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[Analysis] Solana (SOL) Tests $145 Resistance… “Improving Network Growth Metrics Key”

Despite the price rebound, Solana (SOL) is facing a more cautious outlook as the slowdown in network growth persists, raising questions about whether it can extend its gains. On the 12th (local time), on-chain data analytics firm Santiment said, “Sol

Sharp drop in crypto YouTube viewing…retail investor interest at lowest since 2021

Retail investors’ interest in the crypto (cryptocurrency) market is cooling rapidly, with consumption of related content also shrinking noticeably. According to data released on the 12th (local time) by crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, the 30-day avera

Goldman Sachs sees the Fed’s first rate cut pushed back…expects 25bp each in June and September

A view has emerged that the timing of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) benchmark rate cuts could be delayed from earlier expectations. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 12th (local time), Goldman Sachs expects the Fed to cut its policy rate by 25bp

Meme coin-led project shakeout accelerates…failed projects in 2025 top 11.6 million

With volatility rising in the cryptoasset (cryptocurrency) market, project failures—led by meme coins—surged to a record high last year, data showed. According to a report released on the 12th (local time) by CoinGecko research analyst Shaun Paul Lee

Story (IP) jumps 27% on AI-sector rally…growing expectations for inclusion in U.S. institutional portfolios and a mainnet upgrade

Amid a broad-based rally across artificial intelligence (AI)-related sectors, Story (IP) is gaining ground as expectations build for inclusion in U.S. institutional portfolios alongside anticipation of a mainnet upgrade. According to CoinMarketCap on

Early Ethereum investor deposits 26,000 ETH to Bitstamp…cumulative return 344%

An early Ethereum investor moved the remaining holdings to an exchange, setting up a large-scale profit-taking move. According to on-chain analytics account Lookonchain on the 12th (local time), an early investor known as an “Ethereum OG” deposited t

Trump: Justice Department subpoena of the Fed is unrelated to interest rates…denies intervention claims

U.S. President Donald Trump drew a line between himself and the Justice Department’s subpoena involving Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed), saying he has nothing to do with the matter. On the 12th (local time), according to Walter Bloo

Token unlocks to exceed $1.69 billion over the next week, adding to supply overhang

A cluster of large token unlocks is raising concerns that near-term supply pressure could intensify. According to data from Tokenomist cited by Wu Blockchain on the 12th (local time), multiple one-off large token unlocks (exceeding $5 million) are sc

Coinbase pushes back, steps up pressure over moves to curb DeFi under US 'CLARITY Act'

As discussions continue in the US Congress over a digital-asset (cryptocurrency) market-structure bill, Coinbase is reportedly ramping up both public and behind-the-scenes pressure against moves to restrict provisions related to decentralized finance

US spot Bitcoin ETF sees $683 million net outflow last week…trading value rebounds

Outflows from US spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continued, while trading value showed signs of recovering. According to Trader T on the 12th (local time), US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted a net outflow of $683 million last week (about KRW

Sen. Thom Tillis to boycott Fed confirmations until probe into Powell is concluded

U.S. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he will oppose confirmations of senior Federal Reserve officials until an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is concluded. According to Walter Bloomberg on the 12th (local time), Tillis said,

[Analysis] "Bitcoin weakness signals a sharp correction, not a structural breakdown"

An analysis suggests that the current weak phase in Bitcoin (BTC) is closer to a sharp correction within an ongoing uptrend than to a long-term structural breakdown. On the 12th (local time), PelinayPA, a contributor to the on-chain data analytics fi

Gold and silver prices surge in tandem… gold hits $4,600 per ounce; silver sets a new all-time high

In the global precious metals market, gold and silver prices surged together, repeatedly setting new record highs. According to Bitget on the 12th (local time), the spot price of gold rose 1.92% in a single day, breaking above $4,600 per ounce for th

Fed Chair Powell: "Received a grand jury subpoena…a matter involving the Fed’s independence"

Jerome Powell, chair of the US Federal Reserve (Fed), said he recently received a grand jury subpoena and was notified by the Department of Justice of a potential criminal indictment. On the 12th (local time), Powell said in a statement, “A grand jur

[Today’s Key Economic & Crypto Calendar] Speech by New York Fed President John Williams, and More

<Today’s Key Economic Calendar> ▶︎ Mon the 12th: △Speech by Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic (12:30 p.m. U.S. time, 2:30 a.m. Korea time on the 13th) △Speech by Richmond Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) President Thomas Barkin (12:45 p.m. U.S. time, 2:

