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RISEx Launches ‘Ignite’ Season 1 Points Program, Following $3B in Volume During the Early Access Phase
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RISEx Launches ‘Ignite’ Season 1 Points Program, Following $3B in Volume During the Early Access Phase

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Singapore, Singapore, July 24th, 2026, Chainwire

Backed by Galaxy Ventures and Vitalik Buterin, the ultra-high-performance perp DEX has officially launched its public rewards program. 

RISEx, the fully on-chain perpetuals exchange built on the high-throughput RISE Chain, has officially launched Ignite: Season 1, its core loyalty and ecosystem points program. Following an invite-only beta phase that generated over $3 billion in cumulative trading volume, the program marks the next major step in RISEx’s broader ecosystem rollout as the protocol builds toward long-term community ownership and future token distribution.

Launch week concluded today with the distribution of the Season 0 retroactive points, recognizing the users who traded on a merit-based, invite-only venue with no guarantee of reward.

The program also carries a claim no competing venue can make: 100% of RISE points are allocated to RISEx users, including traders, LPs, and builder code integrators. RISE is an exchange chain, and RISEx is its product. Rather than splitting rewards across a diffuse ecosystem, the entire network’s incentive weight routes through the venue where activity actually happens.

The launch arrives amidst a massive structural shift in crypto derivatives, with decentralized perpetuals rapidly devouring centralized venue market share. Following the successful live deployment of its core exchange infrastructure, including cross-asset netted-margining and native Real-World Asset (RWA) trading, the public opening of RISEx’s rewards system marks the platform’s formal transition into global scale and growth mode.

Ecosystem Traction: By the Numbers

Prior to opening public rewards, the RISEx closed beta cultivated organic, institutional-grade liquidity and deep user engagement over three months:

  • $3 Billion+ in cumulative trading volume processed since genesis.
  • $26 Million+ in Open Interest (OI).
  • $15 Million+ in Total Value Locked (TVL).
  • 15,000+ Registered users accumulated entirely through a merit-based referral network.

Source: DUNE

Product First, Incentives Second “Much to the frustration of our growth team, I was adamant that we would not launch an incentives program until our core exchange engine reached absolute stability,” said Sam Battenally, CEO and co-founder of RISE Labs. “Too often, points programs are deployed prematurely to mask unfinished infrastructure or buy empty, temporary volume. We spent the last few months doing the hard engineering work instead by stabilizing core features like reduce-only GTC and bootstrapping deep, quality liquidity. If you are fueling the engine, it has to perform. Now that our core architecture is fully live, optimized, and performing at a world-class level, we are ready to scale.”

Ignite Season 1 Structure & Timeline

Ignite runs according to a product roadmap, and that is RISEx’s commitment to the RISE mission. As the exchange ships and reaches milestones, the season moves with it. AutoYield, Permissionless Portfolio Margin, and equity listings are all part of a larger vision to bring full-scale composable finance on-chain.

This is a deliberate design choice. Rewards should track real product progress rather than a marketing calendar that forces a program to overspend early or thin rewards later, penalizing the early contributors and active traders who showed up first.

  • Live Since: Week 1 of Ignite began on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 00:00 UTC.
  • Public Distribution: RISEx will distribute 200,000 points per week, settled every Tuesday, with the first weekly distribution on July 28, 2026, at 14:00 UTC.
  • Season Length: Ignite is expected to end no later than Q2 2027.
  • Allocation: 100% of RISE points are allocated to RISEx users, including traders, LPs, and builder code integrators.

Inside the Ignite Mechanics

Engineered to reward genuine, long-term ecosystem participation over predatory Sybil farming and artificial wash trading, Ignite evaluates user contribution across multiple health metrics rather than volume alone.

  • Multi-Layered Earning: Qualifying activity spans higher-order activity, total costs including fees, slippage and negative markouts, trading volume, and open interest and hold time.
  • Referral Rewards: Referrers earn an additional 10% of their referee’s points.
  • Undisclosed Weightings: The exact methodology and weightings are not published. This protects the program from being gamed.
  • Affiliate Program: For those who qualify, the affiliate program offers additional incentives such as fee rebates, point boosts, and more.

Institutional-Grade Architecture

RISEx achieves centralized-exchange execution speeds with full self-custody by utilizing RISE Chain, an EVM-compatible Layer 2 network delivering unprecedented 5 Ggas/s throughput and 1-millisecond latency. Because the exchange and the underlying blockchain share the same state, users benefit from a fully on-chain orderbook where collateral and interconnected DeFi positions exist within a single, atomic execution environment.

With the core perpetual exchange engine stabilized, the platform’s mid-term product roadmap is shifting toward the launch of native EVM Spot trading, AutoYield, and Permissionless Portfolio Margin.

Traders can clear the gate, check their retroactive allocations, and begin earning Season 1 points by visiting rise.trade.

About RISEx

RISEx is a fully on-chain perpetuals exchange built on RISE Chain. Delivering centralized-exchange execution speeds with full self-custody, RISEx features an on-chain orderbook that shares state and liquidity with the entire RISE DeFi ecosystem in a single transaction. RISEx offers institutional-grade crypto perpetuals with flexible collateral, with plans to expand into equities, forex, and commodities.

