The past week on the cryptocurrency market was full of events that influenced prices, regulations and the future of blockchain technology. Here is the most important information and analyzes prepared for you by Sebastian Seliga from zondacrypto.
Bitcoin reaches historic high of $100,000!
Bitcoin finally broke the psychological barrier of $100,000, which caused a huge stir in the market. This growth has attracted the attention of institutional and retail investors.
In the background, Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, announced the purchase of another 15,400 BTC worth $1.5 billion, bringing the company’s total holdings to $40 billion.
Donald Trump announced that if elected president, he will take decisive action against the BRICS group, including imposing tariffs on member countries if they decide to issue a common currency. He also appointed David Sacks as the first federal adviser on cryptocurrencies and artificial intelligence.
New regulations have been introduced in Australia that will prevent cryptocurrency companies from avoiding expensive licenses. Additionally, the country’s financial intelligence agency will establish a task force to combat bitcoin ATM operators violating money laundering regulations.
In South Korea, the introduction of capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies has been postponed until 2027, giving investors more time to adapt to the new regulations.
Market and adoption
BlackRock once again captured the market’s attention when its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF accumulated over 500,380 BTC worth approximately $48 billion.
Grayscale Investments has filed with the SEC to convert its Solana Trust into an ETF, which could increase investor access to Solana.
In the U.S., spot Ether ETFs recorded their largest single-day inflow in history, reaching $431.5 million on December 5, marking the ninth consecutive day of positive flows.
Technology and innovation
In Germany, blockchain is still not widely recognized by business – as many as 72% of companies do not see its potential, according to the W3NOW study.
RTFKT, the creators of NFT virtual sneakers acquired by Nike, announced the closure of operations in January 2025.
Coinbase has integrated Apple Pay into the Onramp app, making it easier for Apple users to purchase cryptocurrencies.
Altcoins and other events
XRP surprised positively, moving up to 4th place in terms of market capitalization, overtaking Solana.
Memecoins maintain their popularity, gaining 11% of the cryptocurrency market share, which translates into a value of $127.6 billion.
In South Korea, retail cryptocurrency trading volumes reached $18 billion in 24 hours, outperforming the country’s overall stock market by 22%.
ZND token
The current price of the ZND token on zondacrypto is $0.664, which is a slight decline compared to the beginning of the week when the price was $0.734. ZND announced the launch of the “ZND 19 Days of Christmas” campaign, which may attract investors’ attention in the coming days.
Cryptocurrency adoption
Virgin Voyages announced the introduction of the “Annual Pass” program from 2025 and will be the first cruise line to accept payments in cryptocurrencies.
Macroeconomics and the traditional market
CME FedWatch indicates a 74.5% probability of the Fed cutting interest rates in December, which may result in further increases in the cryptocurrency market.
Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers has criticized Donald Trump’s idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, calling it “crazy.”
Young talents
North America’s young cryptocurrency leaders have taken nearly a third of the spots in the finance category on Forbes’ 2025 “30 Under 30” list. 14 founders from 9 companies related to blockchain and cryptocurrencies were recognized.
Summary
The past week was full of emotions and breakthrough events on the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin has reached an all-time high of $100,000, and regulation and adoption of blockchain technology is gaining momentum around the world. It is worth monitoring further developments, especially in the context of ETFs, regulations in Australia and South Korea, and the growing popularity of altcoins.
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