Ripple Sees Institutional Acceleration: ‘We’ve Never Been in a Better Position Heading Into a New Year’

Ripple sees accelerating institutional crypto adoption fueled by regulatory clarity, tokenization growth, and surging demand for stablecoins, ETFs, and XRP-linked products, driving momentum heading into the new year. Ripple Executive Flags Strong Institutional Momentum Across Crypto Markets Ripple Managing Director for APAC Reece Merrick shared on social media platform X earlier this month a bullish […]

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Bitwise Files 11 Single-Token Crypto ETFs With SEC, Signaling Strong Altcoin Demand

Bitwise is moving to list 11 single-asset crypto strategy ETFs on NYSE Arca, expanding U.S. market exposure to major protocol tokens as regulatory filings signal a broader push into diversified digital-asset products. NYSE Arca Listing Planned as Bitwise Registers 11 New Crypto ETFs Asset management firm Bitwise filed a post-effective amendment with the U.S. Securities […]

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Trump Media Moves Deeper Into Digital Assets With Shareholder Token Plan

Another Trump-linked crypto coin is crawling out of the shadows. On Wednesday, Trump Media said it plans to distribute a new digital token to DJT shareholders, outlining a program that emphasizes rewards and platform engagement rather than ownership or profit participation. ‘First-of-Its Kind Token Distribution’— Trump Media Details Proposed Token Distribution Linked to DJT Shares […]

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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 to a cornerstone of the new financial establishment. This wasn’t just a year of price […]

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From Seizures to Mining Rigs: How Governments Built Massive Bitcoin Holdings

In 2025, the roster of nation-states holding BTC quietly shifted, and what follows is a look at the top five countries sitting on large caches of the world’s leading crypto asset. Seized, Mined, Stockpiled: How Governments Became Major Bitcoin Holders in 2025 Early this year, in May, estimates put the United States’ bitcoin stash at […]

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Holiday Markets Keep Bitcoin Range-Bound as Liquidity Thins

Bitcoin remains locked in a familiar range as year-end liquidity fades, with options dynamics and thin trading conditions driving short-term moves. Despite brief rallies, markets lack strong conviction in either direction. Bitcoin Stalls Near $90K as Liquidity Thins Bitcoin is set to enter the new year much as it ended the last one, trapped in […]

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New Year, New Wallet: Final Crypto Wallet Rankings for 2025

Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you click a link and make a purchase or sign up for a service, Bitcoin.com may receive a commission. Our editorial content is independent and based on objective analysis. Looking for the best Bitcoin and crypto wallets in December 2025? We compare the top Bitcoin and crypto wallets […]

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Coinbase Partners With BC Card to Pilot a USDC-Based Payment Solution in Korea

The pilot will evaluate a solution linking a domestic QR payment platform to USDC on the Coinbase-incubated Base platform. BC Card stated that a medium to long-term partnership would follow this demonstration to build a compliant Korean won settlement process for merchants. Coinbase Partners With BC Card To Run USDC Payment Pilot in Korea BC […]

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US Dollar Faces Worst Annual Performance Since 2017, Drops 9.5% in 2025

Global currency markets see significant shifts as the U.S. dollar experiences substantial decline, with euro gaining 13.5% and other major currencies making strong gains amid economic uncertainties. The U.S. dollar is set to close 2025 with its biggest annual drop since 2017, declining 9.5% against a basket of major currencies. Factors driving the downturn include […]

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AEON Brings Scan-to-Pay Crypto Payments to X Layer, Expanding Real-World Adoption Across Emerging Markets

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 strategic integration with X Layer, the high-performance Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by OKX. This collaboration brings AEON’s scan-to-pay capability directly to X Layer, enabling seamless real-world crypto payments across […]

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