The start of a new year usually brings predictions, bold claims and a lot of certainty about what comes next. Crypto has never been short on those.

But if 2025 reinforced anything, it’s that confidence without understanding rarely ages well.

Last year was a reminder of how quickly sentiment can shift. Periods of renewed optimism sat alongside familiar moments of caution, and for many people it underlined an important point: navigating crypto well is less about reacting to the market and more about understanding your decisions within it.

That perspective shapes how we’re thinking about the year ahead.

Throughout 2025, one pattern showed up repeatedly. When activity increased, so did the noise. When prices moved, urgency followed. And when new narratives appeared, they often came packaged with pressure to act quickly.

At the same time, the questions we heard most often weren’t about chasing the next opportunity. They were about fundamentals. How things work. What the risks are. How to approach crypto without feeling rushed or out of depth.

That feedback shaped a lot of what we focused on last year.

Rather than adding complexity for its own sake, we spent time reducing friction where it genuinely mattered and making common actions easier to understand and manage.

Some of the most meaningful progress in 2025 wasn’t about doing more, but about doing the basics better.

We introduced PayPal as a funding and withdrawal option to make moving money in and out of coinpass more familiar and accessible for many users. For people new to crypto in particular, using a payment method they already trust can remove a significant barrier to getting started.

We also launched Ethereum staking, allowing eligible users to stake without needing to manage validators, wallets or technical setup themselves. Staking isn’t about guaranteed outcomes, but for users who understand the risks, it offers a way to participate in networks in a more active way.

Alongside this, we expanded the range of assets available to trade with GBP, adding networks such as HBAR, TON and SUI. The goal here wasn’t volume for its own sake, but giving users access to a broader set of established ecosystems while keeping a curated approach.

For business and SSAS clients, we introduced multi-user sub-accounts with role-based permissions. This addressed a practical issue we heard repeatedly: managing access responsibly without sharing credentials or losing oversight.

None of these changes were about chasing headlines. They were responses to how people actually use the platform.

There’s a tendency in crypto to equate progress with speed. New launches, constant expansion and louder messaging are often framed as signs of momentum.

But maturity in a market doesn’t always look like acceleration. Sometimes it looks like restraint.

In 2025, conversations increasingly shifted towards infrastructure, governance and accountability. Tax reporting and regulatory expectations became clearer, and the focus moved from what might be possible to what needs to be sustainable.

With changes such as CARF coming into effect from 2026, treating crypto activity with the same level of organisation and care as any other financial activity is becoming essential. Keeping records, understanding obligations and avoiding last-minute decisions are no longer optional extras.

The year ahead will almost certainly bring more headlines, stronger opinions and new narratives competing for attention.

Our focus is to keep doing the opposite of what usually creates the most noise.

That means continuing to prioritise clarity over complexity, education over excitement, and long-term understanding over short-term reaction. It means being upfront about risk without sensationalism, and recognising that sometimes the right decision is to wait, watch, or do nothing at all.

Crypto isn’t a race. And confidence rarely comes from urgency.

If you’re actively involved, the start of a new year is a good moment to reassess not just what you’re holding, but why you’re holding it and how it fits into your wider financial picture. If you’re still learning or observing from the sidelines, that’s fine too.

As 2026 unfolds, we’ll continue focusing on practical guidance, clear explanations and realistic conversations about risk, because that’s what people consistently tell us they value most.

If there are topics you’d like us to explore in more depth this year, let us know. Those conversations help shape what comes next.

At coinpass, we provide a secure and efficient platform designed to meet the needs of professional and corporate investors. Whether you’re looking to diversify your treasury, explore new markets, or integrate digital assets into your financial strategy, our platform offers the necessary tools and expertise.

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