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Crypto hacks in 2025 resulted in a record $2.72 billion stolen, according to TRM Labs data. The largest was Bybit’s $1.5 billion loss to North Korean hackers via a compromised developer laptop. Attacks grew more sophisticated, targeting exchanges and DeFi platforms alike. Bybit $1.5 billion hack: North Korean actors stole Ethereum from cold wallets in […]

Coinstar acquisition by Arctic Slope Regional clears over $750 million in debt through a full bond repayment next month. Owned by Apollo Global Management, the crypto kiosk operator transitions to an Alaska Native corporation, ensuring financial stability for its cash-to-crypto services. Coinstar, known for crypto kiosks, sold to Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC). Deal repays […]

Ethereum stablecoins activity reached a record peak at the end of 2025, with approximately 593,000 daily active addresses handling over $314 billion in circulation. This surge surpassed previous cycles, showing sustained growth driven by diverse use cases like trading, lending, and high-value transfers, independent of Bitcoin price fluctuations. Record daily active addresses hit 593K in […]

Moody’s chief economist Mark Zandi predicts three Fed rate cuts 2025 before June, each by 0.25 percentage points, totaling 75 basis points. Driven by weak job growth, rising unemployment, and political pressure on the Fed, this scenario could fuel liquidity for risk assets like Bitcoin. Job market weakness persists into 2026, forcing faster Fed easing […]

SpaceX secured a key legal victory as the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its complaint over severance and arbitration agreements on December 18, 2024, leading to the dismissal of a related federal lawsuit in Texas. NLRB Seattle office filed complaint in March 2024 targeting confidentiality clauses in SpaceX agreements. SpaceX countersued, challenging NLRB’s constitutional […]

Trump tariffs have reshaped global trade without causing collapse nine months after their announcement. The US imposed steep duties, prompting companies to reroute supply chains—buying more from Vietnam’s China-owned factories—and automakers like Nissan to boost US production, maintaining commerce stability. Supply chains adapt as US imports fewer direct Chinese goods but more from lower-tariff nations […]

Xi Jinping’s 2025 New Year’s Eve speech broadcast to 1.4 billion highlighted China’s innovative rise with AI breakthroughs like DeepSeek defying US chip bans, 2025 GDP projected at 140 trillion yuan ($20 trillion), anti-corruption drives, and unwavering Taiwan reunification commitment. China’s AI sector surged with DeepSeek’s cost-effective model bypassing export restrictions. Economy achieved Five-Year Plan […]

Bitwise has filed with the U.S. SEC for 11 single-token strategy ETFs targeting altcoins like Aave, Uniswap, Zcash, Bittensor, Sui, and Near. These funds blend spot holdings up to 60% with ETP securities and derivatives for regulated exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitwise seeks approval for 11 altcoin ETFs, expanding institutional access to DeFi, AI, […]

Bitcoin’s underperformance in 2025 stems from capital rotation into safer assets like gold and equities, with BTC dropping 20% since November while the S&P 500 and gold gained 9% and similar margins. This lag persists despite crypto’s internal activity, signaling potential 2026 rebound. Capital shifts to metals and stocks amid risk aversion. Bitcoin declines 20% […]