Over the past week, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed many notable events. Let's take a look back at the hottest crypto news of the past week with Allinstation!
Proposals to increase penalties for trading cryptocurrencies outside of licensed exchanges in Vietnam.
According to the latest summary of feedback on the draft Decree on administrative penalties in the field of crypto assets and the crypto asset market published by the Ministry of Finance, many agencies and large businesses believe that the current penalty levels are still quite "lenient" and not deterrent enough compared to the actual scale and risks of the market.
Etherscan announces end of support for ZKsync Era network.
Etherscan – the blockchain explorer familiar to the Ethereum community – will officially cease indexing and end support for the ZKsync Era network as of January 7, 2026. This information has been confirmed by ZKsync, marking a significant change in the data infrastructure of this layer-2 ecosystem.
Details:Etherscan Announces End of Support for ZKsync Era Network
The Arbitrum team announces the purchase of additional ARB Token , increasing its investment in the project's core operations.
Offchain Labs – the research and development team behind Arbitrum – recently announced a further increase in its ARB Token holdings, further reinforcing its long-term commitment to the comprehensive development of the Arbitrum ecosystem. This move is not only financially significant but also a strategic statement XEM Offchain Labs' desire to align its interests more closely with the future of Arbitrum, the leading Layer 2 network on Ethereum.
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The EU will strengthen oversight of digital asset taxes by 2026.
The European Union (EU) is preparing to enter a completely new phase of regulation for the cryptocurrency market, with transparent digital asset tax regulations officially implemented from the beginning of 2026. According to information released on December 24th, this new legal framework will come into effect on January 1st, 2026, and is considered one of the strongest moves by the EU to tighten control over crypto trading across the region.
Details: EU to Strengthen Monitoring of Digital Asset Taxes by 2026
Metaplanet approves plan to buy more Bitcoin, aiming for 210,000 BTC by 2027.
On December 25th, Metaplanet's board of directors officially approved an ambitious plan to aggressively expand its long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy, aiming to hold a total of 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027. This move further solidifies Metaplanet's position as one of the most aggressively pursuing a "Bitcoin Treasury" model in Asia, amidst a growing number of companies viewing Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset in place of traditional cash.
Details: Metaplanet Approves Bitcoin Purchase Plan, Aiming for 210,000 BTC by 2027
Uniswap Foundation is being criticized for paying high salaries but delivering poor results.
Newly released financial reports from the Uniswap Foundation are sparking intense controversy within the cryptocurrency community, with many arguing that the organization's executive team is overpaid but its performance is not commensurate. This information has spread widely after the 2024 financial figures were analyzed and compared with other DAOs in the blockchain ecosystem.
