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Terra Founder Do Kwon Gets 15 Years for $40B Fraud

Key Notes Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in a US. prison for the $40 billion Terra/Luna collapse. The sentence from Judge Paul Engelmayer was longer than the 12 years prosecutors had recommended. Kwon pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in August 2025. Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon has been sentenced to 15 years in a U.S. prison for orchestrating the $40 billion collapse of the Terra/Luna stablecoin ecosystem. The sentence was delivered by U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer in Manhattan federal court. The judgment…

ETH Price Shows Signs of Reversal Despite Ethereum ETF Outflows

Key Notes Analysts note that ETH price needs a daily close above the key $3,400 resistance level for a sustained uptrend. BitMine Technologies Chairman Tom Lee noted that Ethereum is undervalued at current levels of around $3,000. A BitcoinOG whale “1011short” has expanded his long position to 150,466 ETH, worth $491 million. After falling to $3,150 on Dec. 11, in post-FOMC volatility, Ethereum ETH $3 232 24h volatility: 1.1% Market cap: $390.11 B Vol. 24h: $24.71 B is once again showing signs of reversal. The ETH price is trading over…

Standard Chartered Partners with AirAsia Founder over Stablecoin

Key Notes Capital A and Standard Chartered Malaysia plan a ringgit-backed stablecoin. The project will run in a central bank supervised innovation hub. UK lawmakers push back on Bank of England rules as global stablecoin demand grows. Capital A, the operator behind AirAsia, and Standard Chartered Bank Malaysia signed a letter of intent to launch a ringgit-backed stablecoin. The plan, announced on December 12, will be carried out through a digital asset innovation hub supervised by Bank Negara Malaysia. According to the announcement, Standard Chartered Malaysia would create, test, and…

Crypto Market Rebounds, Congress Presses on Crypto Access to 401(k)

Key Notes The total crypto market cap climbed by $70 billion on December 12. Bitcoin stays over $92,000 with a 2.45% daily gain. This comes as the Congress pressures the SEC to allow crypto in 401(k) plans. Following the initial price drop after the Fed rate cuts, the crypto market saw a strong rebound on Dec. 12. The total market cap grew by about $70 billion in the past 24 hours.  Bitcoin BTC $92 190 24h volatility: 2.0% Market cap: $1.84 T Vol. 24h: $50.57 B recorded a 2.45% daily…

YouTube Creators in US Can Accept PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin

Key Notes YouTube’s integration is designed to simplify PYUSD stablecoin usage by allowing creators to receive payments. PYUSD has experienced rapid growth since early September, with market capitalization rising from about $1 billion to $3.9 billion. Considering YouTube’s global scale of operations, the partnership strengthens PayPal’s push to broaden PYUSD adoption. PayPal’s PYUSD stablecoin is set to get a major boost as Alphabet Inc’s video streaming platform YouTube said that US-based creators can now accept payments in PYUSD. This development comes as the crypto regulatory landscape improves, showing greater acceptance…

XRP Is Coming to Solana: What Happens at Major “Flip Area”?

Key Notes XRP is officially entering the Solana network through wXRP. The bridge keeps XRP redeemable 1:1 while opening access to Solana’s full DeFi ecosystem. XRP price now sits at a crucial “flip area,” according to analysts. Solana SOL $137.8 24h volatility: 5.7% Market cap: $77.45 B Vol. 24h: $5.87 B announced that XRP XRP $2.03 24h volatility: 1.2% Market cap: $122.43 B Vol. 24h: $2.87 B will enter its chain through a new wrapped asset called wXRP. Hong Kong-based Hex Trust and LayerZero will handle the bridge and the…

XRP Price Fights Resistance—Breakout or Breakdown on Deck?

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…

Ethereum Price Prepares for Upside Move—Is the Rally About to Return?

Ethereum price started a fresh increase above $3,150. ETH is now consolidating and might soon aim for a clear upside break above $3,350. Ethereum started a downside correction from the $3,450 zone. The price is trading above $3,200 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,180 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it settles below the $3,150 zone. Ethereum Price Holds Support Ethereum price managed to stay…

Anchorage Digital Partners with OSL to Issue First Federally Regulated US Stablecoin

Key Notes Anchorage Digital will issue USDGO under federal supervision, establishing a regulated framework for stablecoin operations. The partnership enables 1:1 backing with liquid assets and US Treasuries through compliant custody systems. USDGO targets cross-border business settlements with faster transactions and programmable payment infrastructure. Anchorage Digital, the first and only federally chartered crypto bank in the United States, will serve as the US regulated issuer for USDGO, the OSL-branded US dollar-backed stablecoin. The partnership brings together two major institutional players as the industry moves toward compliant global payment infrastructure and…

dYdX Launches Its First Solana Spot Trading Product in US: Will Solana Price Surge?

Key Notes The decentralized exchange expands beyond derivatives after surpassing $1.5 trillion in cumulative volume since launch. Solana faces bearish pressure with $667 million in leverage clustered at the $147 resistance level creating squeeze potential. Short positions dominate at over $1 billion while longs sit at $692 million, limiting near-term rebound prospects for SOL. Dousing the bearish sentiment, dYdX, one of the largest decentralized exchanges, made a major announcement that could further expand Solana SOL $134.9 24h volatility: 4.0% Market cap: $75.70 B Vol. 24h: $6.40 B adoption in the…