This year, the combined wealth of the world's more than 3,100 billionaires increased by $3.6 trillion from the beginning of the year, reaching a total of $18.7 trillion. Elon Musk's pursuit of a trillion-dollar net worth is no longer just talk; at the beginning of the year, his net worth was $421 billion, and by October he became the first person in history to surpass $500 billion, making him arguably the biggest winner of the year. His net worth increased by over $333 billion throughout the year, equivalent to an increase of $935 million per day. Most global stock markets performed well in 2025, driving up the wealth of the super-rich. The S&P 500 index returned 17% for the year, while major stock indices in Germany, Japan, and Canada performed even better, with gains of 22%, 26%, and 30% respectively. Of course, compared to others, some billionaires fared even better: the ten biggest winners, already incredibly wealthy, saw their net worth surge by over $729 billion in the past year. Of the top ten wealthiest individuals, six are American billionaires, accounting for over 85% of the total wealth increase. This data clearly shows that a new wave of wealth creation is highly concentrated in this country governed by a billionaire president and whose cabinet members are all extremely wealthy. With surging investment in artificial intelligence and the US striving to gain a leading position in the AI ​​race, the top five wealthiest individuals this year are all giants in the American tech industry. (Forbes)

According to OnchainSchool monitoring, the Everlyn (LYN) team has been manipulating the price of its token by frequently making small purchases on DEXs through multiple newly created addresses, accumulating $700,000 worth of tokens. Reportedly, the active buying activity accelerated four days ago, while the initial buying began approximately a month ago, and the value of the tokens held by the relevant wallets has increased by about 30% to 50%.

The Swiss city of Lugano has begun accepting Bitcoin for various payments, ranging from McDonald's to local taxes. The city has been implementing its "Plan ₿" project, in partnership with USDT issuer Tether, aiming to build the infrastructure for Bitcoin in everyday life. Merchants are participating because Bitcoin's Lightning Network typically charges less than 1% in fees, compared to the average 3% for credit card networks. Furthermore, residents can use standard QR code bills to pay municipal bills in Bitcoin or USDT, including taxes, parking fines, and school fees. (Cointelegraph)

Cryptocurrency market liquidation volume in 2025 is truly remarkable, and it seems like it is not the highest we can go. source: https://u.today/enormous-150000000000-crypto-liquidations-in-2025-is-it-worst-year-in-crypto

في عالم العملات الرقمية، ليست السرعة وحدها هي التي تصنع الفارق٫ بل القدرة على اتخاذ القرار الصحيح في الوقت المناسب. وبين تقلبات السوق، وزخم الأخبار، وتعدد الأدوات، أصبح من السهل أن يشعر المتداول بأنه يسبح وسط كمية ضخمة من المعلومات دون خارطة واضحة. source: https://arab-btc.net/x-space-about-ai-tools/

The crypto market is up today, with total cryptocurrency market capitalization rising by around 1%, now standing at approximately $3. 07 trillion. source: https://cryptonews.com/news/why-is-crypto-up-today-december-26-2025/

Grok, Elon Musk’s AI chatbot on X, has been praised by Vitalik Buterin for giving unpredictable responses that challenge users’ political biases and promote more truthful interactions.

Spot silver prices surged in the short term, rising 5.00% intraday to $75.47 per ounce, continuing to set a new historical high. (Jinshi)

YouTuber-turned-entrepreneur Logan Paul is once again propelling Pokémon cards into the spotlight. Not just as rare collectibles, but as speculative investments with real market probabilities attached. source: https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/crowdsourcing/25/12/49591504/logan-pauls-ultra-rare-pikachu-card-set-for-2026-auction-as-wrestler-tells-genz-to-take-risk-polymarket-traders-bet-90-above-4-million?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

According to Odaily, the Office of the National Financial Supervision and Administration has released the "Implementation Plan for High-Quality Development of Digital Finance in the Banking and Insurance Industries." This initiative aims to enhance financial services through digital technology and data-driven approaches. The plan emphasizes strengthening credit support for the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector. It advocates for the use of big data and blockchain technologies to develop supply chain finance, facilitating the financing needs of enterprises across the industrial chain. Additionally, the plan encourages financial institutions to explore innovative applications of cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain, quantum computing, Beidou satellite technology, and virtual/augmented reality in the financial sector.

A massive hack has struck Trust Wallet, one of the most widely used crypto wallets, resulting in estimated losses exceeding $6 million.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, predicted Bitcoin (CRYPTO: source: https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/25/12/49591493/trump-administrations-money-printing-could-propel-bitcoin-toward-750000-by-2026-27-predicts-arthur-hayes?utm_source=cryptopanic.com&utm_campaign=partner_feed&utm_medium=referral

Italy’s competition authority has ordered Meta to allow rival AI chatbots on WhatsApp while investigating possible abuse of its dominant position. Meta plans to appeal, saying the policy protects its systems, but regulators worry it could limit competition and innovation in the AI market.

Nvidia has announced a $20 billion acquisition of Groq’s core assets, a landmark move that strengthens its already commanding position in the artificial intelligence chip market and reshapes the competitive landscape for AI infrastructure.

Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, began serving a five-year federal prison sentence and shared a personal account of his first days, describing the intake process and adjusting to prison life just before Christmas.

The Philippines has escalated its crackdown on unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms, with internet service providers beginning to block access to major global exchanges, signaling a decisive shift toward stricter enforcement of local crypto regulations.

Pudgy Penguins projected its animated characters on the Las Vegas Sphere for a week-long holiday campaign, promoting its physical products rather than NFTs. The display helped the crypto-born brand reach mainstream audiences, supporting merchandise sales and boosting recognition despite a struggling NFT market.

Kraken has officially launched the Krak Card, a Mastercard crypto debit card for residents living in the EU countries and the United Kingdom. The Krak card would allow users to spend more than 400 cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies seamlessly.

Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting version 2.68 of its Chrome extension after users reported unauthorised wallet drains following a recent update. The company told users to disable the extension and upgrade immediately, saying its mobile app and other versions were not affected while the investigation continues.

Kyrgyzstan has taken another step toward embedding digital assets into its financial system after cryptocurrency exchange Binance listed the country’s first som-pegged stablecoin, a move that signals growing state-level confidence in blockchain-based payments and infrastructure.