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South Korea has postponed its Digital Asset Basic Law until 2026 as regulators remain divided over stablecoin oversight authority, according to legislative sources. Summary South Korean regulators continue to clash over control of stablecoin reserves and enforcement responsibilities. A draft bill aims to strengthen investor protection by imposing stricter legal standards on digital asset operators. Disagreements have complicated decisions around enforcement powers and the treatment of reserve assets, prompting authorities to delay the bill. Lawmakers paused the crypto legislation as the Financial Services Commission and the Bank of Korea continue to clash over control of stablecoin reserves and enforcement responsibilities,…

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TLDR: Bitmine now owns 3.41% of total ETH supply with 4.11 million tokens valued at $13.2 billion Company added 44,463 ETH tokens in past week, maintaining position as largest fresh money buyer MAVAN staking solution launching Q1 2026 could generate $374 million annually in staking fees Bitmine ranks as 47th most traded US stock with $980 million average daily trading volume Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced its cryptocurrency holdings on December 29, 2025, revealing total assets of $13.2 billion.  The company now holds 4,110,525 ETH tokens valued at $2,948 each, alongside 193 Bitcoin and $1 billion in cash.  The Ethereum treasury…

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The XRP price has been bearish all through December, with key support zones failing to hold through the growing sell pressure. While the altcoin hovers around the $1.80 price level, recent on-chain evaluation shows that the XRP price could be in a precarious situation. Bearish Divergence Materializes Between RSI And XRP Price  In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, market analyst CryptoOnchain highlighted that there is a convergence of both technical and on-chain events, which reveal an imminent bearish phase for the XRP price. Related Reading The analyst first pointed out that the XRP price is painting an unsettling…

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Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The global tokenization market size reached approximately $1.24 trillion in 2025, a significant increase from $865.54 billion in 2024, with projections for multi-trillion-dollar growth by the end of the decade. This growth was primarily driven by regulatory clarity in key jurisdictions. This is Part Two of a four-part series where I evaluate key energy requirements to support the growth in AI-driven tokenization necessitating orbital cloud data centers. Part One: 2025 was the year of tokenization. Part Three…

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Key takeaways: Our Algorand price prediction indicates a high of $0.3313 in 2025. In 2026, it will range between $0.5404 and $0.6531, with an average price of $0.5558. In 2030, it will range between $2.21 and $2.73, with an average price of $2.29. Algorand’s capabilities make it an interesting prospect for investors and developers interested in smart contracts and blockchain interoperability.  Will ALGO go up? Can it reach $10? Where will ALGO be in 5 years? We explore these and more in our Cryptopolitan price prediction. Overview CryptocurrencyAlgorandSymbolALGOCurrent Algorand price$0.1179Market cap$1.04BTrading volume$20.05MCirculating supply8.83BAll-time high$3.28 on Jun 21, 2019All-time low$0.1373 on…

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TLDR Novogratz remains bullish on Bitcoin long-term despite recent disappointing performance and lack of rally Galaxy Digital CEO identifies 2026 as pivotal year for tokenization of real-world assets on blockchains Expected Fed chair change and rate cuts could inject liquidity favoring Bitcoin and risk assets ahead Tokenized equities may democratize investment access in regions with limited traditional banking systems Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz recently shared his perspectives on Bitcoin’s current market position and the future of cryptocurrency in an interview with Alex Thorne.  The executive addressed Bitcoin’s recent price performance while maintaining a bullish long-term stance. He emphasized the…

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The Bitcoin-to-silver price ratio is emerging as a key macroeconomic signal, offering insight into shifting risk appetite as capital rotates between digital and traditional hard assets. Summary Falling ratio signals risk-on behavior favoring Bitcoin. Rising ratio reflects defensive rotation into silver. Ratio provides macro context, not direct trade signals. As global markets navigate ongoing macro uncertainty, the relationship between Bitcoin and silver prices is drawing increased attention. The Bitcoin–silver price ratio, which measures how many ounces of silver are required to purchase one Bitcoin, provides valuable insight into investor behavior. Rather than acting as a direct trading signal, the ratio reflects…

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With the holidays draining liquidity and uncertainty still in the air, the crypto market is clearly moving more cautiously. Bitcoin has managed to remain stable, but rising ETF outflows and slowing momentum are difficult to ignore. At this point, it’s unclear whether the BTC price will slide down or is just consolidating before the next rally. Summary BTC is trading near $87,500, consolidating in the $86,400–$88,000 range amid cautious holiday trading. Support at $86,400–$86,700 remains strong, but $175M in ETF outflows is weighing on market sentiment. A breakout above $89,000–$90,000 could push BTC toward $93,000–$94,000, signaling renewed bullish momentum. Downside…

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TLDR: Bitcoin ended 2025 down, yet ETF inflows hit $25B, showing strong institutional demand. Retail participation declined sharply while large investors absorbed long-term holder selling. Prices consolidated near historic highs, reflecting a handover from retail to institutions. Policy support and regulated frameworks reinforced institutional confidence and allocation. 2025 emerged as a pivotal year for cryptocurrency markets, marked by weak price performance yet strong institutional activity. Bitcoin and Ethereum ended the year lower, while traditional assets such as equities and commodities delivered solid gains.  On the surface, this suggested underperformance. Beneath the price action, however, ownership and capital flows indicated a…

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