Category: Analysis

10B Won Crypto Fraud: 130 Indicted in South Korea

Key Notes Local reports suggest that prosecutors in Korea indicted 130 people connected to crypto scams. The victims have lost over 10 billion won since June 2023. Crypto hacks surpassed $3.4 billion in 2025. South Korean prosecutors laid charges against 130 crypto scammers, with some of them connected to violent criminal organizations. According to a report by The Chosun Daily, the indicted individuals were involved in a cryptocurrency fraud that stole 10.1 billion Korean won, worth roughly $6.9 million, from 254 victims. 38 of the scammers were arrested and charged…

Ether Sees Massive Smart Investor Buys, Relief Rally Ahead?

Key Notes Ether stayed range bound below $3,000 amid dip buying from large wallets. A whale recently added 40,975 ETH, worth about $121 million. Despite accumulation, Arthur Hayes sent 682 ETH worth about $2 million to Binance. Ether ETH $2 931 24h volatility: 1.2% Market cap: $353.54 B Vol. 24h: $19.76 B is trading in a narrow range below $3,000 on Dec. 24. Some traders are calling for a broader down move, but onchain data shows that smart investors are steadily buying the dips. Data from Lookonchain shows the so-called…

VanEck: Expect Digestion, Not Drama for Bitcoin in 2026

Key Notes VanEck thinks cycle dynamics point to consolidation rather than melt-up or crash. Best risk-reward in miners shifts to AI/HPC, with cheap power and credible economics. Stablecoin B2B settlement offers upside: VanEck favors a disciplined 1–3% BTC allocation. VanEck expects Bitcoin $0.0353 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $35.35 M Vol. 24h: $6.76 M to enter 2026 with “mixed but constructive” signals and a higher likelihood of consolidation than of a dramatic melt-up or crash. According to a new firmwide crypto outlook led by Matthew Sigel (Head of Digital Assets…

SEC Targets $14M AI Crypto Trading Chat Scams

Key Notes SEC charged multiple organizations for allegedly stealing over $14M from U.S. retail investors. The scam routed in from social media and WhatsApp groups. SEC describes fraudsters using group chats, deepfake impersonations, and AI-themed pitches to push investors. The SEC charged three crypto trading platforms and four AI investment clubs on December 22 for allegedly stealing over $14 million from U.S. retail investors. According to a press release, the victims were shepherded in from social media and WhatsApp groups. Details on Fake Group Crypto Investment Chat The complaint names…

Russia Moves To Open Crypto To The Masses

Key Notes For the first time, non-qualified (retail) investors would be allowed to buy crypto. Retail investors’ purchases would be capped at 300,000 rubles per year (around $3,800–$3,850). Russians would be explicitly allowed to buy crypto on foreign exchanges using overseas bank accounts. The Bank of Russia published a new regulatory concept that would let both qualified and non-qualified investors buy cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as “currency values.” In the meantime, it is still keeping a ban on using them for domestic payments, according to the official information. How Russians Will…

Solana (SOL) At Risk of Fresh Bearish Wave, Traders Turn Cautious

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

XRP Price Slides Under Support, Bearish Continuation Signals Emerge

Aayush Jindal, a luminary in the world of financial markets, whose expertise spans over 15 illustrious years in the realms of Forex and cryptocurrency trading. Renowned for his unparalleled proficiency in providing technical analysis, Aayush is a trusted advisor and senior market expert to investors worldwide, guiding them through the intricate landscapes of modern finance with his keen insights and astute chart analysis. From a young age, Aayush exhibited a natural aptitude for deciphering complex systems and unraveling patterns. Fueled by an insatiable curiosity for understanding market dynamics, he embarked…

Bitcoin Price Weakens Further, Additional Losses Now on the Table

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Bitcoin price failed to continue higher and dipped below $88,500. BTC is now declining and might struggle to stay above $86,800. Bitcoin started a fresh decline from the $90,500 zone. The price is trading below $88,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $87,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move down if it trades below the $86,800 zone. Bitcoin Price Corrects Gains Bitcoin price failed to stay in…

PUMP Whale Exits at $12M Loss: Is a Bounce Finally Coming?

Key Notes A major whale sold 3.8B PUMP at a $12.22M loss, signaling a full exit. PUMP trades near long-term support at $0.0018, with bearish momentum still dominant. New project PEPENODE gains traction, raising $2.38M with strong burn and staking mechanics. A large PUMP holder closed a three-month position at a steep loss just as the price sits near multi-week lows. On-chain data cited by OnchainLens and Nansen shows the wallet deposited 3.8 billion PUMP, worth $7.57 million, into FalconX on December 23. The same wallet initially withdrew those tokens…

BC Card Successfully Tests Stablecoin Payments in South Korea

Key Notes BC Card successfully processed stablecoin-based payments for foreign users using existing card infrastructure. The pilot involved Wavebridge, Aaron Group, and Global Money Express, requiring no changes for merchants. Regulatory progress stalled as the Bank of Korea and FSC disagree over bank ownership rules for stablecoin issuers. South Korea’s BC Card recently completed a pilot that lets foreign users pay local merchants using stablecoins. Tourists converted stablecoins from overseas wallets into digital prepaid cards and spent them at Korean shops without technical glitches or settlement errors. The trial tested…