Social engineering cost crypto billions in 2025: How to protect yourself
cointelegraph.com

Crypto hackers took social engineering to a whole other level this year, and advances in artificial intelligence mean scams are about to get even harder to detect.

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Market Maker Sounds Alarm: Volatility Persists in Thin Holiday Trading
cryptopotato.com

As 2025 draws to a close, cryptocurrency markets are still volatile, with traders facing hundreds of millions in daily liquidations despite typically quiet holiday trading. This persistent instability, marked by sharp price swings and failing rallies, reflects a market still struggling to recover from a historic crash and now grappling with structural uncertainty heading into […]

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Justin Sun Locked Out As WLFI Blacklist Drags Into Fourth Month
nulltx.com

Justin Sun is absorbing mounting losses after remaining blacklisted from World Liberty Financial for more than three months. The restriction, first imposed in September, continues to block access to his WLFI holdings and has erased an estimated $60 million in value. The scale of the loss is now coming into sharper focus. On Monday, blockchain […]

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Robert Kiyosaki Warns $70 Silver Signals Hyperinflation, Predicts $200 Price by 2026
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Silver’s breakout above $70 is stoking inflation fears and dollar anxiety, with Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warning the move could foreshadow deeper currency erosion while fueling a bullish path toward $200. Silver Rally Fuels Kiyosaki’s Inflation Alarm and Bullish Price Forecast Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki warned that silver trading […]

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Gunman arrested for nearly $1M crypto, jewelry robbery in Miami's Morningside … – WPLG Local 10
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Miami police arrested a suspect on Tuesday in connection with an early-December armed robbery of nearly $1 million in cryptocurrency and valuables …

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11 Trillion SHIB in Green as Key Metric Defies Negative Trend
u.today

Shiba Inu has flipped Bitcoin and XRP in futures activity, as its open interest volume shows an impressive 3.42% surge, while other major cryptocurrencies stayed in the red.

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Expert Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $70,000, Drawing Parallels To December 2021 Crash
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As the Bitcoin (BTC) price settles below the critical $90,000 support level, discussions about the potential onset of a new bear market are growing among experts and market analysts.  The market’s leading cryptocurrency, currently trading at approximately $87,370, has experienced a decline of over 30% from its all-time high of more than $126,000, drawing comparisons […]

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Bitcoin ETFs lose $825M in five days as US becomes 'biggest seller' of BTC
cointelegraph.com

Bitcoin ETF performance remained negative on Christmas Eve as a short final US trading session produced another $175 million in net outflows.

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Christmas Ethereum Shock: Dormant 2,000 ETH Address Awakens After 10 Years
crypto-economy.com

A dormant Ethereum whale came back to life in the middle of Christmas Eve. The activity was detected by the platform Whale Alert, which also indicated that the whale had remained inactive for a decade. After an initial test transaction, the holder transferred 1,999 ETH in several tranches to a new address, consolidating an astronomical […]

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Dogecoin Santa Rally Pauses as Trader Activity Slows Ahead of Holidays
crypto-economy.com

This Wednesday, the anticipated Dogecoin Santa rally lost momentum following a 4.03% drop in open interest, according to CoinGlass data. The cryptocurrency market, which fell back below $3 trillion, reflects a risk-off sentiment ahead of the holidays, leaving DOGE trading around $0.127 with a daily loss exceeding 1%. After reaching a high of $0.134 on […]

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Gnosis Chain Executes Hard Fork to Recover Funds Linked to Balancer Exploit
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Gnosis Chain said its community of node operators has executed a hard fork to recover funds linked to the Balancer exploit. This week, Gnosis confirmed that the assets are now out of the attacker’s control and urged remaining operators to update their nodes to avoid penalties. It has not yet specified the exact total amount […]

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Holiday Options Expiry Raises Short-Term Bitcoin Volatility
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As Christmas approaches, crypto markets are seeing thinning liquidity and reduced leverage, increasing the risk of short-term price swings. A massive year-end options expiry may drive volatility, but history suggests any holiday moves are likely to fade in January. Bitcoin Enters Thin Holiday Markets as Options Loom Bitcoin is heading into Christmas week stuck in […]

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Global Asset Rotation: Why Liquidity Drives the <b>Cryptocurrency</b> Cycle – ChainCatcher
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… cryptocurrency bull market depends on capital rather than narrative … cryptocurrency bull market depends on capital rather than narrative.

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AAVE Slides Nearly 20% As Governance Fight Rattles Market
nulltx.com

Aave is under pressure. The $AAVE token is down 19.5% on the week, currently trading around $150, as an escalating governance dispute shakes confidence across the protocol. The selloff is not technical. It is political. Aave is now caught in a high-stakes conflict between Aave Labs, the centralized development company founded by Stani Kulechov, and […]

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Price predictions 12/24: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE
cointelegraph.com

Bitcoin and several major altcoins turned down from their overhead resistance levels, signaling that the bears continue to sell on rallies.

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Crypto Market Prediction: Will Ethereum's (ETH) Christmas Be Bullish? Bitcoin (BTC) Hides Its Real Power, Did XRP Just End 160-Day Bloodbath?
u.today

Market is taking a break from volatility as most investors are entering a holiday season, leaving trading behind.

