šŸ” 🟔😐 Market Analysis: 25-12-03

Crypto markets have been gripped by a burst of volatility as Bitcoin reclaimed the $90,000 mark following a day of sharp declines and defensive positioning ahead of year-end options expiry. Traders are eyeing the Boxing Day bonanza when $27 billion in Bitcoin and Ether options are set to expire, ... ... Read full 🟔😐 Market Analysis: 25-12-03

Tokenization has moved past money only meaning fiat: Kraken exec

Tokenization has moved past money only meaning fiat: Kraken exec

Blockchain tokenization is transforming money beyond fiat currencies such as the US dollar by allowing users to save and instantly move virtually any asset across platforms, said a Kraken executive.ā€œI think we’re past the point where money only means fiat or your local currency,ā€ Kraken head of cons…

Solana and Ethereum can coexist in tokenization race: Dragonfly VC

Solana and Ethereum can coexist in tokenization race: Dragonfly VC

Solana and Ethereum will both thrive in the tokenization race and neither blockchain will push the other out of the space, says Dragonfly general partner Rob Hadick.ā€œThey are both Facebook,ā€ Hadick told CNBC’s ā€œSquawk Boxā€ on Wednesday, when asked which blockchain will gain market dominance like soc…

Crypto mergers and acquisitions hit record $8.6B in 2025: FT

Crypto mergers and acquisitions hit record $8.6B in 2025: FT

The crypto sector reportedly saw a record $8.6 billion worth of deals in 2025, as the crypto-friendly Trump administration brought confidence to crypto-focused mergers and acquisitions.The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that 267 deals were inked in the crypto industry up to Tuesday, an 18% in…

Bitcoin Bulls Eye Rebound after Elon Musk Predicts US Economic Surge

Bitcoin Bulls Eye Rebound after Elon Musk Predicts US Economic Surge

Bitcoin investors are watching macro signals closely after billionaire Elon Musk said the US economy could enter a period of rapid expansion as soon as late 2026, reviving hopes of another leg higher for the cryptocurrency.Key Takeaways:Elon Musk’s US growth forecast has reignited Bitcoin optimism a…

Bitcoin ETFs lose $825M in five days as US becomes 'biggest seller' of BTC

Bitcoin ETFs lose $825M in five days as US becomes 'biggest seller' of BTC

Bitcoin institutional outflows continued into Christmas as the US gained the title of biggest BTC seller.Key points:Bitcoin ETF netflows stay negative for Christmas Eve as the institutional investment vehicles lose another $175 million.Tax obligations and the quarterly options expiry are blamed for…

XRP Price Slump Leaves Evernorth Facing Over $200 Million in Unrealized Losses

XRP Price Slump Leaves Evernorth Facing Over $200 Million in Unrealized Losses

Evernorth, the largest institutional holder of XRP, is sitting on more than $200 million in unrealized losses.This position highlights the volatility and risks associated with institutional cryptocurrency holdings during a market downturn.XRP Treasury Firm Evernorth Sees Value of Holdings Drop by Ov…

Bitcoin Triggers Sharp Flash Crash to $24K on Binance USD1 Pair

Bitcoin Triggers Sharp Flash Crash to $24K on Binance USD1 Pair

Bitcoin witnessed a sudden flash crash to about $24,111 on the , before quickly rebounding to $87,000 in seconds.Per the exchange data, the move appeared isolated to USD1, the stablecoin launched by Trump family-backed World Liberty Financial.Source: BinanceThis type of ā€œflash wicksā€ occurs when liq…

New Report Reveals How Tether Froze $3.3B While Circle Froze $109M

New Report Reveals How Tether Froze $3.3B While Circle Froze $109M

A new report by blockchain analytics firm AMLBot has revealed major differences in how the two largest stablecoin issuers, Tether and Circle, handle the freezing of crypto assets linked to illegal activity.According to the report, between 2023 and 2025, Tether froze around $3.3 billion worth of USDT…

Coinbase CEO Takes the Stage at Goldman Sachs Summit

Coinbase CEO Takes the Stage at Goldman Sachs Summit

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong recently madeĀ an appearance at the Goldman Sachs Builders and Innovators Summit, where he discussed his journey as well as the current state of the industry.Ā Armstrong's backgroundĀ Armstrong recalled that he was passionate about computer science as a kid, which is why he…

Charles Hoskinson: You Cannot Scam Like This on Bitcoin and Cardano

Charles Hoskinson: You Cannot Scam Like This on Bitcoin and Cardano

Recently, one of the biggest losses from on-chain scams occurred. An address poisoning attack, a fraud that takes advantage of how account-based blockchains manage transaction history and address reuse, caused a single user to lose almost $50 million in USDT.Charles Hoskinson's commentAccording to C…

Russia’s Top Stock Exchanges Ready to Launch Crypto Trading by 2026

Russia’s Top Stock Exchanges Ready to Launch Crypto Trading by 2026

Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange have confirmed readiness to launch regulated crypto trading once Russia’s legislative framework takes effect by mid-2026.According to , the exchanges’ announcements came following the Bank of Russia’s December 23 release of a regulatory concept that sets J…