About RISE Chain

RISE Chain is a next-generation Ethereum Layer 2 purpose-built for high-performance DeFi, delivering 5 Ggas/s throughput and Web2-like latency via its proprietary Shreds architecture. Developed by RISE Labs, the network is backed by Galaxy Ventures, Vitalik Buterin, Finality Capital Partners, EtherFi, OrangeDAO, DACM, P2 Ventures, Stani Kulechov, and other leading digital asset investors.

Contact

Grigory Prelovskiy
grigory@riselabs.xyz

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History Points To A Rare Setup
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History Points To A Rare Setup

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Bitcoin is facing renewed selling pressure as uncertainty continues dominating global financial markets, but bulls have so far managed to defend the critical $75,000 region. The asset remains trapped below key resistance levels after failing to reclaim momentum above $80,000 earlier this month, leaving traders searching for signs that the current correction is either stabilizing or preparing for another leg lower.

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While the recent weakness has raised concerns across the market, top analyst Darkfost believes one of the most important signals is not price itself — but the dramatic collapse in spot trading activity happening beneath the surface.

According to data from Darkfost, Bitcoin spot trading volumes have now fallen to levels historically associated with bear markets. The analyst notes that investors must go back to July 2023 to find a period where BTC spot volumes were this low across major exchanges. Binance, which remains the dominant venue in the crypto market, currently processes around $36.4 billion in trading volume. In October 2025, that figure stood at approximately $198.6 billion.

Bitcoin Spot Trading Volume | Source: CryptoQuant

The collapse is severe. Binance volumes are now nearly five times lower than they were at the cycle peak, representing an 81% decline. Other exchanges show similar weakness, with Gateio volumes falling nearly 80% and Bybit recording a 66% drop in activity.

Bitcoin Volume Collapse May Signal Seller Exhaustion

Darkfost explains that the collapse in Bitcoin spot trading activity reflects a broader macroeconomic environment that has become increasingly hostile toward risk assets such as cryptocurrencies. Rising inflationary pressures, persistent uncertainty surrounding global monetary policy, and the US/Iran conflict lasting longer than markets initially expected have pushed investors toward safer or more traditional assets. Commodities, energy markets, and major equity indices have absorbed a large portion of capital flows that previously rotated into crypto during periods of stronger risk appetite.

The result has been a sharp contraction in participation across spot crypto markets. Lower trading activity often reflects declining enthusiasm, weaker speculative demand, and reduced institutional engagement. However, Darkfost argues that the current setup may not be entirely bearish from a structural perspective.

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Historically, prolonged declines in spot volume have frequently coincided with the later stages of corrective phases rather than the beginning of major collapses. As participation fades, aggressive selling pressure also begins to weaken because fewer market participants remain actively distributing positions into the market.

The analysis points specifically to the 2023 bear market structure, where spot volumes collapsed to similarly depressed levels shortly before Bitcoin stabilized and volatility returned. That period of extreme inactivity ultimately became the foundation for the recovery phase that followed, as exhausted sellers gradually lost control of the market.

Bitcoin Holds Above Key Support As Bulls Defend The $75K Region

Bitcoin continues trading above the critical $75,000 support region despite persistent selling pressure and weakening market participation. The daily chart shows BTC consolidating near $76,800 after rejecting from the $82,000 resistance zone earlier this month, with price now trapped between major moving averages as traders wait for a decisive breakout or breakdown.

Bitcoin consolidates above key price level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView

Bitcoin consolidates above key price level | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView

Technically, Bitcoin remains above the 50-day moving average, which is currently acting as short-term support around the mid-$75,000 area. That level has become structurally important because it aligns closely with the broader horizontal demand zone between approximately $73,000 and $75,000 highlighted on the chart. Bulls have repeatedly defended this region throughout May, preventing sellers from regaining full control of the trend.

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However, the broader structure still reflects caution. The 100-day and 200-day moving averages continue sloping downward overhead, reinforcing the idea that Bitcoin remains inside a larger corrective environment despite the recovery from February’s capitulation lows near $63,000.

For now, Bitcoin remains in a compression phase. A decisive reclaim of the $80,000–$82,000 region would strengthen bullish momentum, while losing the $75,000 support zone could expose BTC to a deeper retrace toward the $70,000 area.

Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com 

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AFX Launches Mainnet Points Program To Reward Real Traders, Liquidity Providers, And Communities
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AFX Launches Mainnet Points Program To Reward Real Traders, Liquidity Providers, And Communities

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ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  AFX, a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives, has officially launched its Points Program, introducing a multi-season incentive system designed to reward genuine ecosystem participation ahead of the protocol’s future token launch.

Unlike traditional DeFi farming models that primarily reward raw trading volume, AFX’s points system is built around a different principle: rewarding real contribution. Active traders, liquidity providers, and community participants can now earn points through meaningful participation across the protocol, with all accumulated points eventually redeemable into tokens at TGE.

This program will run across three consecutive seasons, with each season featuring its own dedicated points pool. Importantly, points do not reset or expire between seasons. All accumulated points will be merged and redeemed together at a unified rate during TGE, encouraging long-term ecosystem participation rather than short-term farming behavior.

