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Share link:In this post: Lee Eok-won, the nominee for the Financial Services Commission chair, declared his first public stance on virtual assets. Lee believes the youth demographic is increasingly drawn to crypto investments, which could lead to significant financial losses due to their volatile nature. The industry has responded to his stance with ire, as many think it spells doom for the future of crypto in the country.

- Ethereum's institutional adoption, driven by regulatory clarity and technical upgrades, has attracted $27.6B in ETF inflows by August 2025, surpassing Bitcoin's ETF growth. - Post-CLARITY Act reclassification unlocked $33B in July 2025 alone, with 60% of institutional crypto portfolios now allocated to Ethereum versus 15% for Bitcoin. - Dencun/Pectra upgrades reduced gas fees by 90%, enabling 65,000 TPS and $240B in Layer 2 TVL, while 30% staking participation creates deflationary supply dynamics. - Corp

- Japanese tech giant Metaplanet amasses 20,000 BTC ($2.14B) via equity, zero-interest bonds, and covered call options to hedge against inflation and fiat devaluation. - The strategy yields 30.7% BTC returns in Q2 2025, positioning Metaplanet as Asia's largest public Bitcoin holder and a top 10 global corporate treasury. - While Bitcoin's capped supply and low market correlation justify its strategic role, risks include stock price declines, equity dilution, and 16-21% 30-day volatility. - Regulatory frame

- South Korea’s FSC aligns with EU MiCA regulations, attracting institutional XRP capital via $45.5M in local exchange holdings. - BDACS launches institutional-grade XRP custody, addressing security gaps as Korean exchanges handle 30% of APAC XRP volume. - $29B in Korean-held XRP (25% of supply) creates global liquidity ripple effects, with U.S. investors tracking Seoul’s market as a crypto barometer. - Lawmakers’ undisclosed XRP investments raise conflict concerns, though regulatory clarity and infrastruc

- Institutional crypto capital is shifting toward Ethereum and altcoins in 2025–2026, driven by Ethereum’s utility, staking yields (3.8–6%), and regulatory clarity as a utility token. - Ethereum ETFs captured 68% of institutional inflows ($3.9B) by Q2 2025, outpacing Bitcoin ETF outflows, while altcoins like Solana and Avalanche gain traction via scalability and DeFi growth. - Regulatory reforms (SAB 122, CLARITY Act) and macro trends (Fed rate cuts) are accelerating altcoin adoption, with 73% of instituti

- Bitcoin's MVRV "death cross" in August 2025 triggered bearish debates, historically linked to 2018/2022 sell-offs but contrasting with current 2.1 MVRV ratio (neutral-bullish vs. overvaluation 3.5–4.0). - Contrarian on-chain metrics show 64% supply controlled by long-term holders, 40,000 BTC whale accumulation, and MVRV Z-score of 2 (far below "red zone" 7–9), suggesting undervaluation. - Strategic positioning includes hedging via inverse ETFs, tiered stop-loss orders, and diversified portfolios (50% BTC

- Dogecoin (DOGE) faces bearish 2025 forecasts with limited upside, trading near $0.2148 amid stagnant innovation and high valuation. - Layer Brett (LBRETT), an Ethereum Layer 2 meme coin, attracts investors with 1,450% staking APY, low fees, and scalable infrastructure. - Over $9M raised in LBRETT's presale highlights investor shift toward utility-driven tokens, contrasting DOGE's lack of ecosystem or staking rewards. - Analysts project LBRETT could outperform DOGE by 300x if the next meme cycle emerges,

- U.S. home prices fell for the fourth consecutive month in June, with the 20-city index dropping 0.3% monthly and 2.1% annually, marking the weakest growth since 2023. - Adjusted for inflation, real price growth turned negative as home values lagged behind a 2.7% annual CPI increase, signaling a cooling market amid rising inventory and high borrowing costs. - Regional divergence emerged, with New York (7.0%) and Chicago (6.1%) outperforming struggling Sun Belt cities like Tampa (-2.4%), driven by stronger

- Russian crypto miners plan IPOs amid regulatory and geopolitical challenges, relying on private funding for now. - Sector grew to $200M revenue in 2024, focused on Bitcoin, but lacks clear public listing guidelines. - Experts estimate 1-year IPO prep, yet high costs and sanctions may delay listings, contrasting with U.S. market trends. - New Russian laws impose fines up to $20,000 and asset seizures for illegal mining, tightening industry oversight.

- Ethereum approaches $3,800 as $7.87B in short positions face liquidation risk due to leveraged exposure imbalance. - $1.103B in long liquidations at $4,200 vs. $680M in short liquidations at $4,450, heightening volatility risks. - Historical 6% price drops triggered $179M in ETH liquidations, while September’s -12.55% average returns amplify bearish bias. - Analysts warn of deeper corrections but note open interest contractions and negative funding rates may hint at potential rebounds.