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The cryptocurrency industry in South Korea began with an unexpected opportunity when Yong-sik Ryu founded Korea's first digital asset exchange in 2013, tracing back to his studies at Singularity University in 2010. The project aims to document the stories of cryptocurrency pioneers and gain in-depth insight into their historical roots.

Vitalik Buterin withdraws 16,384 ETH, shifting the focus of cryptocurrency discussions from short-term profits to protecting user safety and freedom. He emphasizes that the Ethereum Foundation will focus on public goods, supporting the ideals of decentralization, privacy, and user sovereignty, and promoting "verifiability" technology. Additionally, his proposed investments in open-source hardware and other long-term social value projects aim to address the funding issues of public goods in the crypto space. This move prompts participants to consider the mission and value of digital technology.

Written by: Jeff Park
Translated by: Block unicorn
Introduction
A few days ago, influenced by rumors that Kevin Woor could be nominated as Federal Reserve Chair, Bitcoin's price rapidly dropped to $82,000, then briefly fell to around $74,500. This volatile price movement made me realize that even among the most seasoned traders in the global macroeconomic field, there is always a sense of unease—an alertness to the contradictory personality of an "inflation hawk Federal Reserve Chair who wants to cut interest rates." Because this contradiction itself reflects the duality inherent in currency devaluation.
The theory behind currency devaluation trading sounds simple: print money, devalue the currency, and hard assets appreciate. But this "cheap money" narrative conceals a more fundamental issue, and that issue determines the success or failure of Bitcoin: interest rates will

Ripple XRP is currently in a bear market, with key support levels broken, and the price continues to decline with insufficient rebound momentum. Market analysis suggests that if it cannot recover the $2.00–$2.20 range, short-term rebounds will be limited, and the overall trend remains seller-dominated. Investors should combine technical analysis with macro trends to navigate the current market.

The rise of cryptocurrency ETFs is transforming digital assets into mainstream financial products, removing traditional investment barriers and enhancing accessibility. Their design can meet compliance requirements and attract institutional investors, but they still face risks such as price deviations and regulatory changes. In the long term, ETFs are expected to become a new infrastructure in the financial system, promoting the institutionalization of digital assets.