Stablecoins
Will EU sanctions choke ruble stablecoin routes into Bitcoin?
Brussels is weighing penalties on a ruble-linked token. We map the on/off-ramp paths, and what a ban could do to BTC liquidity in Europe.
Gino Matos 5 min read
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MiCA rules, cross-border policy, stablecoins, and how EU regulation steers the regional crypto market.
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The end of privacy in Europe? Germany’s shift on EU Chat Control raises alarm
Germany’s possible U-turn on the EU Chat Control proposal is alarming privacy advocates. Signal messaging app warns this could mark the end of encrypted privacy rights in Europe.
Analysis
Will a Europe-US BTC reserve race actually happen?
Sweden’s opposition and a US lawmaker floated national Bitcoin reserves: here’s what would need to pass, and how it could reprice BTC.
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CBDCs
European Central Bank advances digital euro, selects service providers
ECB chooses Feedzai, Capgemini, and others to spearhead digital euro core services, aligning with future EU payment strategies.
Crime
Will $7.2B BTC in seized Bitcoin crash the market in January?
A ruling on loss vs. mark-to-market will decide who gets the upside and how coins hit the market.
Macro
Late-2025 crypto investor playbook: Rate cuts, regulation, ETFs, and stablecoins converge
For investors, late 2025 presents an environment characterized by shifts in interest rates, regulatory harmonization, ETF approvals, and the introduction of new stablecoin and custody frameworks.
ETF
September’s $300 billion crypto crash reshapes risk management as Q4 recovery hopes emerge
Total market capitalization plummeted from $4.2 trillion to $3.9 trillion as traders had their positions forcibly closed.
Censorship
From red tape to red flags, Britain’s compulsory Digital ID
UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer annouced a new "compulsory" digital ID in the country to solve illegal immigration and ensure strong border controls.
Stablecoins
Russian-linked crypto wallets channel $8B to skirt sanctions using Tether’s USDT
Stablecoins used to bypass global banking restrictions highlight the growing concern over cryptocurrency's role in sanctions evasion.
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Regulation
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