Layer 1 tokens face pressure as user growth stalls and revenue centralizes

OAK Research highlights a 2025 “reckoning”: Layer 1 tokens crashed as MAUs fell 25%, while revenue pooled in stablecoins and BNB Chain tripled its user base.


Digital Euro Agreement Advances EU’s Monetary Sovereignty and Payment Infrastructure

On December 19, 2025, EU governments reached a consensus on the digital euro, backing online/offline functionality and holding limits to ensure a 2029 launch.


CFTC Leadership Shift Highlights Regulatory Approach to Crypto Markets

The Senate confirmed Michael Selig as CFTC Chairman, signaling a shift toward deregulatory oversight and clear commodity-based rules for digital assets under his “cop-on-the-beat” philosophy.


JPMorgan Leverages Public Blockchain for $50M Commercial Paper Issuance

JPMorgan issued $50 million in USCP tokens on Solana for Galaxy Digital, using USDC for settlement with buyers Coinbase and Franklin Templeton—a landmark public-blockchain shift.


Solana’s Potential to Flip Ethereum: Analyzing the Layer-1 Competition

Anthony Scaramucci predicts Solana will “flip” Ethereum, citing its rapid RWA adoption—including Bhutan’s gold-backed token—while Ethereum remains resilient near key $2,900 support despite recent outflows.


Quantum Hardware Advances Highlight Challenges Facing Bitcoin’s Security Future

Bitcoin faces a growing push for BIP-360, a quantum-resistant upgrade, as 2025 hardware breakthroughs by Google and IBM accelerate timelines for potential cryptographic vulnerabilities.


Tangem Wallet adds Aave stablecoin yield to simplify DeFi access

Tangem’s Yield Mode enables hardware-secured, real-time yield on stablecoins via Aave, providing a simplified “neobank” experience while preserving user self-custody and instant liquidity.


Tether’s Acquisition Bid for Juventus Highlights Corporate Expansion Amid Crypto Ecosystem Diversification

The recent news of Tether submitting a formal offer to acquire a controlling stake in Juventus Football Club marks a significant shift from traditional cryptocurrency operations toward broader corporate investments.


Director’s Bad Bet: 47 Ronin Director Carl Erik Rinsch Convicted of Netflix Fraud After Losing Millions on Speculative Trades, Including Dogecoin

The director of 47 Ronin was convicted of fraud after misusing Netflix funds for crypto investments like Dogecoin. His speculative trading led to the loss of over half the budget within two months.


Goodbye Lag: BitMEX’s Overhauled Mobile App Delivers Pro-Level BitMEX Mobile App Derivatives Trading

BitMEX has dropped a major mobile update, bringing the full speed of its desktop engine to your phone. It now features 80+ derivatives, copy trading, and gesture controls for lightning-fast execution.