🔎 Coin Research — Bitcoin Munari (BTCM) — 31 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Bitcoin Munari (BTCM). — Score: 6.00/10 TL;DR: Bitcoin Munari reimagines Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply by launching as a Solana SPL token for immediate utility and later migrating to an independent EVM-c
Crypto Digest — 30 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — TradeTide (TTD) — 30 December 2025
New weekly coin research for TradeTide (TTD). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: An AI-powered trading agent infrastructure on BNB Chain that integrates market analysis, strategy generation, and automated execution across centralized exchang
Crypto Digest — 29 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Flow (FLOW) — 29 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Flow (FLOW). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Flow is a consumer-grade, proof-of-stake blockchain built for high-throughput Web3 applications and digital assets, featuring a multi-node architecture and reso
Arrest made in $355M Coinbase insider extortion scheme
Coinbase reported the arrest of a former support agent in India tied to a $355 million insider extortion plot that targeted nearly 70,000 customers. Investigation highlights gaps in outsourced security controls and underscores regulatory scrutiny of exchange access workflows.
Ethereum 2026 roadmap raises validator risk amid ZK-proof shift
Ethereum’s planned 2026 upgrade relies on validators transitioning from block re-execution to zero-knowledge proof verification, introducing potential liveness and bandwidth risks. The roadmap includes data blob capacity increases via Fusaka and ambitious gas limit changes under the “Glamsterdam” brand.
Flow Network Exploit Triggers Panic Selling, Plunges Price by 46%
An attacker exploited a vulnerability in Flow’s execution layer on Dec. 27, draining $3.9 million by routing funds through Celer, Debridge, Relay and Stargate bridges. Networks and exchanges froze exit paths, yet panic selling pushed FLOW down 46% to a new low before partial rebound.
Coinbase Predicts Three Sectors to Dominate Crypto Market by 2026
Coinbase Institutional forecasts three sectors will lead crypto markets in 2026: perpetual futures to drive volume, prediction markets evolving into core infrastructure, and stablecoins expanding real-world payments. A structural reset is expected as leverage declines.
Crypto Digest — 28 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — TronBank (TBK) — 28 December 2025
New weekly coin research for TronBank (TBK). — Score: 6.00/10 TL;DR: Energy leasing and TRX staking platform on the TRON blockchain integrating AI algorithms to optimize energy efficiency and yield generation
Record $27B Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Expiry Looms on Deribit
Crypto markets face a historic year-end event as over $27 billion in options on Bitcoin ($23.6 billion) and Ethereum ($3.8 billion) expire on Deribit today, accounting for 50% of open interest. Call options outnumber puts nearly 3:1, signaling institutional bullish sentiment, while ‘max pain’ levels near $95 000 (BTC) and $3 000 (ETH) may anchor short-term price action.
Trust Wallet Browser Extension Breach Drains $7M From Users
Trust Wallet browser extension version 2.68 was compromised on December 26, 2025, resulting in unauthorized drains of approximately $7 million from hundreds of user wallets. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT and PeckShield identified the exploit, prompting an emergency update to version 2.69 and assurances of full compensation. The breach highlights persistent risks in browser-based wallets.
Crypto Digest — 27 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Planck Network (PLANCK) — 27 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Planck Network (PLANCK). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Modular Layer-0 protocol powering sovereign AI chains and DePIN via on-chain GPU compute
Crypto Derivatives Trading Hits $86 Trillion in 2025, Binance Commands Nearly 30%
Crypto derivatives trading surged to a record $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day. Binance led with nearly 30% market share, followed by OKX and Bybit. The growth reflects deeper institutional participation and evolving risk profiles.
Uniswap community approves UNIfication with fee switch and token burns
Uniswap’s governance vote passed the UNIfication proposal, activating the protocol fee switch to burn UNI tokens and consolidating operations under Uniswap Labs. A one-time 100 million UNI burn is scheduled post-timelock.
Crypto Digest — 26 December 2025
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Bitcoin Gamma Flush Explained: $24B Options Expiry to Release Price Trap on Dec 26
A major gamma flush is set for December 26 as $23.7 billion in Bitcoin options expire, termed the “boss level” of this week’s expiries. The associated trading dynamics could break the current $85K–$90K price trap by removing dealer hedging pressures, freeing Bitcoin price to respond to fundamental supply and demand. Anticipated key levels include support at $85K–$88K, a flip zone at $90,616, and a long-term target near $118K.
🔎 Coin Research — ChainOpera AI (COAI) — 26 December 2025
New weekly coin research for ChainOpera AI (COAI). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized AI agent network enabling collaborative intelligence through a full-stack AI OS and blockchain L1
Uniswap Governance Approves 100M UNI Burn and Protocol Fee Activation
The Uniswap community has passed the UNIfication proposal with 125.34 million votes in favor, exceeding the 40 million vote quorum. The approved changes include a one-time burn of 100 million UNI tokens from the treasury and activation of protocol-level fee switches after a two-day timelock. This marks a major shift from interface-level monetization toward direct economic capture at the protocol layer, reducing circulating supply and aligning Uniswap’s incentives with token-holders.
