Doohyun Hwang

According to Token Mindshare (a metric that quantifies the influence of specific tokens in the virtual asset market) Top Gainers from Kaito, an AI-based Web3 search platform, the top 5 virtual asset-related keywords that people are showing the most interest in as of the 8th are AIXBT, BNB, TRUMP, MAPLE, and Bankrcoin (BNKR). AIXBT, an AI agent sector token, is receiving the highest attention today according to the survey. Recently, AIXBT's price has been unable to escape a downward trend. Based on CoinMarketCap, AIXBT is trading at around $0.13, plunging approximately 36% compared to the previous week. However, some investors are expecting a potential rebound, considering the recent excessive price drop. BNB took second place. As of 2:40 PM today, BNB is trading at $596 on the Binance USDT market, down 0.6% from the previous day. Recently, BNB Chain has expanded its ecosystem by launching the meme coin platform 'Four.meme'. PancakeSwap, a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating on the BNB Chain, is also gaining attention. PancakeSwap recently surpassed $1.1 trillion in cumulative trading volume, driving the growth of the BNB Chain. Official Trump, the official meme coin of US President Donald Trump, ranked third. As President Trump signed an executive order on the 7th to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve', showing crypto-friendly moves, investors' interest has been focused on this token. However, price weakness continues. Official Trump is threatening to break below the $12 level on the Binance USDT market, down about 5% from the previous day. Market analysts suggest that despite the crypto-friendly policy stance, short-term price adjustments may continue. MapleStory Universe ranked fourth. MapleStory Universe is a game-based Web3 ecosystem project being developed by Nexon, incorporating blockchain technology. Today, MapleStory Universe attracted many investors' attention as it was added to Kaito's Yapper Leaderboard. Users who are most active within the MapleStory Universe leaderboard will receive rewards. It appears that many investors are now searching for MapleStory Universe. Investors are also showing interest in GoPlus Security (GPS), PUMP.FUN (PUMP), Dogecoin (DOGE), Jupiter (JUP), and Base (BASE).

U.S. Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs recorded net outflows for the second consecutive trading day. According to data from TraderT on the 7th (local time), Bitcoin spot ETFs traded in the United States experienced a total net outflow of $409.48 million. Ark Invest's 'ARKB' alone saw $160.03 million exit, while Fidelity's FBTC and BlackRock's IBIT recorded outflows of $154.89 million and $40.12 million respectively. Additionally, Grayscale's GBTC and Bitwise's BITB also recorded net outflows of $36.46 million and $18.60 million respectively. As of 2:15 PM on this day, Bitcoin was trading at around $86,300 on Binance's Tether (USDT) market, down 1.78% compared to the previous day.

Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," positively evaluated Donald Trump's signing of an executive order for 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserves.' On the 7th (local time), Kiyosaki stated through his X, "President Trump is a true leader unlike Biden or Kamala Harris," adding that "political and economic leaders around the world will follow President Trump, the leader of the United States." He continued, "President Trump signing the bill for strategic Bitcoin reserves is a very important matter. A leader would understand this," and added, "If not, one could become a coward who only criticizes like Biden and Harris. I will buy more Bitcoin."

 David Sacks, the White House Crypto Czar, clarified that U.S. President Donald Trump's mention of Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and XRP as strategic reserve assets is not related to government preference. On the 7th (local time), Crypto Czar Sacks told Bloomberg Technology in an interview, "President Trump simply mentioned the top five cryptocurrencies by market capitalization," adding, "It seems too much meaning is being attributed to these remarks." He continued, "The government is reviewing strategies such as lending or staking cryptocurrencies," adding, "This process will be conducted under the supervision of the U.S. Treasury."

Canary Capital is pursuing the listing of a Sui (SUI) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). On the 7th (local time), Canary Capital registered 'Canary Sui ETF' in the state of Delaware, USA. This application is interpreted as an early stage in the process for the asset manager to obtain approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Canary is currently pursuing the launch of ETFs based on various cryptocurrencies, including Hedera (HBAR), Litecoin (LTC), XRP (XRP), and Solana (SOL).

