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[Analysis] "Bitcoin enters 'deceleration phase' as liquidity and on-chain weaken"

Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrency markets have entered a slowdown phase, according to an analysis. A CryptoQuant contributor for XWIN Research Japan said on the 17th (local time) via CryptoQuant that "the cryptocurrency market has clearly entere

Binance adds BitABC, Central Research, etc. to blacklist

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance updated its blacklist. Binance said on the 17th (local time) that it had added BitABC, Central Research, Andrew Lee, Suki Yang, Fiona Lee and others to the blacklist. Binance said, "It has received reports of in

Amid the surge in quantum technology… US investment firm warns "Bitcoin could plunge to $50,000"

There are observations that Bitcoin (BTC) could plunge sharply if it does not develop resistance to quantum technology by 2028. Charles Edwards, founder of US cryptocurrency investment firm Capriole, said on the 17th (local time) via X, "If counterme

[Analysis] "Altcoin rebound signals have disappeared… headwinds likely to persist for the time being"

There are expectations that the altcoin (cryptocurrencies excluding Bitcoin) market will be weak for the time being. Crypto analysis firm Matrixport said on the 17th (local time) via its official X (X) account, "The recent cryptocurrency market capit

Bhutan allocates '10,000 Bitcoins' to special administrative zone development…holds 90%

Bhutan is allocating 10,000 Bitcoins (BTC) to the development of a special administrative zone. On the 17th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that the Bhutan government recently decided to use 10,000 Bitcoins for the development of 'Gelephu Mindfu

[Analysis] "Exchange·ETF Bitcoin trading volume slowdown… structural bear market not yet"

So far this month, Bitcoin (BTC) trading volumes on centralized exchanges (CEX) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have been showing a downward trend. Arab Chain, a CryptoQuant contributor, said on the 17th (local time) via CryptoQuant, "Entering mid-De

[Analysis] "Cryptocurrency liquidity still limited…Possibility of prolonged bear market"

There are views that the bearish phase of major cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin (BTC), could be prolonged. On the 14th, industry sources reported that crypto analytics firm Matrixport said in a recent report, "Bitcoin's price has fallen below a maj

Funds flow into ETFs but XRP 'struggles'

Crypto Now Cumulative inflows near $1 billion Ecosystem weakness, down 16% in one month↓ Funds continue to flow into XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but XRP's price continues to underperform. However, some observers say that sustained institutional

[Weekly major economic and cryptocurrency schedule] Japan interest rate decision, etc.

<Next week's major economic schedule> ▶︎15 (Mon): △Korea trade balance (Korea time 11:00, US time 21:00) △EU October industrial production (Korea time 19:00, US time 05:00) ▶︎16 (Tue): △EU October trade balance (Korea time 19:00, US time 05:00) △US N

"Cryptocurrency IPOs, next year will be a turning point …'sustainability' will be decided"

It has been observed that initial public offerings (IPOs) of cryptocurrency companies, such as exchanges, will face a 'real test' next year. Laura Katherine Mann, a partner at global law firm White & Case, told CoinDesk on the 14th (local time), "Thi

Bitcoin market average price $81,000… 10% lower than the current price

Bitcoin (BTC)'s 'market average price (True Market Mean)' was shown to be in the $81,000 range. On the 14th (local time), on-chain analytics firm Glassnode said the Bitcoin market average price was calculated at $81,400 as of that day. It is nearly 1

U.S. XRP ETF records net inflows for 19 consecutive trading days… "Wall Street buying pressure shows no sign of stopping"

The U.S. XRP spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded net inflows for 19 consecutive trading days. On the 14th (local time), according to cryptocurrency data analytics firm SoSoValue, the U.S. XRP spot ETF recorded net inflows for 19 consecutive trad

Trump "Top pick for next Fed chair is Kevin Warsh'… President should be involved in rate decisions" [Fed Watch]

Trump, "Fed chair should consult the president before rate decisions" Prediction market reacted immediately… Warsh up, Hassett down U.S. President Donald Trump said on the 12th (local time) that former Fed governor Kevin Warsh is at the top among can

[Analysis] "Ethereum active addresses at 7-month low…possible investor exit"

The number of active addresses on the Ethereum (ETH) network has hit its lowest level in 7 months. CryptoOnchain, a contributor to CryptoQuant, said on the 14th (local time) via CryptoQuant, "The active address count (of the Ethereum network) recentl

[Analysis] "Bank of Japan rate hike already priced in…Bitcoin sell-off phase"

The possibility of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan has already been priced into Bitcoin (BTC) prices, according to an analysis. An XWIN Research Japan CryptoQuant contributor said on the 14th (local time) via CryptoQuant, "Ahead of the additional ra

