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XRP is facing renewed downside pressure after falling below a key support level, adding to near-term directional uncertainty. The market is watching whether support at $1.40 holds as the pivotal factor that could determine further declines or a rebou
Investor sentiment in the cryptoasset (cryptocurrency) market is rapidly deteriorating, deepening the fear phase. Analysts say risk-off sentiment is strengthening alongside heightened short-term price volatility. According to crypto-focused media out
Bitcoin (BTC) network mining difficulty has dropped sharply, accelerating changes across the mining ecosystem, according to a report. According to crypto media outlet The Block on the 22nd, Bitcoin mining difficulty fell 7.76% in the latest adjustmen
Prices of related assets tumbled after signs of a large-scale irregular token issuance were detected at the stablecoin project ResolV (RESOLV). According to BlockBeats, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, on-chain analyst Ai said on the 22nd, "We
Interpretive guidance on cryptoasset regulation jointly prepared by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is set to take effect officially on the 23rd (local time). According to Forbes o
With tensions in the Middle East escalating, Iran warned that if its energy facilities come under attack, it will target US energy infrastructure across the region. According to crypto-asset (cryptocurrency) news outlet Odaily on the 22nd, Iran’s Arm
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly gave back the $69,000 level. As of 9:12 a.m. on the 22nd, BTC was trading at $68,549, down 2.69% from the previous day on Binance’s USDT market (₩103,440,000 on Upbit). Meanwhile, according to CryptoPrice, the “Kimchi premium” f
With tensions in the Middle East escalating, President Trump warned that the United States could take military action if Iran does not immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On the 22nd, U.S. President Donald Trump, via Truth Social, demanded that
The altcoin market continues to face broad selling pressure amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and a delay in expectations for US rate cuts. Still, artificial intelligence (AI)-related coins and a handful of tokens are showing a short-term
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Bitcoin (BTC) is showing a loss of near-term upside momentum following hawkish (favoring tighter monetary policy) remarks by Jerome Powell, head of the U.S. central bank (Fed). Experts are wat
Bitcoin (BTC) prices have slid sharply in the short term, rapidly dampening investor sentiment in the crypto-asset (cryptocurrency) derivatives market. According to BlockBeats, a crypto-focused media outlet, funding rates across major centralized exc
A Middle East-driven energy shock and rising inflation pressures are weighing on global risk assets, including cryptoassets. Markets are increasingly pricing in “quasi-stagflation” fears sparked by higher oil prices, with risk appetite seen contracti
The People Power Party has introduced a bill to abolish the planned taxation of digital assets, which is set to take effect next year. On the 19th, Song Eon-seok, floor leader of the People Power Party, introduced as the lead sponsor a partial amendm
LINE NEXT said on the 19th that it has entered into a strategic partnership with game developer GameTales and will support domestic in-game item payment channels for ‘The Starlight’ via the global item marketplace platform ‘NEXT Market.’ The Starligh
Global asset manager T. Rowe Price (T. Rowe Price) has expanded the scope of its memecoin exposure by including Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) in a new cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to crypto-focused outlet CryptoProl on
The European Union (EU) has moved to pursue a diplomatic resolution, urging the United States and Israel to halt their military confrontation with Iran. According to BlockBeats, a media outlet specializing in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), on the
The U.S. crypto market appears to be rapidly expanding its share, supported by rising institutional demand and improvements to regulatory-based infrastructure. On the 17th, crypto asset (cryptocurrency) analytics firm Kaiko said on X (formerly Twitte
US regional banks are moving to build a blockchain-based tokenized deposit network, intensifying competition to develop payment infrastructure to counter stablecoins. The initiative is seen as an attempt to deliver the speed of digital payments while
Tether has unveiled a technology that enables training large artificial intelligence (AI) models even on consumer devices, accelerating its strategy to decentralize AI infrastructure. The move is seen as part of the previously signaled expansion of t
Aster Chain has launched its mainnet. According to crypto asset (cryptocurrency) industry outlet Odaily on the 17th, Aster said it has officially launched the Aster Chain mainnet. Aster Chain said it is focused on addressing the issue of position exp
Global payments company PayPal is accelerating the expansion of its digital payments infrastructure by widening the reach of its dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, to 70 countries. According to crypto-focused media outlet CoinDesk on the 17th, PayPal s
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly climbed above $75,000 intraday, while among altcoins, artificial intelligence (AI) and privacy-related tokens are leading the advance. According to Decrypt, a media outlet specializing in digital assets (cryptocurrencies), the a
Global investment bank Citigroup has lowered its 12-month price targets for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The revision reflects delays in US crypto legislation, slowing ETF inflows, and weakening on-chain activity. According to crypto-focused med
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating further as Iran has made clear it will not accept a ceasefire unless the U.S. and Israel "capitulate." According to BlockBeats, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamen
Ripple is stepping up its expansion in Brazil, moving to strengthen its foothold across Latin America. The strategy combines regulatory licensing applications with a broader rollout of comprehensive financial services for institutions. According to C
Global payments company Mastercard is moving to acquire stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK, stepping up its push to expand in the digital-asset payments market. The move is seen as part of a strategy by legacy payment networks to strengthen links
The White House indicated it may consider an additional release from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in response to deteriorating conditions in the Middle East. It also warned that if a conflict involving Iran is prolonged, the burden on U.S. c
The White House has indicated that clashes with Iran could end within a short period, fueling some expectations that market jitters may ease. Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—a key crude shipping route—was also reported to have resumed
Israel announced that it has begun large-scale airstrikes targeting Iran. At the same time, attacks originating from Lebanon have continued, rapidly escalating tensions across the Middle East. According to BlockBeats, a media outlet specializing in v