Month: December 2025

Why JPMorgan Put a Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum

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Key takeaways  JPMorgan tokenized a money market fund and launched it on the Ethereum mainnet. The fund holds US Treasurys and Treasury-backed repos, with daily dividend reinvestment. Public Ethereum places MONY alongside stablecoins, tokenized treasuries and existing onchain liquidity. Now the focus shifts to collateral use, secondary transfers and whether other major banks follow. JPMorgan Asset Management has placed a very traditional product on the Ethereum blockchain: a tokenized money market fund called the My OnChain Net Yield Fund (MONY). It launched on Dec. 15, 2025, and runs on the…

Arthur Hayes Dumps ETH for $6M in Pendle, Lido, and Emerging DeFi Tokens

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Most of the redeployed funds flowed into Pendle, Lido, Ethena, and Ether.fi within minutes of the ETH sale. Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes sold a substantial portion of his Ethereum (ETH) holdings this week, redirecting millions into select DeFi tokens. This move highlights a calculated shift in strategy from a core blue-chip asset to what he views as higher-growth opportunities within decentralized finance. Hayes Trims ETH Exposure as DeFi Takes Priority Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain reported on December 31 that the BitMEX co-founder sold 1,871 ETH over the past…

How an AI-Fueled Romance Scam Drained a Bitcoin Retirement Fund

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Key takeaways A recently divorced Bitcoin investor lost his entire retirement fund, one full Bitcoin, to an AI-powered romance scam orchestrated by a sophisticated criminal using deepfakes. Pig butchering scams are relationship-based frauds that rely on emotional manipulation and AI-generated deepfakes to build trust before extracting maximum financial value from victims. The scammer used AI to create synthetic portraits and conduct real-time deepfake video calls, making the fabricated relationship virtually indistinguishable from reality. Once cryptocurrency is transferred via a blockchain, recovery is nearly impossible. Unlike bank transfers, there are no…

If History Repeats Itself, Will the US Congress Become More Pro-Crypto?

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Following the 2024 elections, in which an estimated 270 lawmakers with favorable views on digital assets won seats in the US Congress, many cryptocurrency-affiliated organizations and political action committees show no signs of slowing their progress in the next significant election, the 2026 midterms. Likely boosted by advocacy work from organizations — such as the Coinbase-affiliated Stand With Crypto group and whose campaigns were supported by media buys from political action committees (PACs) — a majority of lawmakers in the 119th session of the US Congress took office in January…

Crypto Trading Activity Hits Yearly Lows as Holiday Lull Freezes Markets

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Data reveals weakest two-week trading stretch for Bitcoin and major altcoins since last year, as range-bound prices continued to dominate. The markets failed to see a year-end rally or a notable uptick in December. Bitcoin and other crypto assets have ended the year quietly, as investors showed less appetite for risk and avoided aggressive buying. Top altcoins, especially, have lost significant momentum despite similar year-end conditions. Volatility Vanishes Santiment said crypto trading activity has slowed sharply in the final weeks of 2025, as prices remain range-bound and holiday season…

KuCoin unveils AI assistant KIA to streamline access to crypto market insights

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Key Takeaways KuCoin has introduced KIA, an AI assistant for its users. KIA helps users by providing market insights through a conversational AI interface. Share this article Global crypto exchange KuCoin announced today that it has completed the deployment of KIA, a crypto-native AI designed to simplify the crypto experience for users, enabling them to navigate the market more efficiently. KuCoin CEO BC Wong said in a statement that the company has always believed technology can empower people and change the world, and that KIA represents that vision. “By building…

Crypto Billionaires among Biggest Losers of 2025: Bloomberg

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Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor and other prominent cryptocurrency executives lost billions of dollars in 2025, partially as a result of losses in an October flash crash.  According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index released on Wednesday, Saylor lost $2.6 billion over the previous 12 months, reducing his net worth to $3.8 billion. Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss and former Binance CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao also saw significant losses due to a “massive slide” in the crypto market in October.  “[Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury strategy] generated huge returns through early October,…

MEET48 and Messari Publish Research Report on the Comprehensive Overview of MEET48

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[PRESS RELEASE – Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 31st, 2025] MEET48 has released a research report in collaboration with Messari, outlining its platform architecture, user engagement mechanisms, and on-chain economic design. The report positions MEET48 as an early participant in the emerging AI user-generated content (AIUGC) entertainment sector, combining generative AI, virtual idol creation, and token-based fan participation within a unified ecosystem. According to the report, MEET48’s platform integrates artificial intelligence and blockchain infrastructure to support collaborative content creation and programmable fan economies. Its in-house large language model, PARO AI,…

Uber considers acquiring parking app SpotHero: Report

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Key Takeaways Uber is considering acquiring SpotHero, a parking app. SpotHero allows users to find and book parking spots in advance. Share this article Uber, the global ride-hailing and delivery platform, is considering a deal to acquire SpotHero, a parking app that enables users to find and book parking spots in advance across cities, according to The Information. The potential acquisition would allow Uber to expand into parking services, complementing its existing ride-hailing operations. The Chicago-based parking reservation platform raised approximately $118 million across multiple venture funding rounds, most recently…

Bitcoin Will Extend Decline in 2026, While Payment Infra Improves: Analysts

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Bitcoin is likely headed for a challenging 2026, with many analysts expecting the cryptocurrency to extend its late-2025 downturn. Yet even as prices soften, early adopters say the coming year could mark a turning point for Bitcoin’s real-world utility, as payment infrastructure continues to mature and using BTC as a medium of exchange becomes simpler and more accessible. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) may bottom out at about $60,000 in Q4 2026, presenting a buying opportunity, according to early Bitcoin investor Michael Terpin. Terpin forecast: “The end of 2026 will…