Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao stated that user funds are "SAFU" after a Trust Wallet browser extension exploit enabled attackers to steal $7 million in crypto. The incident involved Version 2.68 of the desktop extension, and Trust Wallet has issued Version 2.69 to patch the vulnerability. On-chain data shows roughly $2.8 million remains in attacker addresses, while more than $4 million has been routed through centralized exchanges.

In 2025, many newly issued altcoins traded below their token generation event prices amid a broader risk off phase. As the year closed, investors focused on selective themes, while most assets struggled to recover previous levels.

XRP closed December under pressure, trading near $1.86 after a 0.35% dip and a 15% monthly slide. Analyst Zach Rector links looming volatility to a $7.1 trillion global options expiry and warns of a brief sweep to $1.60–$1.70. Spot XRP ETFs launched on 13 November have attracted $1.14 billion in inflows and hold $1.25 billion in assets.

The Bank of Lithuania has set December 31, 2025 as the final date for crypto-asset service providers to obtain licenses, making unlicensed activity illegal afterward. The mandate, which affects more than 120 operating firms and additional entities under review, aligns national rules with the EU’s MiCA framework and introduces penalties including fines, website blocking, and potential imprisonment. Market observers note that this shift is likely to reshape business structures and client communication practices across Lithuania’s crypto sector.

On December 25, 2025, Uniswap token holders approved the UNIfication governance package with 99.9% support, according to Hayden Adams. The vote saw 125,342,017 UNI in favor and 742 against, and after a two-day timelock the protocol plans a one-time burn of 100 million UNI while activating a fee switch to fund ongoing burns from trading and Unichain sequencer fees.

On Dec. 26, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell three points to 20/100, extending an ‘extreme fear’ streak that began on Dec. 13. Bitcoin traded at $88,650, nearly 30% below its Oct. 6 all-time high of $126,080, as tariff concerns and rate-cut uncertainty weighed on sentiment.

Trust Wallet reported a security issue affecting its browser extension v2.68 on December 25 and urged users to disable it and update to v2.69. Hundreds of accounts saw unauthorized outflows totaling over $6 million across SOL, BTC, and EVM tokens. Funds moved through multiple addresses, while mobile-only users were not affected.

The Bank of Lithuania set December 31, 2025 as the cutoff for crypto asset service providers to obtain MiCA licenses, with unlicensed operations to stop from January 1, 2026. Roughly 370 entities are affected, yet only about 30 have applied so far, and non-compliance may bring fines and up to 4 years' imprisonment.