Looking Back at 2025: The Top Ten Influential Figures Shaping the Cryptocurrency Industry

Deng Tong, Golden Finance, 2025: The cryptocurrency industry is entering a pivotal year marked by the gradual clarification of regulatory frameworks, deeper integration with traditional finance, and accelerated technological innovation. Every critical juncture in this process has been driven by key individuals—those who either shape policy direction, lead institutional participation, overcome technical challenges, or influence market dynamics. This article highlights the influential figures in the cryptocurrency industry in 2025. 1. U.S. President Trump: A Return to the White House as the First "Cryptocurrency President" On January 20, Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington, D.C., making him the first "cryptocurrency president" in American history. January

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Express News | The CFTC announced the launch of a digital asset pilot program for tokenized collateral in derivatives markets, allowing specific digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDC to be used as collateral in derivatives markets.

BreakingsDec 9, 2025 05:46

This key indicator hit a record high, does Bitcoin face a significant strategic opportunity?

Multiple on-chain data indicators suggest that a potentially significant opportunity is emerging.

Zhitong FinanceDec 3, 2025 01:24

Express News | Bloomberg: JPMorgan to Allow Institutional Clients to Use Bitcoin and Ethereum as Collateral

BreakingsOct 25, 2025 00:53

How long does it take for BTC to recover from a crash and break its previous high? — A review of the three historical crashes.

On the evening of November 10, 2025, Trump once again wielded the tariff weapon, causing a significant drop in BTC. From the evening of November 10 to the morning of November 11, BTC fell from a high of 122,525 to 101,200, with a maximum decline of 17%. Trump's use of tariffs was merely the trigger; the underlying cause of this downturn was market fragility. The trigger for this collapse event was Trump's announcement of imposing a 100% tariff, which triggered risk-averse sentiment across global financial markets. However, the inherent market vulnerability was the root cause, as excessive speculation had already accumulated prior to the crash. Since June 2025, the cryptocurrency bull market had been accumulating substantial risks, with some investors leveraging through staking.

Futu NewsOct 16, 2025 19:23

BTC and ETH Experience Another Flash Crash! How Does It Differ from the Plunge on February 3? — Investment Lessons Amid Frequent Black Swan Events

In 2025, shortly after Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) reached new all-time highs twice, they experienced sharp price drops. On October 10, BTC briefly plummeted to a low of $101,200 before rebounding, with a single-day decline of 6.56%. As of the time of writing, the price was fluctuating above $112,000. Similarly, ETH briefly dropped to a low of $3,344 before recovering, registering a daily drop of 11.95%. Just a few days earlier, on October 6, BTC had hit a record high of $126,200. Meanwhile, ETH, which had reached a new peak of $4,959 on August 24, continued to experience volatility and had just returned to $4,700 on October 7.

Futu NewsOct 11, 2025 16:33