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High-Potential Altcoins Investors Are Eyeing for Major Returns

Japanese TradFi giant Credit Saison launches $50M blockchain fund to bridge US startups with Asia

Japan's third-largest credit card issuer Credit Saison launches investment fund targeting real-world asset startups

Quick Take The venture wing of major Japan-based financial firm Credit Saison is launching a crypto-focused investment fund targeting early-stage real-world asset startups. Onigiri Capital has secured $35 million from Credit Saison and outside investors and can take in an additional $15 million, a spokesperson said.

The pioneer of the stablecoin industry, Do Kwon, is currently seeking to defend his rights in order to recover payment for a house purchase.

Before the UST crash in 2022, Do Kwon had prepaid half of the payment for a 700-square-meter penthouse, but ultimately failed to complete the purchase.

Do Kwon Penthouse Deposit: Devastating Loss for Terraform Founder

Do Kwon Loses Legal Battle Over $14.2M Singapore Penthouse Deposit

Do Kwon lost his S$19.4 million deposit case on a Singapore penthouse after the High Court dismissal. The luxury unit was never purchased and later resold for S$34.5M by the property developer. Kwon faces U.S. charges and investor lawsuits linked to Terra-Luna’s $40B market collapse.

Bitcoin Enters A New Seasonal Cycle ?

Outgoing CFTC Commissioner Warns Prediction Markets Could Become Financial Wild West

As prediction markets like Polymarket surge, Kristin Johnson warns weak guardrails could turn innovation into instability, echoing past crypto collapses.

How Many Cryptocurrencies Actually Died Between 2021 And 2025?

Navigating Fear: Contrarian Opportunities in Crypto Markets Through Sentiment Analysis and Historical Patterns

- Cryptocurrency markets, driven by macroeconomic shifts and sentiment, offer contrarian opportunities during fear-driven downturns like the 2020 pandemic crash or 2022 Terra-Luna collapse. - Sentiment indicators such as the MVRV Z-Score and derivatives long/short ratios signal undervaluation when metrics hit extremes (e.g., Z-Score < -1.5σ) or normalize after bearish phases. - Historical rebounds (e.g., Bitcoin’s 150% recovery post-2022) highlight how institutional buying and regulatory clarity can cataly

Bitcoin’s Potential Entry Into a Nightmare Bear Cycle: A Technical and Historical Analysis

- Bitcoin's Q3 2025 price action shows bearish technical signals, including RSI divergence and a confirmed head-and-shoulders pattern at $113K. - Historical parallels to 2018-2022 and 2015-2018 bear cycles suggest potential 77% drawdowns, with 200WMA at $50K acting as critical support. - On-chain metrics reveal 11.3% discount in realized price, mirroring 2021-2022 bear market capitulation risks as short-term weakness clashes with long-term bullish fundamentals. - Monte Carlo simulations project 5% chance o

Michael Novogratz: Wall Street Refugee

When Luna crashed, he did not shirk responsibility but instead gave a detailed account of what happened to Terra and what Galaxy Digital had misjudged.

Stablecoin Systemic Risks and Regulatory Gaps: Implications for Global Investors

- Stablecoins face structural fragility and regulatory divergence, risking systemic collapse amid fragmented global oversight. - Algorithmic models like UST and USDC exposed liquidity mismatches, with algorithmic failures causing $200B+ losses in hours. - EU's MiCA enforces reserve transparency while U.S. GENIUS Act lacks consumer protections, creating uneven investor risk landscapes. - China's state-controlled stablecoins and global DeFi adoption highlight growing systemic risks, including 63% crypto crim

Michael Novogratz: Wall Street Refugee

Novogratz has never been a typical Wall Street person.

Michael Novogratz: Wall Street Refugee

When Luna experienced a sharp decline, he did not shirk responsibility but rather provided a detailed account of what occurred with Terra and what Galaxy Digital misjudged.

XRP's Long-Term Viability: A Reassessment in Light of Crypto Bitlord's Dump Threat

- Crypto Bitlord's threat to sell XRP at $2 risks triggering panic despite the token's 388% annual gain and institutional adoption. - His 12-year holding period highlights anchoring bias in crypto investing, where arbitrary price targets overshadow fundamental value. - XRP's long-term viability depends on Ripple's payment network expansion and regulatory progress, not short-term whale-driven volatility. - Investors are advised to balance caution over Bitlord's influence with analysis of XRP's cross-border

The GENIUS Act and the Stablecoin-Driven Flight of Deposits: Navigating Systemic Risk and Opportunity in a Fragmenting Financial Ecosystem

The Funding: Why raising a crypto VC fund is harder now — even in a bull market

Quick Take This is an excerpt from the 33rd edition of The Funding sent to our subscribers on Aug. 24. The Funding is a fortnightly newsletter written by Yogita Khatri, The Block’s longest-serving editorial member. To subscribe to the free newsletter, click here.

Celsius Pays $220 Million in Third Round of Creditors

Wall Street Trade Groups Call for Rethink of Basel Crypto Standards

Digital Currency Group files lawsuit against subsidiary Genesis over $1.1. billion promissory note amid post-crash fallout

Quick Take In the complaint, Digital Currency Group said it tried to fix a potential “hole” following the collapse of crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital in 2022. DCG is asking the court to order Genesis Global Capital to pay it over $105 million plus interest.

Do Kwon Found Liable for Massive Terra Luna Fraud | Court Verdict

Do Kwon Pleads Guilty as Prosecutors Recommend No More Than 12 Years in Prison

Do Kwon pleads guilty to fraud in $40 billion TerraUSD and Luna collapse

Share link:In this post: Do Kwon pleaded guilty in Manhattan to two counts of fraud over the $40 billion TerraUSD and Luna collapse. He agreed to forfeit over $19 million and faces up to 25 years in prison, with prosecutors seeking no more than 12 years. Prosecutors said Terraform products failed as promised, and the crash fueled the 2022 crypto winter.

Do Kwon’s Guilty Plea Signals Potential Regulatory Shifts Following LUNA and UST Market Collapse

Terraform Labs Cofounder Do Kwon Set to Change Plea in $40 Billion UST Collapse Case

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, is preparing to change his plea in the high-profile U.S. criminal case related to the 2022 collapse of the TerraUSD (UST) stablecoin that wiped out approximately $40 billion in investor value.

Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon set for guilty plea in $40B TerraUSD fraud case

Share link:In this post: Do Kwon is expected to admit guilt in a U.S. court over the $40B TerraUSD collapse. A judge has set a hearing where Kwon must explain how he broke the law. The 2022 crash of TerraUSD caused major losses and led to other crypto failures.

Do Kwon Might Receive a 12 Year Prison Sentence After Guilty Plea

After entering a guilty plea, Do Kwon will likely receive a 12-year prison sentence followed by deportation from the US. His cooperation with the courts has apparently yielded significant leniency. The presiding Judge, Paul Engelmayer, emphasized that Kwon must pay $19 million in penalties and accept culpability for Terraform&#8217;s criminal activities. Do Kwon Will Get &hellip; <a href="https://beincrypto.com/do-kwon-guilty-plea-prison-sentence-details/">Continued</a>

Anticipation Grows as Do Kwon Faces Crucial Court Day

In Brief Do Kwon, associated with the LUNA crash, faces a crucial court hearing. Speculative altcoins LUNA and LUNC have seen substantial losses and investor skepticism. Crypto markets remain unpredictable; investment outcomes are investor responsibilities.

Do Kwon Poised to Change Plea in $40B Terra Collapse Case