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Crypto Derivatives Hit $86T in 2025 as Binance Dominates Volume

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Cryptocurrency derivatives trading volume surged to almost $85.7 trillion in 2025, averaging about $264.5 billion a day, according to a report by liquidation data tracker CoinGlass. Binance led the market with roughly $25.09 trillion in cumulative derivatives volume, or about 29.3% of global trading, meaning nearly $30 of every $100 traded ran through the exchange, CoinGlass said. OKX, Bybit and Bitget followed, each posting $8.2 trillion to $10.8 trillion in yearly volume. These four exchanges accounted for about 62.3% of total market share. CoinGlass said institutional pathways expanded through spot…

How to Protect Your Crypto From Social Engineering in 2026

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The majority of crypto exploits in the coming year won’t be caused by a zero-day bug in your favorite protocol, say crypto security experts. It’s going to be caused by you.  That’s because 2025 has shown that the majority of hacks don’t start with malicious code; they begin with a conversation, Nick Percoco, chief security officer of crypto exchange Kraken, told Cointelegraph.  “Attackers aren’t breaking in, they’re being invited in.” From January to early December 2025, data from Chainalysis shows that the crypto industry witnessed over $3.4 billion in theft,…

Crypto Deals Soared to $8.6B in 2025: FT

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The crypto sector reportedly saw a record $8.6 billion worth of deals in 2025, as the crypto-friendly Trump administration gave confidence to crypto-focused mergers and acquisitions. The Financial Times reported on Wednesday that 267 deals were inked in the crypto industry up to Dec. 23, up 18% from 2024. The $8.6 billion in deal value is a nearly 300% jump from last year, which saw $2.17 billion in deals, and the growth is expected to continue into 2026. Coinbase made the biggest acquisition of the year with its $2.9 billion…

Tokenization Expands the Definition of Money: Kraken Exec

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Blockchain tokenization is transforming money beyond fiat currencies such as the US dollar by allowing users to save and instantly move virtually any asset across platforms, says a Kraken executive. “I think we’re past the point where money only means fiat or your local currency,” Kraken Head of Consumer Mark Greenberg told CNBC on Wednesday, adding that “anything can be money” with tokenization. “You can save in Tesla xStock, you can save in Bitcoin, or — as a Canadian — you can save in US dollars, euros, euro-denominated stablecoins, or…

Decentralized Identity in 2025 and the Next Phase of Privacy

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For years, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has advocated for privacy in the crypto space. Buterin argues that onboarding users alone is not enough, cautioning that widespread use of “walled gardens” would undermine the core purpose of decentralized systems. “The goal is not to onboard people to Ethereum. The goal is to onboard people to openness and self-sovereignty,” he recently wrote on a X post. Source: Vitalik Buterin Buterin is one of crypto’s most prominent advocates for privacy as an industry’s core value, emphasizing individual protection from state and corporate surveillance and…

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…

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…

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…

Aave Founder Under Scrutiny for $10M Token Purchase Amid Governance Drama

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Aave founder Stani Kulechov is facing scrutiny over his recent $10 million purchase of AAVE tokens, with some in the crypto community claiming it was used to boost his voting power in a key governance proposal. In a Wednesday post on X, Robert Mullins, a decentralized finance (DeFi) strategist and liquidity specialist, argued that the purchase was meant to increase Kulechov’s “voting power in anticipation to vote for a proposal directly against the token holders best interests.” He added: “This is a clear example of tokens not being equipped to…

2026 Forces DApps to Compete on Utility

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As the crypto space headed into the last month of 2025, the mood was different from previous cycles. The year didn’t bring another decentralized finance (DeFi) summer or non-fungible token (NFT) euphoria, but instead ushered in a slow and sober pivot toward utility.  Decentralized applications (DApps) are software programs that run on blockchain networks, rather than centralized servers. By using smart contracts, DApps allow users to interact directly with apps for payments, finance, gaming or social media while retaining greater control over identities and assets. Active builders held steady in…