On December 25, 2025, Trust Wallet confirmed that version 2.68 of its Chrome browser extension had been compromised, exposing users' seed phrases and leading to about $7M in crypto losses. The non-custodial wallet provider has started a compensation program, asking affected users to submit detailed claims so funds can be reimbursed. The incident, which impacted assets across Bitcoin, Solana, and EVM-compatible networks, has renewed concerns over the security of browser-based crypto tools.

The People's Bank of China plans to allow commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) wallet balances starting January 2026, marking a shift from a pure "digital cash" model toward a deposit-like framework. The updated CBDC design adds value storage and cross-border payment features, which could enhance domestic adoption and position the digital yuan as a more versatile instrument in international finance. Analysts note that these interest-bearing wallets may compete with traditional bank deposits while still requiring strong public trust and cybersecurity safeguards.

South Korea plans to extend its Travel Rule to cryptocurrency transfers below 1 million won to deter smurfing and tighten anti-money laundering controls. A Korea FIU task force is reviewing updates to the Special Act, including tools such as account suspension and broader professional obligations. The initiative seeks closer alignment with FATF standards while reinforcing oversight of virtual asset service providers.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT on Dec. 29, 2025 outlined evidence tying a Canada-based actor to more than $2 million stolen by impersonating Coinbase customer support. The scheme used social engineering across Telegram and social media, with on-chain traces linking XRP thefts and subsequent conversions to bitcoin.

On 30 December 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Court outlined a push to update legal tools for digital assets in its 2025 Digital Rule of Law journal. While crypto trading remains banned, courts increasingly treat cryptocurrencies as virtual property and plan clearer rules for electronic transactions, digital records, and AML coverage amid rising cybercrime and disputes.

South Korea’s push for a comprehensive crypto law has been postponed to 2026 as regulators clash over who may issue stablecoins. According to Yonhap, the FSC’s draft would require 100% reserves held with licensed custodians, while the Bank of Korea wants bank-controlled consortia with at least 51% ownership.

On 30 December 2025, BlackRock's blockchain-based USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) crossed $100 million in cumulative income distributed fully onchain to token holders. The tokenized money market fund, backed by U.S. Treasuries and cash-equivalent assets and now operating across multiple blockchains, showcases that institutional-scale yield can be delivered through tokenized securities.

On December 30, 2025, Delphi Digital said GameFi endured a difficult year, with funding falling more than 55% year over year, and predicted expansion for Web2.5 titles. The firm highlighted shrinking investment rounds across Web3 gaming while noting active studios and new launches like Ndus Interactive’s Xociety still securing capital.