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NFT collections get no Santa rally as market hits 2025 lows <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU0OTEtMjhiYi03MDkyLWE2MzctN2ZmZTk2ZWRhNWVhLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="NFT collections get no Santa rally as market hits 2025 lows">Market data showed shrinking participation across NFTs, with fewer buyers, sellers and transactions signaling fading speculative interest.

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NFT Market Slides to 2025 Lows as Buyers and Sellers Pull Back

December NFT activity weakened as buyer and seller participation fell sharply, reinforcing November’s downturn and signaling a quiet year-end for...

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Bitcoin ETFs lose $825M in five days as US becomes 'biggest seller' of BTC <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjU0MjgtYjNjYS03OGYwLWFlNzAtNzY4YWZjMDQ3Mzk1LmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin ETF performance stayed negative on Christmas Eve as a short final US trading session produced another $175 million in net outflows.

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Bitcoin ETFs See $175 Million Outflows on Christmas Eve

Bitcoin continues its institutional exodus on Christmas Eve as the US ETFs see another $175 million in outflows.

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Bitcoiners bullish over Elon Musk tipping ‘double-digit’ economic growth <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUzNmItOWI4NS03ZjVjLWJkNmItNGMwMTQxOTE3ODkwLmpwZw==.jpg">Elon Musk added that “triple-digit” economic growth could even be possible by 2030; however, some Bitcoiners worry about a 2026 bear market.

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Bitcoiners Bullish Over Musk Economic Growth Prediction

A Bitcoiner says it is “usually not random noise” when Elon Musk makes a prediction, with the billionaire tipping major growth over the next 18...

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Crypto saw record $8.6B in deals in 2025 with growth under Trump: FT <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUwMzEtMGI1My03MmUwLThmN2QtMDA5OTQ1MGRmNWVjLmpwZw==.jpg">The number of crypto deals reportedly skyrocketed this year and hit a record total value of $8.6 billion, led by Coinbase’s record-breaking acquisition of Deribit.

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Crypto Deals Soared to $8.6B in 2025: FT

The Financial Times reports that crypto deals soared this year to a record total value of $8.6 billion, led by Coinbase’s nearly $3 billion purch...

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Polymarket says third-party provider caused reported account breaches <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWVmMzYtZDI2ZC03OGEzLTk4NGQtMDMzMjNlODhjZDg3.jpg" alt="Polymarket says third-party provider caused reported account breaches">Some Polymarket users reported that their accounts had been breached and drained, which the prediction market blamed on a third-party provider.

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Polymarket Blames Account Breaches on Third-Party Provider

Polymarket blamed a third-party provider as the cause of reported account breaches where funds were drained, an issue it says is now resolved.

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From stablecoins to incumbents, VCs map crypto value in 2025 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUyMWMtN2EwOC03MWY1LWFlZWItOThmOWQ5YjJlZmYyLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="From stablecoins to incumbents, VCs map crypto value in 2025">Venture partners such as Pantera, Hash3 and Variant look back on a year of regulatory shifts and uneven markets, outlining crypto’s biggest winners and losers in 2025.

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VCs Pick Incumbents, Stablecoins as 2025 Crypto Winners

Investors on the Stateful podcast say incumbents, stablecoins and prediction markets led crypto in 2025 amid regulatory change.

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Here’s what happened in crypto today <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDYvMDE5Nzk0MjMtZWY4ZS03YzYwLWI5MzctYjlkZGY3NWZlOGFk.jpg">Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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Crypto Today: Stablecoin flows could touch $56T by 2030

Today in Crypto: Stablecoin flows could hit $56T by 2030, Stand With Crypto targets a US crypto market structure bill ahead of the midterms, while ...

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NFTs shifted to utility and culture as price faded in 2025 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjM4OTItYTQ3Ny03M2Q1LTg1MDktZTQ5NTEzMTI5ZTYxLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="NFTs shifted to utility and culture as price faded in 2025">In 2025, non-fungible tokens were reshaped by falling volumes, cultural repositioning and a growing focus on real-world use cases.

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NFTs in 2025: From boom-era prices to utility and real-world use

After the 2021 NFT boom, trading volumes and valuations have fallen sharply in 2025. This report eyes what’s left of the market, from blue-chip c...

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Merry Christmas, Caroline Ellison: Here's an early release from custody <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUwY2EtMGYwYi03MDI5LWFkY2YtNDYwYmMxMmJlM2JkLmpwZw==.jpg">The former Alameda Research CEO, subject to intense public scrutiny for her role in FTX's collapse and association with Sam Bankman-Fried, will be released in January.

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Merry Christmas, Caroline Ellison: Here

In about four weeks, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is scheduled to be released from US federal custody, months ahead of the end of h...

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70% Ether positions are 'long' as whale accumulation tightens ETH supply <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YWZkMmMtZjlkZS03YTU5LWIzYmYtZGM3OGZjMzFiOTY4.jpg">Whales have accumulated over $2 billion in Ether, as derivatives positioning skewed 70% net long with leverage at record highs. When will ETH price break out?

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ETH Whales Accumulate as Supply Tightens Near $3K

Large ETH whales and institutions are accumulating as exchange supply drops and leverage rises, creating a volatile setup near key support.

