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CPI surprise lifts… Bitcoin holds $95,000; Ethereum breaks above $3,300 [Lee Soo-hyun’s Coin Radar]

<Lee Soo-hyun’s Coin Radar> is a weekly column that tracks trends in the digital-asset (cryptocurrency) market and explains what’s driving them. Going beyond a simple listing of prices, it offers a multifaceted analysis of global macro issues and inv

Trump-driven debate over Fed independence… could it weigh on Bitcoin?

Markets focus on the next Fed chair pick Kevin Hassett, seen as “pro-Trump,” emerges as a leading contender “If Fed independence is undermined, rates could rise” “A factor adding downside pressure on Bitcoin” With US President Donald Trump saying he

U.S. senator: ‘Bipartisan deal reached on crypto market structure bill…hope progress isn’t rolled back’

A market structure bill laying out the direction of crypto-asset regulation in the U.S. Senate has been prepared as a bipartisan agreed text, moving into a full-fledged deliberation phase. On the 13th (local time), Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis said

U.S. Senate releases draft bill on crypto market structure…278-page bipartisan compromise emerges

After months of heated debate in the Senate, the full text of a bipartisan bill laying out a broad framework for regulating the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market has been released, pushing the legislative discussion into a decisive turning point.

US spot Ethereum ETF sees $5.27 million net inflow a day earlier, turning back to net inflows for the first time in four sessions

The US spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) market posted a modest net inflow on a daily basis, but fund flows diverged by issuer, mirroring the pattern seen in Bitcoin ETFs. According to Trader T on the 13th (local time), total daily net inflows

Draft US Senate crypto bill could classify major altcoins such as XRP and Solana as 'non-ancillary assets'

A draft market-structure bill for digital assets currently being discussed in the US Senate is said to include a provision that would classify certain tokens as non-ancillary assets. If finalized, the provision could open the door for major altcoins

US spot Bitcoin ETFs post $116.89 million net inflow a day earlier, with issuer flows diverging

The US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market swung back to net inflows a day earlier, but fund flows diverged sharply by issuer. According to Trader T on the 13th (local time), total daily net inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs came to $116.8

Draft U.S. Senate crypto regulation bill leaked…includes direction for DeFi oversight; stablecoin yield provisions left blank

A partial draft of a crypto-asset regulation bill under discussion in the U.S. Senate has been circulated, revealing the broad direction for regulating decentralized finance (DeFi) while leaving key issues—such as stablecoin yield and reward structur

US federal court temporarily halts Tennessee’s enforcement action against Kalshi…regulatory fight over prediction markets spreads

A US federal court has moved to rein in aggressive state-level regulation of prediction-market platforms, as legal battles between prediction markets and state governments begin to intensify. According to court documents cited by CoinDesk on the 13th

Citi raises gold and silver targets… “Gold seen at $5,000; silver at $100”

A renewed short-term bullish outlook for the precious metals market has been presented. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 13th (local time), Citigroup said in a report that its base-case target prices over the next 0–3 months are $5,000 per ounce

Bitcoin rebounds on news of a Powell investigation, but markets stay cautious…ETF outflows, weak leverage demand

Despite political and legal uncertainty surrounding the chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), the bitcoin (BTC) market is showing more of a wait-and-see stance than clear risk-off demand. According to Cointelegraph on the 13th (local time), bitcoi

U.S. Senate Banking Committee in last-minute talks to finalize crypto market-structure bill… stablecoin yield emerges as key flashpoint

As the U.S. Senate’s crypto (cryptocurrency) market-structure bill enters a last-minute negotiation phase, the issue of stablecoin yield has emerged as the biggest point of contention. According to Eleanor Terrett, host of CryptoAmerica, on the 13th

[Analysis] "Bitcoin long-term holders’ selling slows…signal of a mid-bull-market pullback phase"

On-chain analysis suggests the market is entering a new phase as profit-taking by Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders cools rapidly. According to Glassnode on the 13th (local time), Bitcoin (BTC) Long-Term Holders (Long-Term Holders, LTH) appear to have

[Analysis] "Bitcoin signals a structural shift ahead of the CLARITY Act…a 'wait-and-hold' stance taking hold"

As the U.S. Congress ramps up discussions on regulation for virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), the Bitcoin (BTC) market is seeing structural changes toward integration into the regulated mainstream emerge ahead of short-term price swings. On the 13th

Bitmine adds more Ethereum staking… reinforces long-term holding signal with cumulative 1.34 million ETH

Large-scale staking by institutional capital continues, once again highlighting long-term holding signals in the Ethereum market. On the 13th (local time), Lookonchain said Bitmine, led by Tom Lee, staked an additional 154,208 Ethereum (ETH) over the

