Upbit’s 2025 delisting of privacy coins like Monero (XMR) and Zcash (ZEC), citing U.S. sanctions on mixers, slashed XMR’s volume 20% to $500 million. Other Asian exchanges may follow—Japan’s BitFlyer, facing doubled reserve requirements, is reviewing privacy coins, and Singapore’s Huobi, with 10% privacy coin volume, faces pressure from MAS regulations. However, Binance Asia, holding 40% of regional volume, resists, as privacy coins drive 5% of its $10 billion monthly trades. South Korea’s 30% crypto tax enforcement may push exchanges to comply, potentially cutting privacy coin liquidity 15% by 2026. Yet, demand for anonymity, with Zcash up 10% in market share, could sustain trading on non-compliant platforms, limiting delistings to 20% of Asian exchanges.
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'Renewed market optimism' breaks 5-week outflow streak as global crypto funds add $644 million: CoinShares Global crypto investment products broke five consecutive negative weeks to attract net inflows of $644 million last week, according to asset manager CoinShares. Net inflows were recorded every day last week — signaling a “decisive shift in sentiment” toward the asset class, Head of Research James Butterfill said.
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Bitcoin’s trading volume in 2025 showed a noticeable increase compared to 2024. The higher trading volume was attributed to growing institutional participation and broader adoption across various financial platforms. Additionally, the 2025 halving event generated renewed interest, driving more active trading. This surge in volume also helped reduce volatility, making Bitcoin a more stable asset for institutional investors. The increased liquidity contributed to its stronger market presence and price appreciation.
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