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Selection of 'Top 20 Coins' for Next Q1... Adding HYPE, ENA, JTO, etc.

Global crypto asset management firm Grayscale has added six assets, including Hyperliquid (HYPE), Etena (ENA), and Jito (JTO), to its list of the most notable crypto assets for the next quarter. On the 30th (local time), Grayscale announced the 'Gray

Elon Musk Changes X Profile to 'Pepe'

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, changed his X account profile image to Pepe on the 31st. Musk has recently posted several Pepe-related meme images on his X account.

[Today's Global Trending Coins] Bitcoin, HyperLiquid, Tether, and More

According to the top gainers in Token Mindshare (a metric quantifying the influence of specific tokens in the crypto market) from the AI-based Web3 search platform Kaito, the top five cryptocurrencies currently attracting the most attention are Bitco

Bloomberg "BlackRock Bitcoin Fund Changed ETF History"

Bloomberg evaluated the Bitcoin (BTC) fund launched this year by the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock, as having "achieved the best performance in the history of exchange-traded funds (ETFs)." On the 30th (local time), Bloomberg reported, "Bl

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials "If Yoon is Arrested, Detained at Seoul Detention Center... Warrant Valid Until January 6"

The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials announced on the 31st that the arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk-yeol is valid until the 6th of next month, and if executed, he will be detained at the Seoul Detention Center. An offi

[Analysis] "Tether's Delisting from EU Inevitable...Impact Likely Minimal"

An analysis suggests that the delisting of the stablecoin Tether (USDT) in the European market is inevitable. This is due to the European Union's (EU) significant tightening of cryptocurrency regulations. Agne Linge, the Chief Growth Officer of the b

Tether Secures Additional $700 Million in Bitcoin

The issuer of the stablecoin Tether (USDT) has secured an additional amount of Bitcoin (BTC) worth over 1 trillion KRW. According to The Block on the 30th (local time), Tether transferred 7,629 Bitcoins to its Bitcoin holding account through on-chain

ai16z Considers Launching Layer 1 Blockchain

AI agent platform ai16z is considering launching a Layer 1 blockchain. According to The Block on the 30th, ai16z has recently begun reviewing plans to launch a Layer 1 blockchain. ai16z is also discussing plans to revamp its tokenomics, including a s

December DEX Trading Volume Hits $320.5 Billion, All-Time High

This month's trading volume on Decentralized Exchanges (DEX) has surpassed $300 billion for the first time. According to The Block on the 30th, the total trading volume of DEX this month was $320.5 billion (approximately 472 trillion KRW). This is th

Crypto.com Partners with UAE's Largest Bank to Expand Middle East Business

Global virtual asset exchange Crypto.com is strengthening its collaboration with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s largest bank to expand its business in the Middle East. Crypto.com announced on the 30th that it has entered into a partnership with Dub

[Analysis] "Bitcoin Open Interest Increases by 50% in Two Months... Bull Market Expected to Resume"

An analysis has emerged suggesting that a Bitcoin (BTC) rally will resume soon. Cryptocurrency analysis firm Matrixport stated in a report on the 30th that "Bitcoin has been giving back its gains from the past few weeks," and noted that "open interes

"Over $1 Trillion Stored On and Off Bitcoin Network...85% Increase This Year"

It has been revealed that over 1,500 trillion won is stored in the on and off-chain networks of Bitcoin (BTC). Ki-Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, stated on X, "Bitcoin functions as a Store of Value (SOV)," adding, "When combining on-chain and off-chain

Solana Founder Sued by Ex-Wife for Allegedly Pocketing Millions

Solana (SOL) co-founder Steven Akridge has been sued by his ex-wife for allegedly pocketing millions of dollars illicitly. According to Cointelegraph on the 30th, Akridge's ex-wife Elisa Rossi filed a lawsuit against him in a San Francisco court on t

Bitcoin Mining Company Rhodium Sells Texas Site for $40.6 Million

Virtual asset mining company Rhodium has sold its Texas mining site for approximately 60 billion won. According to The Miner Mac on the 29th (local time), Rhodium recently sold its mining facility located in Temple, Texas, for $40.6 million (about 60

[Today's Global Trending Coins] AIXBT·Bitcoin·Solana and More

According to the Token Mindshare (a metric quantifying the influence of specific tokens in the virtual asset market) top gainers from the AI-based Web3 search platform Kaito, the top 5 virtual assets that are currently attracting the most attention o

