According to the Korea Exchange News, the KOSPI index fell 6.39 points(-0.15%) from the previous trading day, closing at 4,214.17 points; the KOSDAQ index dropped 7.12 points(-0.76%), closing at 925.47 points. In the main board market, retail investors net bought 8,448 billion KRW, while foreign investors and institutional investors net sold 4,768 billion KRW and 3,763 billion KRW respectively. Top market cap stocks on the KOSPI include: Samsung Electronics(+0.33%), SK Hynix(+1.72%), LG Energy Solution(-3.03%), Samsung Biologics(-0.64%), Samsung Electronics preferred stock(-0.67%), Hyundai Motor(+1.02%), KB Financial(-0.72%), Kia(+0.58%), Celltrion(-0.17%), Samsung C&T(-0.83%). In the KOSDAQ market

In brief Some crypto ATMs were targeted by law enforcement in 2025. Meanwhile, some states took action against Bitcoin ATM operators. There were some renewed calls for restrictions on Capitol Hill. Crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to c

In brief Some crypto ATMs were targeted by law enforcement in 2025. Meanwhile, some states took action against Bitcoin ATM operators. There were some renewed calls for restrictions on Capitol Hill. Crypto ATMs faced heightened scrutiny in 2025, as authorities and lawmakers tried to c

Orexn and Snowball Money have officially revealed that they have formed a partnership strategy to enhance trust, identity, and transparency in the Web3 launch ecosystem. The partnership combines the decentralized launchpool and airdrop platform of Orexn with the Modular Naming Service (MNS) and on-c

Standard Chartered projects XRP reaching $8 by 2026, driven by regulation and ETF approvals. Spot XRP ETFs increase institutional access, reducing barriers and improving long-term adoption prospects. Wall Street forecasts vary, but regulatory clarity strengthens XRP’s bullish investment c

Today, Phoenix Group listed some of the top upcoming cryptocurrency airdrops in 2026, an indicator that the new year is likely to experience a flood of free crypto token distributions to dedicated community participants through airdrop programs. According to the data shared today by the crypto

BNB maintains a defended structural low after clearing downside liquidity, reinforcing accumulation behavior. Neutral funding and rising open interest reflect measured derivatives positioning rather than leveraged stress. Short-term price action near $867 shows c

Reputed crypto analyst reveals short-terms bullish targets. The analyst remains bearish for the mid-term.  Despite low bearish targets, the analyst expects even greater dips to follow.  The price of BTC continues to trade in the higher $80,000 price range as the month of December draws c

Hong Kong Advances Crypto Regulatory Framework with New Licensing Regimes Hong Kong is moving forward in its efforts to strengthen its position as a leading global crypto hub by formalizing licensing requirements for cryptocurrency service providers. Following the conclusion of consultations, the c

The idea of blockchain interoperability appears to be gaining traction as a developer has stirred conversation about the much-anticipated link between Ethereum (ETH) and Cardano (ADA). According to Sebastien Guillemot, a Midnight developer, the blockchain is positioning itself as a cross-chain and c

Bitcoin (BTC) is an asset that institutional investors clearly prioritize in 2025. Throughout the year, BTC consistently accounts for around 70–85% of the total crypto ETF market share, demonstrating how institutional investors approach this market: viewing Bitcoin as the main entry point while maintaining caution with allocation to c

US Banks Focus on Tokenization and Blockchain-Driven Financial Infrastructure U.S. banking institutions are strategically advancing their integration of blockchain technology by emphasizing the tokenization of traditional financial assets and infrastructure rather than rushing into speculative or c

Chinese artificial intelligence startup MiniMax has released a new AI model M2.1, once again challenging the global generative AI competition. This model significantly enhances the diversity of programming languages and the ability to respond to real work environments, demonstrating comprehensive performance improvements not only in code assistance but also in document writing and conversational responses. The newly released M2.1 has significantly enhanced the understanding and generation accuracy of various programming languages through performance upgrades that surpass the previous generation model M2. The supported languages have been expanded to include Rust, Java, Go, C++, Kotlin, Objective-C, TypeScript, JavaScript, and others. Its user interface design and aesthetic composition capabilities on Web, Android, and iOS platforms have also received significantly improved evaluations. Notably, M2.1 not only enhances the correctness of simple code execution, but its resolution