A Multi-Layered Incentive System Built for Real Participation

AFX users can earn points through three independent participation methods simultaneously:

  • Active trading across supported markets
  • Providing liquidity through the AFX LP Vault
  • Participating in the Guild League ecosystem

The protocol evaluates trading contribution across multiple dimensions — including trade execution, position holding, and market diversity — rather than relying solely on trading volume. Liquidity providers who contribute capital to the AFX LP Vault are also rewarded based on their actual contribution to protocol liquidity depth, supporting healthier and more efficient market conditions for all participants.

Season 1 Now Live

Season 1 officially begins on May 25, 2026, and will run for eight weeks through July 20, 2026. During this phase, AFX will distribute points across two independent pools:

  • Trading + AFX LP Vault Combined Pool: 2,885,714 total points
  • Guild Pool: 914,286 total points

Points will be settled weekly and distributed every Monday at 00:00 UTC.

The launch of the Mainnet Points Program marks the next major step in AFX’s broader ecosystem rollout as the protocol continues building toward governance token launch and long-term community ownership.

About AFX

AFX is a high-performance sovereign L1 purpose-built for decentralized derivatives. By synthesizing the rapid execution of a centralized exchange with the immutable sovereignty of blockchain, AFX delivers a professional-grade Perp DEX environment characterized by sub-100ms finality, institutional liquidity, and unmatched capital efficiency.

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Best Time to Buy BTC? CoinGecko Points to These US Holidays
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Best Time to Buy BTC? CoinGecko Points to These US Holidays

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CoinGecko data revealed that Bitcoin outperformed on US holidays during 11 of the past 14 calendar years analyzed historically.

A new study by CoinGecko found that buying Bitcoin on US holidays has historically delivered much stronger short-term returns compared to regular trading days.

The analysis examined Bitcoin’s forward returns across different calendar days between May 1, 2013, and May 8, 2026, focusing on single-day gains after purchase.

BTC’s Strongest Next-Day Rallies

According to the data, US holidays recorded an average next-day Bitcoin return of 0.77%, compared to just 0.19% on non-holidays. CoinGecko found that holidays outperformed regular days in 11 of the 14 calendar years included in the study. Among regular weekdays, Mondays and Wednesdays posted the highest average next-day return at 0.38%, while Thursdays were the only day to produce a negative average return of 0.09%.

The report identified New Year’s Day as the strongest-performing holiday for Bitcoin purchases, with an average next-day return of 2.01% across 13 observations and a win rate of 84.6%, meaning Bitcoin rose the following day in 11 out of 13 years. Columbus Day posted the same 84.6% win rate alongside an average return of 1.70%, while Christmas generated a 1.46% average next-day gain with a 53.8% win rate.

CoinGecko said the New Year’s Day pattern may indicate the broader January momentum effect often seen in traditional financial markets, where investors deploy fresh capital at the start of a new year. The study added that Bitcoin may also benefit from a shift away from December tax-loss selling into renewed January positioning. The report noted that Bitcoin’s price on January 1 ranged from $313 in 2015 to $93,507 in 2025, yet the pattern of next-day gains remained relatively consistent throughout the period.

However, not all holidays produced positive results. Martin Luther King Jr. Day recorded the weakest performance with an average next-day negative return of 0.84%, largely influenced by Bitcoin’s 18.65% drop following January 15, 2018, during the early phase of the crypto bear market. Independence Day also averaged a negative return at 0.26%. Veterans Day showed an average gain of 1.75%, but CoinGecko warned that the figure was distorted by a few unusually large rallies, while the holiday’s win rate remained below 50%.

The study also found little meaningful difference in Bitcoin performance between weekdays and weekends. Weekdays averaged a 0.21% positive next-day return compared to 0.22% on weekends, which CoinGecko described as statistically insignificant due to Bitcoin’s 24/7 trading structure.

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Over a one-year holding period, the day of purchase had almost no impact on long-term returns, as average annual gains across all weekdays remained within a narrow 2.4 percentage point range. CoinGecko added that while holiday purchases also showed slightly stronger one-year returns, the effect was likely indicative of broader market cycles rather than a continued holiday-driven trend.

Multiple Pressures Hit Bitcoin

As for Bitcoin’s latest price action, the asset is currently trading back above $80,000 after briefly slipping below that level earlier this week. Market experts said the decline was driven by several pressures hitting the market at once. On-chain data showed that Bitcoin exchange outflows had dropped sharply before the selloff, leaving more coins on trading platforms and increasing available sell-side supply.

At the same time, derivatives traders were aggressively building short positions while leveraged long exposure remained high. Once prices started falling, a wave of long liquidations accelerated the move downward. Rising inflation concerns following fresh US CPI and PPI data, alongside heavy whale selling, added further pressure to the market.

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Crypto Regulation Statistics 2026: 57+ Data Points From 75 Countries

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As of 2026, cryptocurrency regulation has moved from debate to enforcement. A total of 68 countries have enacted or proposed crypto specific legislation, a 62% increase in just two years, while over 92% of global jurisdictions have tightened rules in some form. From the EU’s MiCA framework to the US GENIUS Act and CARF aligned tax reporting now active across 48 countries, the regulatory infrastructure for digital assets is no longer emerging. It has arrived.

