Maximiliaan Michielsen

By Adrian Fritz and Maximiliaan Michielsen Last December, we laid out twelve bold predictions for crypto in 2025. One year later, the takeaway is clear: crypto didn’t just survive – it was institutionalized. Some calls landed decisively. Others partially played out. A few missed the mark entirely. But taken together, they tell a coherent story about where crypto matured, where it surprised us, and where expectations ran ahead of reality. Below, we revisit each prediction with a clear verdict. ‍ 1.

By Adrian Fritz and Maximiliaan Michielsen Last December, we laid out twelve bold predictions for crypto in 2025. One year later, the takeaway is clear: crypto didn’t just survive — it was institutionalized. Some calls landed decisively. Others partially played out. A few missed the mark entirely. But taken together, they tell a coherent story about where crypto matured, where it surprised us, and where expectations ran ahead of reality. Below, we revisit each prediction with a clear verdict. ‍ 1.

Dec 29, 2025 By Adrian Fritz and Maximiliaan Michielsen Most people still think of crypto as just speculation. But beneath the headlines, something much bigger has been unfolding: new financial markets, business models, and infrastructure layers. Some, already larger, faster, or more efficient than their traditional counterparts. Here are 10 facts that reveal what’s happening behind the scenes.