U.S. regulators halted an alleged crypto fraud that took over $14 million from investors on 24 December 2025. The operation used social media groups, private chats, and slick but fictitious platforms, then pressured victims to pay new fees during withdrawal attempts, leaving funds unrecovered.

On 24 December 2025, a potential 2026 IPO by Kraken was framed as a possible catalyst for fresh institutional inflows while Bitcoin struggled to recover after a late‑year setback. The asset remains below its October record above $126,000 following a roughly $19 billion liquidation, with opinions split between continued expansion and a cooler phase in 2026.

After Balancer disclosed a vulnerability on November 3, Gnosis validators carried out a hard fork earlier this week to strip the attacker of control over the exploited assets. With more than $116 million drained and roughly $28 million later recovered by white‑hats, the plan now focuses on DAO custody and community governance to manage restitution.

On December 22, 2025, Santiment highlighted unusually negative social chatter around XRP, a pattern that has previously aligned with local lows. As of December 23, 2025, XRP hovered near $1.87–$1.88 while traders watched the $1.80–$1.85 area, with RSI in the high‑30s and a flattening MACD hinting that selling pressure may be fading.

On 23 December 2025, the Bank of Russia unveiled a draft framework enabling retail participation in crypto under tight conditions. Non-qualified buyers would need a knowledge test and face a 300,000-ruble annual cap, while qualified investors gain wider access. Residents could transact via foreign platforms through Russian intermediaries if they notify tax authorities.

BitMine has expanded its Ethereum treasury to 4,066,062 ETH after acquiring 98,852 ETH over the past week, pursuing what it describes as a long-term accumulation strategy. Led by Tom Lee, the company aims to build a 5% share of Ethereum's circulating supply, while its latest buying streak leaves the treasury valued at about $12 billion based on a stated average entry of $2,991 per ETH.

On 23 December 2025, Bitcoin-focused firm Strategy was reported to have built a $2.19 billion cash reserve to support interest and preferred dividend payments for nearly three years. TD Cowen analysts say this liquidity shift eases balance-sheet concerns, even as the stock's large Bitcoin position and link to crypto sentiment keep volatility high. They also highlight a changing regulatory backdrop and project Strategy's Bitcoin holdings could climb toward 835,000 BTC by the end of fiscal 2027.

Dogecoin is stabilizing around $0.13 after modest 24-hour gains, while still underperforming on a weekly view. Momentum signals, including a daily RSI in the mid-40s and a flattening MACD, suggest selling pressure is easing. A 2-hour inverse head-and-shoulders near $0.13 puts $0.14–$0.15 in focus if the $0.12–$0.13 support range remains intact.

By late December 2025, listed cryptocurrencies climbed to nearly 29 million, up from fewer than 6 million at the year's start. The surge added well over 20 million tokens in twelve months as issuance rates hit tens of thousands per day and regularly surpassed one million per month. Most new assets struggled to gain liquidity or lasting relevance.