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Token CC Canton Naik pada Malam Natal karena Institusi Dorong Narasi Privasi

25 December 2025 at 07:31

Token CC milik Canton menjadi altcoin top gainer di pasar kripto pada Malam Natal, naik lebih dari 25% dalam 24 jam meski likuiditas saat liburan sangat tipis dan sentimen pasar cenderung bearish. Reli ini mendorong CC melewati aset utama dan koin privasi lainnya.

Kenaikan harga ini bukan karena hype retail atau spekulasi musiman. Sebaliknya, ini mencerminkan narasi institusi yang makin kuat tentang tokenisasi real-world asset (RWA) dan kejelasan regulasi—dua tema yang makin penting menjelang akhir tahun.

Altcoin Top Gainer di Pasar Kripto Malam Natal 2025 | Sumber: CoinGecko

Tokenisasi institusional mendorong reli token Canton

Di pusat reli ini, ada Canton Network, yaitu blockchain layer-1 dengan fitur privasi yang didesain khusus untuk lembaga keuangan yang diatur.

Berbeda dengan chain DeFi publik, Canton memungkinkan institusi untuk bertransaksi di chain tanpa membocorkan data sensitif. Hal ini menjadi kebutuhan utama bagi bank, lembaga kliring, dan manajer aset.

Token utilitas milik Canton, CC, digunakan untuk biaya transaksi, keamanan jaringan, dan insentif validator. Nilai token ini lebih banyak terikat pada penggunaan institusi daripada aktivitas retail.

Karena itu, pergerakan harga sangat sensitif terhadap perkembangan infrastruktur pada level dasar.

Momentum makin meningkat setelah DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) mengonfirmasi kemajuan tokenisasi surat utang pemerintah AS yang dikelola DTC di Canton Network.

Minting and using U.S. Treasuries on Canton is coming in 2026, enabling tokenized USTs to be exchanged in near-real-time with stablecoins and other digital assets – all with the privacy and controls regulated markets demand.

A major unlock for global collateral mobility to… pic.twitter.com/XnvdprRq7X

— Canton Network (@CantonNetwork) December 17, 2025

Inisiatif ini muncul setelah lampu hijau regulasi dari SEC AS, yang mengeluarkan non-action letter agar DTCC bisa lanjut membangun infrastruktur tokenisasi secara live.

Perkembangan ini menjadi salah satu dukungan regulasi paling jelas untuk obligasi AS berbasis blockchain.

Akibatnya, pasar mulai menilai ulang Canton sebagai infrastruktur inti, bukan sekadar proyek blockchain spekulatif.

Pada awal Desember, Canton juga memperkuat stack RWA lewat kemitraan bersama RedStone, yang kini menjadi penyedia oracle utama mereka.

Integrasi ini menghadirkan feed harga real-time yang sesuai regulasi untuk aset yang sudah ditokenisasi, sehingga jembatani pasar institusi dan DeFi tanpa mengorbankan privasi.

Serangkaian perkembangan ini menempatkan Canton sebagai layer settlement aset finansial tradisional senilai triliunan dollar.

Estimasi industri menunjukkan lebih dari US$300 miliar volume transaksi harian sudah mengalir melalui aplikasi yang dibangun di atas jaringan ini.

Grafik Harga Mingguan Token CC Canton | Sumber: CoinGecko

Yang penting, reli ini terjadi saat likuiditas pasar sangat rendah karena libur. Situasi ini memperkuat lonjakan harga, sekaligus menunjukkan di mana arus modal terkonsentrasi jelang 2026: pada infrastruktur tokenisasi yang taat aturan.

Sementara pasar kripto secara umum masih berhati-hati, performa CC menyoroti perbedaan yang makin kentara.

I’ve come to realize $CC is useless. Also it seems to be inflationary with never ending supply.

Is what I’m hearing often in comments. Let’s clarify.@CantonNetwork has implemented something called BME (Burn-Mint-Equilibrium).

1) Equilibrium in Practice:
• Annual target:… https://t.co/kMAuMCAh7q

— Heslin Kim (@HeslinKim) December 24, 2025

Investor sekarang makin membedakan antara token spekulatif dan protokol yang terhubung langsung ke adopsi keuangan yang teregulasi.