Tools for Humanity (TFH), a technology company developing tools for the World Network, announced on the 7th that it is releasing a beta version of a new mini app called 'World Chat,' which allows users to connect with real humans on the World Network, chat, and transfer virtual assets (cryptocurrency). World Chat is a mini app that enables users to connect and chat with others on the World Network from anywhere in the world. All conversations in World Chat are protected through end-to-end encryption technology. It also provides features that combine the contacts tab, World ID protocol, and World App wallet. Conversations with verified World ID users are displayed with blue speech bubbles and World ID gem icons, while conversations with unverified users appear in gray speech bubbles. A notable feature is the ability to easily send and receive virtual assets with anyone around the world. Mini app developers can add proof of human verification and digital finance features by utilizing the World ID protocol, World App wallet (with over 275 million cumulative transactions), and contact features. They can also integrate World Chat into their own mini apps, allowing users to invite friends and chat without leaving the app.

Taiko, an Ethereum (ETH) based rollup solution developer, is hosting the 'Based Rollup Summit' to enhance Ethereum scalability. On the 6th (local time), Taiko announced that it will hold a summit to discuss the technical advancements and future possibilities of based rollups during 'Ethereum San Francisco' week on the 10th. The event will feature speakers including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Stanford University cryptography professor Dan Boneh, and Nethermind CEO and Ethereum Foundation co-director Tomasz Stańczak. The event will include participation from major companies and projects researching rollup and scalability technologies, such as Near Protocol, Nethermind, Succinct, Espresso Systems, Spire, and Puffer. Participants will share the latest trends in the based rollup ecosystem and highlight the position of rollup technology. Additionally, major industry institutions and companies will participate, including global venture capital (VC) firms Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Bankless, Lubin, Fabric, L2IV, SNZ Holdings, Hashed, and Stanford Blockchain. Joaquin Mendes, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Taiko, said, "The Ethereum network continues to grow, and in the future, permissionless models will be essential rather than optional," adding, "Based rollups are a key technology for realizing Ethereum with usability and scalability, and this summit is the first official gathering to advance this." He further added, "The Based Rollup Summit will be an opportunity to directly experience the evolution of Ethereum scaling solutions."

President Trump Signs Executive Order for 'Bitcoin Strategic Reserve' Confiscated Bitcoin Converted to Reserves... No Additional Purchases Bitcoin Plunges in Disappointment... Down to $85,000 Range "Reduced Selling Pressure... Positive in the Long Term" U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.' This officially incorporates Bitcoin (BTC) held by the U.S. government as a strategic reserve asset. On the 6th (local time), David Sacks, the White House AI and Digital Assets (cryptocurrency) Czar, announced via X (formerly Twitter), "Today, President Trump signed an executive order for the strategic reserve of Bitcoin," adding that "this measure reaffirms the President's commitment to making the United States the 'world capital of digital assets.'" Under this executive order, the U.S. federal government will convert Bitcoin seized through criminal and civil forfeiture procedures into a separate strategic reserve. However, the plan is to increase government Bitcoin holdings without additional purchases. The U.S. government is estimated to currently hold approximately 200,000 bitcoins. However, since there has never been an official audit, a formal accounting procedure for digital assets held by the U.S. government will be conducted. This strategic Bitcoin reserve will operate similarly to a digital vault. The reserved Bitcoin will not be sold but maintained as a long-term store of value. Czar Sacks explained, "The government has already cost American taxpayers more than $17 billion in losses by hastily selling Bitcoin in the past," adding that "this measure establishes a strategy to maximize the value of government-held assets." In addition to Bitcoin, a 'U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile' will be established to store other confiscated digital assets. The government plans to include only seized assets in the stockpile without additional purchases, with the U.S. Treasury Department responsible for management and operations. Furthermore, the Treasury and Commerce Departments have been authorized to develop strategies for acquiring additional Bitcoin in a budget-neutral manner. This means Bitcoin holdings can only be expanded under the condition that new purchases do not create additional burdens for American taxpayers. The market expressed disappointment with this executive order. There had been expectations that if the U.S. designated Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, the government would make additional purchases, but the measure only converted existing confiscated quantities. Indeed, Bitcoin, which had been trading above $90,000, plunged immediately after news of the executive order signing, falling to the $85,000 range. As of 12:27 PM today, Bitcoin is trading at $87,452 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, down 4.63% from the previous day. Kim Byung-jun, a researcher at Dispread, analyzed, "The executive order confirmed the U.S. government's policy not to use tax money to increase Bitcoin holdings," adding, "Investors who expected aggressive purchasing policies from the government seem to have turned to selling out of disappointment." He continued, "This executive order is unlikely to have a positive impact on Bitcoin's price in the short term," but added, "In the long term, however, it is positive in that it can alleviate market concerns that the U.S. government might sell its Bitcoin holdings." Conor Grogan, former head of product strategy and business operations at Coinbase, said via X on the 7th (local time), "According to my estimates, the U.S. government holds 1,981,090 BTC," adding that "President Donald Trump's Bitcoin reserve executive order could remove $18 billion worth of selling pressure."

