Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals
In 2025, the cryptocurrency mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector reached a historic milestone, amassing a total of $8.6 billion in deal value. This surge in M&A activity has…
12/24/2025 2 min read
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Aave founder under scrutiny for $10M token purchase amid governance drama
Stani Kulechov, the founder of Aave, has come under scrutiny following a substantial purchase of AAVE tokens valued at $10 million. This acquisition occurred just before a…
12/24/2025 2 min read
AAVE #AAVE
HashKey Capital's $500 million-target blockchain fund raises $250 million in first round
HashKey Capital has successfully raised $250 million in the initial round of funding for its HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV. This fund is designed to focus on investments…
12/24/2025 2 min read
BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #FINANCE #HASHKEY
Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts 'lid' on BTC price
Recent developments in the Bitcoin options market have led to significant speculation regarding future price movements. Following a record options expiry valued at approximately…
12/24/2025 2 min read
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Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager
Kraken, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is moving towards an initial public offering (IPO). This development, along with a surge of crypto companies pursuing public…
12/24/2025 2 min read
EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE
Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity
Sling Money, a crypto payments application, has received approval to provide cryptocurrency services in the United Kingdom. This development comes at a time when stablecoin…
12/24/2025 2 min read
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How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana
Ondo Finance has announced its plans to introduce tokenized US stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Solana blockchain, with the launch set for 2026. This initiative…
12/24/2025 2 min read
SOL #SOL #ONDO
Polymarket points to third-party login tool after users report account breaches
Polymarket, a well-known prediction market platform, has recently experienced a significant security incident that has raised concerns among its users. The platform has…
12/24/2025 2 min read
OTHER #OTHER #FINANCE #POLYMARKET
Crypto downturn reveals gap between VC valuations and market cap
The current downturn in the cryptocurrency market has exposed a significant disconnect between the valuations assigned to various VC-backed crypto projects during their last…
12/24/2025 2 min read
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Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs
Philippine regulators have intensified their efforts to regulate the cryptocurrency landscape by blocking access to major global exchanges, including Coinbase and Gemini. This…
12/24/2025 2 min read
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Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms
Bitcoin is currently approaching a significant breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range, coinciding with a year-end options expiry. This situation is resulting in a suppression of…
12/24/2025 2 min read
BTC #BTC #MARKET #TRADING
Trend Research quietly becomes one of Ethereum’s largest whales with 46K ETH buy
Trend Research has made significant waves in the Ethereum ecosystem by acquiring a substantial amount of ETH. This strategic purchase positions the private company among the…
12/24/2025 2 min read
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