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Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder, donated around $765,000 in ETH to privacy messaging apps Session and SimpleX to advance decentralized communication beyond Signal and Telegram. These apps emphasize permissionless accounts and metadata privacy, addressing growing surveillance concerns in 2025. Vitalik Buterin’s donation highlights the push for enhanced privacy in messaging, focusing on end-to-end encryption without metadata […]

The McGregor-Khabib NFT controversy erupted when Conor McGregor accused Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Papakha NFT project of being a scam after promotional posts vanished post-sale. This feud highlights accountability issues in celebrity crypto ventures, with on-chain sleuth ZachXBT pointing out McGregor’s similar past project. McGregor’s accusation: Targeted Khabib’s use of Dagestani culture and his late father’s name […]

Polygon is grappling with an identity crisis following its 2023 token rebrand from MATIC to POL, as CEO Sandeep Nailwal notes that 95% of users outside social media are confused about MATIC’s disappearance. Community opinions are divided on reverting to the original ticker amid concerns over branding consistency and user recognition. Polygon’s rebranding from MATIC […]

Retail investors have shifted from crypto to stocks in 2025, marking a 23-month net buying streak for equities—the longest since 2020-2022. This move seeks inflation hedges amid rising NASDAQ gains of 20%, while Bitcoin fell 5.3%, highlighting stocks’ lower risk appeal. Longest buying streak: Retail investors net bought stocks for 23 consecutive months, surpassing prior […]

The BONK ETP listing on Switzerland’s SIX Swiss Exchange allows investors to access the Solana-based memecoin Bonk through regulated brokerage accounts, bypassing direct crypto custody. Launched by Bitcoin Capital, this move integrates BONK into Europe’s major stock markets amid a declining memecoin sector in 2025. BONK ETP enables traditional investors to trade the memecoin via […]

The UK HMRC’s recent consultation on DeFi taxation proposes a “no gain, no loss” treatment for cryptoasset lending and staking activities. This means depositing assets into protocols like Aave does not trigger capital gains tax, benefiting UK users by aligning tax rules with actual economic intent without asset disposal. HMRC’s “no gain, no loss” approach […]

Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder, bought into Monad (MON) token on November 25, 2025, sparking a 30% price surge to $0.048, but sold within seven hours, calling it ‘dogshit’ and urging it to zero, highlighting MON’s extreme volatility due to its low float and high fully diluted valuation. Hayes’ initial endorsement: Publicly announced buying MON, describing […]

The best holiday gifts for crypto enthusiasts in 2025 include hardware wallets like the Ledger Nano Gen5 and Trezor Safe 7, Bitcoin mining rigs such as the Bitaxe Gamma, and unique items like the Solana Seeker phone. These practical and innovative presents cater to security needs, investment passions, and tech interests, ensuring a memorable festive […]

JPMorgan’s recent filing for a structured note linked to BlackRock’s IBIT ETF came amid Bitcoin’s 30% Q4 slide and MicroStrategy FUD, raising questions about potential influence on the dip. This move highlights shifting institutional strategies in cryptocurrency exposure. Bitcoin’s Q4 decline saw a 30% drop, triggered by high open interest and liquidations exceeding $20 billion […]