Trust Wallet Browser Extension Incident Drains Over $6M in Crypto
A supply-chain compromise of the Trust Wallet Chrome extension led to seed phrase imports being intercepted and user wallets drained of over $6 million across multiple blockchains, according to on-chain analysis and community reports. The issue centered on a malicious JavaScript payload in version 2.68 released December 24, which monitored imported seed phrases and transmitted them to an attacker-controlled domain before initiating immediate unauthorized transfers. Trust Wallet has acknowledged the incident, advising users to disable version 2.68 and upgrade to the patched 2.69 release.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See $200M Outflows Ahead of Christmas
Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded combined net outflows of around $200 million on December 24, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $91.37 million and Grayscale’s GBTC with $24.62 million. Ethereum ETFs saw $95.5 million in redemptions. Analysts attribute the declines to seasonal repositioning and thin holiday liquidity ahead of Christmas.
North Korean Groups Account for $2.7B Crypto Hacks in 2025
Crypto hacks reached a record $2.7 billion in 2025, led by state-linked North Korean groups responsible for over $2 billion in thefts, including the $1.5 billion Bybit heist. Centralized exchanges and DeFi protocols both suffered high-impact breaches.
🔎 Coin Research — Subsquid (SQD) — 25 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Subsquid (SQD). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized data lake and query engine enabling permissionless, cost-efficient multi-chain on-chain data access for dApps and AI agents
Polymarket Accounts Hacked via Third-Party Auth Vulnerability
Decentralized prediction market Polymarket reported user account breaches linked to a third-party authentication provider. Affected wallets, created via Magic Labs email login, suffered unauthorized fund transfers. Polymarket has patched the flaw and will notify impacted users.
2025 Bitcoin Volatility Fuels Rise in Private Litigation
Bitcoin’s 2025 price surge to $126,000 and subsequent 30% correction have generated regulatory gaps filled by private lawsuits. Reduced SEC enforcement under Trump has led to class actions and arbitration over token misrepresentations and marketing practices.
XRP holders can now earn yield without selling tokens
Flare Network has launched earnXRP, a fully on-chain vault that allows XRP holders to deposit FXRP and earn compounded returns in XRP via staking, liquidity provision, and carry trades, eliminating token sales and complex strategies.
🔎 Coin Research — Solana Optimistic Network (SOON) — 24 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Solana Optimistic Network (SOON). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: SOON is a Solana Virtual Machine-based optimistic rollup combining high performance of Solana’s SVM with secure optimistic settlement using zero-knowledge fraud
Gnosis announces hard fork to recover funds from Balancer exploit
Gnosis Chain operators executed a hard fork to recover assets from a November Balancer exploit that siphoned about $116 million in crypto. The fork follows a prior soft fork and aims to enable affected users to reclaim lost funds.
IMF confirms negotiations to sell El Salvador’s state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet
IMF mission chief confirmed ongoing negotiations for sale of El Salvador’s state-run Chivo Bitcoin wallet under terms of a 2024 funding agreement, indicating potential government divestment. The move follows a deal requiring the halt of new Bitcoin acquisitions.
🔎 Coin Research — Lumoz (MOZ) — 23 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Lumoz (MOZ). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Lumoz is a modular compute layer and Rollup-as-a-Service protocol providing decentralized zero-knowledge proof and AI compute infrastructure across multiple blo
Trump may authorize crypto bailout in 2026
Analysis predicts President Trump could intervene to rescue digital‐asset holders if a major stablecoin or exchange failure threatens financial stability in 2026. The report cites his administration’s pro‐crypto policies, growing political and financial ties to the sector, and available emergency funding tools as factors supporting potential intervention.
🔎 Coin Research — Theoriq (THQ) — 22 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Theoriq (THQ). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Theoriq is a decentralized protocol for autonomous AI agents coordinating onchain to optimize DeFi operations.
Tether-backed Northern Data Sells Peak Mining Unit to Tether Executive-Linked Firms
Northern Data, majority-owned by Tether, has divested its Peak Mining division for up to $200 million to entities controlled by Tether executives Giancarlo Devasini and Paolo Ardoino. The sale follows a prior failed deal at a higher valuation and precedes Rumble’s planned $767 million acquisition of Northern Data. Regulatory scrutiny over alleged VAT fraud and related-party transaction concerns intensify as the transaction unfolds.
US Lawmakers Propose Stablecoin Tax Exemption and Staking Reward Deferral
A bipartisan draft bill would exempt up to $200 in stablecoin payments from capital gains taxes and allow users to defer staking and mining income for up to five years. The proposal includes anti-abuse measures, wash sale rules for digital assets, and mark-to-market options for traders and dealers.
🔎 Coin Research — Bitlight (LIGHT) — 21 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Bitlight (LIGHT). — Score: 8.00/10 TL;DR: Bitlight integrates the RGB protocol with the Lightning Network to create a non-custodial Layer 1/Layer 2 Bitcoin architecture enabling private, low-cost asset
Bitcoin LTH Selling Fears Overstated by Exchange Transfers
Apparent spikes in long-term holder selling were inflated by Coinbase transferring UTXOs, distorting on-chain sell metrics. When excluding these transfers, LTH sell rates align with historical norms, while on-chain signals such as the NVT Golden Cross and RSI suggest accumulation and market maturation.
