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December, 2025

• 21 December

  Speed Takes Backseat: Ethereum Focuses on Security for 2026 Upgrade

  

  The Ethereum Foundation has announced a strategic pivot for zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machines (zkEVMs), emphasizing cryptographic security over additional speed optimizations, with a roadmap culminating in 128-bit provable security by the end of 2026. Following breakthroughs in 2025—reducing block proving times from 16 minutes to 16 seconds and slashing costs dramatically—the Foundation declared real-time proving achieved. Now, attention turns to …
• 21 December

  Truth Seekers Take Note: Vitalik Says Prediction Markets Beat Social Media

  

  Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has praised prediction markets as a superior mechanism for uncovering truth and assessing probabilities compared to social media, which he criticises for lacking accountability. In a Farcaster post, Buterin described prediction markets—platforms like Polymarket where users bet on event outcomes—as an “antidote” to the “crazy opinions” rampant on emotional topics online. He illustrated with screenshots: Elon …
• 19 December

  DOGE on the Move? Whales Buy Big as Price Eyes Breakout

  

  Dogecoin (DOGE) captured trader attention in mid-December 2025 after whales accumulated roughly **138 million tokens** in a single day, fueling speculation of an impending price breakout amid ongoing consolidation. On-chain trackers reported the surge on December 17, with large holders adding positions worth ~$17–18 million at prices near $0.127–$0.13. Analysts interpreted the buying as renewed confidence, often preceding rallies in …
• 19 December

  ‘ETF-Palooza’ Incoming: Over 100 Crypto-Linked ETFs Expected in U.S. by 2026

  

  Crypto asset manager Bitwise predicts a massive expansion in U.S. crypto investment products, with more than 100 crypto-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs) potentially launching in 2026—what the firm calls an “ETF-palooza.” In its “10 Crypto Predictions for 2026” report released December 17, 2025, Bitwise attributes the surge to clearer regulations, including October 2025 SEC generic listing standards that allow faster approvals …
• 19 December

  BTC Price Prediction: Bear Flag Forms, $85K Level Wobbles After CPI

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) traded steadily around $87,000–$88,000 on December 19, 2025, following a positive initial reaction to the November US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released the prior day. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly topped $90,000 post-release but settled lower amid year-end positioning and thinned liquidity. The CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year—below the 3.1% expected—while core CPI hit 2.6% (vs. 3% forecast). …
• 19 December

  Binance Eyes US Comeback: CZ May Reduce Stake, Pursues Trump & BlackRock Deals

  

  Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, is weighing structural changes to revive its US presence via Binance.US, including a potential reduction in founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao’s majority stake, according to a Bloomberg report on December 17, 2025. Sources say Zhao’s controlling ownership has hindered licensing in key states. A recapitalization could dilute his holdings, easing regulatory hurdles amid …
• 19 December

  Hyperliquid Tumbles 10% Overnight: Is HYPE Headed for More Pain?

  

  Hyperliquid’s native token HYPE faced intense selling pressure in mid-December 2025, tumbling 9-10%+ in recent 24-hour sessions amid cascading liquidations and broader crypto caution. Trading around $24.40 as of December 19, the token has shed over 60% from its September all-time high near $59, underscoring fragile sentiment in the decentralized perpetuals sector. The sharp drops—evident on December 16-18—stemmed from heavy …
• 19 December

  Pump.fun MEV Scandal Explodes as Whistleblower Leaks 5,000+ Secret Chats

  

  A federal judge has greenlit an amended class-action lawsuit against Solana-based memecoin platform Pump.fun, allowing plaintiffs to introduce over 5,000 internal chat logs as evidence of alleged maximal extractable value (MEV) manipulation. On December 9, 2025, Judge Colleen McMahon of the Southern District of New York approved the motion to refile, citing new material from a confidential informant who resurfaced …
• 19 December

  NYSE Owner ICE Eyes MoonPay Investment at Nearly $5B Valuation: Report

  

  Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), parent of the New York Stock Exchange, is negotiating a potential investment in crypto payments infrastructure provider MoonPay as part of a funding round eyeing a valuation near $5 billion, according to a Bloomberg report on December 18, 2025. Sources familiar with the matter said talks remain early-stage, with no agreement reached and outcomes uncertain. The round …
• 19 December

  Terraform Liquidators Claim Jump Trading Fueled Crypto’s Biggest Crash: Report

  

  The bankruptcy estate of Terraform Labs has filed a blockbuster $4 billion lawsuit against trading giant Jump Trading, accusing it of market manipulation that artificially prolonged the Terra ecosystem’s stability before its catastrophic 2022 collapse. Filed on December 18, 2025, by plan administrator Todd Snyder in U.S. District Court, the complaint alleges Jump entered secret agreements with founder Do Kwon …