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The last two weeks of December were tumultuous for the crypto market, marked by a significant drop in prices. However, Chainlink (LINK) could potentially become one of the big winners in 2025, with an anticipated increase of 160%. When could this rebound occur and what factors support it?

In a tense political context following the fall of the Barnier government, Parliament definitively adopted the "special" budget law on Wednesday, December 18, allowing for the continuity of essential state services starting in January 2025. This emergency measure, unanimously approved by the Senate, comes two weeks after the motion of censure that led to the government's resignation.

The altcoin season index, which measures the performance of major crypto assets against Bitcoin, is showing troubling signs. With a recent drop in this index and a return of Bitcoin's dominance, analysts anticipate a period of turmoil for altcoins.

An Ohio lawmaker, Derek Merrin, proposes a pioneering law to create a strategic reserve of bitcoins within the State Treasury. In the face of the dollar's devaluation and the rise of bitcoin, this initiative marks a turning point in the institutional adoption of crypto in the United States.

The second edition of the global Web3 survey, conducted by Consensys and YouGov, reveals a growing adoption of crypto and Web3, with marked trends in emerging markets. The study also explores perceptions about blockchain, decentralization, and current challenges such as AI.

Mark Longo, owner of Peanut the Squirrel, has launched an offensive against Binance, accusing the crypto platform of unauthorized use of his trademark to promote the memecoin PNUT.

The Bitcoin/gold ratio, a key indicator of the purchasing power of crypto against the precious metal, has reached an all-time high of 40 ounces of gold per BTC. This performance reflects the spectacular rise of BTC, which has surpassed the $106,000 mark today, December 16, consolidating its role as the "new digital gold."

The price of Solana has recently recorded a decline of 16.8% from its yearly peak, reflecting a pause in the crypto momentum. Despite this correction, technical and fundamental signals suggest long-term bullish potential. Between descending wedges, regulatory support, and growth catalysts, SOL maintains hopes for a new push to higher peaks.

The crypto market is buzzing again with optimistic forecasts for Ethereum. While Bitcoin recently reached historical highs, analysts predict that Ether could follow suit and break new records as early as the first quarter of 2025.

A new proposal, advocated by John Carvalho, seeks to redefine the unit of measurement for Bitcoin. The idea? Replace decimal points with a representation in whole numbers, where what we currently consider a satoshi would become the new "bitcoin." This initiative is sparking debate and reflection within the crypto community.

Despite a recent correction in the markets, crypto whales are multiplying their purchases of Bitcoin (BTC), Cardano (ADA), XRP, and Dogecoin (DOGE). This accumulation strategy during a downturn could foreshadow major market developments.

The Polygon community is preparing for a decisive vote on a liquidity proposal that could transform the future of the crypto ecosystem. With an estimated annual revenue generation potential of 91 million dollars, this strategic initiative could mark a significant turning point for the network.

Bitcoin has reached a historic milestone with an astounding transaction volume of $131 trillion, signaling massive institutional adoption and unprecedented maturity in the crypto market.