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The 3 Biggest Crypto Stories of 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie looks back at a year defined by record-breaking volatility, an unprecedented political landscape, and a fundamental shift in global finance. Today's "CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the three defining moments of the year and what they mean for the market heading into 2026.
Will These Three Areas Dominate Crypto in 2026?
A new report from Coinbase Institutional argues that crypto prices in 2026 will be defined by institutional participation and market plumbing rather than retail momentum. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down Coinbase's 2026 crypto predictions on "CoinDesk Daily."
Bitcoin Whales Buy the Dip as Retail Capitulates Amid Fear
Bitcoin whales are soaking up liquidity while retail traders head for the exits. Glassnode data reveals that holders with at least 1,000 BTC have been dominant buyers since prices bottomed near $80,000, despite extreme fear in the market. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie brings "Chart of the Day," presented by crypto.com.
Why Chairman Hill Believes Stablecoins Need the Clarity Act to Truly Thrive
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People of 2025. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, he reflects on a landmark year for the U.S. digital asset industry following the historic signing of the GENIUS Act. He also argues that stablecoins cannot succeed without the broader market structure of the Clarity Act, and dives into the committee's investigation into "Operation Chokepoint 2.0."
Crypto M&A Hits Record $8.6B in 2025 as Coinbase, Kraken Lead Deal Surge
The crypto industry closed out the year with a record $8.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions, driven by pro-crypto policies from the White House. With Coinbase’s historic $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit leading the charge, is big tech consolidation taking over crypto? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
Uniswap UNIfication Proposal Passes to Trigger 100 Million Token Burn
The Uniswap community has officially approved the "UNIfication" proposal, marking a historic shift that activates protocol fees and a massive $590 million retroactive token burn. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down this landmark decision, which transforms UNI into a value-accruing asset, in today's "Chart of the Day," presented by Crypto.com.
Everything You Need to Know About Market Structure Legislation Heading Into 2026
Washington has delivered big crypto wins in 2025 — but the most important piece of legislation is still missing. In this video, we break down where U.S. market structure law stands, why the Senate is stalling, and the three friction points that could derail everything. With shutdown risks, midterms looming, and $100M+ in political spending at play, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Here’s what actually matters, and what happens if this bill never becomes law. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."
How Solana’s Developers Outpaced the Hype in 2025
Solana’s developers made CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential in 2025. While crypto Twitter chased memecoins like $TRUMP and debated $LIBRA, Solana’s builders focused infrastructure and on hardware, launching the Seeker phone for 140,000 pre-order users. Looking ahead: the Alpenglow upgrade is set to slash transaction finality to under a second and cut validator costs. CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie brings you “Chart of the Day” presented by crypto.com.
Why 2025 Was a 'Big Year for Scam Activity'
TRM Labs, Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to o dissect a transformative year for crypto security. While 2025 saw high-stakes exploits and a 500% surge in AI-enabled scams, it also marked one of the greatest years for asset recovery in history. Ari explains why he calls blockchains the “ultimate crime scene” and how global investigators are leveraging immutable ledgers to claw back billions from bad actors.
Three Catalysts That Will Change How You Borrow Money
In today’s "Chart of the Day," presented by crypto.com, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down a report from Visa and Allium that reveals a surge in global onchain lending. With monthly volumes hitting $51.7 billion and over $670 billion in stablecoin loans originated since 2020, the digital credit economy is hitting its stride.