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Altcoin Struggles: What The Future Holds And The Potential For A 2026 Revival
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Recent market dynamics have seen Ethereum (ETH) at the forefront of a significant decline in the altcoin sector, pushing many top cryptocurrencies below crucial price levels.  Market expert CyrilXBT has taken to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to unravel the factors contributing to this downturn and explore the potential for a recovery rally in […]

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Bitcoin’s Decline Intensifies Pressure on Strategy as Investors Question Its Debt Model
crypto-economy.com

TL;DR Strategy (MSTR) stock fell ~65% from its peak as Bitcoin declined, raising investor concerns. The company’s aggressive Bitcoin-backed debt strategy makes it highly sensitive to crypto market volatility. Despite the downturn, the company raised capital to boost cash reserves instead of buying more Bitcoin. Investor anxiety has surged around Strategy (MSTR) after the company’s […]

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Aave Founder Faces Scrutiny Over $10M Token Purchase Amid Governance Turmoil
crypto-economy.com

TL;DR Aave founder’s $10M token purchase ahead of a key vote is called a “governance attack.” The controversial vote concerns reclaiming control of the Aave brand’s intellectual property. Critics highlight voting power concentration, with the top three addresses controlling over 58% of votes. A recent $10 million purchase of AAVE tokens by Stani Kulechov, founder […]

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Hyperliquid Confirms Former Employee Behind HYPE Shorting Activity
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Hyperliquid has confirmed that a recent large shorting incident involving its native HYPE token was linked to a former employee who was dismissed in the first quarter of 2024 for insider trading. In a statement issued this week, the decentralized perpetuals exchange said on-chain analysis had verified that the wallet behind the activity belonged to […]

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Bybit Ends Services for Japanese Residents, Implements Account Restrictions
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Bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations. Bybit announced on 22 December 2025 that it will cease services for residents of Japan and gradually apply account restrictions starting in 2026. Users who receive a residency notice must complete Identity Verification Level 2 (proof of address/KYC 2) by 22 January 2026 to retain […]

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Why donor-advised funds are a powerful (and tax-advantaged) tool for crypto-based giving
blog.kraken.com

Crypto has changed how people think about ownership, value transfer, and financial autonomy. It is also changing how people approach philanthropy. For many donors – especially those holding appreciated crypto – donor-advised funds (DAFs) have emerged as one of the most flexible and powerful tools for charitable giving. This article explains what DAFs are, how […]

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Spain to Enforce MiCA and DAC8 in 2026, Ending Crypto’s Regulatory Grey Area
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Spain is moving to close the regulatory gap for crypto firms. From 2026, MiCA and DAC8 will bring digital asset providers under the same licensing and reporting regime as traditional financial institutions, reshaping competition in one of Europe’s largest markets. The country will begin enforcing the DAC8 directive on tax reporting from 1 January 2026, […]

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Quantum Computing and <b>Cryptocurrency</b>: A Strong Match or Critical Danger?
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“Quantum computing and crypto are complementary technologies.” In short, rather than spelling doom for cryptocurrency, quantum computing could …

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Offchain Labs boosts ARB stake as Arbitrum crosses $20B milestone
cointelegraph.com

Offchain Labs increases its ARB holdings, signaling long-term conviction in Arbitrum as governance token prices slump and layer-2 competition intensifies.

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Investor Dan Tapiero Declares Bitcoin Bull Market in Mid-Cycle, Reveals Price Forecast for Gold, Silver and BTC
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Macro analyst and institutional crypto veteran Dan Tapiero says he believes Bitcoin is nowhere near the final phase of its current cycle. In a new market update, Tapiero says he believes BTC will catch up to this year’s explosive move for precious metals. “Bull market in bitcoin/blockchain/digital assets still mid-stage. Price unchanged vs gold since […]

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XRP Jumps Ahead of Bitcoin on Quantum Resistance With Major Testnet Upgrade
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XRP Ledger is already testing quantum-resistant transactions on its network, while Bitcoin developers warn a full upgrade could take years, which may set up a rare tech gap between the two chains.

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XRP Exchange Reserves On Binance Fall To Six-Month Low: Selling Pressure Is Easing
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XRP is testing a critical long-term demand zone below the $1.90 level as market conditions continue to deteriorate across the altcoin sector. After failing to sustain upside momentum, price action has turned increasingly fragile, with bulls struggling to defend key support levels. The structure now reflects growing weakness, reinforcing concerns that the broader market may […]

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Istanbul Blockchain Week Returns in June 2026 Amid Surging Crypto Adoption in Türkiye
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This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Istanbul, Türkiye – December, 2025 – Istanbul Blockchain Week, organized by Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital is set to return for its fifth edition on June 2nd-3rd, 2026, at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel. Following last year’s success, this year’s event is gearing up to host prominent […]

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Funds Coin enables global <b>cryptocurrency</b> enthusiasts to generate stable passive income …
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The cryptocurrency markets are navigating another phase of volatility, with global investors reassessing strategies for generating returns from …

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NFTs shifted to utility and culture as price faded in 2025
cointelegraph.com

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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Streamflow Announces USD+, a Yield-Bearing Solana Stablecoin Backed by U.S. Treasury Bills
dailyhodl.com

December 24th, 2025 – Belgrade, Serbia Streamflow announces USD+, a U.S. Treasury-backed stablecoin built on Solana that distributes daily yield directly to holders’ wallets. Designed for Web3 companies with treasuries and crypto-native investors managing idle capital, USD+ enables users to earn yield on stable balances without any staking or lockups. USD+ is backed by short-term […]

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