How South Korea Is Using AI to Detect Crypto Market Manipulation

Key takeaways South Korea is transitioning crypto market surveillance to AI-driven systems, in which algorithms automatically detect suspicious trading activity, replacing manual processes. The new detection model employs a sliding-window grid search technique, scanning overlapping time segments to spot abnormal patterns such as unusual volume surges. Through 2026, the Financial Supervisory Service plans to enhance…

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ETH ETF Outflows Top $242M Despite Ether Holding $2K

Ether holds $2,000, but may remain under pressure as traders watch corporate earnings, US government debt and growing global tensions. Key takeaways: Institutional demand for Ether is cooling as investors shift toward the safety of short-term US government bonds.  High interest rates and rising ETH supply make the current staking yield less attractive for long-term…

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Is A Short Squeeze Next?

Ether (ETH) traded back above $2,000 on Friday, and its gains extended after the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) print came in cooler than expected. The recovery put ETH/USD on track for its first bullish weekly candle close since mid-January, fueling speculation for a rally toward $2,500.  Key takeaways: Ether futures’ open interest fell by…

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Is Bitcoin Trading Like a Tech Stock?

Bitcoin (BTC) was once pitched as digital gold — a hedge against monetary instability and market turmoil. But recent price action tells a different story. As institutional participation has grown, particularly through exchange-traded funds and other traditional vehicles, Bitcoin has increasingly traded in lockstep with risk assets. The latest downturn in software stocks, fueled by…

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Are Quantum-Proof Bitcoin Wallets Insurance or a Fear Tax?

Cryptocurrency wallet makers and security companies are pushing out post-quantum products even though large-scale quantum computers capable of breaking Bitcoin do not exist yet. The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) finalized its first post-quantum cryptography standards in 2024 and called for migrations before 2030. As standards bodies plan for a gradual cryptographic…

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ETH ETF Flows, Onchain Volume Signal Recovery To $2.4K

Key takeaways: Ether exchange-traded funds saw $71 million in inflows, signaling strong institutional appetite. Weekly decentralized exchange volume doubled to $20 billion, narrowing the revenue gap with Solana. Ether (ETH) price failed to sustain levels above $2,000 on Thursday, leaving traders to weigh the potential catalysts for a market turnaround. While optimism has waned since…

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