Here’s what happened in crypto today

China's central bank will allow banks to pay interest on digital yuan (e-CNY) wallets starting January 1, 2026.

Lu Lei, a deputy governor of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), stated the digital yuan will move from digital cash to a digital deposit currency.

Industry executives predict many crypto treasury companies will disappear in 2026.

Altan Tutar, CEO of MoreMarkets, stated the outlook for Digital Asset Treasury companies (DATs) is bleak.

Bitcoin (BTC) needs to rally 6.24% to close 2025 higher than the $93,374 recorded at the start of January, according to market analyst Nic Puckrin.

Bitcoin has declined by about 30% from its all-time high of over $125,000.