Hong Kong Legislator: 'Hong Kong Should Stockpile Bitcoin for Financial Stability'

There has been a suggestion that the Hong Kong government should stockpile Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its foreign exchange reserves. According to industry sources on the 30th, Johnny Ng, a member of the Hong Kong Legislative Council, recently stated in

"Better than Gold"…Bitcoin Mining Revenue Nears 2 Trillion Won This Month

This month, Bitcoin (BTC) mining revenue has approached 2 trillion won. According to The Block on the 30th, Bitcoin miners' revenue for December was recorded at 1.33 billion dollars (approximately 2 trillion won). This is an increase of nearly 10% co

Bybit, Blocked in Malaysia... CEO Also 'Warned'

The global cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has been sanctioned by the Malaysian government for operating an unregistered exchange. According to the cryptocurrency-focused media WuBlockchain on the 30th, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recently

[Analysis] "Ethereum Supply Decreases Over 2 Years... Fundamentals Strong"

Over the past two years, the supply of Bitcoin (BTC) has increased, while the supply of Ethereum (ETH) has decreased. On the 30th, Nick Tomaino, founder of the virtual asset venture capital One Confirmation, stated on X that "Ethereum's supply has de

Former German Finance Minister: "ECB Should Include Cryptocurrencies in Reserves"

There has been a suggestion that the European Central Bank (ECB) should stockpile cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. According to the German economic newspaper Handelsblatt on the 30th, Christian Lindner, the former German Federal Finance Minister, state

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Rises by 1.2%, Reaches All-Time High

Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty has reached a new all-time high. According to the Bitcoin mining pool 'CloverPool' on the 30th, the mining difficulty of Bitcoin recorded 109.78 on this day. This is an increase of 1.16% compared to the previous diffic

Binance Alpha Adds 5 Tokens Including ARC to the 8th List

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has added five tokens to the 'Binance Alpha' 8th list. According to WuBlockchain on the 27th, Binance has selected five tokens for the Binance Alpha 8th list: ARC, WHY, APU, HAPI, and FWOG. Tokens eligible for B

700 Billion Won Inflow into Bitcoin ETF... Reversal in 5 Trading Days

Approximately 700 billion won has flowed into the Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF traded in the United States. According to Farside Investors and others on the 27th, about $475 million (approximately 703 billion won) was net inflow into the U.S. Bitcoin spot

[Analysis] "Bitcoin Bull Market Nearing End...Possible Correction Until October Next Year"

An analysis has emerged suggesting that the rally of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) is nearing its end. According to Daily Hodl on the 26th (local time), cryptocurrency trader Jason Pizzino recently stated on X that "the volatility of cryptocurr

Launch of 'Real Estate•Bitcoin' Combined Fund in the US…"Targeting Total Returns Over 12%"

A U.S. real estate investment firm has launched a fund combining real estate and Bitcoin. Cardone Capital announced on the 26th (local time) the launch of the '10X Space Coast Bitcoin Fund'. Cardone Capital is a real estate investment firm managing a

Bloomberg "Bitcoin May See Monthly Decline for the First Time in 4 Months"

There is an analysis suggesting that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) may show a monthly decline for the first time in four months. Bloomberg reported on the 27th that "according to its own data, Bitcoin prices may record a monthly decline for the first ti

"Bitcoin as Future Currency"... US Space Company Buys $21 Million Worth

KULR Technology Group, a space technology company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has purchased Bitcoin worth 30 billion KRW. KULR announced on the 26th (local time) that it has acquired 217.18 Bitcoins. The amount KULR invested in this

1.8% of Meme Coin 'Bonk' Supply Burned… Worth 80 Billion KRW

Bonk (BONK) worth 54.5 million dollars (approximately 80 billion KRW) has been burned. Solanafloor, a Solana (SOL) related news platform, announced on the 26th via X that "1.69 trillion Bonk has been burned following the approval of the Bonk Decentra

'Bankrupt' Former FTX Executive Gets 1-Year Sentence Reduction in US Prison

The sentence of a former executive of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been reduced by one year. According to Cointelegraph on the 27th, the release date for Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, has been changed from April 2

[Analysis] "SEC Coin Lawsuits to Decrease Under Trump Administration"

There is speculation that cryptocurrency-related lawsuits by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will decrease under the second Trump administration. According to The Block on the 26th, Theresa Goody Guillén, former SEC litigation couns