SEC official Cicely LaMothe retires after pioneering the Office of Crypto Assets, leaving a legacy of clarified rules for meme coins, staking, and ETP disclosures.

Bitmine deposited $219 million in ETH for staking, marking a shift toward institutional yield. The move targets a 3.12% APY while managing liquidity lock-up risks.

Cardano’s ADA dropped 58% in 2025, hitting $0.35. Charles Hoskinson refutes “dumping” rumors as TVL stalls and futures open interest plunges by over 60%.

Aave’s $140 million revenue milestone is overshadowed by a governance clash over brand assets. Founder Stani Kulechov denies vote-buying allegations following a $15 million purchase.

Changpeng Zhao pushes “Stablecoin 2.0” on BNB Chain, prioritizing native yield-bearing assets over legacy models as the network nears 2 million daily active addresses.

Trust Wallet’s $7 million extension exploit exposed severe software supply chain risks. Over 600 users were drained, prompting Binance to pledge full reimbursement for victims.

Anthony Scaramucci’s 2025 crypto basket—BTC, SOL, ETH, and AVAX—is currently underwater. The SkyBridge founder maintains a long-term infrastructure thesis despite Bitcoin and Solana’s recent volatility.

Gold-backed stablecoins hit a $4 billion market cap in late 2025, tripling this year. Tether Gold and PAX Gold dominate 90% of the tokenized bullion market.

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.

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.