In crypto news this week, digital assets continued to gain institutional and political momentum. Elite academic institutions increased Bitcoin exposure as top universities diversified into digital assets, while the Czech Central Bank’s crypto pilot further strengthened Bitcoin’s appeal among professional investors. In the U.S., Eric Trump highlighted growing political support for cryptocurrency and Bitcoin, signalling a shift in mainstream recognition. Meanwhile, crypto investors sought friendlier markets, moving away from New York in search of jurisdictions with more welcoming regulatory and financial conditions.
Institutional investors increase crypto allocations ahead of 2026
Institutional investors are steadily expanding cryptocurrency holdings as 2025 closes, even while anticipating momentum will cool in 2026, according to Sygnum Bank’s Future Finance 2025 Report. The survey of over 1,000 professional and high-net-worth investors across 43 countries revealed that 61% plan to increase digital asset investments, with 38% targeting additions in the fourth quarter.
Diversification has replaced speculation as the main investment rationale, highlighting crypto’s evolution as a recognised portfolio component. Actively managed strategies lead at 42%, followed by index exposure at 39%, showing a preference for flexible mandates that adapt to policy shifts and market volatility.
Interest is growing beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, with over 80% of respondents seeking broader crypto exposure, and 70% indicating they would increase allocations if staking options were available, especially for Solana and multi-asset products.
Kyrgyzstan prepares to resume crypto mining after winter
Kyrgyzstan temporarily paused cryptocurrency mining due to electricity shortages and low dam water levels, but the government plans to restart operations once winter energy demands ease in spring 2026. President Sadyr Zhaparov highlighted the profitability of crypto mining and said authorities intend to invite more operators when new hydroelectric and solar capacities are online.
The country currently operates two major mining farms, one fully supplied by Russian electricity and the other linked to Kambar-Ata 2 hydroelectric power station. Despite temporary shutdowns, Kyrgyzstan emphasises that mining remains a priority for national revenue and technological development, reflecting a growing trend of states recognising the importance of supporting the crypto sector strategically.
Iran promotes crypto for cross-border trade amid sanctions
Iran is actively exploring the use of digital assets to bypass international sanctions, encouraging BRICS nations like India to accept cryptocurrencies for trade. Speaking at the government-backed deBlock Summit, Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf said cryptocurrencies offer independent nations new ways to pay and do business, aiming to position Iran as a regional blockchain and digital trade hub.
Digital assets are seen as borderless tools capable of bypassing traditional systems such as SWIFT, allowing sanctioned countries to transact globally. Private sector leaders warn that clearer regulations are needed, but many acknowledge crypto’s potential to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar and support cross-border commerce.
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