The Hong Kong SFC and FSTB publish consultation results and launch a new review of advisory and management regimes for virtual‑asset service providers.

Hashkey Capital announces the first closing of its Fund IV with $250 million in commitments.

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.

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.

This week has been an absolute roller coaster in the precious metals space, with price action doing cartwheels and headlines barely keeping up. Spot silver on the Shanghai Gold Exchange finished Dec. 24, 2025, at a premium to futures contracts, a classic case of backwardation that hints at a snug physical market in China.

Bitwise Asset Management released 10 crypto predictions for 2026, outlining a forcefully bullish, bitcoin-centered outlook driven by ETF demand, institutional adoption, regulatory progress, supply constraints, and a shifting market structure favoring sustained upside momentum ahead.

Tether’s rejected $1.2 billion bid to acquire Juventus will likely trigger a high‑stakes battle for control of the club, fueled by the stablecoin issuer’s vast profits, deep liquidity, and existing 10% stake. Beyond the takeover drama, the move signals crypto’s evolution into a mainstream, institutionally credible force, as Web3 companies increasingly use elite sports partnerships to accelerate global adoption and brand legitimacy.

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After a bruising multi-year downturn, 2025 marked a decisive comeback for crypto venture capital, led by a small group of firms shaping regulation, infrastructure, and consumer adoption.

Gold and silver ended 2025 with outsized gains, driven by monetary policy shifts, central bank accumulation, and sustained industrial demand that pushed both metals to multi-decade highs.

Bitcoin’s price on Wednesday stands at $87,234, with a market capitalization of $1.74 trillion, reflecting a cautious tone heading into Christmas Eve as 24-hour trading volume clocks in at $36.90 billion and the intraday range stays boxed between $86,713 and $88,091. The numbers suggest bitcoin is pacing itself rather than sprinting, as traders digest mixed signals across timeframes and indicators.

Bitcoin ETFs posted a fourth consecutive day of outflows, while ether ETFs slipped back into the red. XRP and solana ETFs continued to attract modest but steady inflows, underscoring selective investor demand.

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Bybit will discontinue its platform for Japan‑based users and enforce verification deadlines to meet local regulations.

The Russian central bank releases a concept allowing qualified and non‑qualified investors to buy crypto assets under differentiated rules.