Where AI Meets Early-Stage Crypto – and the 10× Narrative Begins Ever wonder why some investors always seem one step ahead? The secret is simple: they spot opportunity before the crowd. That’s exactly what’s happening with the top crypto presales of 2025. These aren’t just random tokens – they’re c

Altcoin investors may end the year 2025 without recording any profits in their portfolios. However, many analysts remain optimistic, despite the fact that the total market capitalization of altcoin (TOTAL2) has fallen by up to 30% from this year's peak. Why do experts believe that the bear market c

_Stealka malware steals logins and crypto keys from 100+ browsers and 80+ wallets, including MetaMask, Coinbase, and Trust Wallet._ Kaspersky has warned users about a new malware threat called Stealka that targets cryptocurrency wallets and browser data. The malware spreads through fake game c

Bitcoin (BTC) has made a strong breakthrough, challenging the 90,000 USD mark at the beginning of the week, signaling that the bulls are trying to regain control of the market. However, analysts have not yet found a consensus on the next major direction of BTC. While some expect the price to soon c

US Banks Focus on Tokenization and Blockchain-Driven Financial Infrastructure U.S. banking institutions are strategically advancing their integration of blockchain technology by emphasizing the tokenization of traditional financial assets and infrastructure rather than rushing into speculative or c

All news is rigorously fact-checked and reviewed by leading blockchain experts and seasoned industry insiders. TRX is now tradable on Base via LayerZero, bringing TRON liquidity into Ethereum Layer 2 markets. Developers on Base c

The day it began The battle year-by-year Victorious, but at a cost Back to business You might not believe it, but it has been five years since the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple What began as an existential threat to one company became the defining regulatory conflict for the entire c

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched another crackdown on fraudulent activity in the crypto industry. This time, it’s targeting Dan C. Vo – the CEO of the now-defunct Bitcoin mining company VBit Technologies. According to the lawsuit, Vo embezzled $48.5 million from

Table of Contents 2. Cardano Breaks Below $0.37 and Accelerates Selling 4. Momentum Indicators Remain Bearish 6. Key Support at $0.366 Comes Into Focus 8. PR with C-Level Clarity: Outset PR’s Proprietary Techniques Deliver Tangible Results  10. Proprietary Tech That P

More than 125 organizations and companies are pressing Congress to preserve stablecoin rewards, warning that reinterpreting the GENIUS Act would limit consumer choice, weaken competition, and unravel a hard-won regulatory balance. Industry Coalition Defends Stablecoin Rewards Under GENIUS Act A c

SEC charges VBit with nearly one hundred million dollars in fraud, defining mining machine custody as securities, drawing the final red line for the crypto industry and potentially impacting mining compliance in 2026 (Background recap: The insider story of RWA agreement Ondo Finance's explosion in popularity: BlackRock and Morgan Stanley entering the real-world asset space) (Additional background: U.S. SEC terminates investigation of Ondo Finance "with no charges"! $ONDO jumps in response, breaking through $0.5) Table of Contents The Ponzi scheme behind glamorous packaging Hawkeye Testing: Why Custody Becomes Securities Mining Compliance Battles The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently issued a major regulatory announcement. According to the SEC official statement, on December 17, the SEC targeted Bitcoin mining company VBit Technologies and founder Danh C.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially filed a civil lawsuit against Bitcoin mining company VBit Technologies Corp., its founder and CEO Danh C. Vo. The SEC alleges that, from December 2018 to February 2022, Vo raised over $95.6 million from approximately 6,400 investors through VBit and its alleged successor company, Advanced Mining Group, by illegally soliciting investments. The main offerings involved unregistered investment contracts, including Bitcoin mining custody agreements. (Background: The U.S. Bitcoin mining crash—"Is there actually profit?" Mining industry experts: Trump tariffs will make mining machines in other countries super cheap) (Additional background: Cryptocurrency

The article discusses the level of the AI market bubble and estimates the market size using data from ChatGPT. The author projects the C-end market at $33.75 billion, while the seven major tech giants have a combined AI market value of approximately $8.25 trillion, resulting in a price-to-sales ratio (P/S) of 244 times. The article points out that AI is currently mainly used as a productivity tool, and the capital market's valuation of it is overly high, which may lead to adjustments. The emergence of AGI in the future could change the current situation, but caution is still necessary.

