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Crypto Briefing – May 25, 2025
Market Snapshot
Bitcoin (BTC): $107,986
Change: +0.10%
High/Low: $109,401 / $107,450
Ethereum (ETH): Steady around $5,900
Altcoins: Mixed performance as investors monitor macroeconomic conditions.
1. Bitcoin Rallies Then Dips
Bitcoin briefly surged past $110,000, supported by corporate adoption and inflation fears. However, it pulled back after former President Trump proposed a 50% tariff on EU imports. The market remains sensitive to global policy news.
2. MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Wins
MicroStrategy now holds over $63 billion in BTC, with $23 billion in unrealized gains. The firm continues to add to its holdings, reinforcing its belief in Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.
3. Cetus Protocol Exploit
The Sui-based DeFi platform Cetus suffered a major exploit, draining over $220 million from liquidity pools. CETUS token prices plunged over 30%, and the team has paused trading as they investigate the breach.
4. XRP Futures Now on CME
XRP futures launched on the CME Group with over $19 million in first-day volume—outperforming Solana's futures debut. This move marks another institutional step forward for Ripple amid its ongoing legal battle with the SEC.
5. Tron Expands Global Payments
Tron is enhancing USDT capabilities globally through deeper integration with Bridge (a Stripe subsidiary), making stablecoin payments more accessible for developers and businesses.
Regulatory & Institutional Updates
US Banks Plan Joint Stablecoin:
JPMorgan and Citi are reportedly exploring a shared stablecoin to modernize financial transactions.
GENIUS Act Progresses in Senate:
A major stablecoin regulation bill gains traction in the U.S. Senate, signaling increased attention on crypto legislation.
Circle Eyes Sale Amid IPO Plans:
Circle is in early talks with Coinbase and Ripple for a potential acquisition ahead of a possible $5B IPO
