Coinbase has integrated Solana aggregator Jupiter into its onchain trading stack, enabling users to swap a wide range of Solana tokens while Jupiter routes trades across DeFi venues. Jupiter's aggregator currently generates about $4 million in monthly revenue, and both platforms handle tens of billions of dollars in monthly spot volume. In parallel, crypto M&A volume climbed to around $10.7 billion in November 2025, while fundraising in July 2025 reached approximately $6.52 billion.

On Dec. 17, Bitcoin’s failure to hold above $90,000 and persistent selling near intraday highs have prompted a reassessment of targets across major cryptocurrencies. Analysts are watching support around $81,500 for BTC and key resistance or breakdown levels on ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, DOGE, ADA, BCH, HYPE and LINK. Technical signals point to continued pressure, with several coins at risk of deeper pullbacks unless buyers reclaim moving averages and critical resistance zones.

Bitwise Asset Management's 2026 outlook predicts U.S.-listed crypto ETFs could collectively buy more than 100% of newly issued BTC, ETH, and SOL in 2026. It cites flow trends since spot ETF launches in 2024 and activity on 16 December, when volumes stayed high despite net outflows, as evidence of persistent institutional demand.

BlackRock announced on Wednesday that it will give eligible U.S. employees $1,000 per child, mirroring the federal "Trump accounts" seed funding under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The national program, starting July 4, 2026, allows parents to contribute $5,000 a year and employers to add $2,500 tax free for children born between 2025 and 2028. Bank of New York Mellon and major donors including Michael Dell, Susan Dell, and Ray Dalio have also pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to support these child investment accounts across the United States.

Claimants linked to FTX or Alameda Research are being invited to seek shares of a $10 million class-action settlement tied to Silvergate Bank. The court set a Jan. 30 deadline to opt out or file, with a final approval hearing on Feb. 9. More than 46,000 potential recipients were reached by mail.

On December 17, 2025, SpaceX began a regulatory quiet period as it weighs a 2026 IPO, instructing employees to avoid discussions about growth and valuation. The company is targeting more than $30 billion, implying around a $1.5 trillion valuation, with funds outlined for Starship launches and space-based AI data centers.

On Wednesday, December 17, BlackRock moved 74,973 ETH worth $220 million and 2,405 BTC valued around $211 million to Coinbase Prime. With these transfers, its weekly ETH net change stood at -98,250 ETH, while BTC remained positive at +1,066 BTC. It also led Ethereum outflows, representing about 75% of the total 133,130 ETH moved out.

On December 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM UTC, a refreshed overview highlighted five exchanges optimized for ease of use in 2026. The selection emphasizes streamlined onboarding, clear interfaces, transparent fees, and quick fiat access. It covers ChangeNOW, Coinbase, Kraken, Binance Lite, and Bitpanda, noting key details like minimums, fees, asset coverage, and regional availability.