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Crypto held on overseas exchanges worth '500 million won or more' will be automatically flagged…tax shock if you can’t substantiate

Assets held on overseas exchanges now within tax authorities’ line of sight Assets exceeding 500 million won automatically detected…prepare to substantiate fund flows If you are an investor holding 500 million won or more on an overseas crypto-asset

Encrypted messengers shaken by AI integration spread… Session "Concerns over privacy collapse"

A warning has emerged that if artificial intelligence (AI) is integrated down to the device operating system level, the security of encrypted messengers could be effectively neutralized. Executives of the decentralized messenger Session said that the

Amir Zaidi, key figure behind the launch of Bitcoin futures contracts, returns to U.S. CFTC

Amir Zaidi, a key figure who led the launch of regulated Bitcoin futures contracts in the United States, has returned to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). As the U.S. Congress begins full discussions on a digital asset market-stru

"Digital ID, CBDC pose surveillance state risk"…U.S. Representative criticizes GENIUS bill

As debates over stablecoin regulation continue in the U.S. Congress, Republican U.S. Representative Warren Davidson recently warned that the newly passed GENIUS bill could undermine financial freedom and privacy. On the 31st (local time), Representat

"Ripple's XRP selling strategy is not 'profit-taking' but an investment in building a global payment network"

Supporters of XRP have rebutted criticism surrounding Ripple's sale of XRP. They argue that the claim that Ripple sells XRP to accumulate traditional assets is an interpretation that reverses cause and effect. On the 31st (local time), crypto analyst

President Lee Jae-myung's New Year's Address "In the New Year, we will achieve a great leap forward through a grand transformation"

Emphasis on local-led growth rather than Seoul Metropolitan Area-centered growth From an employment-centered society to a startup-centered society Seeking restoration of inter-Korean relations as a 'pacemaker' President Lee Jae-myung presented five '

"Large-scale liquidity is coming" Bitcoin 2026 rebound thesis… midterm election variable is a burden

If U.S. monetary policy eases and large-scale liquidity is supplied to the market, Bitcoin prices could rise in 2026, according to a forecast. However, some market participants remain cautious, pointing to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and changes

U.S. Congress poised to resume discussions on digital asset market-structure bill… January committee markup expected

The U.S. Congress is expected to fully resume discussions in the early new year on a digital asset market-structure bill that has been stalled for a long time. Observers say a Senate committee-level markup could take place around mid-January when the

Strategy bankruptcy if Bitcoin falls to $74,000?…"Low likelihood based on financial structure"

Concerns were raised that Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy)'s financial soundness could be shaken if Bitcoin's price fell to $74,000, but major analysts drew a line, saying the possibility of bankruptcy is an overinterpretation. According to a NewsBT

Virtual assets lagging gold and stocks this year…"Room for catch-up rebound in 2026"

The virtual assets market showed clear underperformance against gold and stocks through the end of 2025, but there is a view that it could narrow the relative return gap in 2026. Although market participation has declined and price adjustments contin

[Analysis] Bitcoin may see a short-term rebound in early 2026…"Long-term upside momentum is limited"

Bitcoin could attempt a short-term rebound in Q1 2026 after a sharp drop at the end of 2025, analysts say. However, even if ETF inflows and improved regulatory conditions support a rebound, analysts say sustained long-term upside is likely limited. O

CZ "Pakistan will become one of the world's leading virtual asset countries within 5 years"

There is a view that if Pakistan continues to implement virtual asset regulation and adoption at the current pace, it could emerge as one of the world's leading virtual asset countries within the next five years. According to a Cointelegraph report o

Fed rate cuts a turning point… Will individual crypto investors return in 2026?

The U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed)'s tilt toward rate cuts in 2026 has been identified as a key variable that could determine whether individual investors return to the crypto asset market. Analysts say that if rate cuts continue, risk-on sentiment could

Bank of Korea "Petroleum product prices rise due to high exchange rate…continue to be mindful of exchange rate impact"

The Bank of Korea said that this month's inflation rate of 2.3% reflected "a continued rise in petroleum product prices due to the impact of high exchange rates." The Bank said it will continue to monitor related matters, seeing that exchange rates m

Year-end Bitcoin retail investor optimism resurfaces…Market shows positive signals