Bitwise CIO: 'Passage of the CLARITY Act will be a watershed for the crypto market’s direction'

The outcome of a market structure bill for digital assets (cryptocurrencies) currently under discussion in the U.S. Congress has been identified as a key variable that will shape market trends going forward. On the 13th (local time), Matt Hougan, Chi

DAXA: "Capping major shareholders’ stakes in exchanges raises concerns about undermining the competitiveness of the digital-asset industry"

The industry voiced opposition, saying the government’s review of a plan to limit the ownership stakes of major shareholders in digital-asset exchanges could hinder market and industry development. On the 13th, the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance (DA

Monero jumps 44% in eight days to a record $608, prompting warnings of overheating

Monero (XMR), known as a leading privacy coin alongside Zcash (ZEC), has surged in a short period to set a new all-time high, though the market is also voicing caution about near-term overheating. According to on-chain analytics firm Santiment on the

U.S. Senate Democrats call for a hearing ahead of crypto bill markup, citing concerns over a rushed process

Democratic senators have raised procedural concerns over the U.S. Senate Banking Committee’s digital-asset (cryptocurrency) market structure bill, calling for a formal hearing. According to Eleanor Terrett, host of CryptoAmerica, on the 13th (local t

Bitcoin tests the upper end above $90,000 despite a renewed whale sell-off…focus turns to on-chain absorption

Selling by long-term Bitcoin (BTC) whale holders has been detected, but on-chain signals simultaneously suggest the market has the capacity to absorb it. According to Cointelegraph on the 13th (local time), Bitcoin is probing the upside after breakin

[Today’s Key Economic & Crypto Calendar] US December Consumer Price Index (CPI), etc.

<Today’s Key Economic Calendar> ▶︎ Tue 13th: △December ADP weekly employment change (US time 8:15, Korea time 22:15) △US December Consumer Price Index (CPI) (US time 8:30, Korea time 22:30) △December new home sales (US time 10:00, Korea time 13th 00:

XRP Extends Slide Amid Selling Pressure…On-Chain Outflows and ETF Inflows Seen as Key Downside Support Factors

As selling pressure persists and XRP’s price remains weak, on-chain indicators and ETF fund flows are flashing mixed signals. According to AMBCrypto on the 13th (local time), XRP posted another bearish daily candle and extended its downtrend. XRP is

U.S. senator introduces bill to protect Bitcoin developers, blocking classification as money transmitters

Legislative efforts in the U.S. Congress are continuing to address legal uncertainty facing Bitcoin developers. According to Bitcoin Magazine on the 13th (local time), Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis said she has introduced a bill to protect Bitcoin d

U.S. CFTC launches Innovation Advisory Committee, begins setting regulatory direction for prediction markets and crypto assets

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has launched a dedicated advisory body to establish its regulatory approach to emerging financial technologies, including prediction markets and virtual assets (cryptocurrencies). According to The

U.S. Senate introduces bill to clarify regulation of blockchain developers…fast-track push on market-structure legislation

As legislative discussions over a crypto-asset (cryptocurrency) market-structure bill ramp up in earnest, a bipartisan bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to clarify the scope of legal liability for blockchain software developers. According t

U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee delays markup of digital-asset market structure bill… “to take place in late January”

The timetable for advancing a digital-asset market structure bill under discussion in the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has been pushed back due to the need for bipartisan agreement. According to CryptoAmerica host Eleanor Terrett on the 13th (lo

U.S. SEC Chair Cites Possibility of Seizing Venezuela’s Bitcoin… “Actual Holdings Unverified”

The U.S. government could move to seize assets amid claims that Venezuela holds a large stash of Bitcoin. According to Cointelegraph on the 13th (local time), Paul Atkins, chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), said in an intervi

Trump: '25% tariff on countries that trade with Iran'…U.S. steps up pressure with tougher Iran sanctions

The United States signaled immediate tariff measures against countries that do business with Iran, ratcheting up pressure on foreign trade. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 13th (local time), President Donald Trump said, "Any country that does bu

[Analysis] "Ethereum could be poised to make a run at $4,000 as spot-led rebound gathers steam"

As spot buying drives the price recovery, futures positions are expanding without signs of overheating—fueling analysis that Ethereum (ETH) could test $4,000 in the next phase. On the 13th (local time), Cointelegraph said, "Despite the recent rebound

Bitcoin rises 1% amid US Fed tensions, outperforming stocks and the dollar

Bitcoin (BTC) showed relative strength, moving differently from stocks and the dollar, as tensions escalated between the US president and the Federal Reserve (Fed) chair. According to CoinDesk on the 12th (Hong Kong time), Bitcoin (BTC) traded around