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A quiet but powerful shift is reshaping the South Korean crypto industry. In a surprising trend, a growing wave of former top financial watchdogs is leaving their government posts to join the very sector they once supervised. This brain drain from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) to major crypto exchanges signals a profound change in how the industry is perceived and operates. What does this mean for the future of crypto in one of the world’s most active markets? Why Are Former Regulators Flocking to the South Korean Crypto Industry? According to an exclusive report by Segye Ilbo, the movement…

Key Highlights: Aster Chain Testnet launched today, December 24, 2025. The chain has selected 1,000 testers from 360,000 applicants. Whitelisted users will be allowed to claim 1,000 USDT and 1,000 ASTER daily through daily faucet on BSC TestNet. Aster Chain Testnet went live today December 24, 2025, and it was also announced that the blockchain has selected 1,000 users out of 360,000 applications to take part in testing the practice version of the Aster blockchain. This announcement was made through social media platform X. The Vanguard Has Assembled ✨ From 360,000+ applications, 1,000 mission-driven traders have been selected to pioneer…

In a move that has captured the crypto community’s attention, market maker GSR Markets has executed another significant GSR Markets ETH transfer. The firm sent 2,000 ETH, valued at approximately $5.93 million, to Singapore’s DBS Bank. This transaction is part of a larger pattern, bringing their total transfers to the bank to a staggering $13.2 million in just two days. But what does this mean for the broader market and institutional adoption of digital assets? What Are the Details of the GSR Markets ETH Transfer? According to data from on-chain analytics provider The Data Nerd, this latest GSR Markets ETH…

Almost a third of Russian traders are taking advantage of lower cryptocurrency rates right now, convinced that the market will return to growth. The majority of participants in a recent poll believe in a better future for Bitcoin and the likes, while many of them are reporting losses as a result of the latest downturn. Russian crypto investors keep buying Bitcoin Despite the recent steep decline in prices, many in Russia are optimistic about the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies in terms of investment opportunities. That’s according to a new survey conducted among the subscribers of RBC Crypto, a major source…

Crypto wealth has exploded. Global crypto holdings now sit at roughly $3.3 trillion, with over 240,000 crypto millionaires worldwide as of 2025. But here’s the problem: most countries haven’t caught up. Tax uncertainty, aggressive reporting requirements, and banking discrimination make life complicated for crypto holders. That’s where citizenship by investment (CBI) and residency by investment (RBI) programs come in. These programs offer crypto investors a legal pathway to second citizenship or residency in more favorable jurisdictions. This guide breaks down everything crypto investors need to know about securing alternative residency or citizenship through investment programs. Why Crypto Investors Are Seeking…

There’s always something to be worried about in the crypto space. Whether a failing exchange or changes in a regulatory environment, crypto has largely sailed strongly over the past year, despite the latest bearish sentiment. However, some still see a challenge on the horizon: quantum computing. Is Quantum Computing the Doomsday for Crypto? Quantum computing technology can be thousands of times faster than conventional computing. Some early quantum tests have solved equations that would have taken a traditional computer thousands years. On paper, that sounds bad for cryptocurrencies. In theory, a quantum computer would be able to crack SHA256, the…

As Ethereum (ETH) trades just below the $3,000 level, an artificial intelligence model is projecting that the asset is likely to surpass this threshold on the first day of the new year. Notably, as of press time, ETH was trading at $2,957, having plunged more than 3% over the past 24 hours. On a weekly basis, however, the asset is up 0.28%. ETH price prediction Regarding the price outlook, Finbold turned to OpenAI’s ChatGPT, which projected that the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization is likely to open 2026 trading near $3,200, with a wide but balanced range reflecting both supportive…

In order to multiply your gains without increasing your skill, high-leverage trading is frequently promoted as a quick route to financial success. However, the charts provided by LookOnChain present a different picture. With profits ranging from tens of millions to over 80 million, seven traders who appeared unstoppable were all destroyed by the same force: leverage. Leverage-based trading experience It is because it amplifies everything: your victories, your unsuccessfull trades, feelings from trading and a feeling of control. A trader is essentially placing a wager that they will always be correct in the near future when they use 50x or…

The European Union’s newest tax transparency law for digital assets takes effect Jan. 1, marking a shift in how crypto activity faces scrutiny across the bloc. Known as DAC8, the directive extends the EU’s long-running framework for administrative cooperation on taxation to crypto assets and related service providers. The rules require crypto-asset service providers, including exchanges and brokers, to collect and report detailed information on users and transactions to national tax authorities. Those authorities then share the data across EU member states. The move matters because it closes a gap that left parts of the crypto economy outside standard tax…

LunarCrush, a platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze digital assets like cryptocurrencies, has revealed the list of the Top 15 blockchains that generated revenue in the year 2025. In the given list, Solana blockchain is leading all the blockchains with 39.8M active addresses, along with total value locked (TVL) $17.3B and has successfully able to generated a revenue of $1.4B. TOP 15 BLOCKCHAINS BY REVENUE IN 2025#Solana #Hyperliquid #Tron #Ethereum #BNBChain #Base #Axelar #Bittensor #OPMainnet #Sui #Arbitrum #ICP #Avalanche #Injective #Polygon pic.twitter.com/Zi0VHT05g2 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) December 24, 2025 Hyperliquid is the runner-up in…