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Bitcoin in a correction ahead of the FOMC…If $112,000 holds as support, a break above $120,000 is possible

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering around $112,000 ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results. Experts interpret this decline as a normal pre-FOMC adjustment and analyzed that a break above $120,000 could open a mid-term target

Trump: "I want to conclude a trade agreement with President Xi Jinping as well... the whole world is watching the U.S.-China situation"

Trump "Economic security is national security… Trade agreement with South Korea will be completed soon"

Trump: "Korea is a key partner… Looking forward to meeting President Lee Jae-myung"

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is looking forward to a meeting with President Lee Jae-myung. On the 29th (local time), U.S. President Donald Trump, in his keynote speech at the APEC CEO Summit 2025 held at the Gyeongju Arts Center, said, "South

Kaia "South Korea's 'bank-centric' stablecoin policy is irrational… must present clear standards"

The Bank of Korea's plan to have banks at the center of stablecoin issuance in South Korea has been criticized for lacking logical justification. Seo Sang-min, chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation (Kaia DLT Foundation), emphasized that both banks and

Trump "Tomorrow's focus is China... will soon meet North Korea"

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, downplayed the significance of North Korea's missile test launch that took place just before his visit to South Korea and reiterated his desire to meet Kim Jong Un. On the 29th (local time), while on

Hyperliquid · BNB Chain dominate L1 fee market… Solana's share plunges to 9%

Hyperliquid and BNB Chain have, so far this year, taken the majority of fee share among major Layer 1 (L1) blockchains, sharply displacing Solana, which once held half the market. According to The Block on the 28th (local time), Solana — which accoun

Australia expands virtual-asset oversight across the board…finalizes inclusive 'digital asset' guidelines

On the 29th (local time), according to Decrypt, ASIC released a revised edition of Info Sheet 225, expanding the applicable cases from 13 to 18 compared with last year's draft and newly adding custody, fund management, and moratorium provisions. The

Visa to support four stablecoins on four blockchains…quarterly usage quadruples

Global payments company Visa said it plans to support payments with four stablecoins on four different blockchain networks. Over the past year, card payment volume linked to stablecoins has increased more than fourfold, indicating that the use of vir

Bitcoin expected to continue 'ping-pong' action ahead of FOMC and U.S.-China summit

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading sideways after failing to break the $116,000 resistance level. Market experts say that this week's U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) interest-rate decision and the outcome of a U.S.-China trade agreement are key variables that

OceanPal raises $120 million… establishes NEAR-based AI and crypto asset manager 'SovereignAI'

Nasdaq-listed OceanPal Inc. said it has raised $120 million to establish 'SovereignAI', an AI infrastructure and crypto asset (cryptocurrency) manager based on the NEAR Protocol. The funds were secured through a private investment in public equity (P

Western Union to issue Solana-based dollar stablecoin 'USDPT'

Western Union, a 175-year-old global money transfer company, said it plans to issue its own dollar-pegged stablecoin 'USDPT (US Dollar Payment Token)' on the Solana blockchain. According to The Block on the 28th (local time), USDPT is expected to be

U.S. TeraWulf jumps 17% after announcing Google-backed AI expansion

TeraWulf, a Bitcoin mining company listed on the U.S. Nasdaq, announced plans to expand its artificial intelligence (AI) computing capacity, sending its stock up nearly 17% in a single day. While mining-related stocks were generally weak, TeraWulf dr

Ethereum activates final testnet 'Hoodi' for Fusaka… full mainnet deployment in December

Ethereum has activated the next-generation upgrade 'Fusaka', aimed at improving scalability and security, on the final testnet Hoodi and is preparing for mainnet deployment. Developers have tentatively announced the mainnet upgrade for December 3. Ac

Bitcoin spot ETF records 477 million dollars net inflow in one day…Alternative investment rises amid weakening gold demand

U.S. Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a net inflow of 477 million dollars in one day, showing a recovery in institutional investor sentiment. After the market volatility in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) that followed U.S.-China

Major wallet providers including MetaMask and Phantom build global security network to respond to phishing losses

During the first half of this year, more than $400 million was stolen worldwide in cryptocurrency phishing attacks, and major wallet providers such as MetaMask and Phantom have formed a global defense network. According to Cointelegraph on the 22nd (

