South Korea to Tighten Crypto Travel Rule Below $680, Block “High Risk” Offshore Exchanges

South Korea is preparing to expand its anti-money laundering rules for cryptocurrency transactions. The government will extend the crypto Travel Rule to cover transfers below 1 million won, or about $680. The move follows the adoption of the Virtual Asset Users Protection Act, which took effect in July last year. The law bans insider trading, market manipulation, and illegal trading of virtual assets. It also gives regulators broader powers to inspect exchanges and enforce penalties for violations. Smaller Crypto Transfers Now Under Scrutiny Financial Services Commission Chairman Lee Eok-won told…

Altcoin Rally Update: Whales Loading Up on ENA, LINK, and AAVE

Key Notes Whales accumulated millions in ENA, LINK, and AAVE. Chainlink Reserve added 89,079 LINK in 24 hours and is about to hit the 1M mark. TOTAL3’s descending wedge hints at an imminent altcoin breakout. The altcoin market is hinting at an upcoming bullish reversal with fresh on-chain data indicating aggressive accumulation in three major tokens, Ethena ENA $0.29 24h volatility: 3.8% Market cap: $2.16 B Vol. 24h: $257.56 M , Chainlink LINK $13.42 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $9.36 B Vol. 24h: $419.66 M , and Aave AAVE $187.0…

IMF Warns of Flash Crashes from Tokenized Markets

The IMF dropped an explanatory video on its X handle today exploring the new phenomenon of tokenized markets. The international body responsible for ensuring the stability of the global monetary system recognized the advantages of tokenized markets in the video, but warned that they can be prone to flash crashes and are more volatile than traditional markets. “Tokenization can make financial markets faster and cheaper, but efficiencies from new technologies often come with new risks,” the video said. IMF lays out benefits of tokenized markets The video frames tokenization as…

Solana Bounces Despite First ETF Outflows – 5% Rally Ahead?

As the crypto market rebounds from the recent lows, Solana (SOL) has reclaimed a crucial level, nearing a key resistance area that could set the stage for a long-awaited price recovery rally, according to some market watchers. Related Reading Solana Bounces Despite ETF Outflows The crypto market has surged above the $3 trillion mark for the first time in a week, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and most leading cryptocurrencies reclaiming crucial support levels lost during the latest market pullback. Solana joined the market rally and jumped from the recently recovered $135-$140…

Crypto markets rebound after volatile week that saw bitcoin drop below $100,000

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Major Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry hits as open interest clusters near max pain

Large Bitcoin and Ethereum options expiry follows a major leverage washout, with open interest clustering near max pain while both trade just below key resistance. Summary Around 147,000 bitcoin options and 573,000 ethereum options expire Friday, with put/call ratios below 1 and heavy open interest near max pain.​ Recent PPI upside surprise and a sharp drop in derivatives open interest signal a leverage flush rather than a confirmed new bear market.​ Deribit notes positioning has stabilized around key support–resistance zones as crypto market cap stays steady and majors hover just…

South Korea Expands Travel Rule in Major AML Crackdown

South Korea is preparing one of its toughest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) crackdowns as it plans to expand its crypto Travel Rule to cover transactions under 1 million won ($680). According to a Yonhap News report, the chairman of the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), Lee Eok-won, revealed the plans to the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, saying that the government will crack down on money laundering activities that exploit crypto transactions.  “We will crack down on crypto money laundering […] expanding the Travel Rule to transactions under…

ZCash Price Crashes 30% on Weekly Chart, Is Party Ending Soon?

Key Notes Analysts warn of a structural downtrend in ZCash price, with lower targets at $410–$425 and $370–$380. On the other hand, ZEC futures open interest has fallen over 7%, signaling reduced trader exposure. On-chain data shows ZEC demand has cooled after its rapid growth during the 1,000% rally. Despite the broader crypto market recovery, privacy coin ZCash ZEC $478.7 24h volatility: 6.3% Market cap: $7.85 B Vol. 24h: $851.46 M has been on a freefall, correcting nearly 30% over the past week. As of press time, ZCash is trading…

Live: What’s Happening in Crypto Market on Nov. 28?

Bitcoin BTC $90 850 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $1.81 T Vol. 24h: $51.81 B is down nearly 20% this month, which marks the worst November for the coin since 2019. Nevertheless, the crypto market sentiment is recovering. What else is happening in the industry on Nov. 28? next Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information…