Regional Crypto Power Balance Is Shifting as Japan ‘Ready to Pop’

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets: Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas. The conventional wisdom holds that the battle for Asia’s crypto hub…

3 Charts to Watch as BTC Locks In Its Highest Weekly Close

Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s price discovery reached its strongest weekly close at $123,400. Onchain metrics and futures data show sustained bullish control above $122,000. Short-term outlooks are split between a momentum grind higher or a mean reversion dip. Bitcoin (BTC) achieved its strongest weekly close ever at $123,500 on Sunday, confirming its entry into a new…

A7A5 under fire as EU weighs sanctions on ruble-pegged stablecoin

The European Union is reportedly considering sanctions against A7A5, a Russian ruble-backed stablecoin that’s the world’s largest non-US-dollar pegged stablecoin. The sanctions would prohibit EU-based organizations and individuals from engaging directly or indirectly through third parties with the token, according to a report from Bloomberg on Monday, citing documents related to the proposal. Several banks…

Bitcoin’s New All-Time High Boosts Crypto Mining Stocks

Bitcoin’s new all-time high helped lift shares of Bitcoin miners and some crypto treasury companies on Monday, with most ending the trading day with double-digit percentage gains. Argo Blockchain was the biggest global gainer among crypto miners on Monday, rallying over 96% on the London Stock Exchange to 5.3 British pence ($0.07), with its US…

Gespa opens probe into FIFA ‘Right to Buy’ World Cup NFTs

Switzerland’s gambling regulator is looking into whether “right-to-buy” tokens sold by global soccer organizing body FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament comply with rules that govern gambling, Bloomberg reported. No wrongdoing has been alleged. Gespa is assessing whether the tokens, which can be bought, sold and traded on FIFA’s non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace,…

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High, ETH Could Be Next

Key points: Solid buying in Bitcoin ETFs last week helped propel the price to a new all-time high on Sunday, with buyers attempting to extend the rally on Monday. Several altcoins are showing strength and are striving to rise above their overhead resistance. Bitcoin (BTC) pulled back after hitting a new all-time high of $125,708…

EU moves to unify crypto oversight under ESMA

Today in crypto, the European Union is moving to expand its oversight of digital asset companies. Crypto funds saw strong inflows amid worries over the US government shutdown, and a Multicoin Capital executive said the Genius Act could finally give traditional banks a run for their money. EU eyes crypto oversight under ESMA to end…

TOTAL3 Marketcap Hits $1.18T: Has Altseason Begun?

Key takeaways: TOTAL3 market cap hit a record $1.18 trillion, signaling accelerating momentum within the altcoin cohort of the crypto market. USDT dominance dropped sharply, hinting at capital rotation into risk assets. TradingView ticker, TOTAL3, which tracks the market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), reached a new all-time high of…

TOTAL3 Marketcap Hits $1.18T: Has Altseason Begun?

Key takeaways: TOTAL3 market cap hit a record $1.18 trillion, signaling accelerating momentum within the altcoin cohort of the crypto market. USDT dominance dropped sharply, hinting at capital rotation into risk assets. TradingView ticker, TOTAL3, which tracks the market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH), reached a new all-time high of…

Bitcoin, Stocks, Set To Fly Higher Amid US Deficit Growth

Key takeaways: Paul Tudor Jones expects massive upside from US markets, but notes that widespread retail and institutional participation is required for a market peak. US stock market valuations and economic conditions don’t point to an immediate downturn, supporting the thesis of continued speculative momentum. Billionaire investor Paul Tudor Jones firmly believes that US financial…