Author: Kryptonews

The crypto market is bracing for a massive structural reset on Friday, with billions of dollars worth of bitcoin BTC$89,680.42 and ether ETH$3,034.96 options set to expire on Deribit.This colossal “Boxing Day” event, named for the holiday observed in many countries on Dec. 26, will see $23.6 billion in bitcoin options and $3.8 billion in ether options expire, that is they stop trading and are settled. These figures reflect the dollar values of active options contracts at press time, with each contract representing 1 BTC or 1 ETH.According to Deribit, the expiry, which affects more than 50% of the total…

Russia’s Central Bank has acknowledged that crypto mining contributes to the ruble’s strength, though quantifying its exact impact remains difficult as much of the industry operates in gray areas. Governor Elvira Nabiullina made the statement while responding to questions about the sector’s influence on foreign exchange markets, according to a local report.The acknowledgment comes as senior Kremlin officials push to formally classify mining as an export activity in Russia’s trade accounts, which further shows the sector’s growing importance to the national economy despite regulatory uncertainties.Governor Elvira Nabiullina. | Source: GFMAGMining Emerges as Informal Export DriverDeputy Chief of Staff Maxim Oreshkin…

Bitcoin has performed poorly over the last three midterm election years. In 2014, Bitcoin dumped 59%. In 2018, Bitcoin suffered the most, 75%. 2022 has seen a lot of blood too, with a 64% drop. But why is that relevant? Because 2026 is the next midterm election year. We are two weeks away from 2026! So, will 2026 follow the previous midterm election years? Let’s find out what this means for crypto. S&P 500 Performance Before we check Bitcoin, let’s check the macro market. Why? The midterm election is a political event, and if it is indeed bearish, the macro…

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) has published a whitelist of 29 licensed crypto platforms, officially spelling out which exchanges are legally allowed to operate in the country. The list, which includes names of entities and their apps or platforms, is meant to serve as an official reference for users to verify whether a provider is properly licensed before trading. OJK has urged the public to transact only with entities on the list and to treat unlisted platforms as unlicensed operators. South Korea’s largest exchange, Upbit, is included among licensed exchanges. Source: OJK​Global crypto players eyeing IndonesiaThe clarification of who can legally offer…

Key Highlights: Dylan LeClair announces Metaplanet’s 5/5 shareholder approvals on X. Shareholders approved moving capital stock and reserves into capital surplus for dividends and buybacks. Doubling preferred shares and MARS/Class B features will increase capital flexibility for the company. Dylan LeClair, Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet, announced on social media platform X today, December 22, 2025, that all five proposals at Metaplanet Inc.’s special shareholder meeting have been approved by a great margin. This approval indicates that Japan is growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset. 5/5 Proposals Approved at the @Metaplanet Extraordinary Shareholder Meeting 1) Approve…

Decentralized perpetuals exchange Hyperliquid has addressed community concerns about a wallet that was believed to be linked to the internal team selling large amounts of HYPE (HYPE).Co-founder Iliensinc said on Hyperliquid’s Discord channel Monday that the wallet flagged by the community for shorting HYPE belongs to an ex-employee who was terminated in the first quarter of 2024.“This individual is no longer associated with Hyperliquid Labs, and their actions do not reflect our team’s standards or values,” Iliensinc wrote, referring to the address 0x7ae4…1028.The clarification followed weeks after community member cobe.hype claimed the address belonged to “one of the Hyperliquid team…

Metaplanet approved an overhaul of its capital structure on Monday, allowing Japan’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder to raise funds through dividend-paying preferred shares aimed at institutional investors.   Investors approved five proposals that collectively expand Metaplanet’s ability to issue preferred shares, introduce new dividend mechanics and open participation to overseas institutional capital, said Dylan LeClair, the company’s Bitcoin strategy director.The approved measures include reclassifying capital reserves to allow for preferred share dividends and potential buybacks, doubling the authorized number of Class A and Class B preferred shares and amending dividend structures to introduce floating and periodic payouts. In addition, Metaplanet cleared the…

Rebeca Moen Dec 22, 2025 08:41 DOT price prediction shows cautious optimism with technical indicators suggesting a move to $1.86-$1.91 range within the next week, supported by bullish MACD momentum. DOT Price Prediction Summary • DOT short-term target (1 week): $1.86-$1.91 (+2.2% to +4.9%) • Polkadot medium-term forecast (1 month): $1.75-$2.05 range • Key level to break for bullish continuation: $1.91 • Critical support if bearish: $1.72 Recent Polkadot Price Predictions from Analysts The latest DOT price prediction consensus from leading analysts shows remarkable alignment around the $1.86-$1.91 target zone. CoinCodex leads with…

Uniswap’s long-running debate over how, or whether, the protocol should return value to UNI holders is close to being resolved.The protocol’s “UNIfication” proposal has already crossed quorum, with more than 69 million UNI tokens voting in favor and virtually no opposition as of Monday. Voting remains open until Dec. 25, but the margin suggests the outcome is largely decided.At the center of the proposal is a change that UNI holders have waited years for: activating the protocol “fee switch.”The proposal would redirect a portion of trading fees — roughly one-sixth — into a protocol-controlled pool. Those fees would then be…

Hong Kong is plotting a move to unlock a multi-billion dollar capital pool for digital assets and related infrastructure, potentially marking a watershed moment for institutional crypto adoption in Asia. The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) is proposing new rules that would allow the city’s 158 authorized insurers to channel funds into assets, including cryptocurrencies, according to a Dec. 4 presentation seen by Bloomberg.While the proposal signals an institutional thaw toward crypto, the regulator is still keeping its guard up with a conservative risk framework. The proposal requires insurers to keep aside a dollar in reserve for every dollar invested…