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A sharp jump in tokenized silver trading suggests investors are getting exposure to the metal onchain. What to know : Interest in silver is rising in tokenized markets, with trading volumes increasing alongside futures and ETFs due to recent price volatility. The tokenized version of the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) saw a 1,200% increase in monthly transfer volume and a 300% rise in holders over the past 30 days. Silver's price surge is driven by supply constraints, increased demand from the solar-power industry and macroeconomic factors, with physical markets diverging from paper pricing.

Presto Research analyst Rick Maeda stated that Bitcoin's key resistance level is $90,000, and breaking through it could trigger short covering and momentum buying. Bitrue Head of Research Andri Fauzan Adziima pointed out that Bitcoin fluctuated between $86,500 and $90,000 in December, influenced by ETF fund outflows and year-end risk-off operations, but a technical rebound following options expiration provided support. Market sentiment has improved, with the 'Fear and Greed Index' shifting from 'Extreme Fear' in mid-December to 'Fear.' Nevertheless, Bitcoin's performance still lags behind traditional markets like U.S. stocks, which hit record highs last week. Adziima noted that in 2026, the market will focus on potential catalysts such as the reversal of ETF fund flows in January, the advancement of MiCA regulations, and Federal Reserve policies. These factors could drive institutional investors to enter the market.

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[Japan Plans to Lower Tax Rate on Specific Crypto Assets to 20%] Japan has released its 2026 tax reform blueprint, proposing to lower the tax rate on specific crypto assets to a unified 20%. Currently, the tax rate on crypto asset gains can reach as high as 55%, which has been suppressing domestic trading activities. The new tax reform will align cryptocurrency profits with the same tax rate framework as stocks and investment trusts, but it will only apply to specific crypto assets handled by businesses registered with financial instruments business operators. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum may qualify, though specific business requirements have yet to be clarified.

During December, trading activity decreased by 40%, whale accounts withdrew 20000 bitcoins, professional funds flowed out, and retail investors increased their leverage by $2.4 billion. （CryptoQuant）