Circle acquires Axelar development team but does not take over the tokens, sparking community outrage. From Vertex, Padre to Tensor, "want the team, want the technology, don't want the tokens" has become a trend, marginalizing retail investors' interests and highlighting the awkward positioning of cryptocurrency token rights. (Background summary: Circle releases Q3 financial report: revenue soars 66%, net profit doubles to $214 million, USDC market cap surpasses $73.7 billion) (Additional background: Circle partners with Aleo to launch privacy stablecoin "USDCx," with transaction records and wallet addresses all invisible) Earlier this week, the Interop Labs team (initial developers of Axelar Network) announced they were acquired by Circle to accelerate its multi-chain infrastructure Arc and C

JustLend DAO has reached a major milestone on the TRON blockchain. The platform has crossed $6.47 billion in total value locked while serving over 480,000 users. This growth highlights rising confidence in decentralized finance applications built on TRON. Market participants now watch JustLend DAO c

Bhutan signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with crypto market maker Cumberland DRW to collaborate on building digital asset infrastructure in the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), deepening the country’s long-term, sustainability-focused crypto strategy In an announcement sent to C

Indian authorities have launched a large-scale crackdown on a Ponzi scheme involving cryptocurrencies, accused of causing approximately $254 million in losses to investors. India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) stated that raids were carried out at 8 locations across the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab under the Prevention of C.

Bear markets have a way of clarifying what matters. Narrative-driven and over-owned majors bleed first, while anything tied to real adoption, fees, and solving genuine problems starts to stand out. Now investors are debating Chainlink vs. Digitap ($TAP) and which is a better altcoin to buy at the c

$AVAX stablecoin supply increased by 20.50% in the past seven days and hit $1.907 billion signaling strong capital inflows on Avalanche. Avalanche recorded over 47 million transactions in one day, a signal of consistent network activity and growing adoption across DeFi and smart contracts. $AVAX c

A large-scale crackdown on unauthorized cryptocurrency mining is underway in southwestern Russia. More than one hundred illegal mining operations have been uncovered this year across the North Caucasus, causing multimillion-dollar losses to regional energy providers. Dagestan at the Center of the C

Bitcoin (BTC) is still "stuck" within a narrow trading range from $89,260 to $94,588, clearly reflecting intense struggle but lacking the momentum to break out between the bulls and bears. In market forecasts, confidence in the bulls regaining control soon remains quite fragile, as the probability of BTC c

DTC receives SEC No-Action Letter allowing a controlled tokenization service planned for 2026 rollout. The program tokenizes select securities on approved networks while maintaining existing investor protections. Regulatory momentum grows as global tokenization projects expand across major asset c

Bitcoin's growing correlation with AI stocks and credit leaves it exposed to an AI bubble unwind, but future easing could reignite BTC as liquidity returns. Summary Bitcoin's correlation with Nvidia, Oracle and the Nasdaq has risen, making BTC vulnerable to any sharp AI-led risk-off move and c

JasmyCoin (JASMY) price has been trading in a downward trend since July. In fact it has dropped by over 60% since then. This kind of fall creates uncertainty at first glance, yet crypto analyst Matthew Perry approached the situation from a very different angle in a YouTube video. His perspective c

A leading AI model has predicted how much one XRP coin would be worth if Ethereum ever reaches an audacious target of $62,000, as predicted by Tom Lee. The broader crypto market is highly interconnected, making the performance of most cryptocurrencies dependent on the two largest assets by market c

Written by Paula Albu Compiled by: AididioJP, Foresight News In a recent interview, Fabienne van Kleef, Senior Analyst at Global Digital Finance, delved into the current state of tokenized assets, their application scenarios, and their potential reshaping of financial markets. She pointed out that tokenization is quickly becoming a core driver of financial infrastructure evolution, and its impact may extend beyond short-term fluctuations to touch the deep logic of market structure, liquidity, and global capital flows. Tokenization is skyrocketing, and some (like the BlackRock CEO) claim that its importance may surpass AI in the future, what do you think of this trend? Paula Albu: Yes, tokenization, as a transformative force, is rapidly rising in the financial sector. According to 21.c

Hong Kong Moves Toward International Crypto Data Sharing Standards Hong Kong is progressing with its efforts to align with global standards for crypto-asset reporting by initiating a public consultation on implementing the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This move highlights the region’s c

