KuCoin EU Bags MiCAR License from Austria

Key Notes Austria has given Seychelles-based crypto exchange KuCoin a MiCAR license.The exchange can provide its regulated services to the 30 countries across the EU and EEA. KuCoin has also entered Brazil through an integration with Pix. The European arm of KuCoin exchange is the latest to bag a Market in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCAR) license in Austria. This approval provides the legal backing for the digital asset service provider to offer its regulated services to residents of Austria as well as across the almost 30 other countries under the…

Aster Debuts AI vs Humans Contest: Stakes Are ‘Personal’

Key Notes Aster has introduced a funded trading contest between humans and AI models. Traders face no financial risk, with all losses covered. Prize rules favour human participants amid debate over skill vs code. Popular DEX Aster’s native token, ASTER, posted a 3.5% rally on Nov. 28, as its price climbed to $1.12. The cryptocurrency’s market cap gained over $80 million in the past day, reaching $2.65 billion. The surge followed the official announcement of Aster’s new trading competition that places human judgment directly against popular AI models. This “asymmetric”…

XRP Price Convergence to End Soon

Key Notes Technical indicators, including a bullish pennant and reclaimed support, point to increasing upward momentum for XRP’s price. Rising institutional demand and newly launched U.S. spot XRP ETFs continue to record strong inflows. On-chain data also shows Binance’s XRP reserves dropping to around 2.7 billion tokens, which can be positive for price rally. With 17% upside over the past week, Ripple’s native crypto XRP XRP $2.21 24h volatility: 1.4% Market cap: $133.55 B Vol. 24h: $3.33 B is showing strength, with market experts turning optimistic on rising XRP ETF…

Turkmenistan Passes Law to Regulate Crypto Market: Report

Key Notes Turkmenistan has taken a step towards regulating the crypto ecosystem in its region. President Serdar Berdymukhamedov signed a law that will come into force on January 1. In the Central Asia region, Kyrgyzstan recently launched a national stablecoin in partnership with Binance. The Central Asia nation, Turkmenistan, has passed a law that legalizes and regulates digital assets. In a November 28 report, it was stated that the country will now begin to issue licences to cryptocurrency exchanges and crypto mining companies. The law, which was signed by President…

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Sinks 90%

Key Notes SHIB burn rate falls about 90% in a day. SHIB price surges more than 4%, showing steady demand. Falling wedge setup on the daily chart hints at a possible trend change. Shiba Inu SHIB $0.000009 24h volatility: 3.4% Market cap: $5.20 B Vol. 24h: $133.90 M saw a 90% drop in its burn rate over the past day, a move that would normally concern traders. Despite that, the meme coin is trading near $0.000008897, up by over 4% amid a broader crypto market recovery. SHIB is forming a…

S. Korea Targets Crypto Transfers Under $680

Key Notes South Korea wants the crypto Travel Rule to apply even to transfers under $680. Regulators aim to shut loopholes used for tax evasion, drug trade, and overseas payments. Offshore “high-risk” platforms will face blocks, while local exchanges get tougher checks. South Korea is preparing an aggressive update in anti-money laundering rules following the 2021 revision of the Special Financial Information Act. The country’s Financial Services Commission wants the crypto Travel Rule to apply even to transfers under 1 million won ($680). The adjustment aims to close a loophole…

Upbit Reveals Real Cause of Security Breach, Is Lazarus Group Involved?

Key Notes Bitcoin briefly fell under $91K as whales stayed inactive after weeks of losses. Institutions are buying in small batches, confirming slow accumulation. Major resistance zones are between $93K-$96K and $100K-$108K. Bitcoin BTC $91 459 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $1.83 T Vol. 24h: $52.89 B briefly dropped under $91,000 in the past 24 hours before bouncing back to around $91,500. The market is still down more than 18% over the past month, and on-chain data shows major holders are in a quiet “freeze” phase. Meanwhile, CryptoQuant analysts reveal…

BTC Whales on Sidelines as Bitcoin Briefly Loses $91K

Key Notes Bitcoin briefly fell under $91K as whales stayed inactive after weeks of losses. Institutions are buying in small batches, confirming slow accumulation. Major resistance zones are between $93K-$96K and $100K-$108K. Bitcoin BTC $91 587 24h volatility: 0.2% Market cap: $1.83 T Vol. 24h: $51.97 B briefly dropped under $91,000 in the past 24 hours before bouncing back to around $91,500. The market is still down more than 18% over the past month, and on-chain data shows major holders are in a quiet “freeze” phase. Meanwhile, CryptoQuant analysts reveal…

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…

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…