Category: Reviews

Will XRP Price End 2025 in Negative Zone Despite ETF Inflows?

Key Notes XRP price continues to be under selling pressure by whales and long-term holders while extending its six-month downtrend. XRP realized profit and loss metrics show aggressive Q4 selling at a loss by big players, while active XRP Ledger addresses have fallen to a monthly low. On the other hand, US spot XRP ETFs have recorded no outflows since launch, attracting $1.13 billion in net inflows and $1.25 billion in AUM. Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, XRP XRP $1.87 24h volatility: 1.0% Market cap: $113.02 B Vol. 24h: $2.04 B ,…

Crypto Payments App Sling Money Bags UK FCA License

Key Notes Sling Money can now offer crypto services in the UK after receiving approval from the markets regulator. Avian Labs already has a license under the European Union’s MiCA regulatory framework. Stablecoin payments are becoming increasingly popular, with Sling Money now positioned to benefit. . Sling Money, a digital currency payment app developed by Avian Labs, has received regulatory approval in the United Kingdom to offer crypto-related services. This license comes at a time when stablecoin payments are gaining more popularity globally. Sling Money Joins Other Regulated Crypto Firms…

HashKey Stock Shoots 4% after Securing $250 Million Investment for New Crypto Fund

Key Notes The fundraising boosted market sentiment, with HashKey’s stock rising over 4% on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HashKey said that it is targeting a final fund size of $500 million, driven by strong institutional interest. The new fund will focus on blockchain infrastructure and scalable, mass-adoption use cases. On Dec. 24, HashKey Capital announced that the firm secured $250 million in funding for its new crypto fund. The company said that it has received significant interest from institutional players. As a result, the company’s stock, trading on the…

Bitcoin’s Weak End to 2025 Doesn’t Mean Bearish Q1 2026

Key Notes Pompliano emphasized that Bitcoin’s long-term performance still shows strength as it is up roughly 100% over two years. He said that BTC’s compressed volatility and the absence of a typical 70–80% drawdown, as seen in past cycles, will serve as catalysts. Analyst Daan Crypto Trades and asset manager VanEck said that early 2026 would be critical to decide the next BTC performance. It has been a disappointing 2025 for Bitcoin BTC $87 052 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $1.74 T Vol. 24h: $35.74 B investors, as the largest…

Bitcoin Price Repeats 2021 Patterns

Key Notes Bitcoin price drop immediately after every rise highlights the risk of a deeper correction if the pattern plays out. On-chain data points to weakening holder participation, as wallets holding at least one BTC have fallen 2.2% from their yearly peak. Institutional sentiment remains under pressure, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs seeing $188.6 million in outflows on Dec.23. Bitcoin BTC $87 052 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $1.74 T Vol. 24h: $35.74 B price weakness continues to persist as every bounce in recent weeks is met with instant selling…

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…