Updates on Bitcoin laws, government policies, and regulatory changes that impact the digital asset's landscape.
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The law takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, treats bitcoin as property rather than money, and requires all miners and exchanges to be licensed by the central bank.
The pilot deal used Sberbank’s own digital custody system, locking the mined bitcoin as collateral and preventing the borrower from accessing it until repayment.
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FCA and Bank of England will oversee exchanges and stablecoins, with limits on holdings, new tax clarity, and rules covering DeFi and wallets.
FCMs in the pilot must follow strict oversight, including weekly reports on digital asset holdings and immediate alerts on any issues.
New rules bring spot bitcoin onshore with equal treatment for all traders, adding safeguards after offshore exchange failures and unifying risk management across products.
Demand for IBIT options is surging so fast that old limits are capping hedging, and news of the proposed increase sent bitcoin option interest up $4B in a day.
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