Author: James Wilson

South Korean crypto exchanges recorded large capital outflows in the second half of 2025, even as user activity and deposits continued to grow.  Summary South Korean exchanges recorded $60 billion in crypto outflows as funds moved offshore in 2025. Exchange accounts rose to 11.1 million and customer deposits climbed despite weaker market conditions nationwide. Profits, trading volumes, and market capitalization fell as crypto prices softened late in 2025 overall. New data from the Financial Services Commission showed that more funds moved to overseas platforms and private wallets during the period. The report also showed weaker profits and lower trading activity…

XRP (XRP) traded near $1.4 on March 25 as the token moved in a narrow range and stayed close to recent support.  Summary XRP traded near $1.4 as whale wallets added 40 million tokens during continued market consolidation. March turned into XRP ETFs first net outflow month after strong inflows since their debut. Ripple advanced its RLUSD trade pilot in Singapore while XRP stayed pinned near support levels. XRP traded at $1.42 at press time, with a 24-hour trading volume of $2.1 billion. The token was up slightly on the day but remained down almost 7% over the past week.…

Bittensor’s native token TAO (TAO) moved higher on March 25 as traders tracked rising subnet activity, fresh staking data, and the network’s first halving event.  Summary AO rose to $350 as traders tracked subnet growth, halving effects, and stronger market activity. TAO staked across Bittensor subnets jumped past $620 million as the ecosystem expanded over months. Only part of TAO sits in subnets, leaving room for more rotation from Root staking. Consequently, the token traded at $350 at press time, with a 24-hour trading volume of $887.8 million, a daily gain of 12%, and a seven-day increase of 25%. The…

Irish authorities said they have gained access to one Bitcoin wallet tied to convicted drug dealer Clifton Collins, years after the recovery phrase was believed lost.  Summary Irish authorities accessed a lost Bitcoin wallet tied to Clifton Collins with Europol’s technical support. The seized wallet held 500 Bitcoin and formed part of Collins’ larger 6,000 Bitcoin stash. Blockchain data showed the recovered wallet moved funds to Coinbase Prime after years of silence. The wallet held 500 Bitcoin, and the seizure followed support from Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre. Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau said on Tuesday that it had “gained access to…

Ethereum price has formed a strong support at $2,100 as whales continue accumulating the asset. Now, a bullish pattern on charts hints at more potential upside over the coming sessions. Summary Ethereum held firm above the $2,100 support as whales accumulated over 750,000 ETH in the past 48 hours, signaling sustained buying interest. The asset rebounded more than 3% as improved risk sentiment followed U.S.-led ceasefire efforts, with crude oil prices slipping below $90. A cup and handle pattern has formed on the daily chart, with a breakout above $2,384 potentially opening the path toward the $3,000 level. According to…

BMO will let clients convert dollars into tokenized cash and deposits on CME and Google Cloud’s Universal Ledger, enabling 24/7 margin, collateral and B2B payments. Summary Bank of Montreal announced on March 24 that it will introduce 24/7 tokenized cash capabilities built on CME Group’s network and Google Cloud Universal Ledger, making it the first bank to deploy CME’s tokenized cash solution on the platform. The initiative allows institutional clients to convert U.S. dollars into a tokenized instrument for use in derivatives, margin products, and round-the-clock settlement — with the full service targeted for H2 2026, pending regulatory approval. The…

Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng says harsh COVID travel rules, not China’s 2021 crypto ban, pushed firms out as Hong Kong and Singapore now compete head‑to‑head as crypto hubs. Summary Hong Kong Legislative Council member Dr. Johnny Ng Kit-chong argued at Consensus HK on March 24 that COVID-era travel restrictions — not China’s 2021 crypto ban — were the primary reason crypto companies departed the city. Hong Kong and Singapore are now described as “neck and neck” for Asia’s top crypto hub position, with Hong Kong having fully opened its doors to retail crypto trading by 2026 following years of…

Viral “predictive historian” Jiang recasts Bitcoin as a CIA war‑surveillance tool and hinge of U.S. imperial decline, mixing sharp geopolitical reads with conspiratorial leaps. Summary Viral “predictive historian” ties Bitcoin to U.S. imperial decline and a coming monetary reset Jiang claims BTC is a Pentagon/CIA surveillance weapon even as markets treat it as digital gold Critics say his “predictive history” blends accurate war calls with speculative crypto conspiracies Beijing-based teacher Jiang Xueqin, the self-styled “predictive historian” who shot to fame for forecasting Donald Trump’s return to the White House and a disastrous U.S.–Iran conflict, is now recasting Bitcoin (BTC) as…

Circle (CRCL) sank about 22%, its worst drop since June 2025, after a tougher CLARITY Act draft threatened to ban stablecoin yield, clashing with booming USDC growth. Summary Circle Internet Group (CRCL) stock is trading around $98.71, down about 22% on the day and roughly 18% below Monday’s close, its steepest slide since June 2025. The sell-off follows reports that the latest draft of the U.S. CLARITY Act would sharply limit or ban yield and rewards on stablecoins, directly hitting Circle’s USDC-centric business model. The move wipes billions from Circle’s market value even as USDC circulation and on-chain usage climb,…

High Stakes Capital has fully exited a 602,421 HYPE position for $22.9m around $38, extending a broader wave of profit‑taking among Hyperliquid whales near record highs. Summary HYPE is trading around $38.86 after whale High Stakes Capital fully exited a position worth nearly $22.94 million over 24 hours. The address offloaded 602,421 HYPE at an average price of $38.08, following earlier sales of 300,000 HYPE for $11.45 million at $38.17 each. The unwind extends a broader pattern of profit-taking among large Hyperliquid whales after the derivatives-focused token hit record highs near $40. A major Hyperliquid (HYPE) whale known as High…