Category: crypto

In 2025, the cryptocurrency industry saw major funding deals, with Naver Financial acquiring Dunamu for $10.3 billion leading the list. Other significant deals included DigitalBridge, Deribit, Binance, and Polymarket. Several companies raised over $1 billion in funding, with Kalshi achieving a fully diluted valuation of $11 billion.

NFT sales volume has surged by 37.41% to $88.29 million, led by $X@AI BRC-20 NFTs on Bitcoin. NFT buyers and sellers have increased significantly, with Bitcoin overtaking Ethereum as the top NFT chain by weekly sales volume. Market participation has seen strong expansion, with top collections by NFT sales volume including $X@AI BRC-20 NFTs, DMarket,…

Privacy coins are cryptocurrencies that hide transaction details on public blockchains using advanced cryptography. They offer stronger financial privacy than popular cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Investors and builders are focusing on privacy as a competitive advantage, with some privacy coins outperforming Bitcoin. However, privacy coins face regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about illicit activities.…

Turkmenistan has legalized cryptocurrency mining and trading under a new law, allowing residents and foreign entities to operate licensed crypto services. The Central Asian nation aims to reduce reliance on natural gas exports by promoting regulated digital assets. The move follows examples set by neighboring countries like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

In early 2026, Bitcoin’s price rebound has sparked interest in verified crypto airdrops and on-chain reward campaigns. This recovery is leading to a shift from fear-driven sentiment to renewed risk-taking in the cryptocurrency market. Airdrops offer free token distributions to users engaging with tasks like social media or wallet connections, providing opportunities for both capital…

MiCA regulation in the EU will require crypto exchanges, custodians, stablecoin issuers, and portfolio managers to obtain authorization by July 2026. Third-country equivalence will be prohibited, and compliance costs will rise. Self-custody wallets are exempt, but CASPs must log transfers above €1,000 for AML and tax purposes.

Japan’s 2026 tax reform will reduce taxes on specified cryptocurrencies to 20%, aligning them with stocks. Traders can carry losses forward three years. The reform aims to attract investors, increase trading volumes, and support Japan’s regulated digital asset market by allowing XRP and other crypto ETFs under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.

Dexter has become the top daily facilitator of x402 transactions, surpassing Coinbase since December 11. Processing 19.8 million transactions, Dexter now handles about half of all daily x402 payments. This marks a significant shift in the landscape of transaction facilitation previously dominated by established exchanges like Coinbase.

December saw a significant decrease in crypto hack losses, indicating improved security measures in the digital asset sector. While the reduction is positive, total annual losses are still high. Factors contributing to the decline include better security practices, quicker response times, and collaboration among industry players. Ongoing vigilance is necessary to address cybersecurity challenges.

Ripple’s first scheduled escrow unlock of 2026 released 1 billion XRP tokens in three transactions, causing confusion due to a fake memo attached to the releases. The incident highlighted misunderstandings of how Ripple’s escrow works, as any wallet can trigger releases and write memos, not just Ripple. Price volatility remained contained despite the unlock.