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve.' However, the approach utilizes existing seized assets rather than direct government purchases, falling short of market expectations. On the 7th (local time), David Sacks, the White House virtual asset (cryptocurrency) policy director, announced via X (formerly Twitter), "President Trump has signed an executive order for a strategic Bitcoin reserve." According to Sacks, this reserve will be formed using Bitcoin confiscated by the federal government through criminal and civil asset forfeiture procedures. This means the government can expand its digital asset reserves by utilizing existing holdings without additional market purchases. The U.S. government is currently estimated to hold approximately 200,000 Bitcoin. Market reaction fell short of expectations. There had been anticipation that if the U.S. designated Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, the government would make additional purchases. However, the plan merely involves converting existing confiscated assets. Reflecting this disappointment, Bitcoin, which had exceeded $90,000 earlier in the day, reversed to a downward trend following news of the executive order signing, falling to the $86,000 range.

Trump Announces Strategic Reserve of US Coin Assets Coin Also in 'America First' Doctrine Next 'Trump Beneficiary' American Coin in Focus ONDO·MOVE·IP on the Rise "Hasty Judgments Are Forbidden," Some Warn President Donald Trump's 'America First' policy is shaking up the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market. With the announcement of a plan to reserve US-based virtual assets as strategic assets, investors are focusing on 'American coins' that are likely to benefit from future policies. On the 2nd (local time), President Trump announced through Truth Social that he instructed the task force to include XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) as strategic reserve assets. These virtual assets are considered representative US-based projects. As President Trump directly mentioned his intention to provide policy support for American coins, the possibility of selecting additional strategic reserve assets has become a market focus. In the industry, large US-based projects such as Ondo Finance (ONDO), Movement (MOVE), and Story (IP), which have recently been actively influencing the industry, are expected to be strong candidates. US Coin Chosen by the Trump Family... Will Trump Choose? Among US-based virtual assets, Ondo Finance, a leading player in the Real World Asset (RWA) tokenization field, is noted as a project with high potential for policy benefits. This is due to the rapidly growing RWA market and the active support of the Trump family. The decentralized finance (DeFi) project 'World Liberty Financial (WLFI)', operated by the Trump family, recently purchased Ondo Finance tokens 'ONDO' worth a total of $715,000 in two rounds. Donald Trump Jr. revealed a direct relationship by attending the 'Ondo Summit' hosted by Ondo Finance as a speaker on the 6th of last month. Official collaboration between Ondo Finance and WLFI is also underway. Ian De Bode, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Ondo Finance, stated in an interview with Bloomingbit, "WLFI is reviewing a plan to integrate Ondo's tokenized assets, such as the US Dollar Yield Token (USDY) and short-term US Treasury (OUSG), as financial reserve assets." As the close relationship with the Trump family became known, the price of ONDO also showed an upward trend. As of the 6th, according to CoinGecko, ONDO was trading at $1.18, up 19% from the previous day and 12.8% from the previous week. Movement, headquartered in California, USA, also attracted attention as a 'America First' policy beneficiary coin after it was revealed that WLFI purchased MOVE tokens worth $2 million. Subsequently, foreign media reported that