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[Analysis] "Rate-cut hopes fade…crypto market enters a price repricing phase"

As expectations for global interest-rate cuts have weakened, analysis suggests the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market has entered a new phase of price reshuffling. On the 27th (Korea time), Chloe, a researcher at HTX Research, said in a report tha

Bitcoin whales accumulate more than 60,000 coins over the past month… “Signal the early stages of a bull market”

Bitcoin (BTC) whales appear to be continuing to accumulate even amid escalating Middle East tensions and broader global macro uncertainty. On the 27th (Korea time), Cointelegraph, citing data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment, reported that Bitc

President Macron to Speak at 'Paris Blockchain Week'…First Among Sitting G7 Leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron will deliver a keynote address at 'Paris Blockchain Week 2026,' to be held in April. This marks the first time a sitting leader of the Group of Seven (G7) has spoken at a digital-asset-related event. According to BeIn

Bhutan Government Transfers 123.7 Bitcoin to External Address

The Bhutanese government, ranked fourth globally by Bitcoin (BTC) holdings, has transferred a large amount of Bitcoin to an external address. On the 27th (Korea time), Onchain Lens cited Arkham data, saying, "The Bhutanese government transferred 123.

[Analysis] "Russia-Ukraine war may emerge as a new variable for Bitcoin"

With investor appetite for Bitcoin (BTC) weakened by the war between the United States and Israel and Iran that began in February, analysis has emerged that the still-ongoing Russia-Ukraine war could also affect Bitcoin. On the 27th (Korea time), Coi

Strategy: 80% of ‘Stratech’ preferred-stock investors are individuals

It has emerged that the main investors in Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock, ‘Stratech,’ issued by the world’s largest Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, are retail investors. According to Cointelegraph, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, Phong L

UK sanctions 'Xinbi' for facilitating $20 billion in illicit crypto transactions: "Goal is to cut off access to the legitimate ecosystem"

The UK government has moved to impose sanctions on an illicit virtual-asset (cryptocurrency) market worth about $20 billion (approximately 27 trillion won), aiming to sever its links to the legitimate crypto ecosystem. According to crypto news outlet

Ethereum ICO participant sells 11,552 ETH

An ultra-early investor who took part in Ethereum’s initial coin offering (ICO) has dumped a large amount of ETH. According to Lookonchain on the 27th (Korea time), about an hour ago a wallet address starting with “0xd641A” sold 11,552 ETH at an aver

Bitplanet: “We’re accumulating 10,000 bitcoins”—Expands into AI data centers [Cointerview]

Interview with Lee Seong-hoon, CEO of Bitplanet Holds 300 bitcoins…long-term accumulation Also focused on securing stable cash flow Pursuing AI data center and mining businesses in Korea Will enhance shareholder value as a listed company “Bitplanet i

Tokenised securities take first step… FSC: “Caution needed in adopting public blockchains”

Seminar on “Institutional challenges for tokenised securities” Tokenised Securities Act to take effect in January next year Industry: “Regulations must be eased to expand the market” FSC: “Be cautious about adopting public blockchains” Calls have eme

FSC: Decision to adopt a public blockchain for tokenized securities should be made with caution

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) said that, regarding tokenized securities, there are still many issues that require further consideration before adopting a public blockchain. A public blockchain is an open blockchain network that an

Min Byung-duk: “Security tokens will drive capital inflows into the Korean market”

“Security tokens are critical infrastructure that connects traditional financial markets with the digital-asset market. This is not simply about tokenizing assets—it can also have the effect of attracting global capital inflows into the Korean market

U.S. debt surpasses $39 trillion for the first time on record

U.S. federal government debt has topped $39 trillion for the first time on record. On the 21st (Korea time), The Kobeissi Letter said via X (formerly Twitter) that total U.S. federal debt had surpassed $39 trillion. U.S. federal debt has increased by

"Strategy posts record buying spree even in a bear market"…accumulates 89,618 in Q1 alone

As Bitcoin (BTC) trended lower during the first quarter of this year, Strategy was seen executing aggressive purchases. According to CoinDesk on the 21st (Korea time), Strategy bought a total of 89,618 bitcoins in the first quarter of this year. This

Trump’s ‘memecoin party’ costs at least ₩100 million to attend… some spent as much as ₩8 billion

An analysis suggests that the cost to attend Donald Trump’s ‘digital asset (cryptocurrency) luncheon’ could range from at least tens of thousands of dollars to several million dollars. On the 21st (Korea time), CoinDesk, citing an analysis of on-chai