This page compiles the most up to date crypto regulation statistics available for 2026, covering global legal status, regional frameworks across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, stablecoin oversight, crypto tax rates by country, CBDC development, and enforcement trends. All data points are sourced from primary regulatory bodies, government publications, and leading industry research organizations.

Crypto Regulation Statistics: Key Numbers for 2026

How many countries have crypto laws in 2026?

  • 68 countries have now enacted or proposed cryptocurrency-specific legislation, up from 42 in 2024 — a 62% increase over two years.
  • Of 75 countries surveyed by the Atlantic Council (mid-2025), 45 are fully legal, 20 have partial bans, and 10 impose total bans. Among them, 12 G20 economies (~57% of global GDP) have legalized or tightly regulated crypto; Vietnam became the 46th on Jan 1, 2026.
  • Only 28 of 75 countries studied have regulations covering all four pillars: taxation, AML/CFT, consumer protection, and licensing.
  • Over 92% of global jurisdictions have tightened crypto rules in some form, with 65 countries restricting or banning at least one crypto activity.
  • More than 90 of 117 FATF-monitored jurisdictions have enacted or are implementing Travel Rule requirements for VASPs, up from 65 in 2024, according to the FATF 2025 update.
  • The EU’s MiCA framework has attracted nearly 110 licensed VASPs and entities in Luxembourg alone by early 2026.

How big is the global crypto tax revenue?

  • The global crypto market capitalization exceeded $3.5 trillion by mid-2025.
  • Around 60% of major tax authorities worldwide have either enacted or are in the process of drafting formal reporting frameworks for cryptocurrency exchanges, with the primary objective of strengthening tax compliance across digital asset transactions.
  • A total of 48 countries began collecting Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF)-aligned crypto transaction data on January 1, 2026, ahead of international exchange in 2027.
  • Multilateral crypto tax data-sharing agreements now cover more than 60 economies.
  • 21 countries worldwide impose zero tax on crypto profits, according to the Henley report.

Global Crypto Legal Status Statistics

  • According to Atlantic Council data as of mid-2025, from a survey of 75 countries:
    • Legalized/Recognized: 45 countries have formal legal frameworks or regulations.
    • Partial Bans: 20 countries have implemented partial bans.
    • Total Bans: 10 countries have completely banned cryptocurrencies.
    • G20 Presence: 12 G20 countries, representing ~57% of global GDP, have legalized or strictly regulated crypto.
    • 2026 Update: Vietnam became the 46th country to formalize its legal framework on January 1, 2026.
  • While only El Salvador recognizes Bitcoin as legal tender, dozens allow its use, ownership, and trading within regulated frameworks. Key jurisdictions with high adoption and permissive,, clear regulation include:
    • Europe: Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Malta.
    • Asia: Singapore, Hong Kong.
    • Americas: Canada, United States.
    • Middle East: United Arab Emirates (UAE). 
  • As of 2026, approximately 88% of emerging market economies permit cryptocurrency trading under formal regulatory frameworks, while the remaining 12% maintain either full or partial restrictions on crypto activity.
  • According to the FATF’s June 2025 Targeted Update, 99 of 117 jurisdictions have passed or are in the process of passing legislation implementing the Travel Rule, with 85 having enacted or enforced the legislation.
  • As of 2026, 10 countries have imposed a complete ban on cryptocurrency, including China, Algeria, Bolivia, Morocco, Nepal, and Bangladesh, among others.
  • China remains the most prominent — mining, trading, exchange services, and marketing are all prohibited, a stance unchanged in 2026.

EU MiCA Regulation Statistics

  • As of Q1 2026, the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has entered its final, most critical phase of implementation, with full enforcement mandatory across all member states by July 1, 2026.
  • Luxembourg alone attracted nearly 110 licensed VASPs and related entities under MiCA-aligned rules by early 2026
  • Austria saw only 4 of 13 existing CASPs receive MiCA authorization before the end of 2025 transitional deadline.
  • Estonia is a key MiCA passporting hub, enabling firms with one FSA license to access all 27 EU markets. Legacy VASP licenses expire on July 1, 2026, requiring transition to full CASP authorization with the Finantsinspektsioon (FSA).
  • As of February 2026, over 40 CASPs are fully authorized under MiCA across EU member states, with the Netherlands, Germany, and Malta leading in issuances.
  • According to the official text of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 published in the Official Journal of the European Union, a review report is due by June 30, 2027, which may allow for potential legislative proposals to address evolving market conditions such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). 
  • Tether’s USDT remains outside MiCA compliance, as the issuer has not secured an EU electronic money institution (EMI) license and does not satisfy the applicable reserve composition standards. Under MiCA, significant stablecoin issuers are required to hold a minimum of 60% of reserves in EU domiciled banks.
  • As a result, USDT was delisted from major EU regulated exchanges including Binance, Coinbase, and Crypto.com, with all delistings finalized by March 31, 2025. To date, no Asset Referenced Token (ART) issuers have received authorization under MiCA, reflecting both limited institutional demand and the high compliance bar associated with that classification.
  • Euro-stablecoin market capitalization more than doubled in the 12 months after the June 2024 rollout of relevant MiCA regulations, reversing a 48% decline from the prior year. 

