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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.

Senator Cynthia Lummis is backing the Fed’s proposed “skinny master accounts” as a way to protect crypto firms from ongoing debanking.

A former Coinbase customer support employee has been arrested in India after allegedly leaking data from more than 69,000 user accounts.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $782 million in Christmas week outflows as analysts cited holiday positioning rather than fading institutional demand.

California’s proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax has drawn criticism from crypto leaders, who warn it could drive capital, jobs and innovation out of the state.

Bitcoin needs a late 6.24% rally to avoid closing 2025 in the red as uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy weighs on prices.

Animoca’s Yat Siu says Trump-era miscalculations and memecoin excesses are forcing crypto to mature and focus on real utility in 2026.

Industry executives warn that many crypto treasury firms may not survive into 2026 as falling markets expose weaknesses in the buy-and-hold model.

Coinbase chief Brian Armstrong warned banks against reopening the GENIUS Act, saying any move to restrict stablecoin rewards would stifle innovation.

Google search interest in crypto has fallen to a 12-month low in the United States, reflecting fading retail enthusiasm despite stable Bitcoin prices.

TRM Labs says Russian cybercriminal networks laundered more than $35 million in crypto stolen from LastPass users through mixers and Russia-linked exchanges.

Silver markets face a critical week as the CME’s latest margin hike takes effect, raising fears of volatility and forced deleveraging near multi-year highs.

Brazil’s crypto activity jumped 43% in 2025 even as the IMF said the country’s tight monetary policy and financial system remain effective and stable.

Bitcoin mining hit the zettahash era in 2025, boosting network security to record levels despite falling fees and tightening margins for miners.

Senator Cynthia Lummis’s bipartisan bill could finally bring regulatory clarity to US crypto markets as it heads toward a pivotal January 2026 vote.

Solana ETFs posted strong early inflows and rising liquidity after their late-2025 launch, nearing $1 billion in assets as they head into 2026.

Michael Saylor admits his early bitcoin scepticism was a “big mistake” after transforming his company into the world’s largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.

Cango (NYSE:CANG) entered into a definitive investment agreement on Dec. 29, 2025, with Enduring Wealth Capital Limited (EWCL) for the private placement of 7 million Class B ordinary shares.

Solidion Technology (NASDAQ:STI) has been awarded a second grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to scale up the production of advanced carbon materials for the nuclear energy sector.

Loar Holdings (NYSE:LOAR) said it has completed the acquisition of LMB Fans & Motors for €367 million in cash, plus the assumption of debt, closing the transaction on Dec. 26 after receiving regulatory clearance in France.

The deal adds a more than 60-year-old manufacturer of customized, high-performance fans and brushless motors to Loar’s portfolio, strengthening its position across aerospace, defense, original equipment manufacturing and aftermarket segments.

GRAVITY (NASDAQ:GRVY) said it has officially launched Ragnarok: Rebirth (仙境传说：重生), a 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game for mobile devices, in China, marking a key expansion for the long-running Ragnarok franchise.

The game debuted on Dec. 25 after receiving an ISBN code in December 2024, a regulatory requirement for commercial game releases in China.

Uxin (NASDAQ:UXIN) has agreed to raise $50 million in new equity financing as the Nasdaq-listed company seeks to accelerate expansion in China’s used-car retail market.

The Beijing-based firm said it entered definitive share subscription agreements on Dec. 26 with affiliates of NIO Capital and Prestige Shine Group Limited.

Leifras (NASDAQ:LFS) said it entered a memorandum of understanding on Dec. 26 with Tachibana Gakuen and Matsumoto to launch a collaborative initiative aimed at addressing school refusal among students in Japan.

Under the agreement, Leifras will contribute its sports education and youth-development expertise, while Tachibana Gakuen will oversee school management and provide direct student support.

Bitcoin veteran James Howells has shared advice for newcomers, veterans and skeptics, urging education, cautious experimentation and real-world crypto adoption.