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Xi Jinping guided China through a pivotal 2025 marked by reform, resilience and preparations for the next development phase.

Turkmenistan has approved tightly regulated crypto mining as part of a cautious, state-led economic adjustment.

XRP hit regulatory milestones in 2025, yet price weakness leaves its 2026 outlook sharply contested.

Base’s creator coin strategy is under scrutiny after a high-profile Zora launch failed to drive lasting onchain activity.

Congressman Warren Davidson revisits bitcoin’s founding ideals and criticises regulatory paths that mirror CBDC frameworks.

Investors are rethinking crypto strategies for 2026 as Bitcoin cycles evolve and infrastructure-driven use cases gain traction.

Autonomous artificial intelligence agents capable of creating and promoting their own cryptocurrencies could pose a serious challenge to human control over monetary systems, according to Zoltan Istvan, a leading voice in transhumanist thought.

US crypto ETFs attracted $32B in 2025 as BlackRock tightened its lead despite softer markets and slowing demand.

Family offices are reassessing crypto investments after a $19bn wipeout raised fresh concerns over volatility in 2026.

Coinbase and betting companies are preparing to challenge Polymarket and Kalshi as prediction markets face rapid growth and rising regulation in 2026.

A US court has dismissed a crypto lawsuit against Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks linked to the collapse of Voyager Digital.

Police have identified the remains of a Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve, concluding a week-long search with a tragic outcome.

Coinbase says clearer regulation and growing ETF, stablecoin and tokenisation momentum will accelerate crypto adoption in 2026.

Mexican authorities have seized $40m worth of motorcycles from former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, now one of the FBI’s most-wanted fugitives over alleged large-scale drug trafficking.

Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from several US cities after a Supreme Court ruling limited his authority to deploy them for policing.

Session executives warn that AI integrated into devices and low public awareness threaten the future of private messaging and user privacy.

The CFTC has reappointed Amir Zaidi as chief of staff, bringing back the architect of US Bitcoin futures as crypto regulation enters a pivotal phase.

India’s central bank urged countries to prioritise CBDCs over stablecoins, citing financial stability risks and the need to protect trust in money.

Riot Platforms has launched a $500 million share sale as November Bitcoin production fell, while the miner continues selling output to fund expansion.

Chainlink cemented its role as the backbone of onchain finance in 2025, with governments and global banks adopting its standards for real world blockchain use.

A US lawmaker has warned that new crypto legislation could undermine financial privacy and push the country towards a surveillance driven monetary system.

US Senate committees are expected to revisit crypto market structure legislation in January, as advocates push for clearer rules despite political headwinds.

Wallets linked to the TRUMP memecoin team moved about $94 million in USDC to Coinbase in December, drawing scrutiny as the token suffered a steep yearly decline.

Donald Trump has issued the first vetoes of his second term, rejecting two bipartisan bills and risking a fresh showdown with Congress.