MiCA enforcement penalties and fines

  • EU MiCA enforcement penalties totaled over €540 million since enforcement began.
  • For penalty calculation purposes, EMIR specifies that both the baseline fine amount and the 20% annual turnover cap are to be determined using a trade repository’s total annual turnover across all business lines, not solely the revenue attributable to regulated activities in the relevant segment.
  • Non-compliance incidents can now trigger penalties exceeding $5 million per event in major jurisdictions. 
  • MiCA requires crypto companies to report on blockchain energy usage , adding new environmental compliance obligations.

Impact of MiCA on stablecoin markets

  • USDT was delisted from: Coinbase EU (December 2024), Crypto.com (January 2025), Binance EEA (March 2025) — all due to MiCA stablecoin non-compliance.
  • EURC (euro-denominated stablecoin) grew +2,727% in the 12 months following MiCA stablecoin rules — evidence of strong demand for compliant alternatives.
  • MiCA requires stablecoin issuers to hold sufficient reserves matching token value and maintain e-money licenses.

US Crypto Regulation Statistics

The United States underwent one of the most dramatic regulatory pivots in crypto history in 2025 — from aggressive enforcement to a pro-innovation framework under new leadership.

GENIUS Act: key numbers and timeline

SEC crypto enforcement statistics

How has SEC enforcement changed under the new administration?

  • According to a Cornerstone Research report released in January 2026, the SEC under Chair Paul Atkins initiated only 13 cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions in 2025, marking a 60% decrease from the 33 actions brought in 2024.
  • Monetary penalties dropped to $142 million in 2025, less than 3% of 2024’s $4.98 billion, according to Cornerstone.  
  • Total settlements also declined 45% to $808 million in 2025.
  • High-profile dismissals: SEC closed or paused investigations against Coinbase, Binance, Gemini, Robinhood, and others.
  • Between April 2021 and December 2024, the Gensler-era SEC initiated 125 crypto enforcement actions, resolving 98 with $6.05 billion in penalties — nearly 4x the prior administration.

Crypto Regulation Statistics by Region: Asia, Africa, and Latin America

Asia-Pacific

  • Japan: Cabinet approved reclassifying crypto under FIEA (April 10, 2026). Penalties increased to 10 years prison and ¥10M fine. On-chain value +120% YoY. 
  • Hong Kong: First stablecoin licenses issued April 2026 (HSBC, Standard Chartered consortium). Stablecoin Ordinance August 2025 requires 100% HQLA backing.
  • Vietnam: The Law on Digital Technology Industry (effective Jan 1, 2026) officially recognizes digital assets as legal property, with a five-year pilot program for trading. Vietnam ranks 5th globally in adoption, with roughly $100 billion in estimated holdings.
  • India: 30% flat tax on gains + 1% TDS (per 2026-27 Union Budget, as of April 2026). Ranked #1 in global crypto adoption index despite high tax burden. 
  • Australia: With 33% of Australians now owning cryptocurrency (up 31% from 2025), the highest rate among developed nations, the government advanced the Corporations Amendment (Digital Assets Framework) Bill 2025 to close the gap between regulation and adoption.
  • Pakistan: As of April 2026, Replaced a prior ban with a new regulatory framework, creating a Crypto Council and Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (PVARA).
  • Singapore: The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) delayed its new cryptoasset prudential framework for banks to Jan 1, 2027.
  • Indonesia: As of January 10, 2025, shifted crypto supervision from the commodities regulator (Bappebti) to the financial services authority (OJK), categorizing crypto as financial products.
  • China: Maintains a strict ban on crypto trading and mining, yet remains a significant player, holding ~14% of global Bitcoin mining hashrate as of late 2025.
  • UAE: The UAE has implemented a comprehensive federal regulatory framework (Decision No. 4/R.M/2026) in early 2026, replacing the 2023 rules to govern crypto exchanges, custodians, and brokers with stricter compliance.

Africa

  • South Africa: The FSCA approved 300 crypto licenses by Dec 2025, a 59% success rate, and implemented the zero-threshold Travel Rule in early 2026.
  • Nigeria: Continues high adoption (over 10% ownership), with regulators focusing on VASP registration to control capital flows.
  • Kenya: The Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 is now active, with regulations for bank integration from the Central Bank and Capital Markets Authority.
  • Uganda: As of late 2025/early 2026, The Bank of Uganda (BoU) mandates licensing, client asset segregation, and third-party audits. 
  • Egypt: As of early 2026, maintains a crypto trading ban under Central Bank Law No. 194 while simultaneously advancing its national blockchain strategy.

