
2025 Crypto OTC Markets: Focus on Liquidity and Shorter Rallies
In 2025, digital asset over-the-counter (OTC) markets underwent a significant transformation as liquidity dynamics evolved and trading activities concentrated.
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In 2025, digital asset over-the-counter (OTC) markets underwent a significant transformation as liquidity dynamics evolved and trading activities concentrated.

In a significant move for the crypto markets, Binance Wallet has integrated on-chain perpetual futures trading via Aster on the BNB Chain.

The meme coin market is experiencing a rapid resurgence, with Bybit highlighting Solana as the focal point for this trend.

The decentralized stablecoin DAI, developed by MakerDAO, continues to hold its peg close to the U.S. dollar, driven by its overcollateralization mechanism.

Crypto liquidity has concentrated around Bitcoin and Ethereum, as noted by Wintermute in their latest report. This shift has significant implications for investors and the broader digital asset ecosystem, altering traditional market dynamics and investment strategies.

In a recent development, Bitwise’s Chief Investment Officer, Matt Hougan, has openly criticized the constraints on including Bitcoin in 401(k) retirement plans, labeling them as “ridiculous.” This discussion emerges as U.S.

VanEck, a global investment firm, anticipates a shift toward risk-taking among investors as 2026 begins.

In a significant move for the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, the Solana Policy Institute has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to exempt DeFi developers from regulations intended for centralized exchanges.

The founder of Binance, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, is embroiled in a lawsuit alleging involvement in over $1 billion worth of transactions linked to Hamas.

A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) linked to the U.S. exchange Kraken is preparing for a $250 million initial public offering (IPO).

Italy’s Commissione Nazionale per le Società e la Borsa (CONSOB) has issued a warning targeting social media financial influencers, or “finfluencers,” who promote volatile investments like cryptocurrencies.

Polygon Labs has taken a significant step in the crypto payments space by acquiring Coinme and Sequence for over $250 million. This move positions Polygon to offer a comprehensive blockchain-based payment solution with regulated fiat on- and off-ramps in the U.S.