SEOUL, South Korea – December 2024 – A significant market anomaly has emerged in South Korea’s cryptocurrency landscape, with Bitcoin and Tether now trading below official exchange rates, creating what analysts term a “reverse Kimchi premium.” This phenomenon marks a dramatic reversal from historical patterns where digital assets typically commanded substantial premiums on Korean exchanges.
The early 2026 cryptocurrency market has been marked by a fierce corrida between Bitcoin (BTC) bulls and bears, with the former anticipating BTC is set for another rally, and the latter estimating traders are facing the opening stages of another ‘crypto winter.’ Popular on-chain expert, Ali Martinez, is more on the bearish side as he,
Standard Chartered is considering expanding its digital assets business, with early discussions underway to launch a crypto trading and prime brokerage platform. If pursued, the initiative would place the British lender among a cohort of global banks expanding their exposure to cryptocurrencies. Key Points Standard Chartered is in early talks to develop a crypto trading
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), the world’s largest public holder of bitcoin, introduced the firm’s fourth perpetual preferred equity offering, Stretch, (STRC), in late July. Saylor described STRC as Strategy’s iPhone moment, a breakthrough that redefines corporate finance. STRC, dubbed by the firm as “Short Duration High Yield Credit” Stretch, is a perpetual
Introduction Since the very dawn of civilization, humans have sought to secure their future through the turmoil of time, ups and downs of the economy. For this purpose, different civilizations devised and discovered different modes of assets and currencies. The advent of blockchain technology in 2008 and the subsequent introduction of Bitcoin ($BTC) changed the
Jack Mallers, CEO of payments company Strike, has made a bold prediction. He says that the next Bitcoin bull market could be the biggest in history. His comments have quickly gained attention in the crypto community. Mallers’ Bitcoin Track Record Mallers is known for his strong belief in Bitcoin. He has made predictions before, including
After facing challenges last week, Bitcoin (BTC) has regained strength, igniting optimism among derivatives traders. Bullish positioning has increased sharply, pushing key indicators to notable highs. However, predominantly negative exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows and weakening institutional demand are fueling concerns over elevated long-liquidation risk. Bitcoin Derivatives Turn Bullish Despite Soft Spot Demand Bitcoin opened 2026
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency community, a blockchain address linked to the infamous Mt. Gox hack has transferred a colossal $83.9 million in Bitcoin to an anonymous exchange. This significant movement of funds, reported by on-chain analyst Emmett Gallic, involves 926 BTC and occurred over a tense 15-hour period.
The global banks landscape is undergoing a sharp reassessment as major banks rethink interest rate expectations. For months, investors anticipated rapid easing from the US Federal Reserve. That confidence now fades as inflation pressures persist and economic resilience surprises policymakers. The Fed rate cuts outlook has shifted dramatically, forcing markets to adjust strategies. JPMorgan, Goldman