Major digital asset markets, led by Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano, are recording notable declines driven by widespread year-end profit-taking activity. Jeff Mei, Chief Operating Officer at BTSE, attributes this correction to investor hesitation regarding mixed macroeconomic signals, which has generated an environment of caution dragging down altcoins.
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Tether is exploring tokenizing its equity while pursuing a private fundraising round of $15–$20 billion that would target a valuation near $500 billion.
Bitcoin fell below the $90.000 psychological level in late 2025, dropping to about $78.329,8 in a single session and erasing roughly 7% of its value after a sudden reassessment of AI-sector prospects rattled global risk appetite.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted conditional national trust bank charters to five digital-asset firms, marking a step toward federal oversight of stablecoin issuers and crypto custody. The approvals affect Circle, Ripple, Paxos, Fidelity Digital Assets and BitGo and aim to replace a fragmented state licensing regime with a unified federal framework.
DECTA warned that the Markets in Crypto‑Assets regulation (MiCA) will determine whether euro‑pegged stablecoins survive or fail by 2026. The statement frames MiCA as the pivotal regulatory event for euro‑pegged issuers and market participants, with a clear deadline that shapes strategic and operational planning.
Ripple has announced an AMINA stablecoin payment partnership that expands its presence in Europe, signaling a strategic push into regional stablecoin-based payments. The move highlights Ripple’s focus on payment rails leveraging fiat-pegged digital tokens and immediately frames potential implications for cross-border liquidity and enterprise payments.
The handling of frozen assets linked to the Upbit exchange hack has raised questions about how major global crypto exchanges respond to emergency requests from law enforcement.
The largest holders of the leading digital currency have executed massive capital movements since the beginning of December. According to data revealed by analytics firm Glassnode, this Bitcoin whale distribution amounts to 36,500 BTC, valued at approximately $3.4 billion. Akshat Siddhant, Lead Analyst at Mudrex, notes that the market is digesting these flows amidst recent macroeconomic adjustments.
The Dogecoin price faces volatility after falling to $0.1383 today, affected by recent Federal Reserve decisions regarding rates. However, analysts foresee an imminent rebound driven by the technical integration with the Solana network, a key event that Psy Protocol will officially reveal during this week’s DogeCon.
Aptos fell 7% as a scheduled token unlock increased circulating supply and pressured prices. APT dipped to about $1.7066, underscoring the persistent influence of vesting mechanics on market sentiment.
