Here’s up-to-date roundup of the latest crypto news (Dec 2025):
Market & Price
Bitcoin & crypto markets under pressure — major tokens including Bitcoin and XRP sliding amid weak sentiment; liquidation events wipe out hundreds of millions in positions.
Market volatility persists, and prices remain cautious as traders digest recent swings and liquidity issues.
Regulation & Policy
UK tightening crypto rules — UK Treasury and FCA moving to regulate digital asset markets to protect consumers and support safer growth.
Legal & Security
Coinbase ordered to pay ~$618k to an investor after a cyber-attack loss — highlighting ongoing platform security and liability debates.
Institutional / Adoption
JPMorgan enters crypto deeper with a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum — a sign of growing institutional interest.
Other Notable Stories
Scams and investor losses continue globally, with warnings about ATM and online crypto fraud.
HashKey exchange IPO succeeds in Hong Kong, marking a notable milestone for Asia crypto listings.
Cathie Wood (ARK Invest) buys crypto-linked stocks anticipating a sector rebound.
India’s CCI clears Coinbase-DCX deal, showing growth/ consolidation in Indian market ties.
Overall snapshot in brief: • Market softer with volatility and price drops
• Regulators (especially UK) pushing clearer rules
• Institutional moves + new products emerging
• Security/legal issues still prominent
