Crypto regulation and asset launches dominated this week. In the UK, tax authorities sent warning letters to about 65,000 cryptocurrency investors, signalling a deepened crackdown under the upcoming Crypto‑Assets Reporting Framework.
At the same time, the Trump family’s cryptocurrency operations reported pre‑tax profits of over $1 billion, fueled by growth in related ventures aligned with the return of Donald Trump to political prominence. On the token front, OpenSea announced that it will roll out its SEA token in the first quarter of 2026, reserving half of the total supply for its community members, especially active users and rewards programme participants.
Financial‑tech firm Ripple made headlines by acquiring GTreasury for $1 billion, boosting its corporate treasury management capabilities. Additional regulatory headlines included Japan finalising plans to ban insider trading in crypto assets, and Australia considering tougher rules on crypto ATMs to curb money‑laundering risk. Altogether, the week underscored how mounting regulation, high‑profile token launches and significant crypto deals are shaping the evolving digital‑asset ecosystem.
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