Pada Malam Natal, Canton masuk pada kategori kedua—dan pasar pun merespons dengan cepat.

Orang Amerika Ingin Aset Kripto untuk Natal—Meski Inflasi Menekan Anggaran

25 December 2025 at 05:43

Orang Amerika merasakan tekanan biaya hidup yang lebih tinggi, tapi mereka tidak mundur dari aset kripto.

Sebuah survei pengeluaran liburan terbaru dari Visa Inc. menunjukkan minat yang semakin besar terhadap aset digital sebagai hadiah, walaupun inflasi terus membatasi pendapatan yang bisa digunakan dan membuat konsumen tetap berhati-hati. Kontras ini menyoroti perubahan yang lebih dalam tentang bagaimana rumah tangga beradaptasi saat uang terasa makin ketat.

Inflasi mulai turun, tapi anggaran masih terasa ketat

Inflasi sudah mulai turun dari puncaknya setelah pandemi, tapi harga-harga tetap tinggi untuk kebutuhan pokok seperti tempat tinggal, makanan, asuransi, dan utilitas.

Upah secara umum mengikuti laju inflasi, sehingga daya beli tidak turun tajam. Meski begitu, marginnya sangat tipis.

Setelah memenuhi kebutuhan utama, banyak rumah tangga kini punya ruang yang lebih sedikit untuk investasi atau belanja tambahan dibandingkan sebelum 2022.

US energy inflation is accelerating:

CPI energy prices jumped +4.2% YoY in November, the fastest pace since February 2023.

This marks the 2nd-consecutive acceleration, following a +2.8% YoY increase in September.

The surge was driven by fuel oil, electricity, and utility gas… pic.twitter.com/nXS30Km6fI

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) December 23, 2025

Kondisi ini memang tidak menghentikan belanja sama sekali. Tapi, kebiasaannya jadi berubah. Konsumen berbelanja lebih awal, membandingkan harga dengan lebih ketat, dan memanfaatkan teknologi supaya setiap US$1 bisa lebih bermanfaat.

Kepercayaan finansial masih rapuh, tapi aktivitas ekonomi tetap berjalan. Sikap hati-hati ini terlihat jelas dalam cara orang membelanjakan uang—dan apa yang mereka pilih untuk dibeli.

Pertumbuhan Lapangan Kerja AS dari Tahun ke Tahun | Sumber: X/Jed Kolko

Aset kripto muncul sebagai hadiah “lean budget”

Survei Visa pada bulan Desember menemukan bahwa 28% orang Amerika akan antusias menerima aset kripto sebagai hadiah liburan atau hadiah Natal, bahkan angka ini melonjak jadi 45% di antara Gen Z.

Daya tariknya bukan masalah kemewahan. Ini mencerminkan preferensi terhadap aset yang terasa fleksibel, berbasis digital, dan berpotensi punya nilai jangka panjang.

Di saat yang sama, 47% pembelanja AS melaporkan menggunakan alat AI untuk membantu membeli hadiah, utamanya untuk mencari inspirasi dan membandingkan harga. Hal ini menandakan pola pikir konsumen yang lebih fokus pada efisiensi daripada kemewahan.

Could crypto replace holiday cash? More than one-in-four US adults, and nearly half of Gen-Z adults, say they would be excited to receive cryptocurrency as a gift, according to a survey from Visa and Morning Consult https://t.co/xhU2SfJpch pic.twitter.com/RUtS7aKSMP

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 5, 2025

Pembeli muda jadi pelopor perubahan ini. Responden Gen Z menunjukkan adopsi yang lebih tinggi terhadap pembayaran dengan aset kripto, penggunaan wallet digital, autentikasi biometrik, dan belanja lintas negara dibanding kelompok usia lainnya.

Bagi mereka, aset kripto sudah menjadi bagian alami dari identitas keuangan digital yang lebih luas.

Data menunjukkan, berbagi hadiah aset kripto tidak menggantikan kebutuhan pokok. Sebaliknya, aset ini menggantikan barang-barang konsumsi tradisional di saat konsumen jadi semakin selektif.

