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[Today's Global Trending Coins] Solana, HyperLiquid, Aptos & More

 According to Token Mindshare top gainers from Kaito, an AI-based Web3 search platform (an index that quantifies the influence of specific tokens in the virtual asset market), the top 5 cryptocurrency-related keywords attracting the most atten

"Crypto assets need enhanced risk management for traditional finance integration"

As discussions continue about the integration of crypto assets (cryptocurrency) with traditional finance, experts advise that crypto assets need to establish 24/7 risk management measures to successfully enter traditional finance. According to CoinDe

Wintermute Officially Enters US Market, Opens New York Office

Wintermute, a leading market maker in the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market, is attempting to expand its business in the US. A market maker is an entity that provides liquidity by presenting both sell and buy prices in the market. On the 18th (lo

Customs Service: "Preparing for the spread of trade and foreign exchange crimes exploiting virtual assets"

The Korea Customs Service plans to conduct crackdowns to respond to trade and foreign exchange crimes exploiting virtual assets (cryptocurrency). According to industry sources on the 18th, the Customs Service held the '2025 National Customs Foreign E

Supreme Court: Terra-Luna lacks securities characteristics; Capital Markets Act application becomes difficult

A Supreme Court ruling has determined that Terra (UST) and Luna (LUNC), which caused significant losses to numerous cryptocurrency investors in the 'Terra-Luna' incident, do not qualify as financial investment products. According to legal circles on

Trump and Musk to Release Joint Interview at 11 AM on the 19th; 22% Probability of Cryptocurrency Mention

Former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a key contributor to his election victory, are scheduled to have a joint interview on Fox News at 11 AM (Korean time) on the 19th. Meanwhile, according to the decentralized prediction market Poly

"SEC May Soon Halt Ripple Lawsuit"

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s intervention in the cryptocurrency market appears to be taking a different turn. As the SEC has temporarily suspended legal actions against Coinbase and Binance, there are suggestions that the legal proc

[Analysis] "Ethereum shows positive long-term outlook with low gas fees"

A positive analysis has emerged for the leading altcoin Ethereum (ETH). The analysis suggests that low gas fees will make it easier for new capital to flow into the network. On the 19th, Sentiment stated through X (Twitter) that "Currently, Ethereum'

Continued Weakness... Cryptocurrency 'Fear & Greed Index' Records 44 Points

According to Alternative, a cryptocurrency (crypto asset) data provider, the cryptocurrency Fear & Greed Index recorded 44 points, down 3 points from the previous day. This indicates that the market has re-entered the fear stage. As of 10:18 a.m. tod

Trump Signs Executive Order to Strengthen White House Oversight of SEC and Other Regulatory Agencies

According to foreign media reports on the 18th (local time), President Donald Trump signed an executive order requiring independent federal regulatory agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a

US Senate confirms Howard Lutnik, 'crypto-friendly' as Secretary of Commerce

The US Senate has confirmed Howard Lutnik, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, as Secretary of Commerce through a vote. According to Bloomberg on the 18th (local time), Secretary Lutnik secured the position of Commerce Secretary with 51 votes in favor and 45 v

[Today's Major Economic & Cryptocurrency Events] US January Building Permits Preliminary Data and More

<Today's Major Economic Events> ▶Feb 19 (Wed): △UK January Inflation Rate △Mary Daly San Francisco Fed President Speech (KST 00:20, US EST Feb 18 10:20) △Michael Barr Fed Vice Chair Speech (KST 3:00, US EST Feb 18 13:00) △US January Building Permits

Bitcoin and S&P 500 Correlation Records '0' for First Time in 3 Months

The correlation between Bitcoin (BTC) and the S&P 500 index has recorded 0. Correlation values range from -1 to 1, where values closer to 1 indicate a strong positive correlation, and values closer to -1 indicate a strong negative correlation. Accord

U.S. Fed Vice Chair: "No Issue with Banks Participating in Digital Assets if Done Properly"

A view has emerged that there is no issue with banks participating in the digital asset (cryptocurrency) market if done through proper methods. According to Eleanor Terrett, a Fox Business News reporter, on the 18th (local time), Federal Reserve (Fed

CBOE submits revised proposal to launch Ethereum spot ETF options products

The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has submitted a revised proposal to launch Ethereum (ETH) spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). According to documents submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the 18th (local time), CBOE propo

