Day: December 23, 2025

Crypto.com Builds Internal Market Maker for Prediction Markets

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Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com is building an internal market-making team as part of its expansion into prediction markets, a move the company says is fully aligned with federal regulations and intended to improve liquidity, even as market-making in outcome-based trading continues to draw scrutiny. Bloomberg reported Tuesday that the exchange is recruiting for a new role on its market-making desk, citing a job posting for a “quant trader” who would help buy and sell contracts tied to the outcomes of sporting events on Crypto.com’s prediction platform. Source: Bloomberg The report has…

Koinly reveals potential email address leak due to third-party breach

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Key Takeaways Koinly said a third party breach may have exposed user email addresses. The company stated no wallet, tax, or transaction data was compromised. Share this article Crypto tax software provider Koinly disclosed a potential email address leak following a security incident at a third-party service provider. The issue stemmed from Mixpanel, an analytics service used by Koinly. In an email sent to users, the company said the exposure appears limited to email addresses. It confirmed that sensitive data such as wallets, transactions, tax reports, and portfolio information was…

Pi Network (PI) News: December 23

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Holiday surprises and new updates – here’s the latest in the Pi Network world. The Pi Network Core Team remains active even as the Holidays quickly approach, and they have outlined a way to be more connected to their community during the upcoming Christmas season. Meanwhile, the underlying asset’s price has struggled to regain traction and is once again close to breaking below $0.20. PI Holiday Surprise and New Updates The Core Team made two separate announcements at the end of the previous business week. The first involved new…

Bitget’s Bitcoin reserves reach $3 billion after 114% annual growth

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Key Takeaways Bitget now holds 34,055 BTC, up 114% year-over-year. BTC reserves rose from 28,000 to 34,000 between August and December 2025. Share this article Bitget has doubled its Bitcoin reserves over the past year, now holding 34,055 BTC worth around $3 billion as of December 2025. The 114% year-over-year increase underscores the exchange’s push to fortify its balance sheet amid rising institutional interest. The exchange’s reserve buildup accelerated throughout the year. From 28,022 BTC in August, Bitget grew its holdings to 30,300 BTC by October, and added another 4,000…

Bitcoin shows less volatility than Nvidia and Tesla stocks

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin’s volatility is now lower than Tesla and Nvidia, at 46% annualized. The drop reflects Bitcoin’s growing maturity and reduced speculative swings. Share this article Bitcoin’s price volatility has fallen to 46%, placing it below Nvidia and Tesla in terms of annualized price swings, according to recent market data. Nvidia and Tesla currently exhibit volatility levels of 79% and 72% respectively. The shift highlights Bitcoin’s increasing price stability relative to high-profile tech equities, marking a notable milestone for the asset class often known for extreme fluctuations. In past…

How Bhutan Is Using Hydropower to Build a Green Bitcoin Economy

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Key takeaways Bhutan is using surplus, carbon-free hydropower to mine Bitcoin, converting excess electricity into a liquid digital export rather than curtailing generation. Mining and custody are handled by the sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), and confined to designated jurisdictions, limiting retail exposure. Officials describe mined Bitcoin as a foreign-currency liquidity buffer that has already supported government finances. The central bank permits crypto activity only under a phased, sandbox-style framework linked to Gelephu Mindfulness City, with an emphasis on risk control and transparency. Bhutan’s pitch to the…

Solstice and Cor Prime Execute First Institutional Stablecoin-for-Stablecoin Repo on a Public Blockchain

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[PRESS RELEASE – Zug, Switzerland, December 23rd, 2025] The transaction was settled and serviced through Membrane’s post-trade credit infrastructure and executed under a GMRA and Digital Asset Annex, establishing the first standardized stablecoin funding market on public blockchains. Solstice Labs, Cor Prime, and Membrane Labs today announced the successful completion of the first institutional stablecoin-for-stablecoin repurchase agreement (Repo) executed under traditional market documentation and settled on a public blockchain. The transaction marks the creation of a standardized, institutional-grade stablecoin funding market that brings familiar TradFi liquidity tools directly onto public…

Ex-FTX US chief Brett Harrison secures $35 million for new exchange

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Key Takeaways Architect Financial Technologies, led by ex-FTX US chief Brett Harrison, raised $35 million to build institutional trading infrastructure. The company targets derivatives, equities, and digital asset markets with support from major fintech investors. Share this article Former FTX US president Brett Harrison has secured $35 million in funding for Architect Financial Technologies, The Information reported today. Founded in early 2023, the Chicago-based startup builds institutional trading software for derivatives, equities, futures, options, and digital assets. The fintech firm offers tools for algorithmic execution, market visualization, discretionary trading, and…

Bitcoin Plots Comeback Against Gold Below $90,000

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Bitcoin (BTC) stayed lower into Tuesday’s Wall Street open as traders saw further BTC price downside next. Key points: Bitcoin shorts pile in ahead of the Wall Street open as Bitcoin and precious metals continue to go separate ways. Moving averages function as stiff resistance as $90,000 remains unbeaten. Bitcoin begins printing bullish divergences against both the US dollar and gold. BTC price action sees traders bet on buying the dip Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD trading down around 1% on the day. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView After rejecting…

IMF says Chivo Bitcoin wallet talks advance in El Salvador review

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Key Takeaways IMF discussions with El Salvador focus on Bitcoin transparency and risk mitigation. El Salvador’s economic growth surpassed projections amid ongoing structural reforms and EFF review. Share this article The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said talks on selling El Salvador’s Chivo e-wallet have made substantial progress, with an emphasis on enhancing transparency, safeguarding public funds, and mitigating associated risks. Under a $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the IMF approved earlier this year, El Salvador is committed to unwinding public participation in the state-run Chivo wallet. Reports…