On December 24, Trust Wallet's browser extension v2.68 was compromised, enabling attackers to drain about $8.50 million from 2,596 wallets, according to CEO Eowyn Chen. The team reverted to a secure version, launched a documentation-based compensation process, and warned users about phishing attempts while markets saw lower Bitcoin and Ethereum trading activity.

On December 29, seven digital yuan–linked stocks saw net inflows above 100 million yuan, as investors added over $188 million, according to Securities Times. The move follows the PBOC's plan to allow e-CNY wallet interest beginning January 1, 2026, with Lakala leading at 371 million yuan. Top shareholders in related firms now hold 1.89 billion yuan in market value.

On December 30, 2025, Erden Timur, former Galatasaray vice chairman, was formally arrested on money laundering charges linked to Turkey's illegal betting probe. On the same day, NEF canceled a 250 million lira ($8.5 million) short-term debt sale after earlier paying 320 million lira, while Galatasaray shares fell over 20% in two months.

Analysts @TheRealPlanC and @TechDev_52 argue Bitcoin's bull phase is tracking prior cycles but is 12–18 months delayed. A business-cycle momentum signal flipped in October 2025, a setup last seen before rallies in 2016 and 2020, pointing to a potential cycle peak in 2026–2027.

Ethereum is entering a pivotal phase as on-chain activity, validator queues, and institutional accumulation strengthen while price stabilizes near key support levels around $2,950–$3,000. Nearly one million validators secure about 35.5 million ETH with staking yields near 2.85%, and analysts now outline upside scenarios that could eventually revisit the $4,955–$5,000 region if critical resistance zones are reclaimed.

Between Dec. 22 and 26, XRP drew $64 million of ETF inflows while Bitcoin spot products saw $782 million in outflows and Ethereum lost $102 million, with Solana up $13.14 million. In the last hour, Bitcoin posted a 3,436% short‑liquidation imbalance as totals hit $4.93 million, according to CoinGlass, and SHIB formed an hourly golden cross.

In 2025, XRP has traded with mixed results but remains one of the stronger altcoin performers, currently priced just under $1.90 and about 50% below its July peak. Standard Chartered projects that spot XRP ETFs could attract $4–$8 billion of inflows during 2026 and, together with the August 2025 settlement of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple, help drive the token toward $8. The bank's analyst also outlines a scenario where XRP might reach $12.50 by 2028, assuming supportive macro conditions and sustained investor risk appetite.

Grayscale has released its 2026 crypto market outlook, stating that regulatory developments, rather than quantum computing threats, are set to shape the next phase of digital asset adoption. The firm's analysts expect a U.S. bipartisan crypto asset framework in 2026, which they say could boost institutional participation while quantum computing has not yet shown a material impact on crypto security or prices. The report also highlights growing ETF flows, Dollar Debasement Risk, and stablecoin legislation as key themes for the year ahead.