Silver Market Reaches New Milestones in 2025 Silver prices have recently eclipsed previous records, driven by escalating demand from the technology sector, raising questions about the sustainability of this upward trajectory in a volatile commodities landscape. As of December 19, 2025, spot silver traded at $32.50 per ounce, surpassing the inflation-adjusted peak from 2011 and…
The Rise and Risks of Digital Asset Treasuries in 2025 The emergence of digital asset treasury (DAT) companies has marked a significant trend in the cryptocurrency sector throughout 2025, with firms accumulating tokens like Solana’s SOL on their balance sheets to capitalize on network growth. However, experts caution that the sustainability of these entities depends…
North Korean Dominance in 2025 Crypto Hacks In 2025, North Korean-linked cybercriminals executed a series of high-impact hacks that stole more than $2 billion in cryptocurrencies, primarily Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), marking a significant escalation in state-sponsored digital asset theft despite a 74% reduction in the number of attacks compared to 2024. This shift…
Federal Reserve's Policy Shift on Digital Assets The Federal Reserve has officially rescinded its 2023 guidance on crypto-asset exposures for banking organizations, marking a significant pivot in U.S. regulatory oversight of digital assets. This move replaces prescriptive rules with a more flexible, principles-based framework, potentially altering how banks evaluate and engage with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin….
Kyrgyzstan’s USDKG: A Gold-Backed Stablecoin Emerges in Central Asia Imagine a small Central Asian nation, where remittances from migrant workers form the backbone of the economy, flowing in from distant jobs in Russia and beyond. For families in Kyrgyzstan, these inflows—equivalent to nearly 30% of GDP in 2021—often arrive in volatile local currency or cumbersome…
Bitcoin's Four-Year Cycle Faces Disruption from ETFs and Macro Trends Bitcoin has long followed predictable four-year cycles driven by its halving events, where supply reductions typically trigger bull markets peaking 12-18 months later, followed by extended bear phases. However, the cryptocurrency’s trajectory is showing signs of deviation in the current cycle, influenced by institutional adoption…
Bitcoin's Current Market Stasis: Analyzing the Freeze On a typical trading day in mid-December 2025, a cryptocurrency analyst in New York stares at their screen, watching Bitcoin’s price line remain eerily flat despite the usual volatility. This scenario captures the broader market sentiment as Bitcoin hovers without clear direction, reflecting a delicate balance between post-rally…
What key regulatory and market shifts are driving the crypto world today? From new UK guidelines on decentralized finance to ongoing debates over privacy tools and steady investment inflows, the sector continues to balance innovation with oversight. UK Regulator Consults on Crypto Rules for Exchanges, Lending, and DeFi The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…
RedotPay's Funding Milestone Signals Surge in Stablecoin Adoption The stablecoin payments sector continues to gain traction as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, with transaction volumes expanding rapidly in emerging markets facing currency volatility and limited banking access. Hong Kong-based fintech RedotPay exemplifies this trend, announcing a $107 million Series B funding round…
Bitcoin Faces Hurdles in Post-Drop Recovery Amid Bearish Signals Bitcoin’s price action in recent sessions underscores the cryptocurrency’s ongoing struggle with volatility, as the asset attempts a rebound following a sharp decline. On December 16, 2025, the leading digital currency dipped below key support levels after peaking near $89,500 earlier in the week, reflecting broader…