Latin America

  • Brazil: In November 2025, The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) implemented a new regulatory framework (Resolutions No. 519, 520, 521) for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), establishing licensing and strict AML/CFT rules.
  • Argentina: Enforced new registration requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) with the Comision Nacional de Valores (CNV) via Resolution 1058/2025.
  • El Salvador: Shifted away from mandated Bitcoin use in 2025, BTC acceptance is voluntary, and it is no longer accepted for tax payments.
  • Peru: Blockchain pilot generates $403.8 million crypto market revenue with 68.72% CAGR through 2026.
  • Mexico: Fintech Law 2.0 requires crypto custodians to maintain a minimum capital threshold of $200,000, with compliance tied to the national digital identity framework. Full implementation is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

Crypto Tax Statistics by Country 2026 

As of early 2026, cryptocurrency tax regulations vary significantly by country, with rates ranging from 0% in crypto-friendly jurisdictions to over 50% in nations treating gains as high-income tax. 

Country  Tax Rate on Gains Notes / Exemptions
Argentina 5-15% Varies
Australia Up to 45% Based on income
Austria 27.5% Fixed rate
Brazil 15-22.5% Progressive, >BRL 35k/mo
Canada Up to 33% 50% of gains taxed as income
Denmark 37% – 52% Very high taxation
Finland ~30-34% Capital gains tax
France 30% Flat rate, including social charges
Germany 0% or ~45% 0% if held >1 year; otherwise income rate
India 30% +1% TDS on transactions
Israel 25% (Indiv) Up to 47% for businesses
Italy 26% Flat rate, threshold exceptions
Japan 15% – 55% “Miscellaneous Income”
Nigeria 10% Flat rate
Norway ~22% Capital gains
Portugal 0% or 28% 0% for >1 year; 28% short-term
Singapore 0% No capital gains tax
Slovenia Up to 50% High rate for active traders
Spain 19% – 26% Progressive
Switzerland 0% (Private) Exempt for private investors; Wealth tax applies
UAE (Dubai) 0% No personal/capital gains tax
UK 18% – 24% Capital gains tax
USA Up to 37% Short-term; Long-term ~0-20%

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) statistics and regulatory status

Central Bank Digital Currencies are now in active development in nearly every major economy, with China leading global adoption and the digital euro entering its final design phase.

How many countries are developing a CBDC?

  • 62% of central banks cite financial inclusion as a primary CBDC motivation in 2025.
  • As of 2025, 75% of CBDC-active jurisdictions have implemented specific privacy, data-protection, and cybersecurity frameworks.
  • 72% of global banks have partnered with private sector entities to build CBDC-compatible infrastructure as of 2025.
  • Nearly half (48%) of surveyed governments have outlined plans to incorporate CBDCs into national payment systems by 2026.
  • In emerging markets, over half (54%) report measurable improvements in digital finance accessibility attributed to CBDC initiatives as of mid-2025.

Critical Crypto Regulatory Deadlines: 2026–2028

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Predict.fun Airdrop Guide: How to Earn Points and Qualify (2026)

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Predict.fun is revolutionizing decentralized prediction markets by solving the “Idle Capital Problem” through a unique yield-bearing architecture. Backed by YZi Labs and led by the former Binance Head of Research, the dApp allows users to earn passive interest on their stakes while betting on market outcomes.

This step-by-step guide explores how to maximize your returns through its official Points Farming Campaign.

Learn more: dApps Definition – NFTPlazas Research

What is Predict.fun?

What is Predict.fun?

What is Predict.fun?

Predict.fun serves as a high-velocity prediction protocol built natively on the BNB Chain. While platforms like Polymarket dominated the headlines during the 2024 election cycle, they suffered from a fundamental flaw: capital inefficiency. When you place a bet on a traditional prediction market, your capital sits idle in a smart contract for weeks or months. You lose the opportunity to earn yield on those assets while waiting for the outcome.

Predict.fun solves this “Idle Capital Problem” through a revolutionary yield-bearing architecture. When you commit funds to a prediction, the protocol does not just hold the money. It routes the underlying liquidity into verified yield-generating protocols, which means your capital works for you in two ways simultaneously:

  • You earn a payout if your prediction proves correct.
  • You accumulate passive interest on your initial stake regardless of the market outcome.

To qualify for the upcoming airdrop, follow the step-by-step instructions in the Predict.fun Airdrop Guide section below for further information.

Backers and Growth

Predict.fun carries significant “smart money” credentials, operating with a focus on institutional-grade liquidity and retail-friendly UI. As of late 2025, it manages over $11 million in Total Value Locked (TVL) and $100 million in Notion Volume, according to the analyst @datadashboards on Dune.

Predict.fun secured strategic funding from YZi Labs (a firm with deep historical ties to early-stage Binance Labs incubations). While the team keeps the exact valuation of the latest round confidential, on-chain data and treasury movements suggest a capitalization in the tens of millions of dollars.

The project carries an exceptional level of industry credibility due to its leadership. Dingalingts, the former Head of Research at Binance and the mastermind behind the creation of PancakeSwap, founded Predict.fun.

On December 4, 2025, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) spotlighted the project on X. Although he labeled it a “non-endorsement,” the association with an ex-Binance founder triggered a massive influx of retail liquidity.

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Predict.fun is available on Binance Wallet. Source: Predict.fun on X.