Written by: Lin Wanwan Twelve minutes’ drive north of Singapore Changi Airport stands one of the world’s most secure private vaults, Le Freeport, at the end of the runway. This building, which cost around 100 million Singapore dollars, is known as the “Fort Knox of Asia.” It has no windows, yet maintains a constant temperature of 21°C and a humidity level of 55% year-round, perfectly suited for storing artwork. Behind its heavily guarded steel doors lie hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of gold, silver, and rare artworks: all kept tax-free and customs-free. Three years ago, one of Asia’s youngest crypto billionaires, Bitdeer founder Wu Jihan, acquired this vault—rumored to have cost as much as 100 million Singapore dollars—for just 40 million SGD (about 210 million RMB). This deal was confirmed that year by Bloomberg, and behind the purchase was Bitdeer, operated by Wu Jihan.

From Singapore vaults to on-chain gold tokens, Chinese crypto tycoons are quietly positioning themselves in humanity’s oldest safe-haven asset. Wu Jihan has acquired a top-tier vault, while Zhan Ketuan has teamed up with Tether to build an on-chain gold treasury—this wealth game is rewriting the rules. (Previously: Observation: Investors are buying the dip in gold and tech stocks, but only Bitcoin remains stagnant.) (Background: China officially commented on stablecoins for the first time, ending the gray era of fantasies about StableCoins.) Just north of Singapore’s Changi Airport, a twelve-minute drive away, stands one of the world’s most secure private vaults at the end of the runway—Le Freeport. This building, costing about 100 million Singapore dollars, is known as the “Fort Knox of Asia.” It has no windows, yet maintains a constant temperature of 21°C and humidity at 55% year-round, providing the perfect environment for storing artwork. Behind the heavily guarded steel doors lies

Editor's Note: The following information was published on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission website and is the speech delivered by its Chairman, Paul Atkins, at the Investor Advisory Committee. This article is translated by the Asia-Pacific Institute of Future Finance. Full Text: The full speech is as follows: Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. I am pleased to participate in the fourth and final Investor Advisory Committee meeting of 2025. Before I share some reflections, I must clarify that the views I express today are my own and do not necessarily represent those of the SEC or other commissioners. Of course, I also want to thank each of you for the time, expertise, and passionate commitment you have brought to the Committee this year. Your work is vital—our markets flourish when investors trust that our rules are fair, our processes are predictable, and regulators do not stifle innovation out of fear. I express and share my agency’s gratitude for your dedicated service, and would like to especially thank C

Upbit froze $1.77 million in stolen assets after detecting unusual Solana wallet activity. The exchange covered $26.2 million in losses using corporate reserves to protect users. Upbit launched a tracking system and reward program to recover stolen funds quickly. Upbit, South Korea&39;s largest c

$ICP, $LINK, $NEAR, $ROSE, and $FIL are nearing breakout zones after prolonged market compression. Consolidation indicates a buildup of market pressure, signaling potential macro-level volatility Each token maintains innovative infrastructure and ecosystem advantages, supporting sustainable

The IMF&39;s report highlights the risks stablecoins pose to monetary sovereignty and calls for Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) as a solution. Critics argue that stablecoins offer vital benefits in unstable fiat economies, providing more financial freedom and independence. The IMF raised c

Bitcoin’s recent pullback steadied as ETF inflows picked up again, hinting at renewed institutional conviction heading into 2026. Canada’s 3iQ unveiled a $100 million Bitcoin-denominated fund, while the Cayman Islands is positioning itself as a core base for Web3 infrastructure. The groundwork for c

Dogecoin enters Phase C Wyckoff Accumulation, forming a Spring near support, suggesting potential completion of the consolidation cycle. Intraday price moves range between $0.132 and $0.137, reflecting equilibrium with muted volume and temporary stabilization zones. DOGE has a strong social

The traditional view holds that veteran investors rarely sell during weak phases, often accumulate when prices fall, take profits during market excitement, and spend most of the time maintaining a stable holding position. But the end of 2025 is challenging this model. On Ethereum, XRP, and certain segments of DeFi, c

In Brief Perplexity open-sourced BrowseSafe, a security tool designed to protect AI browser assistants from malicious instructions hidden in web pages. Perplexity AI, the company behind the AI-driven Perplexity search engine, announced the release of BrowseSafe, an open research benchmark and c