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- Record M&A activity: Crypto M&A hit a massive $8.6 billion in 2025, with big deals like Coinbase buying Deribit for $2.9 billion and Kraken acquiring NinjaTrader for $1.5 billion [CoinDesk].
- ETF boom: New crypto ETFs are launching rapidly after the SEC’s generic listing standards, with firms like 21Shares rolling out six crypto ETFs in recent months ¹.
- Regulatory moves:
- Hong Kong is targeting 2026 legislation for virtual‑asset dealers and custodians [CoinDesk].
- The EU’s new crypto tax reporting rules kick in January 2026, mandating exchanges to share data or face asset seizure [CoinDesk].
- Brazil is considering a tax on crypto used for international payments [Binance Square].
- Major price action: Bitcoin is hovering around $87,000–$92,000, with recent volatility testing support near $80,000 [CoinGecko] ².
- Institutional adoption: Vanguard now offers crypto‑linked ETFs and mutual funds, while Bank of America adds crypto allocations for wealth clients [Crypto News – TheStreet][Crypto News Today].
- Legal developments: Do Kwon was sentenced to 15 years for the $40 billion crypto fraud [Crypto News – TheStreet].
What’s buzzing right now?
The market is juggling record‑high M&A deals, a surge in ETF products, and tighter regulations globally. Bitcoin’s price is consolidating after a strong run, while institutional players like Vanguard and Bank of America are deepening crypto exposure.
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