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Coinbase Obtains Virtual Asset Business License in New York State

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has obtained a virtual asset business license in New York State. On the 7th (local time), Coinbase announced via X (Twitter) that it had obtained a virtual asset business license from the New York State Department

Seoul Strategies in Canada Raises $25 Million for Solana Purchase and Staking Operations

Seoul Strategies, a blockchain investment firm based in Canada, announced plans to expand its investment in Solana (SOL) through unsecured trading credit. According to foreign media reports on the 7th, Seoul Strategies has secured 25 million Canadian

Arthur Hayes "Focus on Decentralized Science"

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Maelstrom, has announced his investment in the field of decentralized science (Desci). On the 7th (local time), Hayes stated on his blog, "To fulfill my role as the Chief Invest

"Thank You Musk"... An Individual Investor Multiplies Assets by 45,000 Times in Just 18 Days

Due to Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla's activity on X (Twitter), the value of certain cryptocurrencies has surged, and it has been revealed that an individual investor multiplied their assets by 45,000 times in just 18 days. On the 2nd, on-chain data an

[Today's Global Trending Coins] Phantom, Pudgy Penguins, Solana, Ripple, and More

According to the top gainers on the AI-based Web3 search platform Kaito's Token Mindshare (a metric quantifying the influence of specific tokens in the cryptocurrency market), the top five cryptocurrencies that are currently attracting the most atten

In 2025, Strengthened Virtual Asset Regulations... "Cross-Border Transaction Reporting"

According to the '2025 Economic Policy Direction' announced on the 2nd, the government has decided to strengthen regulations in the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) and fintech sectors for the advancement of the capital market. According to the industr

"Still There?"... Terra Classic Rises 4% Intraday on Do Kwon's U.S. Transfer

Terra Classic (LUNC) recorded a 4% rise intraday. This is interpreted as some investors showing interest following the news that Do Kwon, a key figure in the Luna-Terra incident, has been transferred to the U.S. On the 2nd, Terra Classic is trading a

"There is a sufficient possibility of adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset... The scale of accumulation may decrease"

With about two weeks left until the re-election of the Donald Trump administration, there is an opinion that the Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve bill could pass. On the 2nd, Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, appeared on the podcast Ba

"Ethereum Faces Potential Drop Below $3000"

Negative analysis has emerged regarding the leading altcoin, Ethereum (ETH). On the 2nd, the cryptocurrency-focused media outlet BeInCrypto reported, citing data from IntoTheBlock, that the net inflow of Ethereum whales has significantly decreased, r

League of Traders: Bringing Transparency and Fun to Crypto

### **"Crypto's biggest challenges are rooted in the industry's lack of transparency. League of Traders is addressing this by providing users with tools and data that help them make smarter investment decisions," said John-Ting Li, co-founder and CEO

Ripple Returns to 3rd in Market Cap...SBI Says "80% of Japanese Banks Will Adopt Ripple"

Ripple surpassed $2.39 during the day, signaling its return to the 3rd position in market capitalization. As of 9:54 AM on the 2nd, Ripple is trading at $2.40, up 14.02% from the previous day according to CoinMarketCap. With this rise, its market cap

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Scores 70... Maintaining Greed Stage

According to the cryptocurrency data provider Alternative, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index scored 70. As of 9:26 AM, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $95,115 on CoinMarketCap, up 1.44% from the previous day. Most altcoins also showed an upward trend. At the

Which Cryptocurrencies Will Be Airdropped in 2025?…Pump.fun, Phantom, and More in Focus

Recently, cryptocurrency projects like HyperLiquid (HYPE) have caught the market's attention with airdrops (distributing coins for free to eligible individuals), and various cryptocurrency projects are also announcing airdrops for 2025. On the 2nd, B

Seo Yoo-seok, Head of Financial Investment Association, "Pushing for Expansion of Virtual Asset ETFs and Related Businesses"

Seo Yoo-seok, the head of the Financial Investment Association, has expressed his intention regarding virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the industry, Seo stated in his New Year's address on the 2nd, "We will st

[Today's Major Economic and Cryptocurrency Schedule] U.S. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims and More

<Today's Major Economic Schedule> ▶Thursday, 2nd: △U.S. Weekly Initial Jobless Claims △China December Caixin Manufacturing PMI <Today's Cryptocurrency Economic Schedule>

