[News Brief] May 25, morning | Bitcoin Surpasses $77,000 on OKX

Bitcoin Surpasses $77,000 on OKX

Bitcoin rose above $77,000 based on OKX market data.

According to PANews, on the 25th, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $77,002.30 per coin, up 0.82% over the past day.

Amid limited price volatility across the broader crypto market, participants are watching closely to see whether Bitcoin can regain key price levels.

Iran Adviser Says “Unprecedented Response” to Hostile Forces Entering the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf

According to Odaily, Mohsen Rezaei, military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, said Iran would respond in a “firm and unprecedented” manner to the entry of hostile forces into the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.

Rezaei said retaliatory measures could begin by breaking the maritime blockade, adding that if the current situation continues, one of Iran’s strategic options could be withdrawing from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.

Officials close to Iran’s supreme leader argued that managing the Strait of Hormuz is a legitimate right tied to national security. The strait is a key route for Middle Eastern oil shipments, and rising tensions there could affect global oil prices and sentiment toward risk assets.

Trump Says “Complete Maritime Blockade Will Remain Until a Deal Is Reached”

President Trump said negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner and that he instructed the delegation not to rush an agreement.

He said the maritime blockade would remain fully in place until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed. The remarks are being interpreted as a factor that could heighten geopolitical uncertainty as talks continue.

200 Million USDT Transferred From Bitfinex to Tether Treasury

According to Whale Alert, 200 million USDT, worth about $199.75 million, was transferred from Bitfinex to Tether Treasury.

The transaction was confirmed on the Tron network. Transfers to Tether Treasury can be related to issuance, redemption, or liquidity adjustments, though the specific purpose of this movement has not been confirmed.

Anonymous Whale Transfers 128.55 Million USDC to Aave

According to Whale Alert, an unidentified whale address transferred 128,552,276 USDC to Aave.

The transfer was worth about $128.6 million. Aave is a decentralized finance protocol that supports crypto deposits and lending.

128.52 Million USDC Moves From Aave to Anonymous Whale Wallet

Whale Alert reported that 128,523,902 USDC, worth about $128.58 million, was moved from Aave to an anonymous whale wallet.

Large stablecoin movements can be interpreted as signals of changing market liquidity depending on whether funds flow into exchanges, though the specific purpose of this transfer remains unconfirmed.

1,404 BTC Transferred From Anonymous Wallet to FalconX

According to Whale Alert, 1,404 BTC was transferred from an anonymous wallet to FalconX.

The transaction was worth about $107.77 million. Large coin movements often draw market attention as potential signs of exchange or institutional liquidity changes.

Brian Armstrong Says Key to Improving the Financial System Includes RWA Tokenization, 24/7 Trading, and Next-Generation Payments

According to PANews, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on X that eight major areas still need improvement in the financial system, including real-world asset tokenization, 24/7 global trading, and next-generation payments.

Armstrong explained that putting real-world assets such as real estate, stocks, bonds, and funds on the blockchain could enable instant settlement, fractional ownership, and broader distribution. He also said low-cost global remittances using stablecoins, AI-based risk management and credit assessment, and innovation-friendly regulation are needed.

He added that open protocols and self-custody wallets can broaden financial access and create a lower-cost capital-raising environment. He said significant technological innovation and policy efforts will be needed for these changes to work inclusively.

Vitalik Buterin Says the Ethereum Foundation Is Not the “Center” but One Node

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, said the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is not the “center” of Ethereum but rather one node with a clearly defined purpose.

According to Wu Blockchain, Buterin said the EF will operate as a smaller and more long-term-oriented organization going forward. The remarks underscore that the Ethereum ecosystem is designed to function as a decentralized structure rather than one centered on a specific foundation.

Ledn Says Bitcoin-Backed Consumer Lending Market Could Reach $1 Trillion Within 10 Years

According to Odaily, crypto lending platform Ledn said in a report that the global Bitcoin-backed consumer lending market could grow roughly 300-fold over the next decade to reach $1 trillion.

The report said that in a survey of 1,244 crypto holders in the United States and Australia, 88% of respondents said they would consider using crypto-backed lending or credit products, but only 14% had actually used them.

Ledn estimated the current global Bitcoin-backed consumer lending market at about $3 billion. Galaxy Research had previously estimated that the overall crypto lending market reached $73.6 billion at its peak in the third quarter of 2025.

The report cited price volatility, liquidation risk, and regulatory uncertainty as key barriers to wider adoption. It also found that users place greater importance on platform trust, custody security, transparency, and risk management than on simply obtaining lower interest rates.