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Tether Boosts Bitcoin Reserves with 8,888 BTC Purchase
Tether purchased 8,888 BTC in the fourth quarter of 2025, worth approximately $780 million at current prices.
The acquisition brings Tether’s total Bitcoin holdings to over 96,000 BTC, positioning it among the top five largest BTC holders.
This move aligns with Tether’s policy of using up to 15% of quarterly profits to buy Bitcoin for reserve diversification.
Stablecoin issuer Tether has reinforced its commitment to Bitcoin b…

Bitwise Files for 11 Altcoin Strategy ETFs with SEC, Targeting AI and DeFi Tokens
Bitwise filed a post-effective amendment with the SEC on December 30, 2025, for 11 single-asset crypto strategy ETFs.
The ETFs target tokens including AAVE, UNI, ZEC, SUI, TAO, NEAR, TRX, ENA, STRK, HYPE, and CC, covering DeFi, AI, privacy, and layer-1 sectors.
Each fund will invest up to 60% directly in the underlying token, with the remainder in exchange-traded products and derivatives for exposure.
Bitwise Asset Management…

Bitcoin and Ether Plunge Over 22% in Q4 2025 Amid Failed Santa Rally
Bitcoin and Ether experienced sharp declines in Q4 2025, with BTC down approximately 22% and ETH falling 28%.
The expected “Santa rally” fizzled out due to thin holiday liquidity, profit-taking, and a broader risk-off environment.
In contrast, precious metals like gold surged to new highs, highlighting shifting investor preferences.
As 2025 draws to a close, the cryptocurrency market is grappling with significant losses in it…

Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with $451M Q4 Purchase
Metaplanet purchased 4,279 BTC for approximately $451 million in Q4 2025.
The acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 35,102 BTC.
Metaplanet reported a 568.2% BTC yield for 2025, surpassing initial forecasts.
Japanese publicly traded company Metaplanet has capped off 2025 with a significant Bitcoin acquisition, adding 4,279 BTC to its treasury in the fourth quarter.
The purchase, valued at around $451 mi…

Mirae Asset in Talks to Acquire South Korean Crypto Exchange Korbit for Up to $100 Million
Mirae Asset Consulting has signed a memorandum of understanding with Korbit’s major shareholders for a potential acquisition valued at 100 billion to 140 billion Korean won ($70 million to $100 million).
Korbit, established in 2013 as South Korea’s first crypto exchange, currently holds less than 1% of the domestic trading volume but maintains a full operating license.
The move underscores the growing convergence of traditional finan…
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