Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators

South Korea’s top money-laundering watchdog has slapped crypto exchange Korbit with a fine worth about ₩2.73 billion, or roughly $1.90 million, after finding widespread lapses in its compliance controls. According to regulator statements and multiple news reports, the move follows an on-site inspection that uncovered thousands of rule breaches and several risky transfers abroad. Regulatory… Continue reading Crypto Exchange Korbit Fined $1.90 Million By South Korean Regulators

Gold And Stocks Ran Ahead, But Bitcoin May Close The Gap In 2026

According to market intelligence firm Santiment, Bitcoin is trailing both gold and the S&P 500 after a sharp pullback in November. Gold has climbed 9% since early November, the S&P 500 is up 1%, and Bitcoin is down about 20%, trading near $88,000 as of Wednesday. Based on reports, that gap has left crypto quieter… Continue reading Gold And Stocks Ran Ahead, But Bitcoin May Close The Gap In 2026

Scaramucci Picks His Top 3 Crypto Altcoins As Rate-Cut Tailwinds Build

Anthony Scaramucci says a friendlier US policy mix: rate cuts, looser financial conditions, and a renewed push for crypto legislation could set up 2026 as a better tape for “quality” altcoins, even after what he described as an unexpectedly bruising 2025 for the sector. In a Dec. 31 interview with Altcoin Daily, the SkyBridge Capital… Continue reading Scaramucci Picks His Top 3 Crypto Altcoins As Rate-Cut Tailwinds Build

Crypto ETFs Defy The Pullback With $32 Billion In Fresh Investor Cash

According to Farside Investors data, US investors put close to $32 billion into US crypto exchange-traded funds in 2025 even as markets lost steam late in the year. Spot Bitcoin ETFs drew the biggest share, with $21.4 billion in net inflows. That is smaller than the $35 billion that poured into Bitcoin ETFs in 2024.… Continue reading Crypto ETFs Defy The Pullback With $32 Billion In Fresh Investor Cash

$748 Million Bitcoin Buying Spree Sparks Bullish Momentum

A massive crypto position opened by a high-net-worth holder has traders debating whether a short, sharp bounce is coming — or if the market is setting up for more pain. According to on-chain trackers, an $11 billion Bitcoin whale recently sold assets and placed nearly three quarters of a billion dollars on bets for higher… Continue reading $748 Million Bitcoin Buying Spree Sparks Bullish Momentum

Crypto Headed For A $10 Trillion Future? Hoskinson Says RWA Is The Key

Charles Hoskinson isn’t backing away from big predictions. The Cardano founder says crypto is still early, despite years of growth and repeated boom-and-bust cycles. In his view, the industry is setting up for something much larger—both in size and in reach. Today, crypto counts more than 500 million users worldwide. The combined market value already… Continue reading Crypto Headed For A $10 Trillion Future? Hoskinson Says RWA Is The Key

Something Big Is Coming — Investor Hints At XRP ETF Breakthrough This Week

Investor Paul Barron’s hint at “big news” has reignited attention on XRP exchange-traded funds this week, sending the community into speculation over possible upcoming announcements or launches. Traders and holders reacted fast on social channels, pushing chatter and price focus higher even as specifics remain unclear. ETF Flows Heat Up According to data shared by… Continue reading Something Big Is Coming — Investor Hints At XRP ETF Breakthrough This Week

Crypto Policy In The Hot Seat As US Lawmaker Calls SEC Hearing

US Representative Maxine Waters has formally asked House Financial Services Committee Chair French Hill to schedule an oversight hearing with Securities and Exchange Commission  (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins, saying the agency must explain recent choices that, she argues, weaken enforcement of securities laws. Waters Seeks Answers On Dropped SEC Cases According to Waters’ letter, the… Continue reading Crypto Policy In The Hot Seat As US Lawmaker Calls SEC Hearing

XRP Projected To Reach $8 By 2026: Standard Chartered Identifies Two Major Catalysts

Despite a mixed performance throughout 2025, XRP has emerged as one of the standout performers in the cryptocurrency market. Currently trading slightly below $1.90, the fifth-largest cryptocurrency has retraced nearly 50% from its all-time highs achieved in July.  Nevertheless, Standard Chartered is optimistic about XRP’s future, forecasting a significant upward trend driven by anticipated inflows… Continue reading XRP Projected To Reach $8 By 2026: Standard Chartered Identifies Two Major Catalysts

Bitcoin And Ethereum Influx: Strategy Grabs 1,200 BTC, Bitmine Immersion Ups ETH by 44,000

With Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) prices facing significant corrections, the two largest publicly traded holders of these cryptocurrencies, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Bitmine Immersion, have made substantial moves to bolster their portfolios over the past week. Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Acquisitions  On Monday, Strategy announced that, between 22 and 28 December, it had acquired 1,129… Continue reading Bitcoin And Ethereum Influx: Strategy Grabs 1,200 BTC, Bitmine Immersion Ups ETH by 44,000