From speculative sideshow to contested infrastructure, 2025 turned crypto into a battleground for states, banks, and protocols fighting over the same liquidity.
This year opened with Bitcoin (BTC) proponents expecting a clean rally, driven by halving narratives, spot ETF momentum, and a Fed pivot all stacked neatly in their favor.
Instead, the year closed with BTC stuck 30% below its October peak, North Kore… [16942 chars]
Source: CryptoSlate | Published: 2025-12-25T13:00:08Z
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