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Hyderabad Police in India have arrested a former Coinbase customer service agent in connection with a major data breach disclosed by the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange in May 2025, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announced on December 26. The incident involved cybercriminals bribing overseas support staff—likely contractors via outsourcing firm TaskUs—to access sensitive customer data, including names, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and …

As 2025 ends, global Google search interest for the term “crypto” has dipped to around 25–26 on Trends’ 0–100 scale, hovering just above the yearly low of 24, signaling a sharp cooling in retail enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies. Multiple reports from outlets like CoinTelegraph, CryptoNews, and FinanceFeeds confirm this trend, with U.S. searches hitting a full one-year low. The decline accelerated …

As of December 29, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) trades around $88,000–$89,000, down over 30% from its October all-time high above $126,000, in a tight range-bound consolidation phase with reduced volatility. Market sentiment has turned sharply cautious, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index hovering at 23–24, signaling **Extreme Fear**—a level persisted for much of December and often seen near cycle bottoms …

As of late December 2025, Ethereum (ETH) trades around $2,940–$3,000, down from its August peak near $4,950 amid broader market consolidation. Recent on-chain activity from BitMine Immersion Technologies—the largest corporate Ethereum treasury holder with over $12 billion in ETH—has spotlighted institutional engagement, as the firm staked approximately 74,880 ETH valued at **$219 million** into the proof-of-stake network. This move marks …

As of late December 2025, Bitcoin trades around $88,000–$90,000, down over 30% from its October peak above $126,000, prompting debates on whether a deeper correction looms or a year-end rebound is possible. On-chain data reveals divergent whale behavior. Large holders (wallets with 10,000–100,000 BTC) have distributed approximately 36,500 BTC (~$3.37 billion) since early December, contributing to selling pressure and price …