MOVE could provide technical advice to the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) under the Trump administration, causing the token price to soar. On the day the news was announced in January, the MOVE price surged about 33% from $0.6 to $0.89. After giving back some of the gains, MOVE, which was below the $0.4 level, rose again by 19% with the news of President Trump's US coin strategic reserve asset initiative. As of the 6th, MOVE rose 11% from the previous day, breaking through the $0.4 level. Next, the US blockchain project Story, which received three consecutive lead investments from the US venture capital (VC) Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), is considered a project with high expectations for policy benefits. As a16z personnel entered key positions in the Trump administration, expectations grew that Story could receive direct policy support. Sriram Krishnan, who oversaw a16z's UK virtual asset investment strategy, was appointed as the Senior Policy Advisor for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Also, Brian Quintenz, who was in charge of a16z's global virtual asset policy, was nominated as the next chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It is also noteworthy that Marc Andreessen, co-founder of a16z, was invited to the 'White House Crypto Summit' hosted by the US White House on the 7th. As the relationship between a16z and the Trump administration became closer, the price of Story also showed an upward trend. The Story's native token 'IP', which fluctuated around the $5 level, surged to $6.9 with President Trump's announcement of the US coin strategic asset reserve on the 2nd. "Hasty Judgments Are Forbidden... Watch the Crypto Summit" However, some warn that it is dangerous to hastily predict that specific virtual assets will receive policy benefits. Seokmoon Jeong, Director of Presto Research Center, said, "It seems that leaders in the virtual asset industry have lobbied President Trump to prioritize US-based projects," adding, "As President Trump is advocating the 'America First' doctrine, such claims would have been persuasive." He added, "However, it is likely that the final policy direction will be decided at the Crypto Summit. Until then, it is better to watch the market trend rather than making hasty conclusions." Seungshik Yoon, Senior Researcher at Tiger Research, said, "It is a prospect worth considering," but added, "However, as it may appear as insider trading, there is a possibility that the assets held by WLFI may not be included in the strategic reserve assets."

Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Neopin announced on the 6th that it will migrate its blockchain network to Solana for global expansion and pursue the 'Titan Project,' which combines DeFi with artificial intelligence (AI) agents. Neopin plans to strengthen AI capabilities alongside its ecosystem migration to Solana. The core focus is introducing AI-based DeFi solutions to expand services and utilizing AI algorithms to analyze market trends and support optimized investment strategies. Additionally, the company aims to increase global awareness of the 'Titan Project' by collaborating with various Solana-based projects. The governance vote for this project will take place from the 11th to the 18th of this month. Voting rights will be granted to users who have staked at least one NPT, Neopin's native token, in their Neopin wallet. If the governance vote passes, they plan to migrate to the Solana chain and fully implement the Titan Project starting from the second quarter of this year. Yong-ki Kim, Chairman of the Neopin DLT Foundation, said, "We are pursuing the Titan Project, which involves migrating our ecosystem to Solana and combining DeFi with AI agents," adding, "If the vote passes, we plan to quickly proceed with the migration to Solana starting from the second quarter."

