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Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon faces the possibility of an additional trial and lengthy prison term in South Korea following his 15-year sentence from a Manhattan federal court for orchestrating the $40 billion TerraUSD collapse. According to The Korea Times, the 34-year-old Korean national could apply to be transferred to his home country after serving half his US term, where prosecutors are seeking a sentence exceeding 30 years for violations of capital markets laws.US District Judge Paul Engelmayer delivered the sentence last week, rejecting both the prosecution’s 12-year recommendation and the defense’s five-year request.“In the history of federal prosecutions, there…

Have you ever wondered which of the best meme coins could become the next big meme coin in 2025? We know how fast this market moves and how tough it can be to separate real potential from hype. When you understand which projects are gaining real traction, you become a more confident investor who can spot opportunities before the crowd. In this guide, we discuss the benefits, risks, and key factors that shape the future of meme coins so you can make smarter decisions. You’ll see which tokens stand out, what drives their value, and how to navigate this fast-moving space…

The U.K. government plans to extend existing financial regulation to cover crypto companies as of October 2027 and legislation for the process will be introduced into parliament on Monday.The bill will be little changed from draft legislation published in April, which laid out the framework for crypto exchanges and stablecoin issuance, a Treasury spokesperson said, according to Reuters. In extending existing financial services rules to crypto, the U.K. would be emulating the approach of the U.S., in contrast to the European Union (EU), which introduced a regime, the Markets in Crypto Assets regulations, specifically for the industry.Last month, the Bank…

Key Highlights: Long-term Bitcoin holders sell covered calls. BTC dips by 0.7% today, December 15, 2025. BTC is struggling at $90,000 and is currently eyeing $88,000 as the support. Market analyst Jeff Park has pointed out that long-term holders (LTHs) sell covered call options. Covered calls are commonly used by experienced Bitcoin (BTC) holders who already own large BTC positions. By selling call options, they earn premium income while agreeing to sell their Bitcoin at a predefined price if the market rises above that level. This strategy is used when investors are expecting limited upside or sideways price action, rather…

The coming week will be dominated by data from the wider economy, with employment and inflation reports in the U.S. and interest-rate decisions in Japan and Europe. Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange, announces a system update that is expected to include an in-house prediction market.U.S. nonfarm payrolls data, usually released on the first Friday of each month, are scheduled for Tuesday, delayed by the 36-day government shutdown. The figure is one of the most influential measures of the world’s largest economy and can influence attitudes to risky investments.The Bank of Japan is likely to increase its benchmark interest…

Felix Pinkston Dec 15, 2025 08:53 XRP price prediction suggests recovery to $2.50-$2.85 range within 30 days, though current technical indicators show bearish momentum at $2.00 support level. The XRP price prediction landscape has become increasingly complex as Ripple trades at a critical juncture. With XRP currently sitting at $2.00, down 43.78% from its 52-week high of $3.55, technical indicators present a mixed picture that requires careful analysis for accurate forecasting. XRP Price Prediction Summary • XRP short-term target (1 week): $1.95-$2.05 range (-2.5% to +2.5%) • Ripple medium-term forecast (1 month): $2.50-$2.85…

What is NFT? is a question you might ask when you first hear about digital art with real ownership and value. NFT art refers to unique digital creations stored on the blockchain, offering digital artists and buyers a secure way to trade and own art. This technology has transformed how we view and interact with digital assets, making it essential to understand its potential.In this article, we take you through the history of NFT art, how to create one, and how to buy and sell these digital assets. You’ll also learn about the benefits, challenges, and future of NFT art.…

In brief A solo Bitcoin miner notched a Bitcoin block reward of 3.13 BTC, valued around $282,000, on Thursday. The miner used Solo CKPool, a service designed to help solo miners win Bitcoin blocks. Solo mining continues to become more difficult, as Bitcoin’s hash rate or network computational power, increases year-over-year. A solo Bitcoin miner netted a reward of 3.13 BTC, valued at around $282,000, on Thursday. The feat had odds of around 1 in 30,000 in happening, according to the administrator of CK Pool, the service used by the miner, which is designed to help solo miners win blocks. “Congratulations to…

As crypto market movements remain the talk of many users, today, market specialist Phoenix Group listed to top assets that have shown increased social activity recently. High social metric values indicate growing user interest and point out crypto projects with growth capability. Regardless of the cooldown in the wider crypto market, partly contributed by recent policy updates, some unique tokens like FOLKS, ICE, PIPPIN, and several others are gaining huge attention from whale investors and retail customers. Last week on Wednesday, the third interest rate cut this year came with cautionary measures about no further reduction in 2026. The hawkish…

Hex Trust launched wrapped XRP across Ethereum, Solana, Optimism, and HyperEVM on Dec. 12 with $100 million in initial liquidity, positioning the token as a trading pair for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin.This latest move to make XRP available across multiple ecosystems adds to Coinbase’s cbXRP on Base and Axelar’s eXRP on the XRPL EVM sidechain.Within months, XRP will exist in at least four distinct wrapped formats across a dozen networks, each with different custody arrangements and bridge infrastructure.Additionally, RLUSD has over $1 billion in circulation, mostly on Ethereum, and deep XRP/RLUSD pairs on chains where capital already sits, expanding XRP’s addressable…