U.S. 'Strikes Iranian Missile Site Near the Strait of Hormuz…Maritime Threat Reduced'

The U.S. military said it carried out airstrikes on an Iranian missile facility near the Strait of Hormuz. According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on the 21st (Korea time), Commander Brad Cooper said, “We recently dropped several 5,000-pound bomb

Sam Bankman-Fried, dubbed the 'architect of the FTX debacle,' publicly backs Trump… "A calculated move aimed at a pardon"

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, has publicly voiced support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran. Some critics say the remarks may have been aimed at securing a presidential pardon. According to CoinDes

World to hold 'World ID' launch event on April 17…Sam Altman to participate, special guest also teased

World (WLD), a blockchain-based decentralized identity verification project, said on the 21st that it will hold the World ID launch event, 'Lift Off,' in San Francisco on April 17. Sam Altman, founder of OpenAI, and Alex Blania, co-founder of World,

XRP small-balance addresses hit an all-time high at 5.66 million, signaling growing retail inflows

The number of investors making small investments in XRP has been steadily rising, data showed. According to on-chain analytics firm Santiment on the 21st (Korea time), the number of wallets holding fewer than 100 XRP tokens surpassed 5.66 million, ma

RIVER surges 33% day-on-day, bucking a range-bound market

The crypto asset (cryptocurrency) RIVER is soaring in intraday trading. As of 7 p.m. on the 21st (KST), RIVER was trading at $24.17, up 33.07% from the previous day, according to CoinMarketCap.

"Robinhood CEO calls for allowing interest payments via stablecoins"

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev urged Congress to allow consumers to earn returns through stablecoins (crypto assets pegged to the value of fiat currency). On the 21st (Korea time), crypto-focused outlet Cointelegraph reported on X (formerly Twitter) that "

[Analysis] "Bitcoin could fall once more before the next bull run… may drop to as low as $43,000"

An analysis suggests that Bitcoin (BTC) could suffer another sharp decline before the next bull run. According to NewsBTC on the 21st (KST), crypto (cryptocurrency) analyst Ali Martinez said on X (formerly Twitter) that Bitcoin could drop to around $

Metaplanet to Host 'Japan Bitcoin Future Forum' on the 25th

Metaplanet, a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, said on the 21st that it will host the 'Japan Bitcoin Future Forum' together with Bitcoin Japan and others. The event will be held at Pia Arena MM in Yokohama. The forum will spotlight the expanding role

Mexican conglomerate Femsa stumbles after entering digital finance… launches restructuring

Mexico’s retail conglomerate Femsa is reported to have delivered underwhelming results after pushing into digital finance. The company has since scaled back the related business and begun restructuring. According to Bloomberg on the 21st (Korea time)

[Analysis] "Bitcoin shows signs of recovering sentiment among U.S. investors… but a strong bullish reversal is still not in place"

An indicator has emerged suggesting that U.S. investors’ demand for digital assets (cryptocurrencies) is recovering. On the 21st (KST), CryptoQuant contributor Axel Adler Jr. said on X (formerly Twitter) that “the Coinbase Premium, an indicator refle

Bitcoin mining difficulty plunges 7.76% from prior level

Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty has been shown to have declined sharply. On the 21st (KST), Wu Blockchain, citing data from CloverPool, reported that at block 941,472, Bitcoin mining difficulty was adjusted to 133.79T, down 7.76% from the previous le

U.S. CFTC releases virtual asset FAQ to clarify regulation

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has provided additional guidance on market participant activities related to virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) and blockchain technology. On the 20th (KST), the CFTC’s Market Participants Division

‘Worldcoin stockpiler’ AITCO Holdings increases stake in OpenAI

Nasdaq-listed AITCO Holdings has reportedly increased its equity investment in OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT. According to The Block on the 20th (Korea time), AITCO said it additionally acquired $40 million worth of OpenAI shares. With the purchas

'Shrapnel' becomes the first Web3 game to launch on Steam

Web3 games are pushing to break into mainstream gaming platforms. According to Blocknews on the 20th (Korea time), the blockchain-based game 'Shrapnel' was recently officially released on Steam, a global PC gaming platform. Steam is a global PC game

Trump Slams NATO as "Cowards Who Only Complain"

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a scathing rebuke of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). On the 20th (Korea time), President Trump wrote on Truth Social, saying, "Without the United States, NATO is nothing more than a paper tiger." H