📊 Daily News Bulletin

💰 Cryptocurrencies

On the last day of 2025, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a total net outflow of $348 million. None of the 12 funds experienced any inflows. Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw outflows of $72.06 million.

Spot Solana and XRP ETFs, however, stood out positively, attracting net inflows of $2.29 million and $5.58 million respectively.

According to Coinglass data, Bitcoin finished the fourth quarter of 2025 with a 23.07% drop. Following the sharp 42.16% loss seen in the fourth quarter of 2018, this stands out as the second worst fourth quarter on record.

According to the Financial Times, the UK and more than 40 countries began implementing new crypto tax reporting rules under the OECD's Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) from January 1st.

🥇 Gold & Silver

Spot gold surged over 64% in 2025, marking its best year since 1979. The World Gold Council reported that official reserves reached their highest level since the 1950s.

Spot silver recorded its strongest annual performance in history, rising 147%. Inflows into ETFs also indicate a reversal of a four-year outflow trend.

📈 US Stock Markets / Technology & Company News

The S&P 500 index officially closed 2025 with a 16.6% increase, completing its third consecutive year of double-digit gains. The Nasdaq rose 20%, and the Dow 13%.

AI stocks stood out in 2025: Three of the top four S&P 500 stocks were data storage companies benefiting from AI investments. Sandisk led the way with a 559% increase, followed by Western Digital (284%) and Seagate (225%).

🌍 Geopolitical / Political Headlines

Following recent contacts with Putin and Zelenskyy, US President Trump is sending the message that "the final stage of peace is approaching" for Ukraine.

In the technology and trade tensions between the US and China, Washington plans to impose new tariffs on semiconductors imported from China starting in 2027;

📅 Today's Highlights (January 2, GMT+3)

There are no headline-level data releases from the US & Europe today.