Category: crypto

Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is considering allowing insurers to invest in cryptocurrencies under a 100% risk charge. The proposal also includes capital requirements for stablecoins. This move aligns with the city’s efforts to expand regulated crypto activity while managing risks. Public consultation on the proposal is expected to take place from February to April.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes prediction markets are a more accountable and truth-seeking alternative to traditional investing and social media discussions on sensitive topics. He argues that bounded prices in prediction markets reduce speculation and irrational behavior, making them a healthier option for investors. The largest prediction market platform, Polymarket, recently returned to the US…

In 2025, new crypto token launches have seen significant price declines, with 84.7% trading below their initial valuations. Research found that 100 tokens have fallen below their opening prices, with a median crash of 71% in fully diluted valuation. Even high-profile cryptos have suffered crashes of over 90% from their launch.

A cryptocurrency trader lost nearly $50 million in USDT to an address poisoning scam in under an hour. The stolen funds were quickly converted to Ethereum, dispersed across wallets, and partially laundered. The victim demanded the return of most funds within 48 hours and offered a bounty to the attacker. Address poisoning attacks have caused…

In the week of December 14-20, 2025, the crypto VC funding reached $335.1 million across 18 projects. RedotPay led with a $107 million Series B round, while other projects like Fuse, METYA, and Olea also secured significant funding. Several other projects received funding under $15 million.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, believes the Federal Reserve’s Reserve Management Purchases program is similar to quantitative easing and will drive Bitcoin to trade between $80,000 and $100,000 before reaching $124,000 and potentially $200,000 in 2026. He expects institutional FOMO, ETF inflows, and government spending to push Bitcoin to $500,000 by year-end.

Ethereum ETFs experienced $75.89 million in outflows on December 19, marking the seventh consecutive day of losses. BlackRock’s ETHA accounted for all redemptions, while other ETH ETFs saw zero flows. Total net assets for Ethereum ETFs fell to $18.21 billion, with cumulative inflows dropping to $12.44 billion.

XRP-linked exchange-traded funds reached over $60 million in assets under management on December 17, while the token’s spot price decreased. The discrepancy between ETF growth and declining spot prices suggests institutional investors are cautious in their buying process, with ETF inflows not immediately impacting the spot market.

The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%, the highest since 1995, departing from a long-standing accommodative policy. The rate increase is testing global funding mechanisms, potentially impacting Bitcoin prices. Japanese bond yields and high FX hedging costs are making domestic assets more attractive, possibly diverting capital away from the U.S. and…

BlackRock Inc. is expanding its cryptocurrency operations globally and has posted job openings for leadership positions in the U.S., Singapore, England, and Ireland. The roles involve managing digital assets, stablecoins, and tokenization, with salaries ranging from $270,000 to $350,000. The company is seeking candidates with experience in the industry.