On 9 December 2025, the UK Financial Conduct Authority opened a consultation inviting crypto companies to comment on plans to overhaul how investment products and client categories are regulated. The proposals challenge the notion that frequent crypto trading makes users sophisticated investors and would shift more responsibility onto firms to assess financial resilience and suitability. Industry participants have until February and March to respond, as the UK increasingly weaves digital assets into its broader financial and legal framework.

On 9 December 2025, researchers released a snapshot that ranks blockchain networks by the number of unique wallet addresses rather than price or trading volume. The data shows Ethereum with just over 273 million addresses and BNB Chain with roughly 272 million, far ahead of Tron, Solana, TON and smaller chains like Polygon, NEAR and Bitcoin. The figures point to strong network effects at the top while mid- and lower-tier ecosystems steadily expand their communities.

On 8 December 2025, CoinShares said tokenization had shifted from hype to functioning market infrastructure. Excluding stablecoins, real‑world assets rose from $5.5 billion to over $18 billion in 2025, a 229% jump. The firm expects government debt tokens to lead in 2026. Ethereum hosts more than $4.9 billion in tokenized Treasurys.

On 8 December 2025, ruya added buy-and-sell Bitcoin functionality to its mobile banking app, becoming the first Islamic bank in the UAE to embed such access. The bank partnered with Fuze to provide Sharia-compliant and secure exposure within a regulated banking channel. Crypto inflows into the UAE exceeded US$30 billion in one recent year. Other UAE financial institutions are expanding digital asset products, signaling a broader move toward regulated crypto integration.

On 8 December 2025, Coinbase said it is re-establishing its presence in India after winding down its earlier operation and exiting the market in late 2023. The exchange has reopened registrations on its app and now supports only crypto-to-crypto swaps, with plans to restore fiat on- and off-ramps in 2026. Its return plan emphasizes engagement with government bodies, regulatory approvals, and local partnerships, including a collaboration with Karnataka's technology ministry.

Solana’s chart points to a potential shift as RSI and volume improve and price pushes above a descending channel. Buyers are active, but a confirmed higher high has yet to form. The $124 level is pivotal, with risks toward $115 or $106 if it breaks, while expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut continue to guide sentiment.

On 8 December 2025, US prosecutors asked a federal court in New York to impose a 12-year prison term on Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon following his guilty plea to wire fraud and conspiracy. As mounting legal action underscores risks in the crypto sector, the DeepSnitch AI token presale has raised more than $700,000 at a price of $0.02682 ahead of a planned January launch. The project is positioning itself as a security-focused alternative, with live features such as SnitchScan and staking aimed at traders seeking risk controls alongside growth potential. Backers frame the presale as part of a broader shift toward safety and transparency in digital assets.

Bitcoin faces a pivotal moment as the Federal Reserve prepares for its December policy meeting with markets pricing in a 92% probability of a rate cut. Despite improving liquidity conditions, traders remain cautious and await clarity on monetary policy direction before deploying capital. The cryptocurrency has stabilized after testing the $80,000 level and the 100-week moving average, support zones that historically hold during bull cycles.

Bitcoin dropped below $90,000, prompting analysts to assess whether a deeper pullback is underway. Veteran analyst Peter Brandt identified a broadening formation pattern and suggested the recent rally to $94,000 may have completed an upper retest, with potential downside targets at $80,200. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded positive inflows in eight of the last ten trading sessions following a month of net withdrawals.