[Analysis] "Retail Investors Accumulate Over 1 Million Bitcoins"

Last year, the amount of Bitcoin (BTC) accumulated by small investors reached 1 million. On the 2nd, CryptoQuant contributor CrazyBlock reported in a report that "while institutional investors' entry into the cryptocurrency market drew attention last

[Analysis] "Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index at 12-Month Low"

The Coinbase Premium Index, which reflects the sentiment of U.S. investors towards Bitcoin (BTC), has fallen to its lowest level in 12 months. On the 2nd, CryptoQuant contributor Burak Kesme reported that "the Coinbase Premium Index for Bitcoin recor

Virtual Asset Payments: A Fintech Business to Watch in 2025

Interest in using virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) for payments has been gathering this year. Various companies, centered around global fintech giants, are exploring ways to utilize stablecoins (virtual assets linked to the value of fiat currencies)

Ripple and Stellar Lumens Surge 10% and 25% Respectively During Trading

Ripple (XRP) and Stellar Lumens (XLM) are experiencing a surge during trading. As of 7:14 AM on the 2nd, according to the domestic virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange Upbit, Ripple is trading at 3,430 KRW, up 10.47% from the previous session. At

Bitcoin Open Interest Hits Lowest Level in Two Months… Volatility ↓

On the 1st (local time), the cryptocurrency-focused media outlet Cointelegraph reported that Bitcoin positions in the futures market have decreased to their lowest level in two months. Bitcoin futures open interest peaked at 668,100 on December 20th

Bitcoin Surpasses $95,000

The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has surpassed $95,000.

Lee Bok-hyun, Head of Financial Supervisory Service, "Achieving Responsible Digital Innovation through Advancement of Virtual Asset Supervision System"

Lee Bok-hyun, the head of the Financial Supervisory Service, announced plans to focus on building a digital innovation ecosystem, including virtual assets (cryptocurrency), in the new year of 2025. Lee Bok-hyun revealed this plan in his New Year's ad

US Ethereum Spot ETF, $36 Million Net Inflow

The United States Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded a net inflow. According to Farside Investor on the 31st (local time), the Ethereum spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $36 million. The products that recorded net inflows w

US Bitcoin Spot ETF Sees $5.3 Million Inflows

The US Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) has successfully turned to net inflows. On the 31st (local time), according to Passide Investor, the Bitcoin spot ETF recorded a total net inflow of $5.3 million. The products that recorded net inf

[Today's Global Trending Coins] Pepe, OpenSea, Solana, and More

According to the Token Mindshare (a metric quantifying the influence of specific tokens in the crypto market) top gainers from the AI-based Web3 search platform Kaito, the top 5 cryptocurrencies garnering the most attention as of the 1st are Pepe (PE

Changpeng Zhao's Wealth Soars 60% This Year to Nearly $55 Billion, Ranks 25th Globally

The combined wealth of the world's 500 richest people has surpassed $10 trillion this year. Among them, some figures from the cryptocurrency sector are included. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index compiled by Bloomberg on the 31st, the net

Public Officials Must Report Regular Asset Changes Including Virtual Assets by the 28th of Next Month

Approximately 300,000 individuals, including national and local political appointees and public officials of grade 4 or higher, are required to report regular asset changes, including virtual assets (cryptocurrency) and virtual asset deposits, by the

"VC Investment in Crypto Firms Expected to Reach $18 Billion This Year"

There is a claim that venture capital (VC) investment in cryptocurrency firms could surge this year. On the 27th (local time), Robert Le, an analyst at PitchBook, stated in an interview with CNBC, "Favorable conditions for crypto investors in 2025, s

[Analysis] "Bitcoin Risks Plummeting to $81,000 if Support Level Breaks"

Contrary to the bullish outlook for 2025, there is an analysis suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) could fall to $81,000. The support level at $92,000 is said to be crucial. On the 1st, Shayan, a contributor to the cryptocurrency-focused media CryptoPotato

Crypto Fear & Greed Index Records 66 Points... Maintaining Greed Stage

According to the cryptocurrency data provider Alternative, the first Crypto Fear & Greed Index of the new year recorded 66 points. As of 9:26 a.m. on this day, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $93,595 on CoinMarketCap, up 1.18% from the previous day. Altc