Key developments in crypto news as of December 7, 2025, include Bitcoin reaching a seven-month low and Ethereum testing resistance levels around $3,500. Public companies that previously used corporate cash to acquire Bitcoin are now facing significant declines in their share prices.
Here are some of the latest headlines and trends:
Market downturn: In mid-November, Bitcoin fell below $96,000, wiping out its gains for 2025 and hitting its lowest point in over six months. The decline was attributed to factors like fading expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts, inflation concerns, and global trade tensions.
Ethereum strength: Despite market volatility, Ethereum has shown strong on-chain activity and sustained ETF inflows, pushing it to test resistance near $3,500. This is supported by technical indicators signaling continued buying pressure.
Trump's crypto ventures: US President Donald Trump, once a Bitcoin skeptic, has expanded his involvement in the crypto industry. His family business, Trump Media, filed paperwork for a "Crypto Blue Chip ETF" tied to major cryptocurrencies.
Dragonfly's investment strategy: As the crypto market has cooled in 2025, investment firm Dragonfly has focused on integrating stable assets like Ethena's USDe into trading platforms to stimulate demand and scale stablecoin issuance.
Soluna Holdings' offering: The company announced a $32 million equity offering to expand its Bitcoin mining infrastructure, signaling continued investment in mining operations.
Bitcoin price drop: Research shows that Bitcoin's long-term holders have lost interest in selling around the $90,000 mark as their supply becomes less profitable.
Congress to test viability: Following a "landmark win in congress," legislation is set to test the viability of the crypto space.
Expert outlook: Despite market fluctuations, experts suggest that crypto, treated as an institutional asset class, can still be a valuable part of an investment portfolio in 2025.
Key factors supporting Ripple's and XRP's long-term growth include:
Expansion in Asia-Pacific: Ripple received approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore in early December 2025 to expand its payment services for banks, fintechs, and other crypto firms. This builds on a 70% increase in on-chain activity in the region during 2025.
Institutional Funding: Following its Swell 2025 conference in mid-November, Ripple secured $500 million in funding from Citadel Securities and Fortress Investment Group, increasing its valuation to $40 billion. This indicates strong backing from traditional finance players.
Product Development: Ripple plans to expand beyond payments by launching a native lending protocol on the XRP Ledger in late 2025 and a confidential Multi-Purpose Token for real-world asset tokenization by Q1 2026. This move into institutional DeFi aims to broaden XRP's utility.
Favorable Regulatory Resolution: The resolution of Ripple's lawsuit with the SEC in August 2025 removed significant regulatory uncertainty, which helped propel XRP to a seven-year high, although the momentum has since faded.
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