Author: James Wilson

Kakaobank is developing a won-pegged stablecoin, hiring blockchain talent, and preparing for security token offerings amid South Korea’s new legislation. Kakaobank is building blockchain infrastructure for a “Kakao Coin” stablecoin and hiring backend developers with smart contract expertise. The bank plans to launch security token offerings (STO), partnering with Korea Investment & Securities and Lucent Block. New South Korea laws pave the way for STO market growth, while rivals Naver and Dunamu advance their own stablecoin and digital wallet strategies. South Korean digital bank KakaoBank has entered the development phase for a won-pegged stablecoin called “Kakao Coin,” according to local…

Pepe price risks an 18% decline unless buyers hold key support, as whale accumulation rises but retail selling drives short-term weakness. Summary Pepe’s price dropped over 55% in three months, with continued selling dominating despite modest gains after Nov. 21. Whale accumulation has increased, but retail traders keep pressure on by moving coins to exchanges and selling. Technical indicators show hidden bearish divergence and warn of an 18% potential drop if support fails, with resistance yet to be broken. PEPE price remains at risk of an 18% decline unless buyers maintain a nearby support level, according to market analysis. The…

Monad’s first week on mainnet hasn’t been entirely smooth, with users now reporting spoofed ERC-20 token transfers after mainnet launch. Summary Monad users reported spoofed ERC-20 transfers shortly after MON debut. The fake transfers don’t move funds but are crafted to look legitimate, a common scam tactic on new EVM chains. No assets have been reported lost, and the network continues to see strong demand following MON airdrop. Reports regarding widespread spoofing incidents began circulating on Tuesday, Nov. 25, a day after the mainnet debut. Monad co-founder and chief technology officer James Hunsaker warned on X that scammers were broadcasting…

A key exchange-traded fund filing has given SOL a timely boost, setting the stage for what analysts say could be an important shift. Summary Form 8-A places the Franklin Templeton Solana ETF in its final stage before listing on NYSE Arca. The ETF will offer spot exposure backed by actual SOL holdings and use the CF Benchmarks Solana Index. Launch momentum mirrors the strong inflows seen across newly listed Solana ETFs, which have topped $560M since October. Franklin Templeton has taken a step that could shift attention back to Solana at a moment when demand for altcoin ETFs is quietly…

After a week of dips and uncertainty, XRP has bounced back above $2, putting it back on traders’ radar. Strong ETF inflows and improving market confidence are creating a cautiously positive mood, but the bigger question is whether this momentum will stick or fizzle out. How this plays out will be key to the near-term XRP outlook. Summary XRP has bounced above $2 after dropping to $1.83, fueled by strong ETF inflows.  Market confidence and technical recovery support a moderately bullish outlook.  Volatility and sudden market swings could trigger quick moves, so caution is advised. Current price scenario Ripple (XRP)…

In a year when cryptocurrency stocks have mostly moonwalked downward, executives at some of the sector’s top firms managed to secure fat compensation packages. Summary Crypto executives secured generous compensation despite falling stock prices. Some packages included protections against market declines. Activist shareholder Paul Glazer is opposing Pompliano’s M&A/pay package. According to SEC filings reviewed by Protos.com, several crypto pros enjoyed a bump in pay. David Bailey: The CEO of bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto and a noted President Trump ally pulled together a stacked package: signing bonus, consulting fees, stock options, restricted stock units, cash bonuses, and even private jet…

Swedish fintech giant Klarna is dipping its toes — or maybe its entire checkbook — into the crypto pool with the launch of a USD-pegged stablecoin. Summary Klarna’s new stablecoin has a mainnet rollout planned for 2026 and future expansion to merchants and consumers. The objective is to reduce costs and improve efficiency, leveraging Stripe’s Bridge infrastructure. Klarna is joining other major firms in the growing $304 billion stablecoin market. KlarnaUSD, built on Tempo, the layer-1 blockchain developed by Stripe and Paradigm. The token is live on Tempo’s testnet, with a full mainnet rollout planned for 2026. KlarnaUSD is being…

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that simplifying the Federal Reserve has emerged as a key criterion in selecting the next chair of the central bank, according to remarks made on CNBC Tuesday. Summary Treasury Secretary Bessent noted the central bank has become “a very complicated operation.” Fed Governors Waller and Bowman, former Governor Warsh, NEC Director Hassett, and BlackRock’s Rieder are among the final five nominees. Bessent intends to make a potential nomination before Dec. 25. Bessent said one of the criteria under consideration has been the interplay of the Fed’s various instruments, noting that the central bank “has…

Despite ongoing crypto market volatility, Metaplanet opted for a leveraged strategy for its latest Bitcoin acquisition. Summary Metaplanet is leveraging to acquire more Bitcoin, despite volatility The firm tapped an additional $130 million from its $500 million loan facility The Tokyo-listed firm recently announced a $135 million share offering Due to ongoing volatility in the crypto markets, markets expect digital treasury firms to slow down their acquisitions. However, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is not one of them. On Tuesday, November 25, the firm announced that it drew a new $130 million loan from its Bitcoin-backed credit line. The latest loan brings Metaplanet’s…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Utility-driven tokens gain momentum as memecoins plunge, with Digitap’s soaring presale drawing investor attention. Summary Memecoins slump in the bear market while Digitap surges 160%, emerging as the top utility-driven presale pick. Digitap’s omnibank utility and token burns boost demand, positioning TAP as a standout amid falling altcoins. Digitap’s Black Friday sale and 40% discount accelerate sales past 132m tokens, fueling bullish investor momentum. The crypto bear market is fully underway, and memecoins are being hit the hardest. Having…