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Five governments that clarified crypto licensing in 2025 <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUwZjgtNjE5YS03ZGE3LTkyMGUtYWEyNDljMmUwZGI5LmpwZWc=.jpeg" alt="Five governments that clarified crypto licensing in 2025">Discover the five governments that simplified crypto licensing in 2025, from the GENIUS Act in the US to the EU’s MiCA passporting regime.

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Five Governments That Set Clear Crypto Licensing Rules in 2025

The Wild West era officially ended in 2025. These five nations swapped enforcement for frameworks, making it safer and faster to build in Web3 this...

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XRP price below $2: Negative sentiment signals ‘strong rebound’ ahead <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjBmMTYtMzE1Ni03ODk2LWE0NzktNzljZTdhMzQxZGY0.jpg">XRP social sentiment hits extreme fear levels, a setup that has sparked sharp rebounds in the past, but XRP faces stiff resistance in its recovery path.

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XRP Sentiment Tanks to Fear: Will Resistance at $2 Abate Price Rebound?

Negative XRP sentiment suggests price recovery, but resistance at $1.92 and $2 could determine if a recovery unfolds or a further decline hits $1.6...

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Web3 and DApps in 2026: A utility-driven year ahead for crypto <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjI1ZDgtOWNlYi03OTdiLWJhNTgtOWVjN2Q3ZjE2YmU2LmpwZw==.jpg">Crypto enters 2026 with mature infrastructure; now DApps must prove real utility, win users without incentives and compete directly with Web2.

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No More Hype Cycles: 2026 Forces DApps to Compete on Utility

With scaling solved and UX improving, 2026 becomes the first year DApps must retain real users, not just farmers — testing whether Web3 apps dese...

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Aave founder under scrutiny for $10M token purchase amid governance drama <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUwMzUtOWExZi03NDczLWJkNzMtOTEzMTk5NjBlMjljLmpwZw==.jpg">Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing criticism after a $10 million AAVE purchase ahead of a key DAO vote, as critics raise concerns over voting power concentration.

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Aave Founder Under Scrutiny for $10M Token Purchase Amid Governance Drama

Critics say a $10 million AAVE purchase by founder Stani Kulechov boosted voting power ahead of a contentious DAO vote, reigniting concerns over go...

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Trump family-linked USD1 supply up $150M as Binance rolls out yield program <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjUwMzEtMGI1My03MmUwLThmN2QtMDA5OTQ1MGRmNWVjLmpwZw==.jpg">The USD1 stablecoin added $150 million to its market capitalization after Binance announced an incentive program offering up to 20% yield.

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Trump Family’s USD1 Stablecoin Soars By $150M After Binance Yield Launch

The Trump family-linked USD1 stablecoin is adding millions to its market cap, benefiting from its growing integration within Binance, the world’s...

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Three signs that Bitcoin is finding its market bottom <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjRhMjEtMjBhOC03YTNkLTljZDQtMjVjNWY4Zjc1YTgwLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Three signs that Bitcoin is finding its market bottom">Bitcoin’s selling pressure may be easing as momentum stabilizes, miners capitulate, and liquidity conditions turn supportive.

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3 Bitcoin Signs Pointing to a BTC Market Bottom

Bitcoin’s selling pressure may be easing as momentum stabilises, miners capitulate, and liquidity conditions turn supportive, setting the stage f...

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Bitcoin is stuck below $90K until these market conditions improve <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjRiNzgtYTI0OS03M2U4LTlmYmEtZDU2ZDExZmM2ODRmLmpwZw==.jpg">Bitcoin holds near $87,000 as on-chain activity and exchange inflows fall, signalling tight liquidity and looming volatility.

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BTC is Range-Bound Below $90,000 Until These Metrics Change

BTC’s price is holding firm, but fading network activity and shrinking liquidity are capping gains below $90,000.

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How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjRmZTUtMzFjMC03MzUxLWExMTgtMjBkNmI3YzlhOWUzLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="How Ondo Finance plans to bring tokenized US stocks to Solana">Ondo plans to launch tokenized US stocks and ETFs on Solana in 2026, using custody-backed assets, onchain transfers and embedded compliance.

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Ondo’s Plan to Launch Tokenized US Stocks on Solana in 2026

Ondo plans to bring tokenized US stocks and ETFs to Solana in early 2026, using broker-dealer custody, mint and redemption, and Chainlink pricing.

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Crypto downturn reveals gap between VC valuations and market cap <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjRmYTktYjcxMC03NzM2LTg0YzAtMjM2ZTdiNDVjOGRkLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Crypto downturn reveals gap between VC valuations and market cap">Several VC-backed crypto projects now trade at market capitalizations well below the valuations assigned during their last private funding rounds.

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Crypto Downturn Reveals Gap Between VC Valuations and Market Cap

CryptoRank data shows VC-backed crypto projects trading far below their last funding valuations as tighter liquidity and fading narratives drive a ...

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Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs <img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMTIvMDE5YjRmNmItZDI1Ni03NWM4LWI2MjAtMjc3ODlhNDQ1NjQ0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Philippines blocks Coinbase, Gemini amid wider crackdown on unlicensed VASPs">Philippine regulators are tightening control over crypto access, signaling that global exchanges must secure local licenses to operate.

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Philippines Blocks Coinbase, Gemini in Unlicensed VASP Enforcement

The ISP-level blocks mark a shift in how the Philippines regulates crypto, prioritizing territorial licensing over international compliance credent...