the country’s first structured attempt to build a regulated crypto market.
CME Group halts markets after data center failure; BrokerTec EU resumes trading
CME Group announced today that the BrokerTec EU market has reopened following a cooling system failure at the CyrusOne data center, an incident that forced the suspension of all other CME markets. According to the official notice, the interruption has temporarily halted trading in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana futures listed on the platform.
K‑POP Meets Crypto: WITCH Partners With SBI, DOD, Kyobo to Launch First Concert‑Linked RWA in Asia
WITCH, a cultural technology company, has formed an alliance with SBI Digital Markets, DOD, and Kyobo Life Insurance to launch one of the first institutional investment products in Asia directly linked to K-POP concert revenues.
Alt5 Sigma Removes CEO and COO While Legal Pressure Mounts on Trump‑Linked Crypto Firm
Bloomberg reported on Thursday, citing a legal filing, that Las Vegas-based crypto firm Alt5 Sigma dismissed its acting chief executive officer, Jonathan Hugh, and chief operating officer, Ron Pitters, replacing both without providing an explanation. Alt5 stated that the departures were not tied to any specific misconduct.
Altseason Loading: Analysts Stay Bullish After November’s Brutal Downturn
TL;DR: Analysts believe stablecoin accumulation now could precede a major altcoin rebound, signaling that altseason may be loading. TOTAL3 metric and lower Bitcoin dominance point to potential capital rotation from Bitcoin to undervalued altcoins.
Nasdaq Eyes Options Expansion as BlackRock’s IBIT Joins ‘Mag 7′ Elite
TL;DR Nasdaq is moving to expand position limits for options linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, which has rapidly climbed into the category of the most heavily traded securities in U.S. markets. The proposal allows institutional investors to operate at greater scale through derivatives, using Bitcoin-based instruments for pricing efficiency and risk control.