DeFi Tax Gap Closes as Europe Acts
DeFi remains exempt from DAC8 and CARF regulations, but Taxbit’s Colby Mangels warns that AML enforcement trends indicate this may change soon. #Update #Crypto
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OKX Launches Crypto Card in Europe
@OKX launches the OKX Card in Europe, enabling stablecoin payments via Mastercard without conversion fees, reflecting DeFi and TradFi convergence. #Update #Crypto $OKB
Bitcoin DeFi Launches for Japanese Institutions
@AnimocaBrandsJP has partnered with @RootstockLabs to bring Bitcoin-native DeFi tools to Japanese corporations, enhancing Bitcoin treasury management and compliance with local regulations. #Update #Crypto $BTC
DeFi Surges: Spacecoin Partners World Liberty
@WorldLibertyFinancial and Spacecoin announce a strategic partnership and token swap to merge decentralized finance with satellite internet infrastructure. #Update #DeFi
Deus X Integrates Finance Not Replaces It
@DeusXCapital CEO Tim Grant emphasizes integrating digital finance with traditional systems, focusing on regulated payments and institutional DeFi. He will speak at CoinDesk’s Consensus Hong Kong in February 2026. #Update #Crypto
Kraken Launches DeFi Earn Offering 8% APY
Kraken launches DeFi Earn in the US, Canada, and Europe, offering up to 8% APY with embedded wallet infrastructure by Privy, powered by Veda Labs. #Update #DeFi
Stablecoins Transform Crypto Treasuries Strategy
@SuiGroup Holdings aims to become a key player in the blockchain ecosystem, holding 108M $SUI tokens and launching SuiUSDE stablecoin in February. #Update #Crypto $SUI
Solana Flaw Exposes Network Vulnerability to Hackers
Solana validators are urged to upgrade to Agave v3.0.14 due to critical security patches, but only 18% of stake has migrated so far, raising concerns about coordination under pressure. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Aave Surges Near Crucial $145 Level
$AAVE price structure hinges on the critical $145 level, with potential implications for market dynamics. Analysts suggest monitoring this threshold closely for future movements. #Update #Crypto $AAVE
Spacecoin Launches $1 Satellite DeFi Network
@WorldLibertyFin and @Spacecoin have partnered to explore DeFi and satellite connectivity, launching a USD1 stablecoin network. This follows Spacecoin’s recent satellite launches. #Update #Crypto $USDT
Bitcoin Eyes $28T Digital Asset Future
ARK Investment Management predicts a $28 trillion future for digital assets, highlighting Bitcoin’s central role in this growth. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Chainlink Boosts DeFi with Atlas Acquisition
Chainlink acquires Atlas from FastLane to enhance its SVR protocol, expanding DeFi liquidation auctions across blockchains like Ethereum and BNB Chain. #Update #DeFi $LINK
Ethereum DeFi Must Match Traditional Finance
Vladimir Novakovski, founder of @Lighter, emphasizes DeFi’s need to match traditional finance performance using Ethereum’s infrastructure. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Bitcoin DeFi Propel Crypto’s Next Phase
ARK Invest predicts Bitcoin could dominate 70% of a $28 trillion digital asset market by 2030, driven by ETF adoption and corporate treasuries. #Update #Crypto $BTC