Jansen Teng, co-founder and CEO of VIRTUAL Protocol, predicted that Autonomous Agents technology will establish itself as a major business model in the blockchain industry. Attending 'Seoul of AI' held at Dream Plus Gangnam in Gangnam-gu on the 4th, CEO Teng stated, "We plan to conduct experiments where autonomous agents control wallets and coordinate with each other within the next few weeks." He added, "Various information agents and trading agents can collaborate to create economic value that would be impossible individually," and "Through this structure, various forms of autonomous businesses will emerge." Virtual Protocol plans to conduct three key autonomous business experiments over the next two weeks. The first is an autonomous hedge fund, building an automated investment model using digital assets. The second is an autonomous media house where agents collaborate to produce music, images, and entertainment content. The third is an autonomous sports house covering the sports sector, aiming to develop AI-based services that perform sports analysis and broadcasting functions. CEO Teng confidently stated, "Through this experiment, we will prove that autonomous businesses can generate revenue independently," adding, "We plan to support autonomous agent and business projects using Virtual Protocol's venture fund. There is a high possibility that 10-20 independent autonomous businesses will form within the next 6 months." He continued, "Agents are no longer simple programs but are evolving into economic entities that collaborate to create value," and predicted that "This will lead to innovative services that provide real value to consumers." He also revealed that they are building a new concept called 'Network State.' The plan is to implement an autonomous network model that operates an independent economic system, going beyond structures like Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) in the existing blockchain ecosystem. CEO Teng said, "To achieve this, we aim to create an environment where developers and agent builders can coexist, and build 'micro societies' where autonomous businesses operate based on autonomous policies," adding, "We have now entered the stage of autonomous businesses collaborating without information loss. We will be able to see micro societies forming within months."

Blockchain platform Story (IP), which specializes in intellectual property rights, has presented IPFi, a fusion of IP and Decentralized Finance (DeFi), as a new opportunity in the virtual asset market. Analysis suggests that an environment will be created where individual creative works can be directly monetized and traded. Bu Fan, Story IPFi Head, who attended 'Seoul of AI' held at Dream Plus Gangnam in Gangnam-gu on the 4th, stated, "IPFi aims to create a new value flow between creators, investors, and consumers by digitalizing intellectual property rights as assets," adding, "We are trying to build a model where one can invest in individual creative works themselves rather than specific companies." Head Bu Fan explained, "In the case of music, creators write lyrics, compose songs, and record to release a product," adding, "Economic value is created when consumers listen to the song and companies utilize it." He said, "In the traditional financial system, investors indirectly invested in the music industry through companies, but now the song itself can be financialized as an asset," adding, "This can be expanded to various creative works such as images, videos, patents, and more." He continued, "The core of IPFi is value measurement and securing liquidity," adding, "Story is considering how to measure the value of creative works and how to distribute this to creators and investors." He also expressed confidence that IPFi will form a new financial market. Head Bu Fan predicted, "We are working on making major IP assets tradable and developing financial products based on them," adding, "A new market will be formed through IPFi." He emphasized, "We are trying various models such as getting loans with IP as collateral and providing options for specific assets," adding, "IPFi is not just a simple concept but will establish itself as a practical financial model and be recognized as an important asset class."

Cronos, a blockchain platform providing interoperability between Ethereum and Cosmos, announced a governance proposal on the 3rd to establish a CRO Strategic Reserve for its native token. The goal is to attract institutional investment and contribute to making the United States a global center for digital assets (cryptocurrencies). Cronos plans to put this proposal to a community vote. This proposal represents a reversal of the February 2021 decision to burn 70 billion CRO, as it includes reissuing the same amount of tokens to restore the initial total supply (100 billion CRO). The newly issued CRO will be stored in a strategic reserve escrow wallet on the Cronos Proof-of-Stake (PoS) chain. This reserve will be subject to an additional 5-year lockup period on top of the existing 5-year lockup, with linear vesting over a total of 10 years on a monthly basis. Token management will be handled through a Cosmos SDK-based vesting account on the Cronos PoS chain. The community governance vote to determine whether to implement the Cronos Strategic Reserve will run until the 17th. Meanwhile, Cronos announced its vision last November to establish itself as a key blockchain for AI agents. At the same time, cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com previewed various financial products, including the Cronos ETF, a CRO-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), to bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. Through these initiatives, they aim to further expand their institutional and individual investor base.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) will be included in strategic reserves. On the 2nd (local time), President Trump stated through his Truth Social, "Bitcoin and Ethereum, like other cryptocurrencies, will be core components of strategic reserves," adding, "I love Bitcoin and Ethereum." On this day, President Trump announced that he had directed the cryptocurrency working group to include XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA) in the U.S. strategic reserves. As he directly mentioned that Bitcoin and Ethereum would also be included in the strategic reserves, the cryptocurrency market, which had been showing a downward trend recently, is now rebounding. Immediately after President Trump's remarks, Bitcoin surged past $91,000. Ethereum also rose more than 10% to exceed $2,460.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to add XRP, Solana (SOL), and Ada (ADA) to the strategic reserves. On the 2nd (local time), President Trump stated through his social media platform Truth Social, "The Joe Biden administration has unfairly suppressed the cryptocurrency industry," adding that he has "directed the cryptocurrency task force to pursue this initiative." He emphasized, "America's cryptocurrency stockpile will elevate the industry to the next level," and added, "We will pursue strategic reserves including XRP, Solana, and Ada to make the United States the global center for cryptocurrencies." Immediately after President Trump's remarks, related coin prices surged. Currently on Binance's Tether (UST) market, Ripple (XRP) is up about 20%, Solana (SOL) about 19%, and Ada (ADA) about 30%, showing strong momentum.

