In 2025, the crypto world saw some wild ups and downs. Bitcoin hit a new high of $126, 000, and Ethereum got two big upgrades. Solana even made its way to Wall Street. More people, both regular and big-time investors, got into crypto through things like exchange-traded funds. The U. S. became a majo
Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar
The finance world is changing. A big company, BlackRock, is now saying that tokenization could bring together old-school finance and new crypto ideas. BlackRock's boss and another top leader wrote about this. They think tokenization won't replace the old system soon. But it could help mix the two w
A recent presidential pardon for a wealthy businessman has sparked a debate. Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange, was pardoned after his company helped a Trump family business. Zhao had pleaded guilty to serious crimes and paid a huge fine. He even spe
The Bank of England has shared its updated plans for managing stablecoins, a type of digital currency tied to stable assets like the British pound. This isn't the first time they've talked about this, but their latest ideas have sparked some debate. The bank has been gathering thoughts from various
Coinbase has decided to move its headquarters from Delaware to Texas. This is a big deal because Delaware has been the go-to state for businesses for a long time. But now, Texas is becoming a popular choice for companies. The reason for the move is that Texas has a more business-friendly environmen
Web3 has some bright spots, but let’s not ignore the dark ones. The tech is cool, but it’s also become a favorite tool for scammers and money launderers. Prices might be up, and big players might be getting interested, but if we don’t tackle the real issues, this could all blow up again. Most peopl
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former big shot of the crypto world, is not giving up. His legal team is making a big push to overturn his conviction. They say he didn't get a fair trial. The judges will listen to their arguments soon. Bankman-Fried was found guilty of some serious charges. He was accused o
David Sacks, President Trump’s advisor on crypto and AI, has a clear vision: he wants America to lead the world in digital innovation, with crypto at the forefront. He believes that clear rules are essential for this to happen. Sacks has been vocal about the need for the U. S. to set up proper regu
Michael Saylor, the big boss at Strategy, recently talked about the tough challenges Bitcoin and companies like his are facing. He thinks the main problem is that old-school banks and credit rating agencies don't see Bitcoin as real money. This is a big deal because it makes it hard for companies to
