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CZ’s Onstage Challenge Sees Peter Schiff Fail Gold Authenticity Check
On December 4, a panel featuring gold advocate Peter Schiff and Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao at the Binance Blockchain Week event in Dubai highlighted a simple but important issue. Schiff was handed a gold bar onstage and could not... -
Connecticut Orders Robinhood, Kalshi, and Crypto.com to Halt Unauthorized Wagering
On December 3, the State of Connecticut ordered Robinhood, Crypto.com, and Kalshi to immediately halt their prediction-market offerings, accusing the companies of operating unlicensed online sports gambling in the state. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) issued cease-and-desist letters... -
IDC Forecasts Record Apple Shipments in 2025 Driven by iPhone 17 Success
A new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC) projects that Apple will achieve a record-breaking year for iPhone shipments in 2025, surpassing all previous records. This significant upward revision to the forecast is largely attributed to the "phenomenal success"... -
Polish President Vetoes Strict Crypto Bill, Citing Threat to Freedom and Innovation
On December 1, Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a comprehensive bill created to regulate the country's cryptocurrency market. President Nawrocki justified the veto by stating the proposed rules "pose a real threat to the freedoms of Poles, their property and... -
Vanguard Shifts Strategy to Offer Regulated Crypto ETFs and Mutual Funds
Vanguard, a global leader in asset management, has announced it will integrate regulated cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds into its brokerage platform. This strategic shift provides the firm’s over 50 million brokerage customers with access to digital asset... -
Argentina’s YPF Becomes First Major Oil Giant to Accept Crypto, Lifting Confidence
Argentina’s biggest oil company, YPF, has made an important move toward digital technology by becoming the first big fuel company in the country to accept cryptocurrency payments. https://twitter.com/InMilei/status/1995823093139304855 People can still pay in the usual ways, but this change shows... -
KuCoin Secures MiCAR License in Europe, Boosting Investor Confidence and Crypto Adoption
KuCoin has received a MiCAR license in Austria, which allows its European branch to provide regulated crypto services in 29 countries across the European Economic Area (EEA). This is a very important step for KuCoin, as it shows the company... -
David Sacks Dismisses NYT Conflict-of-Interest Story as Insignificant
David Sacks, an adviser to former President Donald Trump on artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, has dismissed a New York Times investigation into his business ties. The report posits a significant overlap between his role in shaping policy and his substantial... -
China Reaffirms Ban on Crypto and Stablecoin Trading as Financial Risks Rise
China has once again emphasized that trading cryptocurrencies is illegal and highly risky. On November 28, 2025, the People’s Bank of China held a meeting with several government agencies, including the Ministry of Public Security and the Cyberspace Administration. The... -
UK Sets Stage for Landmark DeFi Tax Reform With “No Gain, No Loss” Policy
On November 27, the UK proposed a new tax policy governing its decentralized finance (DeFi) space, with a particular focus on lending and liquidity pool arrangements. HMRC Introduces “No Gain, No Loss” Approach for DeFi Transactions His Majesty’s Revenue &...