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced that it will support spot trading for MyShell (SHELL) starting from the 27th (local time). On this day, Binance stated through its official website, "We will list MyShell today at 9 PM. We will support trading in a total of 6 markets including Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Binance Coin (BNB), First Digital USD (FDUSD), and TryFinance (TRY)."

Blockchain-based IP Platform 'Story' 130% Surge Amid Crypto Bear Market Investors Attracted by Technology and High Yields "Setting New Standards for IP Industry... Worth Attention" Story's native token IP continues to show strength despite the bearish trend in the cryptocurrency market. This surge in investor buying interest following the mainnet and token launch is attributed to assessments that blockchain technology could significantly innovate the IP industry. Crypto data analytics firm Messari stated in last year's report that "although Story is still in its early stages, it has great potential to grow into one of the most notable blockchain projects in the IP industry." This analysis suggests that as the digital transformation of the IP market accelerates, blockchain-based transparent ownership and royalty management systems are gaining industry attention. Layer 1 Blockchain 'Story'... Aims to Reshape Corporate-Dominated IP Industry Story is a Layer 1 (L1) blockchain that uses blockchain technology to guarantee creators' IP ownership and support effective management and utilization. Its core function is to clearly establish ownership by recording all types of IP on the blockchain, from creators' content and ideas to derivative works, and build a fair compensation system. The global IP market is growing rapidly. As of 2023, global revenue from IP-based products and services reached $356.5 billion. However, a significant portion of global IP market revenue is concentrated among large corporations. According to Messari's research, the top 10 global licensers account for 52.3% of total revenue. Story plans to use blockchain to solve issues that have marginalized individual creators in the traditional IP market, including ▲complex IP registration procedures ▲revenue structures requiring specialized knowledge ▲non-transparent royalty distribution. Story aims to standardize all elements necessary for IP business through smart contract-based code to achieve ▲simplified IP registration procedures ▲automated license and royalty distribution ▲enhanced transaction transparency and security. Through this, they aim to transform the existing corporate-centered IP market structure to be creator-centered. The industry has taken notice of this structure. Story's developer PIP Labs has received investments from Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Polychain Capital, Hashed, Mirana Ventures, and others, with cumulative investments reaching $140 million. Chris Dixon, a16z partner, evaluated that "Story has sufficient potential to break the current central platform-centric structure if it forms a blockchain-based IP network." 90% Annual Yield... IP's Solo Rally Amid Crypto Bear Market Investors are also highly valuing Story's growth potential. While the crypto market has turned bearish as trust was shaken following the largest-ever hack of global crypto exchange Bybit, IP has been showing an upward trend. IP token, listed on major exchanges including Bybit and Coinbase, traded at $6.5 on the 26th, up 32% from the previous day. This represents over 130% increase compared to its initial listing price of around $1. Its market capitalization has also surpassed $1.6 billion in a short period, entering the top 50 in the crypto market. Story's recently introduced staking function is also cited as a major factor in the token price increase. Story operates a policy providing 1.1x, 1.5x, and 2x reward bonuses for staking periods of 90, 360, and 540 days respectively. This strategy aims to reduce IP's selling pressure and decrease market circulation by encouraging long-term staking. As of the 26th, Story's staking APY reaches 91.64%. Additionally, by applying the 'Fair Launch Principle,' all staking participants can receive yield rates at the same time. This prevents early contributors or the foundation from preemptively claiming rewards and maintains long-term ecosystem stability. Crypto exchange OKX stated, "Story has set new standards for IP protection and monetization. Investor interest is concentrated due to its innovative approach to IP management," and predicted that "IP is receiving attention as one of this year's trend tokens with great growth potential."

