Corporate treasuries and large exchange-linked whales now hold an estimated 1 million BTC, signaling a fresh wave of institutional allocation. Names from J.P. Morgan to major Coinbase whales are cited among buyers as firms move to avoid being left behind.
The U.K. will require crypto exchanges to report full customer information on all digital asset holdings to HMRC from January 2026, a move aimed at closing tax gaps in the crypto sector.
Binance said on Nov. 28, 2025 that it will remove 12 cryptocurrency margin trading pairs from its Margin platform in December. The exchange’s brief notice didn’t list specific pairs or exact removal dates, urging users to check official updates.
Turkmenistan has passed legislation to legalize and regulate digital assets, requiring licences for cryptocurrency exchanges and mining firms, state media reported. The move aims to bring activity into a formal framework and give authorities oversight.
Australia's new framework puts exchanges and custody providers under financial services law, naming ASIC as the primary regulator. The move aims to boost consumer protections and regulatory certainty for crypto firms and investors.
DASH has been relisted on OKX and several major exchanges as privacy-focused tokens regain momentum. The move increases liquidity and renews market attention on privacy crypto amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Japan's Financial Services Agency plans to force cryptocurrency exchanges to hold dedicated reserves for hack losses as it seeks to restore trust after a decade of security failures, from Mt. Gox to the DMM Bitcoin breach. The move tightens capital rules and shifts more liability onto platforms.
Thailand’s Bitkub is reportedly exploring a Hong Kong IPO to access international capital and raise its regional profile, Bloomberg sources say. The plan would bolster investor visibility but faces timing and regulatory questions.
Kraken said Wednesday it has confidentially submitted paperwork for a U.S. IPO, beginning the formal registration process with the SEC. The confidential filing starts review while keeping deal terms under wraps, so timing and valuation remain uncertain.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest added more shares in the Bullish cryptocurrency exchange on Nov. 18, 2025, continuing its strategy of increasing exposure to crypto infrastructure. The move is a positive signal for exchange equities amid ongoing institutional interest.