Month: December 2025

2025 EOY Report: Person of the Year

Every year has a handful of people who don’t just participate in crypto, they bend its trajectory. In 2025, the cryptocurrency industry finally shed its status as a permanent legal underdog, transitioning from a “pariah” sector defined by enforcement actions…

Truth Social ETFs debut on NYSE as Trump Media eyes digital asset expansion

Key Takeaways Trump Media & Technology Group has launched five truth-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the NYSE through its fintech brand, Truth.Fi. The companies plan to roll out equity and digital asset funds in 2026. Share this article Trump Media…

Standard Chartered’s $8 XRP Call: Bullish Signal or Hype Risk?

Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets research, Geoffrey Kendrick, just raised his XRP price target to $8 by 2026, implying a +330% jump from its recent $1.86 price. XRP USD barely moved on the headline, which shows that many traders…

The Bull Case for XRP Rises as Flare Data Confirms Real DeFi Demand

Data shows XRP is shedding its passive reputation as most FXRP stays locked in DeFi, signaling rising user activity, deepening liquidity, and renewed bullish momentum for XRP and the XRP Ledger via Flare Network. Flare Network Data Fuels a Stronger…

ZachXBT Exposes ‘Haby,’ a Canadian Social Engineer Flaunting Stolen Crypto

A year-long investigation linked “Haby” to multiple Coinbase support scams. On-chain investigator ZachXBT has detailed a year-long investigation into a Canadian threat actor known as Haby, also referred to as Havard, who he claims has stolen more than $2…

Robinhood projects positive 2026 as retail trading cools

Robinhood Markets’ chief investment officer said the trading platform expects positive stock market performance in 2026, though returns may not reach double-digit levels. Summary Robinhood expects a positive stock market in 2026, though the firm does not anticipate double-digit returns,…

Central Bank of Rusia Highlights Digital Ruble’s Payments Potential

According to Alla Bakina, Director of the Central Bank’s National Payment System Department, the upcoming implementation of the digital Ruble presents opportunities in the payments arena. The bank estimates that it could reach 5% of the total payments in 7…

YZi Labs-backed DEX VOOI adopts Chainlink’s cross-chain token standard for secure transfers

Key Takeaways VOOI is a decentralized exchange supported by YZi Labs. VOOI integrates Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard. Share this article VOOI, a decentralized exchange backed by YZi Labs, has adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard for its native token,…

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Metaplanet Resumes Bitcoin Buying Spree With Major Q4 Bitcoin Purchase: Strategy Faces Stock Slump

Japan’s Metaplanet reignited its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy, announcing a major Q4 purchase that boosts its holdings on 30 December 2025. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor’s Strategy continues funding Bitcoin buys through share sales, but its stock hits fresh lows amid market…

AEON Partners With United Stables to Power Real-World Payments and x402 AI-Native Settlement

This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. AEON, the foundational payment and settlement layer built for the new AI economy, today announced a partnership with United Stables ($U), a next-generation stablecoin designed to enable seamless value flow across…