Business

December, 2025

• 21 December

  Hilbert Group Expands Crypto Footprint with $32M Enigma Nordic Deal

  

  Hilbert Group, a leading player in the cryptocurrency trading sector, has announced the acquisition of Enigma Nordic in a deal valued at $32 million. This strategic move aims to strengthen Hilbert’s presence in the European crypto market and expand its trading capabilities. About the Acquisition Enigma Nordic, known for its crypto trading solutions and market infrastructure, will now operate under …
• 21 December

  US House Draft Proposes Tax Safe Harbor for Select Stablecoin Transactions

  

  A bipartisan discussion draft circulated by House Ways and Means Committee members Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) and Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV) introduces a targeted tax safe harbor for certain stablecoin transactions, aiming to reduce compliance burdens for everyday crypto payments. Released on December 20, the proposal—part of a broader Digital Asset PARITY Act framework—would exempt capital gains taxes on transactions …
• 21 December

  Bitcoin Price Alert: $88K Could Be the Calm Before a $94K Surge

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates around $88,000, with traders viewing this stability as potential buildup for a breakout toward $94,000, according to market analysts. Currently trading near $88,100–$88,200 (down slightly from recent highs above $90,000), BTC shows resilience despite broader crypto market caution and year-end profit-taking. This range-bound action follows a volatile 2025, where Bitcoin briefly touched highs near $126,000 earlier. Analysts …
• 21 December

  Ethereum Price Alert: Hayes Moves $3M as ETH Slows Against DeFi

  

  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

  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 …