Tom Lee, Chairman of BitMine, stated in an article on the X platform that many institutional investors typically exit the market during the final holiday trading period of the year, shifting market dominance to algorithmic and bot trading programs. This, coupled with year-end selling driven by tax avoidance needs, contributes to the market dynamics in the last few days of December. Previously, when BitMine disclosed its purchase of 44,463 ETH last week, Lee also pointed out that as the year-end holidays approach, overall market activity tends to decline, and tax-avoidance selling can exert temporary downward pressure on cryptocurrency and related stock prices. This impact is typically most pronounced between December 26th and December 30th, and BitMine is adjusting its market strategy based on this seasonal characteristic.

Trader CBB posted on the X platform that people spent months promoting a certain token, but the token's valuation failed to break $3 billion within 24 hours of its launch after being fully diluted, and he called the token a pure junk coin.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, Bitmine (@BitMNR) has staked an additional 118,944 ETH, worth $352.16 million. Currently, Bitmine has staked a total of 461,504 ETH, with a total value of $1.37 billion. In addition, a newly created wallet received 32,938 ETH from FalconX, worth $97.8 million; this address likely belongs to Bitmine.

According to BlockBeats, SlowMist released its security incident analysis for the fourth quarter of 2025, highlighting a new, more covert phishing technique. This method allows users to be redirected to phishing sites even when they manually enter the correct official domain name. Victims have reported that despite entering the correct address, their browsers automatically complete it with a counterfeit domain created by attackers. This issue is not due to user error but rather because attackers have polluted the browser's history through ads, social media guidance, or fake announcements. Once the phishing domain is stored in the browser's autocomplete logic, users are redirected to a fake site that closely resembles the official website. Additionally, there is a resurgence in computer malware attacks. Attackers often use phishing links, private messages in social tools, or so-called "resource downloads" to quietly implant malicious programs into users' local environments. Once a device is infected, data related to wallets is at risk.

Aggressive BTC accumulation resumes as leverage and dilution quietly stack up. source: https://ambcrypto.com/metaplanet-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-to-35102-risk-shifts-to-shareholders/

Scientists observe hybrid excitons at 2D-organic interfaces, enabling ultrafast energy transfer that could enhance solar cells and next-generation optoelectronic technologies. source: https://catenaa.com/industries/technology/scientists-discover-hybrid-excitons-that-could-transform-solar-tech/

"SUI, a prominent player in the market, continues to demonstrate structural strength and resilience, even in the face of a slowdown in transaction volumes. This enduring stability raises important questions about the future trajectory of the company and the strategies it may implement moving forward. In this article, we will explore the factors contributing to SUI's robust foundation, analyze the current trends impacting volume, and discuss the potential next steps for the company as it navigates these changing conditions." source: https://blocknews.com/sui-remains-structurally-strong-despite-cooling-volume-here-is-what-comes-next/

About 10% of banking jobs across Europe could disappear by 2030 as lenders lean harder on AI. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ai-disruption-threatens-200000-europe-jobs/

Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said Pakistan could become a leading global crypto hub by 2030 if it continues its fast pace of regulation and adoption. The country has set up a crypto authority, allowed major exchanges to operate, built a Bitcoin reserve, and is exploring tokenisation to attract foreign investment.

According to Foresight News, Matrixport's daily chart analysis indicates that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies is expected to rise steadily from just over $1 trillion at the end of 2023 to a peak of nearly $3.9 trillion by 2025. This growth reflects a stronger and more mature market structure. Each consolidation phase remains above the previous cycle's high, suggesting deeper institutional involvement and healthier holdings. Despite a recent pullback to around $3 trillion, the overall trend remains positive, with progressively higher lows forming a solid foundation. Once macroeconomic headwinds ease, the market is poised for another significant upward phase.

According to Foresight News, MistTrack has released an analysis of stolen funds for the fourth quarter of 2025. During this period, 300 reports of stolen funds were received, excluding cases reported through other channels. Approximately $1 million was successfully frozen or recovered in nine cases. The primary causes of theft were phishing attacks, scams, and private key leaks. Phishing remains the leading cause of losses, evolving from fake domain names to autocomplete hijacking redirects, and is no longer limited to clicking incorrect links. One victim mistakenly sent 50 million USDT to a fraudulent address with similar characters at the beginning and end.

The value of stablecoins will ultimately be capped by the price of Bitcoin, which has the potential to exceed that cap. They do not pose an existential threat to Bitcoin.

Central Bank, Central Bank Digital Currency, Digital Yuan, Policy, China was the first country to adopt "yield-generating stablecoins" on a large scale. (Golden Finance) Currency is used, not designed.

Tokenized Stocks, RWA, SEC, US Stocks, In-depth Analysis: The Two Paths of Tokenization Behind DTCC US Stocks - Jinse Finance, In the US public market, investors have never truly "owned" stocks.

As traditional finance (TradFi) gradually moves onto the blockchain, the actions of large intermediaries are at odds with future development trends. The more they champion a particular cryptocurrency vision, the less likely that vision is to succeed.

Vitalik: Achieving power without control by centering on power balance, similar to Ethereum practices.

Meta has bought Singapore-based AI startup Manus for around $2 billion to integrate its technology into Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Meta AI. The deal ends Chinese ownership and operations in China, while giving Meta a revenue-generating AI product with millions of users.

Tokyo-based Metaplanet is closing 2025 with a massive Bitcoin purchase, buying 4,279 BTC for $451 million, bringing the company's total holdings to 35,102 BTC.

Cryptocurrencies are poised to split into two entirely different cultural spheres, but only one can become a pillar of the global financial system.

How wrong were the 2025 BTC price predictions? Jinse Finance reports that analysts gave very high expectations, but the market did not follow suit.