CoinPayments has returned to the US, offering a platform that processed over USD $50bn globally to ease crypto payments for merchants and consumers.
ShapeShift makes Zcash its default payment rail in V4 upgrade, boosting DeFi privacy with NEAR Intents and new hardware wallet support.
BluSky AI hires finance leader Riley Cooney as corporate development and strategy chief to accelerate its modular AI data centre expansion.
Crypto fans pen a festive wishlist to Santa, hoping 2026 brings calmer markets, clearer rules and fewer awkward family debates.
CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.
Locate Technologies is the first New Zealand-listed firm to adopt Bitcoin as its main treasury asset after moving from the ASX to the NZX for a more supportive market.
Bitcoin is shedding its rebellious roots as institutional investors and governments embrace it, marking a transformative shift in 2025's digital asset landscape.
Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.
IBM launches Digital Asset Haven, a secure blockchain platform for institutions, combining advanced custody features across 40+ blockchains from late 2025.
Russia, the US and Brazil top the Executive Crypto Threat Index as the riskiest countries for wealthy cryptocurrency holders in 2025, while Japan and Singapore are safest.
SatVu has unveiled high-resolution thermal satellite imagery revealing real-time operational heat from a vast Texas bitcoin mining campus.
Binance is banking on Australian institutions and new rules to push crypto from speculative sideshow to mainstream finance by 2026.
Tiny Away now lets guests book eco tiny houses with Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDT, offering 20% off crypto stays via Coinbase Commerce.
Crypto sentiment stabilises after a sharp December selloff as options stress eases, BAT doubles, yet leverage and major coins stay subdued.
Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.
In 2025, Bitcoin matured as governments bought it and institutions integrated it, transforming crypto from speculative frenzy to a stable asset class.
One in four Australians now hold cryptocurrency, with those under 50 leading as crypto becomes a key part of diversified investment portfolios.
UK digital asset investments have shifted to institutional platforms, now capturing over 70% of funding with GBP £2.7 billion raised since 2015.
Bitcoin's classic four-year halving cycle may be evolving, with institutional demand smoothing volatility and creating a more mature market phase.
Crypto has evolved from risky cold wallets to regulated platforms offering secure, fast trading-balancing safety with accessibility for confident investors.
