Emerge’s Top 10 WTF AI Moments of 2025
From Grok’s “MechaHitler” meltdown to North Korea’s “vibe-hacking” ransomware, 2025 was the year AI went unhinged.
PrimeXBT expands spot assets platform-wide
PrimeXBT expands spot assets platform-wide with 25 new cryptocurrencies, broader Solana support, and enhanced multi-asset trading integration.
China’s move to pay interest on e-CNY sparks US stablecoin debate - CoinJournal
Coinbase warns US stablecoin yield bans may hurt competitiveness as China moves to allow interest on its digital yuan (e-CNY) from 2026.
Bitmine Locks 118,944 ETH, Total Staking Reaches 461,000 ETH
Bitmine locks 118,944 new ETH and brings its total staking commitment past 461,000 ETH in a continued accumulation move.
Bitcoin ETFs End 7-Day Outflows With $355M Inflows Amid Improving Liquidity
Spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed a week-long outflow streak with $355 million in inflows as analysts point to improving global liquidity conditions.
VELO Protocol Publishes MiCA White Paper as EU Crypto Regulation Takes Hold - Blockonomi
VELO Protocol publishes MiCA-compliant white paper for EU market access. Regulatory filing shows preparation for European distribution.
BingX to list Lighter (LIT), a high-growth decentralized derivatives protocol
BingX has listed Lighter (LIT) on its platform, offering $50,000 in LIT rewards for various trading activities.
Institutional Interest in Bittensor Rises as Grayscale and Bitwise File TAO ETFs
Artificial intelligence is starting to reshape where institutional crypto money is flowing, and Bittensor is emerging as one of the unexpected beneficiaries.
BingX to list Lighter (LIT), a high-growth decentralized derivatives protocol - CoinJournal
BingX has listed Lighter (LIT), a decentralized perpetuals protocol on Ethereum, offering users early access and rewards.
Unleash Protocol hacker moves stolen funds through Tornado Cash - CoinJournal
Hacker drains $4M from Unleash Protocol, laundering ETH through Tornado Cash; breach limited to Unleash governance, Story Protocol safe.
$675M Lighter Airdrop Becomes 10th Largest in Crypto History
Lighter became the 10th largest crypto airdrop in history, with most traders still holding onto their awarded tokens, expecting more upside, while 7% of recipients bought more LIT on open markets.
The 10 biggest crypto losers of 2025 (and what went wrong)
2025 was supposed to be crypto's maturation year, with regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and infrastructure built to last. In fact, the foundation for all these topics was laid down. Yet, it also delivered a master class in how quickly narratives collapse when opacity meets price discovery. Tokens that launched with maximum hype, extracted maximum fees, […]
Bitwise Floods SEC With 11 Crypto ETF Filings in One Day
Bitwise files 11 crypto strategy ETFs with SEC targeting DeFi, Layer-2, and privacy protocols for NYSE Arca trading.
Pi Network suspends wallet payment requests after scammers drain millions - CoinJournal
Pi Network suspends wallet payment requests after scams drain millions of PI, while token trades near $0.20 amid low liquidity and unlocks.
Whales Accumulate DeFi Tokens as Crypto Sentiment Improves
Crypto whales are accumulating DeFi tokens as sentiment improves. The Fear and Greed Index hits a two-month high amid cautious optimism.
Neo Co-Founders Clash Over Treasury Control as Da Hongfei Disputes Zhang's Financial Disclosure Demands - Blockonomi
Neo co-founders Erik Zhang and Da Hongfei engage in public dispute over treasury control, fund custody, and financial transparency.
BitMine Loads Up On $98 Million Worth Of ETH As 2025 Winds Down
According to market reports, BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired roughly $97.6 million worth of Ethereum on Tuesday, buying about 32,938 ETH as investors
South Korea Delays Crypto Bill over Stablecoin Concerns: Report
The Digital Asset Basic Act proposed by South Korea's ruling Democratic Party in June, will reportedly be delayed until next year following concerns over domestic stablecoins.
Aave Commands 59% of DeFi Lending Market as Bankification Era Begins - Blockonomi
Aave controls 59% of DeFi lending and 61% of active loans. The protocol generated $885M in fees as it launches mainstream banking app.
Prenetics ends Bitcoin purchases to focus on its consumer health brand
Prenetics Global Limited ends its Bitcoin buying strategy to prioritize its thriving health brand, IM8, co-founded with David Beckham.
South Korea Proposes 15-20% Ownership Caps for Major Crypto Exchanges - Blockonomi
South Korea's FSC proposes 15-20% ownership caps for major crypto exchanges, forcing Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone to reduce stakes.
Russia Proposes Prison Time for Illegal Crypto Mining Operations
Russia proposes 5-year prison terms and 2.5M ruble fines for illegal crypto mining operations outside Federal Tax Service registry.
Metaplanet Buys $451M Bitcoin, Treasury Hits 35,102 BTC
Metaplanet grows Bitcoin stack to 35,102 BTC ($3B) after $451M purchase, while its options-based income business hits record revenue of $54M
South Korean Lawmaker Criticizes Upbit While Son Joins Bithumb
South Korean lawmaker is accused of targeting Upbit after his son got a job at rival exchange Bithumb, raising conflict of interest concerns.