As the year-end approaches, optimistic sentiment centered on retail investors is resurfacing in the Bitcoin market. However, analyses note that past cases show this atmosphere did not necessarily lead to price increases. On the 31st (local time), New

[Market] Crypto market sentiment back in 'Fear' phase… wait-and-see as Bitcoin moves sideways

Investor sentiment in the crypto market has been contracting again ahead of the year-end. Analysts say this is because Bitcoin's price has failed to show a clear direction and has been moving within a limited range, spreading cautious sentiment acros

U.S. prosecutors request exclusion of DeFi Education Fund's brief ahead of MEV case retrial

U.S. prosecutors have opposed the adoption of an amicus brief submitted by the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) in the case against the Peraire-Bueno brothers, who are accused of abusing the Ethereum network to obtain roughly $25 million in gains. According

Musk's 'double-digit U.S. growth' outlook spreads Bitcoin optimism

In the Bitcoin community, comments by Tesla CEO Elon Musk mentioning the possibility of high growth in the U.S. economy have reignited expectations for medium- to long-term price recovery. On the 25th (local time), according to Cointelegraph, CEO Mus

Trump: "U.S. stock market and economic indicators improve... nation enters phase of national security and economic recovery"

U.S. President Donald J. Trump emphasized his country's border policy, law and order, and improvements in economic indicators as achievements for Christmas. President Trump asserted that the United States has entered a phase of strong national securi

EU 'DAC8' implementation imminent…mandatory tax reporting for virtual assets from 2026

The European Union (EU) is introducing a new regulatory framework that subjects virtual assets to the same level of tax administration as traditional financial assets. With the amendment to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation, DAC8, taking ef

Polymarket: Third-party authentication tool vulnerability exploited… some users report funds lost

On the prediction market platform Polymarket, reports that some users' accounts were breached and funds were leaked have been mounting, and the company said a security vulnerability in a third-party authentication tool was the cause. Polymarket said

"Solana–Ethereum tokenization competition likely to coexist…Single-chain market dominance will be difficult"

Venture capital industry analysis says Solana and Ethereum can coexist in the blockchain competition surrounding the tokenization market. It is assessed that as asset tokenization and on-chain economic activity expand, it is more likely that each cha

Tokenization expands the concept of 'money'… 'All assets will act as currency'

Blockchain tokenization is rapidly expanding the concept of 'money', which had been centered on fiat currency, according to one view. As structures that can store and transfer various assets such as stocks, crypto assets, stablecoins, and gold take h

Bitcoin bottom in October 2026? … '364-day correction' repeated in past cycles

An analysis based on past price patterns has been presented regarding when Bitcoin will form a bottom in this cycle. Considering that in past major cycles a bottom was formed after about a 364-day correction period following the peak, it is observed

"Rise of Stablecoin and Financial Firms"…Venture Capitalists' Picks for Winners and Losers in Crypto Assets in 2025?

Amid changes in the regulatory environment in 2025 and uneven market dynamics, venture capital (VC) industry assessments have emerged about where value has accumulated within the crypto asset industry. Stablecoin companies, incumbent financial firms,

"Gold overwhelms Ethereum in the 'reach 5000 dollars' race"

Observers have suggested that gold is far outpacing Ethereum (ETH) in the race to reach 5000 dollars. While gold is building the potential for additional gains near its record highs, Ethereum's upward momentum appears weakened by a slowdown in instit

"Bitcoin remains steady, supported by Asian dip-buying… Accumulation signals weak"

Bitcoin has limited its decline in the recent correction phase, helped by the relative stability of Asian trading hours, but on-chain indicators do not show clear signs of renewed accumulation. Regional supply and demand flows are mixed, and overall

Prolonged outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs… "Signal of institutional investor departure"

Analysis has emerged that outflows from Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have prolonged, showing signs of institutional investors exiting the crypto market. Coupled with spot market weakness, institutional flows are being viewed as a

U.S. SEC files suit against crypto investment fraud organization involving US$14 million

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against firms and groups in connection with a cryptocurrency investment scam that targeted individual investors via social media. Authorities said the organized fraud, which used fak

BlackRock hires large numbers of digital asset personnel…tokenization and stablecoin expansion begins in earnest

The world's largest asset manager BlackRock has begun hiring personnel to expand its digital asset business. Following the launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the management of an Ethereum-based tokenization fund, it is assessed t