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Ripple’s XRP Breakout: Whale Activity and Upbit Holdings Signal Bullish Momentum
South Korean exchange Upbit has drawn attention after dramatically increasing its XRP reserves, bringing their value nearly equal to its Bitcoin holdings. This unusual move highlights XRP’s dominance on Upbit, a key crypto trading hub in Asia, and has raised speculation about rising demand and potential upside momentum. Analysts view these large reserves as a significant indicator for XRP price action, especially in global markets where Bitcoin typically leads.
Keyword Financial
Sep 19, 20254 min read
XRP Surges in South Korea: Can Positive Sentiment Propel Its Rise Beyond Bitcoin?
XRP's ascent in South Korea, surpassing Bitcoin on Upbit, reflects growing investor favor, boosted by legal wins and utility.
Messiah Heard
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Makina Protocol Hack: Why Early 2026 is Seeing a Surge in DeFi Exploits
Makina, a DeFi protocol, reported a $4.2 million exploit on 20 January 2026 tied to liquidity providers in its DUSD/USDC Curve pool, adding to rising DeFi attacks in early 2026 with over $34 million in losses already recorded.
China Takes Custody of Alleged Pig Butchering Mastermind Behind Record BTC Seizure
Chinese authorities have taken custody of Chen Zhi, a businessman described by U.S. officials as a central figure in a major Bitcoin scam and money laundering operation linked to a record $15B bitcoin seizure. Chen, 38, is the chairman and founder of Cambodia-based Prince Group, a conglomerate that U.S. and U.K. authorities allege was used as cover for transnational criminal activity; Prince Group has denied the allegations.
CLARITY Act Update: DeFi Carve-Out, Digital Commodities, and the Next Phase of Crypto Market Structure
Washington is preparing a January markup for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act) of 2025, a major U.S. crypto regulation proposal designed to reduce the long-running SEC vs CFTC jurisdiction fight and create clearer rules for digital assets trading.
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