‍IOSG Ventures Predicts 2025 as Crypto's "Worst Year," Targets 2026 Rally IOSG Ventures partner Jocy forecasts 2025 to be the most challenging year for cryptocurrencies, with significant selling pressure from early investors liquidating up to 1.4 million BTC ($121.17 billion) between March 2024 and November 2025. Key catalysts for this distribution phase include the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the 2024 US Presidential election, and BTC trading consistently above $100,000 in 2025. Unlike previous cycles, the current market exhibits a multi-wave, sustained distribution pattern. Despite the anticipated downturn, IOSG remains bullish for 2026, expecting a robust recovery once early holder reserves are depleted and the Bitcoin network's ownership structure stabilizes.
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IOSG Partner Foresees "Worst Year" for Crypto in 2025, Targets 2026 Rally
A prominent partner at IOSG Ventures, known as Jocy, has issued a sobering forecast for the digital asset market, predicting that 2025 will be the ...
‍Gem Wallet Launches Multi-Chain USDT Infrastructure Gem Wallet has introduced a major update to its self-custody solution, enhancing USDT management across over 10 blockchains. With USDT market cap exceeding $140 billion, the platform now integrates swaps, cross-chain bridges, and anti-scam protection to address fragmented liquidity and security risks. The update simplifies cross-chain transfers for USDT variants on networks like Ethereum, Tron, and Solana, reducing user error and "bridge fatigue." Advanced security features combat address poisoning attacks, which cost users over $100 million in 2024. Gem Wallet aims to offer enterprise-grade tools while maintaining user control over private keys and optimizing transaction costs.
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Gem Wallet Launches Comprehensive Multi-Chain USDT Infrastructure
The open-source self-custody provider Gem Wallet has announced a major infrastructure update aimed at streamlining USDT (Tether) management across ...
‍IZAKAYA Ecosystem Launches IZKY Token on LBank The IZAKAYA ecosystem has announced the listing of its IZKY token on the global exchange LBank, effective December 21, 2024. IZAKAYA aims to simplify DeFi by consolidating swaps, lending protocols, and NFT utilities into a single automated interface, addressing liquidity fragmentation. The IZKY token, with a total supply of 1 trillion units, will be used for internal circulation and user incentives, offering holders benefits such as fee discounts and enhanced yields. This listing on LBank, serving over 20 million users, is a strategic move to boost market liquidity and provide wider access to the project's self-custodial asset management tools.
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IZAKAYA Ecosystem Launches IZKY Token on LBank to Simplify DeFi Yields
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has reached a new milestone in accessibility with the official listing of IZAKAYA (IZKY) on the global...
‍Maple Finance CEO: Traditional DeFi is Over, On-Chain Capital Markets Are the Future Sidney Powell, CEO of Maple Finance, stated that the initial phase of DeFi has concluded. He believes the future lies in on-chain capital markets, which will eventually displace traditional Wall Street infrastructure. The industry is evolving towards institutional-grade, blockchain-based financial ecosystems, moving beyond retail speculation and basic lending. Powell predicts a diminishing reliance on Wall Street intermediaries as institutions adopt blockchain solutions, enabling more efficient trading, clearing, and settlement on public and permissioned ledgers. This shift promises on-chain settlement, increased transparency, and direct access to liquidity pools.
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Traditional DeFi is Dead: Maple Finance CEO Foresees On-Chain Evolution
Sidney Powell, the co-founder and CEO of the institutional lending platform Maple Finance, has stated that the initial phase of decentralized finan...
‍Hurun Report: 25% of Chinese HNWIs Plan to Increase Crypto Holdings A new study by the Hurun Research Institute indicates a significant shift among China's affluent investors. Approximately 25% of Chinese high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) plan to expand their exposure to digital currencies within the next twelve months. Currently, digital currencies represent 2% of the total financial investments held by Chinese HNWIs. The report also highlights a growing interest in digital collectibles, with AI influencing this trend. These investors are increasingly diversifying their wealth through global crypto markets. The findings suggest a broadening acceptance of digital assets, potentially driving increased adoption of major cryptocurrencies and the digital art market in 2026.
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Hurun Report: 25% of Chinese Wealthy Investors to Boost Crypto Holdings
A new study by the Hurun Research Institute reveals a significant shift in the investment strategies of China