Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.

Today in crypto: Bitcoin needs 6.24% to finish 2025 in the green, Mirae Asset Group is reportedly in talks to acquire South Korea’s crypto exchange Korbit. Meanwhile, Bitmine begins staking ETH, deposits $219M into Ethereum PoS contract.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) must rally by 6.24%, above the $93,374 recorded at the start of January, to end the year higher, according to market analyst Nic Puckrin.

“3 days for Bitcoin to recover and close up on the year. If not, this will be the first post-halving year we close in the red. 6.24% required to make this a green candle,” Puckrin said.

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