Hong Kong insurers face 100% capital hit on direct Bitcoin and crypto bets

Hong Kong’s insurance regulator drafts first Asian framework letting insurers hold crypto under a 100% risk charge while stablecoins track fiat-based capital rules. Summary Draft rules let Hong Kong insurers invest in crypto with a 100% capital charge, forcing them to reserve full exposure against volatile assets.​ Stablecoins get separate treatment, with risk charges tied…

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Tom Lee’s Bitmine Adds 98,852 ETH in a Week, Now Holds 3.37% of Supply

Bitmine’s crypto war chest hits $13.2 billion as Ethereum holdings in just 5.5 months under aggressive accumulation. Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced that its combined crypto holdings, total cash, and “moonshots” investments are worth around $13.2 billion. The company’s ETH stash has increased to 4.07 million, along with 193 BTC. Aggressive Weekly ETH Purchases According…

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Year-End Liquidity Squeeze Keeps Bitcoin Capped Despite Rising Demand and Fed Cut Bets

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin (BTC) is entering the final trading days of 2025 stuck between improving demand signals and a market structure that limits upside. Prices have remained range-bound in the high-$80,000 area as thin holiday liquidity and year-end positioning mute the impact of shifting…

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Bitcoin Futures Structure Favors Bulls as Short Liquidations Accelerate

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Bitcoin is once again attempting to reclaim the $90,000 level, as bulls cautiously rebuild a recovery narrative after weeks of volatility and heavy selling pressure. While sentiment remains fragile and many investors are still positioned defensively, recent price stabilization has opened the…

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