SEC confirms years-long director bans for former Alameda, FTX executives
The US Securities and Exchange Commission obtained final consent judgments imposing officer-and-director bars on former Alameda Research and FTX executives Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh for eight to ten years following misuse of investor funds. All three are also subject to five-year conduct-based injunctions.
North Korea-Linked Hackers Stole Over $2 Billion in Crypto in 2025
North Korean–linked hackers stole $2.02 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025 despite fewer overall attacks, driven by high-value breaches such as the $1.5 billion Bybit exploit and sophisticated laundering cycles targeting institutional assets.
Senate Confirms Selig as CFTC Chair and Hill as FDIC Chair
The US Senate confirmed Michael Selig as CFTC chair and Travis Hill as FDIC chair by a 53–43 vote, installing crypto-friendly leaders at key financial agencies. These appointments are poised to influence the direction of future digital asset regulation and oversight.
Fidelity Director Warns of Potential Year-Long Crypto Winter
Fidelity’s global macro director suggested that Bitcoin’s October peak around $125,000 may have signaled the end of the current four-year cycle, forecasting a potential bottom near $65,000–$75,000 in 2026 despite a longer-term bullish stance on digital assets.
Crypto Digest — 19 December 2025
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US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins, but party may fizzle next year
Trump administration eased crypto oversight in 2025 by rescinding accounting guidance, dismissing SEC lawsuits and approving federal stablecoin rules. A top regulator relaxed bank crypto rules and conditionally approved trust bank licenses. However, stalled market structure legislation and uncertain Senate prospects threaten industry momentum.
Coinbase to offer stock trading and event contracts
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced plans to enable stock trading alongside event contracts tied to real-world outcomes. The expansion, in partnership with prediction market platform Kalshi, aims to diversify revenue by reducing reliance on crypto trading. Tokenised stock offerings are slated for launch in coming months, targeting both existing users and new retail investors.
Crypto Digest — 18 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Hyperlane (HYPER) — 18 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Hyperlane (HYPER). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Hyperlane is an open-source permissionless interoperability layer enabling secure cross-chain messaging across 170+ blockchains via customizable security module
Binance mulls new US strategy, CZ potentially reducing stake: Report
Binance is exploring strategies to reenter the US market, including reducing CZ’s stake and forming partnerships with BlackRock and WLFI. The discussions follow Zhao’s presidential pardon and aim to resolve regulatory challenges tied to his ownership.
Coinbase adds stock trading, prediction markets in ‘everything app’ push
Coinbase is launching stock trading and prediction markets to transform into an “everything app.” The services, announced by Max Branzburg at the year-end conference, will offer 24/7 stock and ETF trading in the US and a Kalshi-backed prediction market rollout.
Investors Pivot to Active Strategies After Crypto Crash
Following a steep crypto market downturn, investors are increasingly adopting actively managed and hedged strategies to mitigate risk. Traditional vehicles such as ETFs, derivatives, and equity in crypto-affiliated firms have expanded, while treasury companies and mining stocks have underperformed. Data centres backed by AI demand present a new growth avenue for mining firms. Institutional backing for Bitcoin remains strong, with major endowments and sovereign funds increasing exposure.
UK FCA Launches Wide-Ranging Crypto Consultation
The UK Financial Conduct Authority launched a public consultation on proposed rules for crypto assets, covering listings, trading platform standards, and prudential requirements. The consultation follows a government announcement that formal regulation will commence in October 2027 and seeks feedback by February 12, 2026. The FCA aims to protect consumers, support innovation, and align UK rules more closely with the US regulatory model.
Crypto Digest — 17 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — HumidiFi (WET) — 17 December 2025
New weekly coin research for HumidiFi (WET). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: HumidiFi is a proprietary active-liquidity DEX on Solana, combining institutional market-making logic with on-chain AMM execution to deliver tighter spreads and
Crypto Digest — 16 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Monad (MON) — 16 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Monad (MON). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A high-performance EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain leveraging optimistic parallel execution and MonadBFT consensus to achieve 10,000 TPS with sub-second final
Crypto Digest — 15 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — io.net (IO) — 15 December 2025
New weekly coin research for io.net (IO). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: Decentralized GPU network enabling users to monetize idle GPU capacity for AI workloads
Crypto Unrealized Losses Reach $350B as Bitcoin Buyers Step In
Unrealized losses across the crypto ecosystem hit $350 billion amid sustained outflows. Institutional investors and ETFs are accumulating Bitcoin, with Digital Asset Treasuries adding 24 000 BTC daily and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recording net inflows.
Crypto Digest — 14 December 2025
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🔎 Coin Research — Freysa AI (FAI) — 14 December 2025
New weekly coin research for Freysa AI (FAI). — Score: 7.00/10 TL;DR: A decentralized AI ecosystem of sovereign digital twins operating as autonomous agents on-chain to extend human cognition and coordination.