10 stories that rewired digital finance in 2025 – the year crypto became infrastructure
This year opened with Bitcoin (BTC) proponents expecting a clean rally, driven by halving narratives, spot ETF momentum, and a Fed pivot all stacked neatly in their favor. Instead, the year closed with BTC stuck 30% below its October peak, North Korean hackers walking away with $2 billion, and the US government quietly building a […]
Why Is Crypto Up Today? – December 25, 2025
The crypto market is slightly higher today, extending gains after recent downturn. Total cryptocurrency market capitalization has risen by around 0.7%, reaching approximately $3.04 trillion, while 24-hour trading volume stands at about $69.9 billion, according to market data. TLDR: The crypto market rose today, with total market capitalization up ~0.7% to $3.04T; AI-related tokens remain […]
Aave Founder Stani Kulechov Faces Criticism Over $10 Million AAVE Purchase Before Key DAO Vote
Stani Kulechov, the founder of Aave, is undergoing criticism following the purchase of 10 million AAVE tokens. Opponents state the acquisition will make him more influential in a further governance vote. The transaction has raised concerns about voting power concentration within the protocol. Some community members fear that such purchases could impact decisions against smaller […]
Is Bitcoin Headed for $40,000? Technicals and On-Chain Data Turn Cautious
Bitcoin’s (BTC) attempt to push above $90,000 remained unsuccessful this week. The crypto asset is once again under technical pressure after slipping below an important long-term trend indicator, prompting fresh downside warnings from market analysts. 50% Drop Could Be Next? Crypto analyst Ali Martinez said that every time Bitcoin has lost its 50-week simple moving […]
Hong Kong regulators target 2026 legislation for virtual asset dealer and custodian rules
The FSTB and SFC concluded consultations on virtual regimes and plan to introduce new bill to LegCo next year.
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Gold and Silver Price Surge Could Send BTC Higher – Is a Crypto Bull Run Days Away?
Bitcoin is trading near $87,400, up roughly 0.8% on the day, as investors reassess risk exposure amid a powerful rally in precious metals. With a market capitalization of $1.74 tn and daily trading volume near $21.7 bn, Bitcoin remains firmly positioned as the market’s dominant digital asset. While price has pulled back from December’s $94,600 […]
“Tax Loss Harvesting” Drives $825M Outflow From Bitcoin ETFs This Week: Analyst
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded eight consecutive days of institutional selling, with total outflows reaching approximately $825 million as year-end tax strategies dominate market behavior. According to analyst Alek, the sustained selling pressure stems primarily from tax loss harvesting. He claimed it is a temporary phenomenon expected to conclude within the coming week, alongside […]
Solana vs Ethereum in Tokenization: Why It’s Not Winner-Takes-All
Venture firm Dragonfly says Ethereum and Solana will share, not fight over, the growing market for tokenized assets, arguing that “you can’t just have one blockchain.” ETH and SOL traded in a tight range after the comments, as both chains already attract heavy real-world asset and stablecoin activity. Behind this calm price action lies a […]
L1 Tokens Crushed in 2025 as SOL, AVAX Drop Over 65%: Report
Layer 1 blockchain tokens suffered severe depreciation in 2025, with major assets losing up to 73% of their value despite sustained developer activity, according to the latest End-of-Year report from OAK Research. While Bitcoin maintained relative strength throughout the year, alternative Layer 1 tokens experienced brutal sell-offs that exposed structural weaknesses in tokenomics and market […]
Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for 25 Dec 2025, Bitcoin Hovers at $87.4k as Metaplanet Wins Approval for Ambitious BTC Accumulation Plan
As of 25 December 2025, Bitcoin remains stuck well below the $90k mark, trading at $87,472. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded another day of net outflows and holiday trading conditions isn’t helping. To add to the chaos, roughly $30.3Bn in BTC options are expiring, with the 8:00 am UTC Friday. Most call options are struck far above spot, […]
Wallets Linked to Aleksey Bilyuchenko Move 1,300 Bitcoin to Unidentified Exchanges
Wallets associated with Aleksey Bilyuchenko transferred 1,300 bitcoins with a value of approximately $114 million to unknown exchanges in the last week. The transfers renewed attention on long-dormant assets tied to the Mt. Gox breach and BTC-e operations. Blockchain intelligence data connects the activity to addresses monitored since October. The movement occurred during low liquidity […]
Bitcoin Whales Go Quiet On Binance As Inflows Collapse: Supply Shock Setup?
Bitcoin whale deposits to Binance fell sharply in December, a shift CryptoQuant framed as a constructive near-term signal because it implies less immediate sell-side supply moving onto the market’s biggest exchange venue. Bitcoin Selling Pressure Is Fading For Now CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost wrote on Dec. 24 that “the latest data shows a clear decline in […]