Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals

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

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'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

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Bitcoin due gains after record $24B options expiry lifts 'lid' on BTC price

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

BTC #BTC #TRADING

Kraken IPO, M&A deals to reignite crypto's 'mid-stage' cycle: fund manager

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

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Sling Money receives approval to offer crypto services in UK as stablecoin payments gain popularity

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

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 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

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

MARKET #MARKET

Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs

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

EXCHANGE #EXCHANGE

Bitcoin nears breakout from the $85,000-$90,000 range as options expiry looms

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 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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