Predict.fun Points Program

Predict.fun launched its official Points Farming Campaign on December 16, 2025, acting as the primary mechanism for its future token distribution, rewarding users based on activity, accuracy, and advocacy.

The protocol rewarded historical on-chain activity at launch. If you have historically used any of the following platforms, the protocol likely assigned you Reserved Points:

  • High trading volume on Polymarket, Limitless, or Opinion.
  • Active meme-coin trading on BNB Chain.
  • Historical participation in Aster contract trading.

Fundamentally, Predict.fun employs a dynamic reward system where every $1 USD of trading volume generates a base point value, amplified by a 1.5x multiplier for maintaining a three-day winning streak and a potent 2x multiplier for providing liquidity to high-uncertainty markets.

Predict.fun Airdrop Guide

To qualify for the upcoming token generation event (TGE), you must convert your “Reserved” points into “Active” points by following these steps:

Step 1: Activate Your Wallet

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Visit Predict.fun HERE, sign up, and connect a compatible Web3 wallet.

Learn more: Crypto Wallet – Everything about Setting Up a Wallet

If the system detects your historical volume on other platforms, you will see a “Reserved Points” balance immediately. To unlock these, you must complete tasks including creating a profile, depositing $10, tweeting your referral link, verifying your account, and executing trades.

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Predict.fun Airdrop Guide

Step 2: Execute High-Precision Trades

To maximize your earning potential, do not just create volume. Focus on these core strategies that signal you are a real user rather than a bot, ensuring your activity qualifies for the highest tier of rewards:

  • Place Limit Orders: Acting as a Market Maker (MM) is highly rewarded.
  • Hold Positions: Avoid instant churn; holding your positions longer increases your reward weight and prevents “sybil” flagging.
  • Maintain a Good Win Rate: Accuracy acts as a multiplier, significantly boosting your total points accumulation over time.
  • Positive PnL: Aim for a PnL of $100+ to prove you are a serious, strategic trader on the platform.
  • Be Early: Trading in the first few weeks allows you to capture “OG” status and climb the leaderboard faster.

Step 3: The Referral Engine

Predict.fun uses a structured referral model that rewards users for growing the network. When your invited peers execute trades, you receive a 10% commission on their total point earnings without reducing the rewards of your invitees.

To further incentivize high-performance networking, the protocol awards exclusive “Point Boost” NFTs to the most successful referrers on the global leaderboard, providing long-term multipliers for your airdrop allocation.

FAQ

What Is Predict.fun?

Predict.fun is a high-velocity prediction protocol built on the BNB Chain that allows users to bet on market outcomes. It solves the “Idle Capital Problem” by generating yield on staked funds through protocols like Venus while those funds are simultaneously used for betting.

How Do I Get Eligible For Predict.fun Airdrops?

To be eligible for Predict.fun airdrop, you must be active on the platform. Visit Predict.fun HERE, sign up, and connect your Web3 wallet. Predict.fun will reward users based on their activity, accuracy, and advocacy.

Who Is Behind Predict.fun?

Dingalingts, the former Head of Research at Binance and creator of PancakeSwap, founded the project. YZi Labs backs the platform, which has also gained public attention from Binance founder CZ.

How Do I Unlock My Reserved Points?

You must convert Reserved Points from past activity on other platforms into Active points by completing specific steps. Simply connect your wallet, deposit at least $10, and verify your account via social media. These tasks confirm your eligibility for the eventual airdrop.

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AVAX Price Prediction: Recovery to $28-31 Target Within 2 Weeks as Oversold Conditions Signal Bounce
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ATOM Price Prediction: Technical Analysis Points to $4.35 Resistance Test Within 30 Days

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Oct 18, 2025 15:08

ATOM price prediction shows potential recovery to $4.35 resistance level as oversold conditions and analyst targets suggest upside despite current bearish momentum.





ATOM Price Prediction Summary

• ATOM short-term target (1 week): $3.64 (+13.8%) – aligning with CoinCodex forecast
• Cosmos medium-term forecast (1 month): $3.76-$4.35 range with potential breakout scenario
• Key level to break for bullish continuation: $4.35 immediate resistance
• Critical support if bearish: $2.95 (52-week low) and $2.85 Bollinger lower band

Recent Cosmos Price Predictions from Analysts

The latest ATOM price prediction landscape reveals a divided analyst community with significantly varying targets. PricePredictions.com presents the most optimistic Cosmos forecast with a $12.78 medium-term ATOM price target, representing a massive 299% upside from current levels. This prediction relies heavily on Fibonacci retracements and moving average convergence scenarios.

In contrast, short-term focused analysts remain conservative. CoinCodex projects a modest $3.64 ATOM price target by November 12, while DigitalCoinPrice suggests an even more restrained $3.76 by today’s date. The consensus among short-term predictions indicates cautious optimism, with most analysts expecting ATOM to trade within a narrow range before any significant directional move.

The stark difference between short and medium-term predictions suggests analysts see current price action as a consolidation phase before a potential major breakout.

ATOM Technical Analysis: Setting Up for Recovery

Current Cosmos technical analysis reveals ATOM trading at oversold levels with several indicators suggesting a potential reversal setup. The RSI reading of 35.60 sits in neutral territory but closer to oversold conditions, historically a favorable zone for ATOM price recoveries.