U.S. SEC announces cryptocurrency wallet and custody guide…"Signals shift in stance"

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a guide related to cryptocurrency wallets and custody. On the 14th, industry sources said the SEC on the 12th published an investor bulletin that defines and introduces cryptocurrency walle

Tether's 'Juventus takeover' fails amid opposition from largest shareholder

Tether (USDT), the issuer of dollar stablecoin, has had its plan to acquire Italian football club Juventus fall through. Exor said on the 13th (local time) that the board unanimously rejected Tether's proposal to acquire all the Juventus shares it ow

"Only Strategy Bought"…Q4 Bitcoin-hoarding companies sharply decline

Digital asset treasury (DAT) firms that declared Bitcoin (BTC) reserves in Q4 this year have sharply decreased. According to CryptoQuant on the 11th (local time), the number of new DAT firms that began Bitcoin reserves in Q4 stood at nine as of the 9

JPMorgan "Cryptocurrency trading volume plunged 20% in one month… Ethereum's worst month ever"

Trading volume in the cryptocurrency market has plunged 20% in the past month. Total cryptocurrency market capitalization also fell by nearly 17%. On the 11th (local time), CoinDesk reported that global investment bank JPMorgan said in a report on th

"124 Cryptocurrency ETFs Awaiting Launch… 'A Tidal Wave' Is Coming"

Cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) awaiting listing approval from U.S. authorities number 124. Eric Balchunas (Eric Balchunas), Bloomberg ETF analyst, said on the 11th (local time) via X, "(currently) 124 cryptocurrency ETFs are awaiting reg

'Terra's Do Kwon' final sentencing imminent… 'request for sentence of 5 years or less'

The final sentencing of Do Kwon, the founder of Terraform Labs who is facing criminal trial in the United States on charges including fraud related to the issuance of the stablecoin TerraUSD (UST), is imminent. According to Reuters on the 11th (local

U.S. new unemployment claims 236,000…far exceed expectations

Last week, U.S. new unemployment claims significantly exceeded market expectations. The U.S. Labor Department said on the 11th (local time) that last week's new unemployment claims were 236,000. That figure exceeded experts' forecast (220,000) by 16,

BubbleMaps raises 'Pepe dumping allegations'…"Sold $2 million immediately after launch"

The meme coin Pepe (PEPE) has been accused of dumping. The blockchain data platform BubbleMaps said on the 11th (local time), "about 30% of the supply of Pepe tokens was locked at launch," and said "(Pepe investors) were deceived." Previously, Pepe t

Revolut launches cryptocurrency purchase service… collaborates with CZ's 'Trust Wallet'

UK-based fintech company Revolut is launching a cryptocurrency purchase service in collaboration with Trust Wallet. According to CoinDesk on the 11th (local time), Revolut announced that it had formed a partnership with Trust Wallet and is launching

[Analysis] "Bitcoin switches to 'buy-side dominance' after 3 months… Rebound signal detected"

Bitcoin (BTC)'s '90-day spot taker CVD (cumulative volume delta)' indicator has returned to 'buy-side dominance' after 3 months. Sunny Mom, a CryptoQuant contributor, said on the 11th (local time) via CryptoQuant, "Bitcoin's 90-day spot taker CVD has

UAE telecom operator e& pursues stablecoin adoption… collaborates with local bank

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) telecom operator e& is pursuing the introduction of stablecoins. On the 11th (local time), Cointelegraph reported that e& signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Al Maryah Community Bank (M Bank) to introduce st

'CBDC on hold' Norges Bank…"Low necessity for short-term adoption"

Norges Bank has expressed the view that there is little need to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Ida Wolden Bache, governor of Norges Bank, said on the 10th (local time), "We have concluded that the introduction of a CBDC is not nece

Tom Lee "Will buy all day if Ethereum reaches $3,000"

Tom Lee, chairman of BitMine, the world's largest Ethereum (ETH) reserve company, said on the 11th (local time), "If the price of Ethereum reaches $3,000, I will buy all day." Tom Lee said this on the 11th (local time) on a Web3 podcast. He said, "If

U.S. Gemini enters prediction markets…obtains license from CFTC

U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Gemini is pursuing a prediction market platform business. Gemini's subsidiary Gemini Titan announced on the 10th (local time) that it had obtained a designated contract market (DCM) license from the U.S. Commodity Futures

Statue of 'Satoshi Nakamoto' at the New York Stock Exchange…"Intersection of Emerging and Traditional Finance"

A statue of Bitcoin (BTC) founder Satoshi Nakamoto has been installed at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in the United States. On the 11th (local time), the New York Stock Exchange said via its official X account, "Twenty One Capital installed a s