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The year 2025 has highlighted a sharp performance split between cryptocurrencies and precious metals, with gold and silver rallying strongly while bitcoin loses momentum.

South Korean financial conglomerate Mirae Asset is exploring a potential acquisition of local cryptocurrency exchange Korbit, according to a report from the Korea Times.

Corporate holders of Ethereum are increasingly locking up large portions of their Ether to earn staking yield, reducing the amount of ETH available on the open market.

Bybit EU marked Bybit’s seventh anniversary with a Europe-only promotion that reflects how regulated crypto platforms are adapting to MiCAR requirements.

Crypto exchange-traded products recorded $446 million in net outflows during the final full trading week of Christmas, reflecting fragile sentiment across digital asset markets.

Ethereum’s staking demand has surged as the validator entry queue overtakes exits, signalling renewed confidence and tightening liquid supply ahead of 2026.

ZAMNA has partnered with FG Wallet and REDX to integrate Web3 payments, NFTs and token-based rewards into its global music festival experience.

UK Finance says 2026 will be a pivotal year for crypto regulation as policymakers balance stablecoin innovation, consumer protection and the UK’s global competitiveness.

Bitcoin’s mainstream rise and institutional adoption in 2025 have been accompanied by a surge in violent “wrench attacks” as criminals increasingly target individual crypto holders.

XRP is heading into 2026 with rising momentum as regulatory clarity, spot ETFs and growing corporate treasury adoption drive institutional demand and on-chain utility.

Silver prices swung violently over the weekend, surging to record highs before plunging sharply, as shifting rate cut expectations and industrial demand fuelled crypto-like volatility.

Elon Musk has warned that China’s planned silver export restrictions could strain global supply chains and pose risks for industries reliant on the metal.