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With legal uncertainty surrounding XRP effectively entering a phase of resolution, an analysis said that changes in supply-demand dynamics after inclusion in the institutional framework could lead to a mid- to long-term revaluation of XRP's price. On
A prolonged bear market, intensified competition, and weak tokenomics could combine to deepen the polarization of the altcoin market around 2026. On the 30th, crypto media BeInCrypto reported that crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe recently said on
An analysis has found that institutional investors are expanding strategies they used in the Bitcoin (BTC) options market to altcoins. On the 30th, crypto outlet CoinDesk reported that digital-asset derivatives trading firm STS Digital said, "The tre
Financial authorities are reportedly considering measures to overhaul equity regulations, such as major shareholder suitability reviews, for virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchanges by treating them as key market infrastructure. According to industry
Amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, an analysis suggested that expanded store-of-value demand and improvements in the regulatory environment could lead a crypto asset market bull run in 2026. On the 30th, according to crypto-focused outlet Cointe
Bitcoin (BTC) temporarily recovered to $88,000. As of 17:14 on the 30th, based on the Binance USDT market, the BTC price is trading at $88,183 (down 1.87% from the previous day) (₩128,300,000 on the Upbit exchange). Meanwhile, according to Cryprice,
'The Japanese version of Strategy' MetaPlanet appears to have significantly increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings in the fourth quarter of this year. On the 30th, Simon Gerovich, MetaPlanet CEO, said on X (formerly Twitter), "MetaPlanet purchased an a
Amid signs that selling pressure from Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders is easing for the first time in six months, analysts say large Ethereum (ETH) holders are expanding their accumulation. However, overall market sentiment remains cautious. On the 3
Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun has made a $18 million strategic investment in U.S.-listed Tron. On the 29th, Business Insider reported that Nasdaq-listed Tron said it had secured an $18 million equity investment from Justin Sun. The investment wa
Bitcoin (BTC) temporarily recovered to $88,000. As of 22:37 on the 29th, BTC was trading on the Binance USDT market at $87,991, up 0.01% from the previous day (based on Upbit exchange: ₩127,820,000). Meanwhile, according to Cryprice, the kimchi premi
Although short-term optimism is spreading in the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) options market, analysis says definitive trend judgment will likely come after January next year. On the 29th, Adam, a researcher at options analysis platform Grix.live,
Bitmain, the world's largest holder of Ethereum (ETH), increased its Ethereum holdings further last week through large-scale purchases. According to PR Newswire on the 29th, Bitmain purchased an additional 44,463 Ethereum over the past week. As a res
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) appears to have further increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. On the 29th, Michael Saylor, chairman of Strategy, said on X (formerly Twitter), "Strategy purchased an additional 1,229 bitcoins last week for about $108
Analysts say that forecasts from global institutions and market experts for the 2026 Bitcoin price generally weigh toward a bullish stance, but warnings about downside risks are also being raised simultaneously. On the 29th, virtual asset (cryptocurr
The cryptocurrency-focused investment firm Trend Research, under LD Capital, expanded its on-chain holdings by additionally acquiring Ethereum. According to on-chain analyst Ai, Trend Research withdrew about 6,748 Ethereum (ETH) worth about 19.77 mil
Bitcoin (BTC) temporarily relinquished $87,000. BTC price is trading at $86,929 (KRW 126,780,000 on the Upbit exchange), down 1.06% from the previous day, based on the Binance USDT market at 21:13 on the 29th. Meanwhile, according to CryPrice, the ki
The Coinbase premium index, which gauges Bitcoin (BTC) supply and demand in the U.S. market, was found to have remained in negative territory for 15 consecutive days. On the 29th, according to the crypto-focused outlet Odaily, Coinglass data showed t
Large weekly outflows from digital asset investment products have continued, and analysts say investor sentiment remains weak despite year-to-date net inflows. According to CoinShares, a digital asset (cryptocurrency) asset manager, digital asset fun
Bitcoin (BTC) temporarily surrendered $88,000. As of 18:48 on the 29th, BTC price is trading at $87,880 (127,990,000 won based on Upbit exchange), up 0.36% from the previous day on the Binance USDT market. Meanwhile, according to CrypPrice that day,
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly gave up $89,000. BTC price, as of 18:36 on the 29th based on the Binance USDT market, is trading at $88,246 (Upbit exchange basis: 128,400,000 won), up 0.85% from the previous day. Meanwhile, according to Cryprice, the kimchi pr
Financial authorities are considering expanding the travel rule applied to virtual asset transfers to cover transactions of KRW 1,000,000 or less. This is part of discussions to reexamine the overall anti-money laundering (AML) system and to establis
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly topped $90,000 ahead of year-end but, analysts say, it failed to decisively break out of the range-bound movement that persisted throughout December. On the 29th, crypto-focused media outlet The Block reported that Bitcoin rose
Even during December's market fear phase, leverage in virtual asset (cryptocurrency) derivatives rather increased, leading to analysis that the market has not yet reached a final capitulation phase. On the 29th, Crazzyblockk's analyst said in a Crypt
The Japanese government has announced plans to overhaul the virtual asset taxation system through the 2026 tax reform. However, the tax rate cut benefit is expected to be limited to 'specific virtual assets', not all virtual assets. On the 29th, cryp
Large investors' order activity in the Bitcoin (BTC) spot market has been detected again, leading to analysis that the market is transitioning from a sharp sell-off phase to a stabilization stage. On the 29th, a ShayanMarkets analyst said in a Crypto
New deposit volumes have exceeded withdrawal volumes in the Ethereum (ETH) staking market for the first time in six months. This is interpreted as a sign that validators' medium- to long-term confidence is recovering ahead of the year-end. According
The Financial Services Commission carried out personnel transfers of senior officials on the 29th. According to the Financial Services Commission on the 29th, Kim Gi-han, the current Director of Planning and Coordination, was appointed as the Directo
As the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market enters a phase of institutional integration, it is expected that by 2026 institutional-centered conservative capital flows and a restructuring focused on profit verification will begin in earnest. On the 2
Upexi, a company that has adopted a Solana (SOL)-based financial strategy, is set to strengthen its digital-asset-focused financial structure as it pursues large-scale capital raising. On the 23rd, crypto-focused media Crypto Briefing reported that U
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has continued consultations with the government of El Salvador on overall Bitcoin (BTC) policy. The core of the discussions is scaling back government-led Bitcoin infrastructure and protecting public funds, with