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 […]
Read MoreFrom 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 […]
Read MoreHoliday 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 […]
Read MoreNew 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 […]
Read MoreCoinbase 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 […]
Read MoreUS 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 […]
Read MoreAEON 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 […]
Read MorePrivacy Is Back: Why XMR and ZEC Won the 2025 Crypto ‘Wild Ride’
In 2025, the cryptocurrency market experienced extreme volatility, with bitcoin ( BTC) and major altcoins erasing their mid-year gains by December. Amid this downturn, privacy coins emerged as a resilient outlier, with the sector’s market cap surging 200% YoY to $19 billion by late November. The Privacy Sector Re-rating The year 2025 proved to be […]
Read MoreBinance CEO: Silver Shines Short-Term While Bitcoin Rewrites the Monetary Endgame
Silver’s industrial boom is real, but Binance CEO Richard Teng says bitcoin’s expanding purchasing power and role as future financial infrastructure give it a decisive edge over metals as a long-term store of value. Binance CEO Highlights Bitcoin Buying Power as Silver and Gold Lag Binance CEO Richard Teng shared on social media platform X […]
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