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The IMF dropped an explanatory video on its X handle today exploring the new phenomenon of tokenized markets. The international body responsible for ensuring the stability of the international monetary system recognized the advantages of tokenized markets in the video, but warned that they can be prone to flash crashes and are more volatile than traditional markets.“Tokenization can make financial markets faster and cheaper, but efficiencies from new technologies often come with new risks,” the video states.IMF lays out benefits of tokenized marketsThe video frames tokenization as the next step in money’s evolution, explaining that tokenization can make it “faster…

What is Volatility?Comparing Crypto Volatility to Traditional MarketsFactors Affecting Crypto VolatilityClosing Thoughts It’s no secret that crypto markets are highly volatile. Significant price swings, which would be considered major events in traditional financial markets, are a common occurrence in the crypto market. But is this crypto volatility a feature, a bug, or the growing pains any financial market must go through, just as the U.S. equity market did in its infancy? While most investors accept that crypto asset prices can fluctuate, few understand the underlying reasons behind this volatility. This article explains why cryptocurrency is so volatile, enabling investors to…

South Korea is preparing one of its toughest Anti-Money Laundering (AML) crackdowns as it plans to expand its crypto Travel Rule to cover transactions under 1 million won ($680).According to a Yonhap News report, the chairman of the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), Lee Eok-won, revealed the plans to the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, saying that the government will crack down on money laundering activities that exploit crypto transactions. “We will crack down on crypto money laundering […] expanding the Travel Rule to transactions under 1 million won,” he said, according to a translated version of his…

In brief Two South Korean police officers were indicted for allegedly taking bribes from operators of illegal crypto exchanges tied to a $186 million voice-phishing laundering operation. Prosecutors say the officers provided investigative information, helped unfreeze accounts, and facilitated legal and law-enforcement contacts in exchange for payments. Authorities froze about $1.1 million in assets as part of a broader probe that uncovered a coordinated network converting criminal proceeds into USDT through cash-for-crypto shops. A South Korean police superintendent and senior officer have been indicted for allegedly accepting bribes from crypto operators who ran illegal exchanges that laundered $186 million (249.6…

Christie’s London is preparing to send another trove of works amassed by the late Sam Josefowitz to the auction block on December 5. Titled The Sam Josefowitz Collection: Graphic Masterpieces by Rembrandt van Rijn – Part III, it follows the sales of Part I and Part II over the last two years, which netted the house a combined £13.5 million.This time around, 101 prints by the Dutch master will be up for grabs during Christie’s Classic Week. “Rembrandt’s etchings were an enduring passion for the late Sam Josefowitz, whose collection of the Dutch master’s graphic works remains unparalleled by any…

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the Nasdaq-listed crypto treasury firm led by Tom Lee, bought 14,618 ETH worth about $44.34 million. Summary BitMine bought 14,618 ETH through BitGo at an average price of $3,033 per coin. The firm now holds 3.63M ETH, about 3% of supply, moving closer to its 5% target. BitMine plans to stake ETH via its Made in America Validator Network pilot in 2026, supporting long-term treasury growth. The latest purchase went through institutional custodian BitGo at an average price of roughly $3,033 per ETH, according to blockchain analytics platforms. This move continues BitMine’s plan to build a large…

The crypto markets staged a convincing comeback on Nov. 27, snapping a prolonged period of stagnation as a critical shift in the United States’ liquidity forced capital back into risk assets.While the headline price action saw Bitcoin surge 5% to reclaim the psychologically vital $90,000 threshold and Ethereum clear $3,000 for the first time in a week, the true story lies in the fact that the rally provides much-needed relief to a market that had been grinding lower for a monthIndeed, the extent of the recent capitulation is evident in trailing returns. Data from Santiment shows that, leading into this…

Crypto decentralized exchange (DEX) trading volumes have surged to a peak against their centralized counterparts, driven by a “memecoin speculation mania,” says CoinGecko.The ratio of spot crypto trading on DEXs compared to centralized exchanges (CEXs) has more than tripled in the past five years to reach new highs in 2025, CoinGecko research analyst Yuqian Lim said in a report on Thursday.The DEX to CEX spot ratio hit an all-time high of 37.4% in June off the back of a spike in memecoin interest and “a spike in PancakeSwap’s volumes due to orders routed from the Binance Alpha platform, which was…

Around 147,000 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Nov. 28, and they have a notional value of roughly $13.4 billion. This expiry event is larger than usual because it is the end of the month, so there may be some impact on spot markets, which have been mostly struggling to recover from this month’s meltdown. US government economic data has started to flow again this week, with PPI inflation data coming in higher than expected, which is bearish for crypto markets. Bitcoin Options Expiry This week’s batch of Bitcoin options contracts has a put/call ratio of 0.58, meaning that…

Litecoin ($LTC), considered a lighter and faster version of Bitcoin ($BTC), has again entered the limelight. In this respect, Litecoin ($LTC) is making noteworthy progress in the market in comparison with several other projects that highly depend on Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs). As per the official social media announcement of Litecoin, it has never required massive campaigns to maintain its relevance in the market. Additionally, the crypto asset shows continuous positive momentum with steady progress. Here's the difference between Litecoin and so many others out there:They need continually KOL influence and millions of marketing dollars to stay relevant. Many have…