Law and Order

Bhutan to Anchor National Digital ID on Ethereum by Early 2026

In brief Bhutan’s national digital ID platform will issue credentials through Ethereum. The system, initially built with Cardano developer IOG, is scheduled to undergo a full migration by early 2026. Observers warn that putting national IDs on public blockchains might raise privacy risks despite greater transparency. Bhutan has integrated its National Digital Identity platform with…

Law and Order

California Governor Signs Law Protecting Unclaimed Crypto From Forced Liquidation

In brief California’s SB 822 explicitly includes digital financial assets under the state’s Unclaimed Property Law, treating them like bank accounts and securities. The bill preserves unclaimed digital assets in their native form, preventing forced liquidation that would have created taxable events for consumers without their consent. Account holders can reclaim their original digital assets,…

Markets

Why Bitcoin’s Upside May Be Capped

In brief Options data indicate limited Bitcoin upside, as implied volatility drops following the Black Friday crash. Market makers’ long gamma positioning is suppressing rallies and stabilizing prices. Analysts see a potential drop to $100,000 in the near term but remain bullish long-term. Bitcoin is sailing into calmer waters following last week’s tumultuous event, which…

Markets

Canaan Stock Swells on Canadian Gas-to-Compute Pilot Plans

In brief Canaan teamed with Calgary-based Aurora AZ Energy to test distributed gas-powered systems. The company says the setup could cut 14,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. Trading volume more than doubled Monday, marking one of Canaan’s busiest sessions this year. Bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer Canaan Inc. (NASDAQ:CAN) stock jumped over 40% Monday, closing at…

Markets

Explaining the Bitcoin Crash: What Are Liquidations and Leverage?

In brief Bitcoin dropped from $121,000 to $106,000 on Friday after Trump announced 100% tariffs on China, triggering $19 billion in liquidations within 24 hours. The crash hit leveraged traders on centralized exchanges hardest, with 1.6 million positions liquidated as the timing—after market close—left crypto as the only outlet for investor reaction. Leverage amplifies both…

Business

Citi Plans to Launch Crypto Custody Services in 2026: CNBC

In brief Top bank Citi will debut a crypto custody service in 2026, CNBC reports. The bank is the latest to delve into other digital asset services. Mainstream banks are working on everything from stablecoin offerings to crypto trading for clients. Citi will reportedly debut a crypto custody service in 2026 as mainstream financial institutions…