The Netherlands reportedly plan to tax unrealized Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) gains beginning in 2028, when a new asset taxation framework is expected to take effect.

Unrealized Crypto Gains To Be Taxed

Under the proposed reform, the Dutch government would introduce an annual capital gains tax covering both realized and unrealized gains on assets including stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin News stated on X.

The overhaul follows court rulings that declared the current Box 3 tax system unlawful.

Despite widespread criticism, a parliamentary majority is expected to support the plan to avoid an estimated €2.3 billion in annual revenue losses from further delays.

While many parties oppose…

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Since the times of global pandemic, alternative assets have become an investing trend. In just five years, investing in private equity, real estate and even tokenized funds is expected to increase from modest $15 trillion in 2022 to more than $24 trillion in assets in 2028.

However, the global regulations for this asset class are quite uneven. Europe is tightening oversight, the UK is experimenting with new rules, and Asia is advancing at a faster pace compared to others. As a result, the overall regulatory picture in the alternatives sector remains fragmented. To make things clearer, let’s break down why we have to watch out for this market and what the new regulations are about. 

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Eric Trump predicted an “unbelievable” Q4 for crypto back in September 2025, but Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down around 20% from Trump’s prediction.

Yet, the now-delayed crypto market structure bill could deliver a much-needed catalyst for the crypto sector to kickstart a new uptrend.

Trump’s Wrong Prediction

Eric Trump made his bullish call in late September 2025, projecting Q4 would deliver major gains for crypto based on two catalysts: rising M2 money supply and the Federal Reserve returning to quantitative easing.

He also pointed to Q4’s historical strength for crypto markets as reason for optimism.

The reality looked different. Bitcoin fell from roughly $113,400 on September 30…

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The Senate Banking Committee pushed back its crypto market structure bill until late February or March after Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) withdrew support, with lawmakers now prioritizing housing legislation instead.

Housing Beats Crypto On The Priority List

The Senate Banking Committee is shifting focus to housing legislation, following President Donald Trump’s executive order directing his administration to prevent large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes.

Housing is most Americans’ largest monthly expense and a key contributor to inflation. 

With congressional elections approaching this year, Republicans see affordability as a political liability after…

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Bitcoin failed to reclaim the $90,000 level even after President Trump paused proposed tariffs as heavy institutional outflows continued to weigh on the market.   

Bitcoin ETFs saw $708.7 million in net outflows on Thursday, while Ethereum ETFs reported $287 million in net outflows.

Trader Commentary

Trader CryptosBatman said Bitcoin has broken below its bullish trendline and is attempting a minor retest. He noted that the breakdown shifts the bias to bearish unless the trendline is decisively reclaimed.

Chart analyst Ali Martinez highlighted key technical levels across major assets:

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David Sacks, the Trump administration’s AI and crypto czar, has predicted that banks will become fully involved in the crypto industry, paving the way for a unified digital assets sector.

The prediction comes as legislation on crypto market structures stalls over whether third-party platforms can offer rewards programs to stablecoin users. Banks argue such programs bypass yield restrictions, while crypto firms defend them as essential revenue features for decentralized finance.

Compromise Needed For Legislative Progress

In an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Sacks discussed the ongoing debate over stablecoin regulation in the U.S.

“The banks are going to get fully into the crypto…

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BitGo Holdings Inc. is set for its Wall Street debut on Thursday, becoming the first cryptocurrency company to IPO this year.

Details Of The IPO

The cryptocurrency custodian firm will list shares on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “BTGO.”

BitGo will offer 11,026,365 shares of Class A common stock, while its existing shareholders will offer 795,230 shares of Class A common stock, at $18 per share. The company stands to raise $198.47 from the offering

On the completion of the offering, BitGo will have 115,559,776 shares outstanding, including 8,855,382 shares of Class B common stock, valuing the company at $2.08 billion.

Unpacking BitGo’s Trajectory

Founded in 2013 by former Google…

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