HashKey, operator of Hong Kong's largest licensed crypto exchange, has priced its Hong Kong IPO close to the upper end of its HK$5.95–HK$6.95 range, selling 240.6M shares at HK$6.68 for proceeds of about HK$1.6B ($206M). The deal, which drew strong institutional demand and is scheduled to start trading on Wednesday, could make HashKey the first publicly listed crypto exchange in the city.

On 9 December 2025, Litecoin secured a small 0.26% allocation in the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF trading on NYSE Arca, placing it alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. Despite this milestone, Litecoin's spot trading volume fell by nearly 30% to about $189 million, even as on-chain data showed rising whale accumulation and growing buyer dominance. The altcoin's price remained below the 20-day Exponential Moving Average at $83.81, suggesting cautious sentiment while longer-term investors quietly build positions.

HashKey Holdings Ltd. priced its Hong Kong IPO at HK$6.68 per share, selling 240.6 million shares to raise HK$1.6 billion. Share trading is slated for December 17, 2025, with most allocation directed to major institutional investors. The company did not increase the offering size, and proceeds are expected to support technology and operations.

Bybit's 2025 rankings indicate that Ukraine, Nigeria, and Vietnam are among the most dynamic crypto adopters, with usage often driven by gaps in traditional financial systems. The report finds stablecoins are now the most widely used crypto product worldwide, supporting everything from remittances and savings to cross-border transfers and trading access.

From 2027, the UK plans to bring crypto markets within a framework comparable to mainstream financial products under FCA oversight. The UK Treasury said legislation extending current financial services rules to crypto firms will be tabled in Parliament in the coming months. Ministers are also pursuing a proposal to outlaw political donations made in cryptocurrency.

In 2025, a New York Times report alleged that U.S. President Donald Trump and his family profited from dismissed or settled crypto enforcement actions through political contributions and business relationships. The report claimed that one-third of Biden-era crypto cases were dropped, far above the rate in other sectors, and highlighted examples involving Coinbase, Binance, and other firms. SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce later argued that many of these cases lacked a proper legal foundation and should not have been filed.

XRP dropped back under $2.00 and is trading below the 100-hour Simple Moving Average while sellers cap rebounds around $2.020. The pair faces nearby resistance at $2.020–$2.050 and could revisit support around $1.950 if it fails to break higher.

On Friday, Bitcoin slipped under $90,000 as Asia began the final full trading week of 2025 with softer risk appetite amid concern over tech earnings. Broadcom's sales outlook pulled the S&P 500 down about 1%, and futures signaled early losses for Australia, Hong Kong, and Japan. According to the article's market snapshot, Bitcoin was $89,293 (down 1.1%) and Ether $3,111 (down 0.3%).