Stablecoins
Analysis
Coinbase believes tokenization, DeFi will be key themes in 2025 amid pro-crypto policies
Stablecoins and ETFs are also seen by Coinbase as hot topics shaping the crypto landscape next year.
Regulation
SEC Commissioner predicts early improvements for crypto ETFs under new leadership
Changes such as staking for Ethereum ETFs and in-kind redemptions for Bitcoin products will likely to happen early on, says Hester Peirce.
Banking
More than 100 crypto hedge funds report banking hurdles in the past 3 years
A crypto-friendly executive pointed out that this is another proof of the 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0' existence.
ETF
21shares registers Polkadot trust in Delaware in preparation for ETF
The filing is a potential DOT-indexed exchange-traded fund, a part of a wave of new ETFs expected by analysts.
Crypto
Investors sue ‘Hawk Tuah’ memecoin creators, promoters over alleged securities law violations
96% of the token supply was concentrated on few wallets on its launch day.
Adoption
El Salvador to accelerate Bitcoin purchases despite IMF deal
Although the Central American nation will wind down some of its Bitcoin efforts, it remains steady in its commitment to become a crypto hub.
Crypto
Bitcoin loses $100k as markets continue to slide in reaction to Fed’s slower pace for 2025
In addition to Jerome Powell's recent remarks on the US interest rate policy, a potential government shutdown is in play.
Crypto
Institutions absorb 8 years’ worth of Bitcoin issuance in 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETFs have 1.4 million BTC under management, while public companies purchased nearly 298,000 BTC in 2024.
Analysis
Bitcoin sees wealth shift from long-term holders to new investors – Glassnode
The profit-taking activity by long-term holders was met by new entrants' demand, reflecting a wealth shift movement.
Banking
Deutsche Bank to develop Ethereum layer-2 blockchain to tackle TradFi compliance issues
Project Dama 2 aims to address regulatory concerns by offering secure layer-2 blockchain solutions for financial institutions.
Macro
Bitcoin falls to $100,000 following hawkish FOMC despite 25bp rate cut
Despite the cut being priced, Jerome Powell's remarks on rate policy shook the risk asset markets.
Partnerships
Ethena Labs introduces sUSDe as collateral for Trump-backed WLFI protocol
The partnership, if approved, will be a step into WLFI's vision of using stablecoins to maintain the dollar supremacy.