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed that the North Korean hacking group Lazarus stole approximately $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) from global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. On the 26th (local time), the FBI stated through an official announcement that "North Korea stole a large amount of cryptocurrency through the Bybit hack around the 21st" and explained that "the attack is related to North Korea's malicious cyber activity named 'TraderTraitor'." According to the FBI, the hackers have converted some of the stolen cryptocurrency into Bitcoin and other currencies, and are attempting to launder the funds by dispersing them across thousands of blockchain addresses. Authorities believe there is a high possibility that these funds will eventually be converted into fiat currency after additional laundering processes.

Analysis suggests that Bitcoin (BTC)'s downward trend could present a good buying opportunity. On the 27th, 'caueconomy', a contributor to the on-chain data analysis platform CryptoQuant, stated, "While we cannot say prices won't fall further, current price levels could present a good medium-term buying opportunity. Such opportunities don't come often." He explained, "Bitcoin's price has fallen significantly over the past 24 hours, triggering the largest sell-off this year," adding that "On the 25th, $1.7 billion worth of coins were sold, marking the largest sell-off since August last year." He further noted, "At that time, such selling pressure created a market bottom that became a starting point for a rebound," adding that "Bitcoin subsequently continued to rise, reaching $100,000." Today, Bitcoin is trading at around $84,700 on the Binance USDT market, down approximately 4% from the previous day.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested the court to halt its civil fraud lawsuit against Justin Sun, founder of TRON (TRX). On the 26th (local time), the SEC filed documents with the Manhattan Federal Court in New York containing this request, stating that they are reviewing the possibility of a potential settlement with Sun. Previously in March last year, the SEC filed a lawsuit claiming that Sun illegally sold unregistered securities TRX and BitTorrent (BTT), and deceived investors through promotion using prominent influencers. The SEC also pointed out that Sun and his companies engaged in wash trading, repeatedly trading large amounts of virtual assets to manipulate the prices of TRX and BTT. Celebrities like Lindsay Lohan and Jake Paul allegedly failed to properly provide legal disclosures while promoting unregistered securities. Meanwhile, the specific terms of settlement being discussed between the SEC and Sun's side have not been disclosed.

Despite Bitcoin (BTC) falling below $85,000 for the first time in three months, a forecast suggests that the long-term growth potential of the cryptocurrency market remains solid. According to Crypto Intelligence on the 26th (local time), Binance CEO Richard Teng stated in a recent interview that "this correction is just a short-term strategic retreat" and "the market's fundamental upward trend remains unchanged." Bitcoin showed a sharp decline on the 25th when U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico. The Fear and Greed Index, which reflects market anxiety, entered the 'Extreme Fear' zone with a reading of 21 as of today. Nansen's 'Risk Barometer' also shifted from 'Neutral,' which had been maintained since mid-November last year, to 'Risk Aversion.' Regarding this, CEO Teng emphasized that "this correction is merely short-term volatility due to the macroeconomic environment" and "the fundamental indicators of the cryptocurrency market are getting stronger." He further predicted that "institutional demand for cryptocurrency investment is expanding following the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs" and "additional ETF launches will have a positive impact on the market." Indeed, spot ETF applications are continuing for XRP, Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE). This follows heightened expectations for altcoin ETF approvals since the resignation of former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler on January 20th. CEO Teng advised that "despite current volatility, the long-term growth of the cryptocurrency market will continue" and "investors need to focus on industry fundamentals rather than short-term price movements."