Bybit Ends Services for Japanese Residents, Implements Account Restrictions
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Bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents of Japan and gradually apply account restrictions starting in 2026. Users who receive a residency notice must complete Identity Verification Level 2 (proof of address/KYC 2) by 22 January 2026 to retain […]

Holiday Wallet Guide 2025: Best Bitcoin & Crypto Wallets for Gifting and Self-Custody
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Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in December 2025? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets […]

Bank of Russia Proposes New Crypto‑Market Regulation Framework
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The Russian central bank releases a concept allowing qualified and non‑qualified investors to buy crypto assets under differentiated rules. The Bank of Russia announced a draft regulatory concept for the Russian cryptocurrency market, which it has submitted to the government for legislative review. The proposal permits both qualified and non‑qualified investors to purchase crypto assets, […]

Fasset Teams up With ADI Foundation to Enable Dirham‑backed Stablecoin Infrastructure
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Fasset will provide regulated onboarding, KYC and on‑/off‑ramp services for ADI Foundation’s Dirham‑backed stablecoin infrastructure in Abu Dhabi. On 24 December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Fasset announced a strategic partnership with ADI Foundation, the Abu Dhabi‑based non‑profit founded by Sirius International Holding (a subsidiary of IHC). The agreement gives Fasset responsibility for compliant onboarding, KYC and on‑/off‑ramp infrastructure to […]

HTX 2025 Proof of Reserves Annual Report: 100% Asset Backing Maintained as USDT Deposits Surge Over 150%
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Panama City — December 24, 2025 — HTX, a world-leading digital asset exchange, today released its 2025 Proof of Reserves (PoR) Annual Report, reaffirming its unwavering commitment to user security and financial integrity. For 38 consecutive months, HTX has maintained a 100% reserve ratio for all […]

Canadian Bitcoin Firm Matador Secures $58M Shelf Prospectus Amid Treasury Expansion
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Matador Technologies Inc. has secured final approval from the Ontario Securities Commission for a $58.4M short-form base shelf prospectus, enabling flexible capital raises over 25 months. Fortifying the Liquidity Backbone Matador Technologies Inc., a publicly traded bitcoin ( BTC) ecosystem company, has announced a major milestone in its capital markets strategy with the receipt of […]

SEC Says No Trading Occurred as 3 Platforms and 4 Clubs Allegedly Locked Retail Withdrawals
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The SEC moved swiftly against alleged crypto fraud, accusing multiple trading platforms and investment clubs of orchestrating a multimillion-dollar scheme that lured retail investors through social media, messaging apps and fake AI-driven trading promises. SEC Alleges Social Media Crypto Scam Targeted US Retail Investors The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Dec. 22 announced […]

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