CoinDesk Podcast Network The 3 Biggest Crypto Stories of 2025 | CoinDesk Daily
Dec 30, 2025
2025 was a wild ride for crypto, marked by an epic meme coin frenzy that even reached the White House. The infamous Hayden Davis exposed the dark side of meme coins, siphoning liquidity and revealing exploitation tactics. The Libra scandal created shockwaves, contributing to a major bubble burst. Amidst this chaos, over 140 companies pivoted to digital asset treasuries, stockpiling Bitcoin and Ether. The largest liquidation event in history wiped out $19 billion, causing swift market downturns and leaving a significant liquidity gap.
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Meme Coin Mania And Exploitation
- Meme coins moved from fringe jokes to mainstream political spectacle in early 2025, then crashed violently.
- Hayden Davis exploited retail traders, revealing the craze as extraction rather than community.
Hayden Davis As The Supervillain
- Hayden Davis became the public face of the meme coin era and employed tactics like sniping and front running.
- His role peaked during the Libra debacle where he claimed control of Argentina's president, fueling the crash.
Digital Asset Treasury Fragility
- Over 140 companies adopted digital asset treasury strategies, echoing Michael Saylor's playbook.
- MSCI's potential reclassification threatens the cheap-capital flywheel these treasuries relied on.