110-year history U.S. retail chain 'Bealls' fully adopts virtual asset payments

Bealls, a U.S. retail chain with a 110-year tradition, has officially adopted virtual asset cryptocurrency payments, joining the wave of digital transformation in the traditional retail industry. According to The Block on the 21st (local time), Beall

Kraken CEO "Stablecoin interest, consumer rights... the era of bank monopoly must end"

Kraken CEO Dave Ripley directly rebutted criticism from traditional finance, saying, "Stablecoin interest earnings are not a practice harmful to banks but a matter of consumers' freedom to choose." On the 22nd (local time), according to Cointelegraph

[Today's Global Coins & Keywords] Bitcoin·Coinbase·Kadena etc.

According to Token Mindshare (a metric that quantifies the influence of a specific token within the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market) by AI-based Web3 search platform Kaito, as of the 21st the virtual-asset-related keywords people are most inter

CZ "Bitcoin will eventually surpass gold's market capitalization"…predicts "Flip Gold"

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) said "Bitcoin will eventually surpass gold," suggesting a long-term 'Flip Gold' possibility. He said, "I don't know the timing, but it's something that will inevitably happen someday," and added, "Save this tweet."

Tether surpasses 500 million users… used by 6.25% of the world's population

U.S. dollar–pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT) has surpassed 500 million users. This corresponds to about 6.25% of the world's population, and Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino called it "the largest achievement in financial inclusion in history." On the 22nd (l

Major Asian stock exchanges curb 'cryptocurrency-holding companies'… Tighten pressure on bitcoin-accumulation listed firms

Major Asian stock exchanges such as those in Hong Kong, India and Australia are imposing strong brakes on the recently proliferated 'cryptocurrency accumulation-type listed companies (Digital Asset Treasuries·DATs)'. These exchanges have repeatedly r

KOSPI near 3,900... Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix 'record-high march' despite taking a breather [Preview of today's market]

On the 22nd, the KOSPI is expected to start higher, eyeing a突破 above the 3,900 level. Securities firms say the index's uptrend will continue centered on earnings-based sectors. Shipbuilding, automakers, and parts stocks in a record-high rally Accordi

Kadena declares end of operations citing 'deterioration of market conditions'… token plunges 60%

Layer-1 blockchain project Kadena announced it will halt all business operations, citing a "deterioration of market conditions." Immediately after the news broke, Kadena's token KDA plunged 60% in about 90 minutes, causing market shock. On the 21st (

Aave partners with Maple Finance to connect stablecoin liquidity to the on-chain lending market

Decentralized lending protocol Aave has announced a new partnership with on-chain institutional credit platform Maple Finance to connect institutional capital and decentralized liquidity. Through this integration, Maple's yield-bearing stablecoins sy

Ocean Protocol accused of $120 million token sell-off… Conflict with Fetch.ai escalates

A dispute between Ocean Protocol and Fetch.ai over integration among artificial intelligence (AI) projects has intensified. Fetch.ai CEO Humayun Sheikh alleged that Ocean Protocol improperly disposed of tokens worth $120 million and offered a $250,00

Ethereum enters final testnet for 'Fusaka' upgrade…scheduled for mainnet on December 3

Ethereum has entered the final testnet phase ahead of the 'Fusaka' upgrade, scheduled for December 3. The upgrade aims to set a per-transaction gas cap to increase block efficiency and reduce the risk of denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, while laying

Gemini "UK crypto market outlook optimistic... securing regulatory clarity is urgent"

Crypto exchange Gemini has offered an optimistic outlook for the UK market. The share of crypto ownership in the UK rose to 24%, recording the largest growth among major markets worldwide, but many investors are still waiting for a clear regulatory f

Senator Warren criticizes 'inadequate regulation of crypto assets'… warns of conflicts of interest involving Trump and financial risks

Senator Elizabeth Warren, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee, strongly criticized the new stablecoin bill, the "Guiding and Establishing Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS)." Senator Warren urged the Treasury Department to

Trump "Russia-Ukraine war ceasefire possible… Both countries want to end the war"

U.S. President Donald Trump said it was possible that the war between Russia and Ukraine could be concluded. On the 22nd (local time), according to economic breaking-news channel Walter Bloomberg, President Trump said, "Putin and Zelensky want to end