Tech

December, 2025

• 19 December

  Digital Euro Poised for Launch, Awaits Green Light from Lawmakers: ECB’s Lagarde

  

  The European Central Bank (ECB) has finished its technical preparations for the digital euro, shifting the spotlight to European Union legislators for the final go-ahead. ECB President Christine Lagarde announced on December 18, 2025, that the central bank’s groundwork is complete, and the project now awaits political approval to advance. “We have done our work… but it’s now for the …
• 18 December

  Bitcoin at a Crossroads: Active Wallets Hit 2023 Lows — Can BTC Still Reclaim $100K?

  

  Bitcoin hovers around **$87,000-$88,000**, down from its October all-time high of **$126,000**, as on-chain metrics flash caution signals. Recent data shows active addresses dropping to one-year lows—around **660,000-680,000** on a 7-day moving average—marking the weakest network participation since late 2024 peaks driven by Ordinals and Runes speculation. This decline highlights a structural shift: while Bitcoin’s price has held resilient, grassroots …
• 18 December

  Pudgy Penguins Dive: PENGU Loses 20% — Can December Spark a Recovery?

  

  The Pudgy Penguins token (PENGU), tied to the popular NFT collection and brand, has faced renewed pressure, crashing approximately **20%** in the past week to trade near **$0.0097** following negative news. This extends a broader downtrend, with PENGU down over **85%** from its post-launch highs around $0.06-$0.07 in late 2024/early 2025. The sharp decline was triggered by reports of SEC …
• 18 December

  Crypto Pardons Under Fire: California Governor Targets Trump Over CZ, Ulbricht

  

  California Governor Gavin Newsom escalated his feud with President Donald Trump by launching a state website on December 16, branding Trump’s pardons of prominent crypto figures as favors to “criminal cronies.” The site highlights clemency for Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Silk Road creator Ross Ulbricht, and BitMEX co-founders, amid claims of crypto industry ties to Trump’s family business. Newsom’s …
• 18 December

  From Bricks to Blockchain: India’s Tokenization Bill Targets Real Estate Boom

  

  In a significant push for financial inclusion, Aam Aadmi Party Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha urged the Indian government on December 16-17 to introduce a dedicated “Tokenization Bill” during a Rajya Sabha session. The proposal aims to enable blockchain-based fractional ownership of high-value assets, including real estate, infrastructure projects, and intellectual property, potentially democratizing access for middle-class investors. What Is …
• 18 December

  $27M Vanishes as Whale Multisig Wallet Breached in Private Key Leak

  

  A major cryptocurrency whale suffered a significant security breach when a multisignature (multisig) wallet was compromised, resulting in the theft of approximately **$27.3 million** in assets, primarily Ethereum. Blockchain security firm PeckShield first alerted the community on December 18, identifying the incident as stemming from a **private key compromise**. The attacker gained sufficient control to meet the multisig threshold, authorizing …
• 18 December

  Asia Market Open: Bitcoin Slips as Tech Sell-Off Ripples From Wall Street

  

  Bitcoin traded lower in early Asian hours, extending losses amid a broader risk-off sentiment triggered by a sharp tech-led sell-off on Wall Street the previous day. The flagship cryptocurrency dipped toward **$86,000** during thin Asian liquidity, mirroring declines in major altcoins like Ethereum. This followed a volatile U.S. session where concerns over AI valuations and funding challenges hammered technology stocks. …
• 18 December

  Prediction Markets or Meme Coins? The Hunt for Crypto’s Next Alpha

  

  As 2025 draws to a close, crypto traders are debating the next source of outperformance. Meme coins, long the kings of explosive short-term gains, have cooled significantly, while prediction markets have surged in volume and mainstream adoption, emerging as a potential new meta. Meme Coins: Fading Hype Cycle Meme coins delivered massive returns in 2024’s bull run, with sector market …
• 18 December

  AI Crystal Ball: Perplexity Predicts Where Pi, Bitcoin, and Solana Could Land by End-2025

  

  As crypto enthusiasts increasingly consult AI tools for market insights, reports attributing price predictions to Perplexity AI have proliferated across news sites. A December 17, 2025, article from CryptoNews highlighted Perplexity’s aggregated views on Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and Pi Network (PI), emphasizing volatility amid holiday-season trading. Bitcoin (BTC): Institutional Anchor with Upside Potential Perplexity reportedly sees BTC maintaining dominance, …
• 18 December

  Crypto to Stocks: Coinbase Bets Big on Becoming an ‘Everything App’

  

  Coinbase, the leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, announced a major expansion aimed at transforming its platform into an “Everything Exchange.” During its “System Update” event, the company rolled out stock trading and prediction markets, marking a significant step toward integrating traditional finance with digital assets. Stock trading is now available in the main Coinbase app for U.S. users, starting with hundreds …