KLEA Crypto Daily: Thursday, December 25, 2025

Published: December 26, 2025 – 00:04 UTC

Here’s a look back at the key stories from December 25, 2025.

Trust Wallet Users Suffer Mystery Hack: Over $6 Million Stolen From Hundreds

Reports of a large-scale hack involving Trust Wallet flooded social media, with over $6 million siphoned from victims' wallets. Security influencer ZachXBT stated that hundreds were affected, urging users to exercise caution.

XRPL Flips to Quantum-Safe Signatures; 2,420-Byte Proofs Replace Elliptic Curves

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) integrates "post-quantum" cryptography and native smart contracts, marking significant technological advancements. This move addresses potential quantum computing threats, ensuring enhanced security for the network.

HodlHer Secures $1.5 Million in Strategic Funding to Advance AI-Driven Web3 OS

HodlHer has completed a $1.5 million strategic funding round to develop an AI-driven Web3 operating system. The platform aims to integrate emotion perception, long-term memory, and decentralized execution functions to enhance user experiences in the Web3 era.

Bitcoin Drives Record Spike in SEC Filings in 2025 as Regulatory Clarity Pulls Institutions Onchain

Bitcoin's impact is reflected in a record spike in SEC filings in 2025, signaling growing institutional interest. Regulatory clarity is attracting institutions to the crypto space, driving a surge in filings and onchain activities.

Emerge’s 2025 Story of the Year: How the AI Race Fractured the Global Tech Order

2025 saw the US-China rivalry weaponize every layer of the technology stack—from minerals to models to military doctrine.

Major Investor Increases SOL Holdings Amid Market Activity

A prominent investor, known for involvement in the ‘1011 Flash Crash Shorting Incident,’ has recently increased their holdings by acquiring 207,316.32 SOL, valued at $25.498 million, facing an accumulated unrealized loss of $43.32 million.

Bitcoin Briefly Flashes $24K on Binance in Isolated Stablecoin Glitch

Bitcoin experienced a brief flash crash to $24,111 on Binance's BTC/USD1 pair before quickly rebounding above $87,000. This anomaly was isolated to the USD1 stablecoin pair and did not affect other major bitcoin markets, highlighting the risks associated with trading through new or lightly used stablecoin pairs.

Fed Q1 2026 Outlook: Potential Impact on Bitcoin and Crypto Markets

If the Fed halts rate cuts in Q1 2026 and inflation persists, BTC could drop to $70,000 and ETH to $2,400. This forecast underscores the potential influence of macroeconomic factors on the cryptocurrency market in the upcoming year.

Whales Acquire Significant Ethereum Holdings Over the Past Week

Analyst Ali Charts reports that whales have purchased 220,000 ETH in the past week, valued at approximately $660 million.

Crypto Derivatives Volume Explode to $86T in 2025

Crypto derivatives trading surged to $86 trillion in 2025, averaging $265 billion per day, with Binance capturing almost 30% of global volume, as reported by CoinGlass.

Yuan Soars, Bitcoin Stalls: Why the Dollar Dip Isn’t Lifting Crypto

China’s currency hits a 2.5-year high as the dollar weakens, but this bullish setup for Bitcoin isn't working as expected. The strengthening yuan and weakening dollar have not translated into the anticipated positive impact on the crypto market.

Erik Voorhees Deposits Ethereum into THORChain and Converts to Bitcoin Cash

Founder of ShapeShift, Erik Voorhees, deposited 1,635 ETH into THORChain and converted it into Bitcoin Cash, as reported by Lookonchain via ChainCatcher.

Bitcoin Faces Potential Bear Market as RSI Drops Below Key Levels

Bitcoin is potentially entering a bear market phase as the RSI drops below key levels, signaling a deeper downward trend if it falls further, according to CryptoQuant's Bitcoin researcher Axel Adler Jr.

Gold’s Rally Could Be Bitcoin’s Next Catalyst, But Risks Still Linger

Bitcoin's price action is reflecting uncertainty, with signals suggesting a potential rally if historical correlations with gold continue. As gold strengthens, it may lead to increased demand for Bitcoin, supported by both retail and institutional investors.

Russian Exchanges Prepare for Cryptocurrency Trading Amid Regulatory Changes

Russia's major securities exchanges, Moscow Exchange and Saint Petersburg Exchange, are gearing up to launch cryptocurrency trading following new regulations. The move supports the Russian Central Bank's push to legalize crypto activities, with plans to allow both retail and qualified investors to participate.

Bitcoin Community Awaits Economic Growth Predictions Amid Market Concerns

The Bitcoin community is optimistic about potential growth following billionaire Elon Musk's predictions of significant U.S. economic expansion by December 2026. Musk's forecasts, suggesting double-digit growth within 18 months and potential triple-digit growth in ~5 years, are closely watched by Bitcoin enthusiasts monitoring macroeconomic indicators for potential impacts on BTC's price.

Polymarket Addresses Security Breach Linked to Third-Party Login Tool

Polymarket has identified a security breach affecting a limited number of user accounts due to a vulnerability in a third-party authentication provider. The company has resolved the issue and assured users of no ongoing risk.

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