Strategy Raises $2 Billion to Purchase Bitcoin

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the company holding the largest amount of Bitcoin (BTC) in the world, plans to acquire additional bitcoins. According to WatcherGuru on the 18th (local time), Strategy announced plans to raise $2 billion to purchase

Meteora and Jupiter Hit Hard by 'LIBRA' Incident: Co-founder Resigns, Token Price Plummets

The aftermath of the LIBRA incident, involving insider trading and rug pulls, still lingers. A co-founder of the decentralized exchange (DEX) Meteora has resigned due to the LIBRA-related incident. On the 18th, Meteora's co-founder 'meow' announced v

OKX Lists Pi Network Perpetual Futures

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX announced on the 18th through a notice that it will list Pi Network (PI) perpetual futures.

[Today's Global Focus Cryptocurrencies] Ethereum, Solana, Tether and others

According to the Token Mindshare top gainers (an index quantifying the influence of specific tokens in the virtual asset market) from Kaito, an AI-based Web3 search platform, the top 5 cryptocurrency-related keywords attracting the most attention as

Story-based Aria acquires partial music rights from global artists including BLACKPINK

The Story Foundation announced on the 18th that Aria Protocol (hereinafter 'Aria'), a Story blockchain-based Intellectual Property (IP) Real World Asset (RWA) project, has acquired partial music rights to over 50 songs from global artists including B

Analysis: "Capital Inflow to Bitcoin and Ethereum Networks Sharply Decreased Last Month"

Capital inflow to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) networks has shown a sharp decline. On the 17th (local time), cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez announced via X (Twitter) that "capital inflow to Bitcoin and Ethereum networks recorded $30 billion

OpenAI Discussing Open Source Approach for New Large Language AI Model Development

According to WatcherGuru on the 18th, OpenAI is planning to discuss using an open-source approach for developing its new large language artificial intelligence (AI) model. This is interpreted to be influenced by Tesla CEO Elon Musk's acquisition prop

Lee Bok-hyun: "Will Support Preparation of Second Phase Legislation for Virtual Assets with Global Comprehensiveness"

Financial authorities have announced plans to focus on establishing a regulatory framework for the development of the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market. At the plenary session of the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee on the 18th, Fi

Solana, which soared on meme coins, now falling due to meme coin crisis... Bearish bets surge

Short positions betting against Solana (SOL) have surged in the futures market. On the 17th (local time), cryptocurrency media CoinTelegraph reported, citing Coinalyze data, that the ratio between Solana long positions and short positions has sharply

Cryptocurrency ATM Theft Ring Arrested in Australia

A cryptocurrency ATM theft incident occurred in Melbourne, Australia. According to cryptocurrency news outlet CoinTelegraph on the 18th, Australian police arrested a criminal organization that had stolen cryptocurrency ATMs and various other items ac

[Today's Major Economic & Cryptocurrency Events] Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr's Speech & More

<Today's Major Economic Events> ▶Feb 18 (Tue): △UK January Claimant Count Change △UK December Unemployment Rate △February NY Empire State Manufacturing Index △SF Fed President Mary Daly's Speech △Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr's Speech <Today's Major Cr

FBI gets involved... Argentine law firm submits investigation request to US FBI and DOJ regarding Libra

The market continues to be in turmoil due to the memecoin Libra (LIBRA) incident. Furthermore, attention is focused on whether the US government will participate in the investigation. On the 17th (local time), cryptocurrency media CoinTelegraph repor

Trump-Putin Ukraine Peace Talks Imminent... Urgent EU Paris Meeting Only Confirms Differences

As President Donald Trump shows clear intentions to end the Ukraine war while completely excluding Europe, European nations are moving urgently. A meeting was held in Paris on Monday afternoon local time, attended by seven European countries includin

President Milei: 'I didn't promote, I just shared information'

President Javier Milei, who has been identified as being behind the Argentine memecoin LIBRA incident, stated that he only shared information rather than promoting it in response to criticisms directed at him. According to cryptocurrency specialized

What Elements Does 'Crypto Mom' Hester Peirce Consider Essential for the Digital Asset Market?

Commissioner Hester Peirce, a key figure at the Securities and Exchange Commission whose stance is considered to have shifted since President Donald Trump's appointment, has identified five areas of concern in the digital asset (cryptocurrency) marke