Crypto in Transition: The Biggest Crypto Stories of 2025 — and What 2026 May Bring

As 2025 comes to a close, the cryptocurrency market finds itself in a markedly different position than it occupied just a few years ago. Once dismissed as a speculative fringe experiment, crypto has spent much of this year moving into the regulatory, institutional, and geopolitical mainstream. Volatility remained a defining feature — particularly for Bitcoin — but beneath the price swings, structural change accelerated. Governments legislated, courts ruled, ETFs expanded, and institutional capit

Kraken Pauses Monero Deposits After 51% Attack – What It Means for Your Funds

Monero (XMR) , the world’s leading privacy coin, has faced a severe test of its network integrity. Crypto exchange Kraken announced it has temporarily paused deposits of XMR after detecting that a single mining pool, Qubic , controlled over 50% of the blockchain’s total hashrate. While trading and withdrawals remain open , the move has sparked concerns across the Monero community. Let’s break down what a 51% attack is, how it impacts users, and whether your Monero funds are safe. What Is a 51% A

🚀 Bitcoin Breaks Barriers: New All-Time Highs, Political Winds, and What Comes Next

Bitcoin has once again captured global attention. On Monday, the flagship cryptocurrency touched a staggering $123,000—its highest recorded level—before slightly pulling back to just under $121,000. That still places Bitcoin among the five most valuable assets on Earth, surpassing even Google and Amazon in total market value, now standing at approximately $2.4 trillion . But while price dominates the headlines, it’s the convergence of policy, institutional capital, and whale activity that’s shap