On 30 December 2025, Russia's central bank outlined a tiered framework for domestic digital financial assets, according to Coindoo. Non-qualified retail investors will face an annual cap of 600,000 rubles starting in 2026, with limited access to macro-linked instruments. Regulators also signaled potential issuance on public blockchains to attract foreign capital.

On 30 December 2025 at 16:44, Cypherpunk Technologies disclosed a purchase of more than 56,000 ZEC, committing close to $29 million. Its Zcash treasury rose to just over 290,000 ZEC, representing roughly 1.76% of circulating supply, as the company emphasized a long‑term, privacy‑focused balance‑sheet strategy built over multiple market cycles.

Decentralized perpetuals exchange Lighter is rolling out the Lighter Infrastructure Token (LIT) as the core asset for its governance and value capture model ahead of its token generation event. Half of LIT’s supply is allocated to ecosystem initiatives, including a 25% fully diluted airdrop for participants in two 2025 points programs, while the remaining half goes to the team and early backers under a one-year lockup and three-year vesting schedule. Revenue from Lighter’s products is designed to accrue onchain to LIT holders through flexible mechanisms such as ecosystem reinvestment or token buybacks.

On 30 December 2025, onchain indicators showed that long-term Bitcoin holders had halted their selling for the first time in about six months, after offloading roughly 500,000 BTC since mid-summer. Over the same period, large Ethereum wallets holding at least 1,000 ETH accumulated around 120,000 ETH and increased their share of the total supply to nearly 70%. Bitcoin hovered near $87,750 while Ethereum traded around $2,975, with market sentiment still cautious and US-based traders showing continued selling pressure.

On 30 December 2025, new onchain data showed that stablecoins on Ethereum and Solana recorded over 113 million transactions during European trading hours in 2025, signaling rapid growth in usage. Activity more than doubled compared with 2024, even as the MiCAR regulatory framework tightened rules and policymakers highlighted potential financial stability risks.

On 30 December 2025, crypto exchange‑traded products continued to see capital leave the space. According to CoinShares, last week recorded $446 million in net outflows, bringing cumulative withdrawals since mid‑October to $3.2 billion despite $46.3 billion year‑to‑date inflows. Allocation is rotating, with Bitcoin and Ether losing funds while XRP and Solana draw inflows.

On 29 December 2025, Tom Lee-backed Bitmine Immersion Technologies quietly added about 44,000 ETH for roughly $130 million, lifting its total Ethereum position above four million tokens. The firm has already staked a large share of its holdings and plans to expand validator operations through the MAVAN network in 2026, aligning its treasury strategy with long-term yield and network participation rather than short-term trading.

On 29 December 2025, validator queue data showed Ethereum staking inflows surpassing exits for the first time in about six months. More than 745,000 ETH awaited activation with an estimated wait of nearly thirteen days, while the exit queue fell to roughly 360,000 ETH. ETH traded near $3,010 as participants shifted back toward longer lockups.

On December 29, 2025, California advanced a plan for a 2026 one-time 5% tax on net assets above $1 billion, including unrealized gains. Crypto and tech leaders warn the measure could propel wealth and talent to lower-tax jurisdictions. Supporters contend it would bolster funding for programs such as Medi-Cal.