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The non-fungible token (NFT) market expanded in total supply, but saw significantly lower sales in 2025 compared with previous years. CryptoSlam data shows that the total number of NFTs in circulation climbed to more than 1.34 billion this year, marking a 25% increase from the one billion supply in 2024. The increased supply came in parallel with falling sales. According to CryptoSlam data, NFT sales reached about $5.63 billion in 2025, down by about 37% from the $8.9 billion recorded last year. Average sale prices also declined year-on-year, slipping to $96 from $124. The divergence highlights a market where supply…

The latest data from defillama.com shows the stablecoin market didn’t skip a beat in October, climbing 2.47% even after trimming $1.84 billion in the past week. Tether ( USDT) was the main heavyweight, swelling its market cap by roughly $7.78 billion during the monthlong stretch. October’s Stablecoin Snapshot: Who Rose, Who Fell, and Who’s Still Dominant USDT continues to reign supreme, Defillama figures show it flexing a 4.43% monthly climb to a hefty $183.35 billion market cap. It currently commands 59.69% of the stablecoin sector’s $307.175 billion total value. Circle’s USDC had its own moment in the spotlight this week,…

Key Takeaways VOOI is a decentralized exchange supported by YZi Labs. VOOI integrates Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard. VOOI, a decentralized exchange backed by YZi Labs, has adopted Chainlink’s Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard for its native token, according to an announcement via Chainlink’s official X account. .@vooi_io has officially adopted the Chainlink Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard. Now VOOI can move securely across @BNBCHAIN, @ethereum, & @Mantle_Official via CCIP. pic.twitter.com/JF2Fj2w9M6 — Chainlink (@chainlink) December 29, 2025 Chainlink’s CCT standard enables ERC-20-compatible tokens to operate natively across multiple blockchains using Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) security. It enables token issuers to deploy and…

Gen Z is now India’s largest group of cryptocurrency investors, according to CoinSwitch’s “India’s Crypto Portfolio Q3 2025” report. Gen Z Leads Adoption In CoinSwitch Q3 2025 Report The study, based on 25 million users, shows investors aged 18 to 25 now make up 37.6% of the user base. This figure slightly surpasses Millennials, who account for 37.3%. The data points to a clear generational shift and highlights the market’s continued evolution, with younger investors treating crypto as a legitimate long-term investment. Related: India and the U.S. Lead Global Crypto Adoption in 2025 as Stablecoin Volume Hit $4 Trillion Where…

NFPrompt, an AI-driven Web3 platform for digital creativity, has partnered with the international tech firm Alibaba’s Wen and Qwen projects. The partnership focuses on improving consumer-generated content as well as AI-led creativity across the Web3 landscape. As per NFPrompt’s official X announcement, the development intends to bolster its technological foundation. Hence, the overall initiative highlights a wider trend of convergence between blockchain and AI platforms for intelligent, creator-focused, and scalable solutions. Partnership Announcement 🤝We’re collaborating with @Alibaba_Qwen and @Alibaba_Wan to bring advanced AI capabilities to the NFPrompt ecosystem.Alongside UGC creation, our team is researching the Qwen ecosystem to explore deeper…

Berkshire Hathaway posted a sharp 34% jump in third-quarter operating earnings, hitting $13.485 billion, while its cash stash ballooned to an all-time high of $381.6 billion. According to its earnings report, this massive profit surge came from a more than 200% surge in insurance underwriting income, which totaled $2.37 billion. But while the cash keeps piling up, Warren Buffett is refusing to deploy it. Not a single share was repurchased in the first nine months of 2025, even with the stock down. Investors were hoping for buybacks. They got silence instead. Despite Class A and B shares gaining 5% year-to-date,…

As the broader cryptocurrency market remains in a consolidation phase, BlackRock, the world’s largest investment management firm, has moved a significant amount of digital assets, signaling potential selling activity. According to data from Arkham, retrieved by Finbold on November 1, BlackRock transferred a total of $506 million in cryptocurrencies. On-chain data shows that roughly 3,496 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at about $384 million, and 31,754 Ethereum (ETH), worth approximately $122 million, were moved to Coinbase Prime. The transactions were traced to wallets linked to BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) and iShares Ethereum ETF (ETHA). Notably, when institutions transfer assets to Coinbase…

Bank Negara Malaysia launches 3-year tokenization plan to explore blockchain use in financial systems. Tokenization aims to bridge Malaysia’s RM101 billion SME financing gap and boost financial inclusion. BNM’s plan could modernize Malaysia’s RM2.4 trillion Islamic market and RM240 billion ESG sector. Industry feedback invited until March 1, 2026, as pilots begin testing in 2026–2027. Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has kicked off a three-year programme to test real-world asset tokenisation. A newly released roadmap aims to understand how blockchain-based tokenization can transform Malaysia’s financial landscape, from Islamic finance to supply chain management, with industry feedback open until March 1, 2026.…

Speaking with CNBC’s Sara Eisen at the sidelines the 2025 edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Jeremy Allaire described Arc as “an economic OS for the internet,” arguing that core financial workflows are moving on chain and need predictable costs and performance. He said Arc is built for payments, foreign exchange, lending, and capital-markets activity, with dollar-denominated fees, sub-second settlement, and privacy controls meant to let enterprises shield sensitive balances or flows when required. The public testnet went live Oct. 28, with mainnet targeted for 2026 after builders trial smart contracts, transaction…

European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde released a statement on Friday touting the digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), as a unifying force in the European Union (EU) and said the ECB is aiming to launch it “as early as possible.” “As much as banknotes will continue to circulate, we want cash to be in the form of a digital euro as well,” Lagarde said, adding that the central bank digital currency could be used for online payments in the EU. She continued: “This is a big project because the euro is our currency, your currency. It…