Day: December 24, 2025

From boom-era prices to utility and real-world use

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In 2021, a non-fungible token (NFT) by digital artist Beeple was sold for a staggering $69.3 million at a Christie’s auction. Roughly a year later, blockchain entrepreneur Deepak Thapliyal bought a CryptoPunk NFT for $23.7 million in one of the most expensive digital art pieces ever sold. But those were the glory days of NFTs, when digital collectibles routinely commanded eight-figure prices and mainstream institutions rushed to legitimize the market. In 2025, the market has changed, with NFT trading volumes down sharply from their 2021 peaks and buyers placing greater…

Circle launches tokenized gold and silver swaps via USDC as metals hit all-time highs

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Key Takeaways Circle introduces GLDC and SILC, allowing users to swap USDC for tokenized gold and silver 24/7 with deep COMEX-based liquidity. Gold and silver have both hit record highs in December, gaining over 70% and 140% year to date, respectively. Share this article Circle announced today that it has entered the tokenized commodities market with the launch of GLDC and SILC, two new digital assets representing tokenized exposure to gold and silver. The offering, available through CircleMetals.com, allows users to instantly swap USDC for tokenized gold or silver at…

Offchain Labs Buys More ARB as Arbitrum Hits $20B Milestone

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Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum, has purchased additional ARB tokens, signaling long-term conviction in the network at a time when sentiment across the sector has weakened, and governance token prices have faced sustained pressure. In a post on X this week, Offchain Labs said it remains “committed to growing the Arbitrum ecosystem in a meaningful way,” adding that it has increased its direct exposure to Arbitrum (ARB) under an approved purchase plan.  The development company said the move reflects its intention to continue “doubling down on the development…

The Rare Signal That Hasn’t Appeared on XRP Since 2022

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XRP trades near $1.85 as a rare 3-week Stochastic RSI signal reappears, pointing to slowing sell pressure and range-bound price action. XRP continues to trade under pressure as crypto markets remain unsettled toward the end of the year. While short-term price movement stays weak, several long-term and momentum-based signals suggest that selling pressure may be slowing rather than increasing. Long-Term Indicator Reaches Rare Level A technical signal has appeared on XRP’s 3-week chart that has been seen only once before. Analyst Steph Is Crypto said, “On the 3-week timeframe,…

Analyst Reveals What Went Wrong

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A crypto analyst has revealed how a well-timed XRP investment from the 2017 bull cycle turned into a missed $130 million opportunity, highlighting how execution failures can derail even the most promising strategies. The admission, shared publicly on X, has reignited debate over discipline, timing, and emotional control in long-term crypto investing. XRP’s Perfect Entry, Failed Exit The investment began with a disciplined entry. In early 2017, two participants collectively invested $1,200 into XRP at approximately $0.007, accumulating 171,428 tokens. From a market timing perspective, the entry was near optimal.…

Five Governments That Set Clear Crypto Licensing Rules in 2025

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How regulatory frameworks became clearer (and friendlier) in 2025 For years, the cryptocurrency industry has operated under a patchwork of conflicting regulations — at times banned outright, at others welcomed with arms wide open and often left uncomfortably in between. But 2025 marked a notable shift toward greater regulatory clarity in several major jurisdictions, as governments moved away from ambiguity and toward more structured cryptoasset frameworks. Five key jurisdictions recognized that clarity and accessibility in crypto licensing can coexist with consumer protection and financial integrity. The result has been a…

BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, LINK, HYPE

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Key points: Bitcoin’s failure to sustain above $90,000 indicates a negative sentiment, where rallies are being sold into. Several major altcoins threaten to break below their recent lows. Bitcoin (BTC) has dipped back below $87,000, indicating a lack of demand at higher levels. Glassnode said in a post on X that the 30-day simple moving average (SMA) of net flows into BTC and ETH exchange-traded funds has turned negative, signaling: “a phase of muted participation and partial disengagement from institutional allocators.”  Along with institutional investors, participation by retail and short-term…

Circle Introduces Tokenized Gold and Silver Swaps via USDC on New Digital Metals Platform

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NY, USA, 24th December 2025, Chainwire [PRESS RELEASE – NY, USA, December 24th, 2025] CircleMetals.com by Circle, a global financial technology firm and issuer of the USDC stablecoin, today announced an expansion of its digital currency platform into the tokenized precious metals market. The new offering enables customers to seamlessly swap USDC for tokenized gold (GLDC) and tokenized silver (SILC) at live market rates, backed by deep liquidity sourced from COMEX reference markets. This initiative marks a significant step toward bridging traditional commodity markets and internet-native money, bringing the…

Here’s an Early Release from Custody

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Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, sentenced to two years in prison for her role in the misuse of clients’ funds at cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will be released in a matter of weeks following an update from US federal authorities. As of Wednesday, Ellison’s release from federal custody will be Jan. 21, according to information provided by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The former Alameda CEO was transferred out of prison in October and relocated to a Residential Reentry Management field office in New York City, where she had been…

ETH Whales Accumulate as Supply Tightens Near $3K

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Ethereum (ETH) has experienced renewed accumulation from large whales over the past few days, despite the price being compressed under $3,000. However, recent onchain and futures data indicate growing pressure for a potential breakout.  Key takeaways: Large whales added over $2 billion worth of ETH in recent days despite muted price action. Exchange supply is tightening, and 70% of global ETH derivatives positions are net long. Whale accumulation dominates recent ETH flows Data resource Lookonchain noted that the “66k ETH Borrow Whale” added another 40,975 ETH ($121 million) over the…