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After MicroStrategy’s floating-rate perpetual preferred shares STRC were listed in the UK, the tax treatment for investors is completely different from that in the U.S. UK investors must face income tax of up to 39.35%, while STRC’s cash dividends are treated as foreign dividends. Choosing to hold via a 21Shares ETP or an ISA account can effectively reduce the tax burden: the former avoids income tax, and the latter is tax-free within the annual limit, making it a better way to hold.

A supply chain attack has compromised Axios, a widely used npm package, with a new malicious dependency. Developers are urged to pin versions and audit lockfiles to avoid potential security risks.

Breaking Bitcoin's blockchain with quantum computers may not be as difficult as once thought, and Bitcoin’s Taproot technology, which enables more efficient, private transactions, may be partly to blame, Google's Quantum AI team said Monday in a blog post and newly published whitepaper. The team s

A wallet linked to Ethereum's ICO transferred 18,500 ETH worth $38.1 million, with 11,552 ETH later sold for $23.4 million. Such movements from early holders raise market awareness and impact trading behavior, reflecting concerns over old supply entering the market.

KAT is experiencing a significant boost in South Korea with dual listings on Upbit and Bithumb, enhancing its visibility and trading activity. As an Ethereum-based Layer 2 focused on DeFi, Katana Network positions itself uniquely amid a competitive market, aiming to convert this exposure into sustained momentum.

Aave Labs has revised its "Aave Will Win" ARFC, proposing that 100% of revenue from Aave-branded products go to the DAO treasury. This change aims to align product growth with DAO finances while incorporating community feedback, addressing governance concerns over budget and accountability.

Binance is increasing transparency in token market-making by requiring projects to disclose their market maker's identity and contract specifics. It is banning profit-sharing and guaranteed-return arrangements, and imposing strict guidelines on token lending agreements to prevent unfair trading practices.

Solana is positioning itself as a core infrastructure for the agentic internet, facilitating autonomous software agents in handling onchain payments. With 15 million AI-agent transactions predominantly using stablecoins, the network aims to be the underlying payment rail for machine-to-machine interactions.

Tether is transitioning from monthly attestations to a full audit of its USDT reserves with KPMG, while also enhancing internal controls with PwC. This move, driven by ambitions for U.S. expansion and a major capital raise, signals a shift towards greater transparency and regulatory readiness.

Michael Saylor posted an AI-generated promotional video for Strategy Inc.’s STRC preferred stock on Monday, and the crypto community responded with the kind of enthusiasm typically reserved for a margin call. Saylor Posts AI Resort Ad for STRC, Crypto Twitter Calls It a Bearish Top Signal The pos

Google plans to transition its infrastructure to post-quantum cryptography by 2029, emphasizing the urgency of addressing quantum risks. While Bitcoin isn't facing immediate danger, the decentralized nature of crypto complicates the transition to enhanced security.

Bitget's new UEX Switch campaign aims to unify access to crypto and traditional markets through an app redesign that reduces navigation steps by 30%. The goal is to promote cross-market trading, making it seamless for users to switch between asset classes.

Coinbase has integrated with Chainlink to provide onchain access to premium exchange data, enhancing DeFi applications' pricing and risk management. This collaboration allows for improved data reliability and supports sophisticated financial products in the decentralized space.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows of $171.2 million, the largest since March 6, coinciding with Ark Invest reducing its holdings. This highlights shifting sentiment in ETF demand amid a generally stable market.

Mixin is expanding its gas subsidy program to make multichain crypto transactions more user-friendly by reimbursing gas fees paid upfront. This initiative aims to enhance usability and privacy while allowing seamless transfers from external wallets.

Bitcoin’s next downturn may not begin within the crypto markets but from tightening liquidity conditions in Japan. This is according to analyst Ted Pillows, who argues that rising Japanese bond yields could act as a potential trigger that could ripple through global markets and weigh adversely on d

_Midnight combines privacy tech and dual-token economics to attract institutions hesitant about public blockchain exposure._ Charles Hoskinson has introduced Midnight, a privacy-first blockchain designed to bring real-world assets on-chain with end-to-end confidentiality. Built by Input Output

The US District Court approved a $500,000 consent order against Peken Global Limited, operator of KuCoin, for trading violations without proper registration. This marks a shift toward a more measured regulatory approach in the cryptocurrency sector.

Bitcoin miners faced sustained margin compression in the first quarter of 2026, with hash price declining to approximately $29/PH/s per day, down from $36–38/PH/s in Q4 2025, as the network hashrate recovered to 1,020 EH/s following a 10% decline from its October 2025 peak of 1,160 EH/s.