U.S. prosecutors in D.C. launch criminal probe into Fed Chair Powell…suspected perjury over headquarters renovation

U.S. federal prosecutors are reported to have opened a preliminary inquiry into a matter involving Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve (Fed). According to The New York Times (NYT) on the 11th (local time), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the D

FSS to focus supervisory capabilities in 2026 budget on emerging risks such as virtual assets and IFRS 18

South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has concentrated its supervisory resources in its 2026 budget planning to address newly emerging risks, including virtual assets and the introduction of International Financial Reporting Standards (IF

Visibility grows on allowing domestic corporations to invest up to 5% of equity in crypto assets

A pathway is expected to open for listed companies and corporations registered as professional investors to invest up to 5% of their equity capital in crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). According to the financial sector on the 11th,

WSJ: "Tether has become a tool to evade Venezuela sanctions and a means of survival"

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT) has deeply permeated Venezuela’s economy, serving as a way to skirt sanctions and as a de facto substitute for the U.S. dollar. On the 11th (local time), the WSJ s

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) tightens real-name verification for virtual assets…mandates live selfies and location verification

India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU·Financial Intelligence Unit) has issued new guidelines that significantly tighten know-your-customer (KYC) rules for users of virtual asset platforms. According to a report by The Times of India, cited by Coin

Vitalik: “Decentralized stablecoins still have key unresolved challenges”

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin pointed to structural limitations of decentralized stablecoins, laying out three core challenges the industry must address. According to The Block on the 12th (local time), Buterin wrote on X that “we need be

UK parliamentary committee chairs call for blanket ban on crypto donations to politics as election funding debate intensifies

Chairs of seven UK House of Commons select committees have sent a formal letter to the government urging a blanket ban on crypto donations to political parties. According to local media reports cited by The Block on the 12th (local time), the chairs

Tennessee orders Polymarket to cease operations…regulatory clash over prediction markets intensifies

The US state of Tennessee has further escalated a regulatory clash surrounding prediction-market platforms. According to The Block on the 11th (local time), Tennessee’s sports-betting regulator sent formal letters demanding a halt to operations to th

[Analysis] Ethereum flashes rebound signals… “A trajectory similar to the 2019 cycle”

An analysis suggests that Ethereum (ETH) has reversed its price trajectory after bottoming in April 2025, exhibiting a cycle similar to that seen in 2019. According to Cointelegraph on the 12th (local time), crypto market analyst Michaël van de Poppe

X to Launch 'Smart Cashtags,' Offering Real-Time Crypto and Stock Data

Social media platform X is moving to expand its financial services by introducing a feature that delivers real-time information on crypto assets and stocks. According to Cointelegraph on the 12th (local time), Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, said i

Bitcoin in a corrective phase as profit-taking and ETF outflows weigh

Crypto Now Trading around the KRW 130 million range for two months Concerns over potential removal from the MSCI index also a factor Bitcoin has recently been moving sideways in the KRW 130 million range. With the short-term upswing losing steam, the

[Key Economic & Crypto Calendar for the Week Ahead] US December CPI, etc.

<Key Economic Events Next Week> ▶︎ Mon 12: △Speech by Raphael Bostic, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (12:30 p.m. ET, 2:30 a.m. KST on the 13th) △Speech by Thomas Barkin, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond (12:45 p.m.

"Elon Musk to step up bitcoin bets this year"

Samson Mow, founder of Jan3, predicted that Elon Musk will increase his bets on bitcoin (BTC) this year. According to Cointelegraph on the 11th (local time), Mow recently posted on X that "Elon Musk will go big on bitcoin in 2026." This is one of Mow

Robinhood expands blockchain strategy with an Ethereum L2… focused on tokenized stocks and staking

U.S. online brokerage Robinhood is rapidly broadening its business scope over the past year by stepping up investment in blockchain infrastructure, rolling out tokenized stocks, staking products, and building an Ethereum (ETH)-based layer-2 (L2) netw

Use of Crypto Assets Spreads in European Property Deals… “More Than 100 High-Net-Worth Transactions Completed”

Large-value transactions using crypto assets (cryptocurrencies) are rapidly increasing in Europe’s real estate market. According to CoinDesk on the 11th (local time), Nikolai Denisenko, co-founder of digital finance platform Brighty, said, “Over the