Kobeissi Letter stated in an article published on the X platform that the search popularity for "silver" on Google has officially reached an all-time high, and the rise in precious metal prices has become mainstream.

According to ChainCatcher, data from Arkham indicates that at 14:11, a transfer of 45.98 BTC was made from Hyperunit to Wintermute.

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A single firm pushes deeper into Ethereum while the rest of the field hesitates. source: https://ambcrypto.com/bitmine-deepens-ethereum-bet-with-451mln-staking-move-details/

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AI demand drives 40% surge in data centre components, led by Nvidia, SK Hynix, and Samsung, with growth expected to continue through 2026. source: https://catenaa.com/industries/technology/ai-boom-drives-40-growth-in-data-centre-component-market/

Bitmine has staked approximately 74,880 ETH, worth $219 million, marking its first time earning a yield from its Ethereum holdings. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/ethereum-giant-bitmine-stakes-219m-in-eth/

According to PANews, Coin Metrics has highlighted in its '2025 Digital Asset Report' that the cryptocurrency investment ecosystem is expected to continue expanding by 2025. This growth is attributed to institutional adoption, regulatory advancements, and increased on-chain activity. However, as the investment landscape broadens and the market matures, capital may concentrate on more liquid assets with clearer fundamental demand, robust token economic structures, and better product-market fit, rather than being widely dispersed. The report also notes that Bitcoin's market share is projected to rise to 64% in 2025, marking its highest level since April 2021. Meanwhile, the total market capitalization of altcoins remains below the previous cycle peak of approximately $1.1 trillion, with the top ten assets by market capitalization (excluding stablecoins and on-chain derivatives) accounting for about 73% of the total market value.

Trump said tariffs have made the US wealthier, safer, and helped grow the economy. source: https://www.cryptopolitan.com/trump-praises-tariffs-for-creating-wealth/

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.

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

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.