Digital asset investment products saw $446 million exit last week, bringing total outflows since mid-October to $3.2 billion and leaving year-to-date inflows at $46.3 billion against a modest 10% rise in assets under management. CoinShares data show Bitcoin and Ethereum products lost $443 million and $59.5 million respectively, while XRP and Solana ETFs drew $70.2 million and $7.5 million in new money amid diverging regional flows and a consolidating Bitcoin price near $87,800.

According to an investigation by TRM Labs, a coordinated group of Russian cybercriminals allegedly laundered more than $35 million in cryptocurrency stolen from LastPass users after the 2022 breach. The funds were moved through instant exchanges, Bitcoin mixers and Russian platforms including Audi6 and the OFAC-sanctioned Cryptex, with investigators using behavioral continuity analysis to trace the flow. The report indicates that wallet activity tied to the mixers showed operational links to Russia before and after the laundering process.

On December 29, 2025, major crypto firms outlined plans for 2026 public listings after raising up to $3.4 billion in IPOs through 2025. Kraken targets a first-half 2026 debut following a November 2025 S-1, while Consensys and Ledger are positioning for mid-year and New York options. Circle and Bullish’s 2025 offerings above $1 billion reinforced investor interest.

Bitmine disclosed adding 44,463 ETH over the past week, lifting its ether treasury to roughly 3.41% of circulating supply and valuing the stash at just over $12 billion. The firm has begun staking more than 408,000 ETH while targeting a 5% share of the network ahead of its MAVAN launch in early 2026.

On December 29, 2025, Bitmine Immersion Technologies reported that its combined cryptocurrency and cash reserves now total $13.2 billion, including 4.11 million ETH, or 3.41% of Ethereum's circulating supply. BMNR shares traded at $28.81 that day, while the company outlined plans to expand staking and projected annual staking fee revenue of $374 million once all ETH is staked. The stock has gained over 300% year-to-date in 2025, placing Bitmine among the largest Ethereum and overall crypto treasuries globally.

According to CoinShares, crypto investment products posted $446M in net outflows last week, lifting withdrawals since the early-October shock to $3.2B, with U.S. funds down about $460M and Germany up $35.7M. XRP saw $70.2M of inflows and Solana $7.5M, while Bitcoin and Ethereum recorded outflows of $443M and $59.5M.

XRP investment products saw $70.2 million of inflows while Bitcoin products registered $443 million of outflows for the week ending Dec. 27. Month-to-date, XRP stands at $424.8 million in inflows versus Bitcoin at -$25 million and Ethereum at -$241 million. The XRP Ledger AlphaNet has introduced Dilithium-based, quantum-resistant functionality on its test network.

Japan plans to overhaul how cryptocurrency gains are taxed in 2026, shifting eligible holdings from progressive income tax of up to 55% to a flat 20% rate. The lower rate will only apply to specified crypto assets handled under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, alongside the introduction of a three-year loss carry-forward for crypto investments. These steps are part of a wider move to bring digital assets under a framework more closely aligned with traditional securities while tightening investor protections.