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Do Kwon Case: Prosecutors Set Condition for Korean Trial

Key Notes Do Kwon may face another trial and jail sentence in South Korea. There is a possibility that he will receive up to 30 years’ imprisonment if found guilty. This speculation comes a few days after he bagged a 15-year imprisonment in the United States. There are ongoing speculations that Do Kwon, the young crypto pioneer who was indicted in the 2022 TerraUSD/LUNA crash, will face trial in South Korea. Although this is highly dependent on whether he would be extradited to the Asian country. This speculation comes after…

Bitcoin Price Can Crash 80% to $25,240 Says Peter Brandt

Key Notes Brandt stated that past violations of similar structures have led to declines of nearly 80%. Bitcoin continues to struggle below key resistance at $93,000, with selling pressure largely coming from retail investors. Investors remain on edge amid key macro events this week, including US CPI data for November and the Bank of Japan’s rate hike decision. Despite Fed rate cuts and the end to quantitative tightening (QT), Bitcoin BTC $89 866 24h volatility: 0.3% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $35.09 B price has been under strong selling…

XRP Flashes Buy Signal with 50% Volume Surge, but Analyst Gives “Reality Check”

Key Notes XRP trading volume jumped 50% in 24 hours as buy signal appears. Price remains under $2 while traders closely watch the $1.90 support zone. Analysts warn against extreme price targets for the year-end. XRP XRP $2.00 24h volatility: 0.9% Market cap: $120.78 B Vol. 24h: $1.89 B saw fresh activity on Dec. 15 as its daily spot trading volume climbed by over 50%. This came as a TD technical indicator flashed a buy signal,which often hints at a possible short term rebound. Despite this, XRP continued to trade…

Brazil’s Largest Bank Endorses Bitcoin for Investor Portfolios

Key Notes Itaú Asset Management recommends a disciplined Bitcoin allocation, citing low correlation with traditional assets and diversification benefits. The guidance positions Bitcoin as a partial hedge against currency depreciation and macroeconomic instability. Itaú’s endorsement adds institutional credibility to crypto in Brazil and supports broader adoption. Itaú Asset Management, Brazil’s largest privately-owned asset manager, is now officially advising its clients to buy Bitcoin BTC $89 729 24h volatility: 0.6% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $35.48 B . This marks a major turning point for crypto adoption in Latin America.…

Binance Whale Inflows Collapse, Retail Continues Bitcoin Selling- Coinspeaker

Key Notes Wholecoiner inflows to Binance have dropped to cycle lows. Large holders are keeping BTC off exchanges instead of selling. Bitcoin saw a CEX inflow of 1,208 coins in the past 24 hours. Large Bitcoin BTC $89 750 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $1.79 T Vol. 24h: $35.75 B  holders are moving fewer coins onto Binance, signaling strong holding behavior and potentially reduced sell pressure just when the market needs stability the most. According to a CryptoQuant analyst, wholecoiner inflows into Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume,…

Aevo’s Ribbon Vault Exploit Spurs Backlash Over 19% Payout Plan

Key Notes Aevo’s legacy Ribbon DOV vaults lost $2.7 million on December 12 after an oracle upgrade introduced a smart contract vulnerability. All Ribbon vaults are permanently disabled and a six‑month claims window runs until June 12, 2026. The DAO will liquidate remaining assets and compensate users up to 19% of the missing amount. Aevo, the derivatives venue built by the former Ribbon Finance team, confirmed a $2.7 million loss from its legacy Ribbon DOV vaults after an oracle-related smart contract upgrade on December 12. We regret to confirm that…

UK Treasury in a Rush to Bring Crypto Regulations by 2027

Key Notes The UK Treasury said that crypto firms will function under the supervision of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The regulatory push is driven by consumer protection concerns, with investment scam losses rising 55% YoY, mainly contributed by fraud crypto schemes. Proposed rules aim to improve transparency, strengthen enforcement, and may include a ban on crypto political donations. . The UK Treasury has started major work on crypto regulations and plans to bring them in by 2027. Digital assets will be regulated similarly to other financial products, and…

Why Tether Failed to Buy Juventus?

Key Notes Stablecoin issuer Tether submitted an all-cash bid to acquire the Juventus football club. The offer was valued at over €1 billion ($1.3 billion), a premium over the club’s market capitalization. Exor, the holding company of the Agnelli family and owner of Juventus for over a century, unanimously rejected the proposal. Exor, the holding company of the Agnelli family and owner of Juventus for over a century, rejected an unsolicited all‑cash takeover proposal from Tether Investments on Dec. 13, blocking a €1.1 billion offer for its 65.4% stake in…

Saylor Hints at Fresh Bitcoin Buy as It Hovers Below $90K

Key Notes Saylor’s X post hints at another Bitcoin purchase. Strategy now holds ~660,624 BTC (~$58.5B); average cost $74,696 per coin. Bitcoin sits near $90K, ~−3% over 7 days amid ETF outflows. Michael Saylor signaled he may be back in the market for more Bitcoin, posting “Back to More Orange Dots” on X alongside a portfolio chart on December 14. Such a well-worn tease typically precedes a purchase by his company, Strategy (MicroStrategy). ₿ack to More Orange Dots. pic.twitter.com/rBi1aagDVO — Michael Saylor (@saylor) December 14, 2025   The hint comes…

Bitcoin Price Faces Growing Heat—Is Momentum Turning Against Bulls?

Bitcoin price corrected gains and traded below the $90,000 support zone. BTC is now rising and might struggle to clear the $90,500 zone. Bitcoin started a downside correction from the $92,500 zone. The price is trading below $90,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $90,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might continue to move up if it settles above the $90,500 zone. Bitcoin Price Aims Fresh Increase Bitcoin price failed…