The MACD histogram at -0.0512 shows bearish momentum, but the relatively small negative reading suggests selling pressure may be waning. ATOM’s position at 0.1869 within the Bollinger Bands indicates the token is trading near the lower band support at $2.85, often a technical bounce zone.

Volume analysis shows $4.1 million in 24-hour Binance spot trading, which represents moderate interest but lacks the conviction seen during major trend reversals. The daily ATR of $0.39 suggests ATOM maintains healthy volatility for potential price movements in either direction.

Cosmos Price Targets: Bull and Bear Scenarios

Bullish Case for ATOM

The primary bullish ATOM price prediction centers on a recovery to the immediate resistance at $4.35, representing a 36% upside from current levels. This target aligns with recent price action and the EMA 12 at $3.48 serving as the first hurdle.

A successful break above $4.35 opens the door to test the SMA 50 at $4.17 and eventually the strong resistance at $4.89. The most optimistic scenario sees ATOM challenging the 52-week high at $5.38, though this would require significant volume confirmation and broader crypto market support.

For the bullish Cosmos forecast to materialize, ATOM needs to reclaim the SMA 20 at $3.77 and maintain above the pivot point at $3.19.

Bearish Risk for Cosmos

The bearish ATOM price prediction scenario focuses on a breakdown below the critical $2.95 support level, which represents the 52-week low. A decisive break below this level could trigger algorithmic selling and push ATOM toward the psychological $2.50 level.

The Bollinger lower band at $2.85 serves as immediate support, but sustained trading below this level would confirm bearish momentum. Risk factors include continued crypto market weakness, reduced staking rewards, or negative developments in the Cosmos ecosystem.

Should You Buy ATOM Now? Entry Strategy

Based on current Cosmos technical analysis, the optimal buy or sell ATOM decision depends on risk tolerance and timeframe. Conservative investors should wait for a clear break above $3.48 (EMA 12) before considering long positions, with a stop-loss at $2.85.

Aggressive traders might consider accumulating ATOM near current levels around $3.20, anticipating a bounce from oversold conditions. Position sizing should remain modest given the mixed technical signals, with stops placed below the $2.95 support level.

The most prudent approach involves scaling into positions, buying 30% at current levels, 40% on any dip to $3.00, and the remaining 30% if ATOM tests the $2.85 Bollinger support.

ATOM Price Prediction Conclusion

The comprehensive ATOM price prediction analysis suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook with a medium confidence level. Technical indicators point to potential upside toward $4.35 within the next 30 days, supported by oversold RSI conditions and analyst forecasts.

Key indicators to monitor include the RSI breaking above 40 for bullish confirmation, MACD histogram turning positive, and volume increasing above $6 million daily. Invalidation of this Cosmos forecast would occur on a break below $2.85 with sustained selling pressure.

The timeline for this prediction centers on the next 2-4 weeks, with the first test coming at the $3.48 EMA 12 level. Traders should prepare for volatility as ATOM navigates between critical support and resistance levels in an evolving crypto market environment.

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Lighter Distributes Points to Users Affected by Platform Outage
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Lighter Distributes Points to Users Affected by Platform Outage

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Perpetual derivatives DEXs across DeFi were overwhelmed by intense volatility on Friday, leading to multiple platform outages.

Lighter, the second-largest decentralized perpetuals exchange, was one of many platforms that experienced platform outages during the crypto market’s flash crash on Oct. 10. To compensate affected users, Lighter has distributed points that will translate to a future token airdrop.

Lighter announced its reimbursement plan on Oct. 14, dropping 250,000 points to traders affected by the platform’s technical issues during and after the crash.

While points may seem like nebulous compensation for lost funds, Lighter points are in high demand, reaching as high as $100 per point on OTC markets before Friday’s events. As of Oct. 16, the highest bid sits at $81.

The team has faced some backlash over its compensation package, but in general, Lighter traders seem satisfied with the response, while depositors in the platform’s Lighter Liquidity Pool (LLP) are unimpressed.

When broken down, traders affected by the outage lost $25 million and received 150,000 points, LLP contributors got hit by a 5% loss (roughly 21.5 million) but received just 25,000 points, and then the platform suffered a post-crash sequencer outage where traders lost another $7 million, which was reimbursed with 75,000 points.

In summation, Lighter users lost roughly $50 million during the platform’s downtime and, as compensation, received $20 million worth of Lighter points. Of course, OTC prices are only indicative, and there’s no guarantee that Lighter tokens will fetch the same valuation after launch.

It is also worth noting that a significant portion of the $25 million lost in the crash during the outage was likely unsalvageable, as prices moved so quickly and violently that many traders would have been liquidated regardless of whether the platform was operational.

Despite the setback, Lighter remains the second-most-popular perps DEX in DeFi, only trailing Hyperliquid. The DEX still maintains over $1 billion in total value locked (TVL), and has processed $7.3 billion in volume over the last 24 hours, compared to Hyperliquid’s $8.8 billion

Lighter TVL and Perp Volume – DeFiLlama
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