Apa Artinya untuk Ekonomi AS

Kombinasi inflasi yang mulai mereda dan tekanan anggaran yang masih terus ada menunjukkan ekonomi yang hati-hati tapi stabil.

Orang Amerika tidak menyerah, tapi mereka beradaptasi. Belanja tetap lanjut, meski kini lebih condong pada alat dan aset yang memberikan efisiensi, pilihan, atau potensi keuntungan di masa depan.

Penerimaan aset kripto sebagai hadiah yang makin meluas—meski pendapatan bebas makin ketat—menandakan normalisasi budaya, bukan sekadar spekulasi berlebihan.

Hal ini juga membantu menjelaskan kenapa aset digital tetap menarik minat meskipun dalam periode ekonomi yang dibatasi.

Bagi pasar, pesannya jelas. Inflasi memang menurun, tapi kepercayaan belum sepenuhnya pulih.

Di celah tersebut, teknologi dan aset alternatif mengisi peran yang sebelumnya diisi oleh konsumsi tradisional.

Orang Amerika mungkin merasa tertekan secara keuangan, namun mereka tetap berani—walau dengan hati-hati—bertaruh pada masa depan.

Otoritas India Bongkar Penipuan Aset Kripto Antar Negara Bagian yang Berjalan Selama 10 Tahun

25 December 2025 at 04:44

Direktorat Penegakan Hukum (ED) India telah melakukan penggerebekan terkoordinasi di 21 lokasi di Karnataka, Maharashtra, dan Delhi sebagai bagian dari penyelidikan yang semakin meluas terkait skema penipuan aset kripto besar-besaran yang diduga telah beroperasi hampir satu dekade.

Penggeledahan terjadi pada 18 Desember sesuai Undang-Undang Pencegahan Pencucian Uang (PMLA). Penggerebekan ini menargetkan tempat tinggal dan kantor yang terkait dengan 4th Bloc Consultants beserta rekanannya.

Apakah Ini Pengungkapan Kasus Kripto Terbesar di India?

Pihak berwenang menyatakan bahwa kelompok ini menjalankan platform investasi aset kripto palsu yang telah menipu investor dari India maupun luar negeri dengan iming-iming keuntungan yang sangat tinggi.

Menurut ED, kasus ini bermula dari laporan polisi (FIR) dan informasi intelijen dari Kepolisian Negara Bagian Karnataka.

Penyidik menduga para pelaku membuat situs web yang tampak profesional dan sangat mirip dengan platform perdagangan aset kripto global yang sah, lengkap dengan dashboard, saldo akun, dan riwayat transaksi.

BREAKING: 🇮🇳 ED raids 21 locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi in a major crypto investment fraud case.

• Movable and immovable properties in India and abroad identified

• Multiple crypto wallet addresses identified

• Investigation ongoing pic.twitter.com/WoDyxfO7A1

— Crypto India (@CryptooIndia) December 23, 2025

Tapi, platform-platform ini ternyata hanya kedok saja. Pejabat menyatakan sangat sedikit atau bahkan nyaris tidak ada aktivitas perdagangan nyata di dalamnya.

Alih-alih, para penipu aset kripto ini justru memutar dana investor dalam skema yang menyerupai Ponzi klasik atau multi-level marketing.

Untuk membangun kepercayaan, para pelaku diduga menyalahgunakan foto komentator aset kripto terkemuka dan tokoh publik lainnya tanpa seizin mereka.

Pada awalnya, investor pertama menerima imbal hasil kecil guna membangun rasa percaya. Setelah itu, mereka didorong untuk menanamkan dana lebih besar dan mengajak orang lain bergabung melalui bonus rujukan.

Ketika skema ini berkembang, para promotor sangat bergantung pada media sosial seperti Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, dan Telegram untuk mencari korban baru.

Pihak ED meyakini jaringan ini menargetkan investor di India dan luar negeri.

Penyidik mengatakan hasil kejahatan dicuci menggunakan jaringan rumit wallet aset kripto, rekening bank luar negeri yang tidak diungkap, perusahaan cangkang, dan saluran hawala.

Penipu juga mengalihkan dana melalui transfer aset kripto peer-to-peer sebelum kemudian diuangkan atau disimpan di rekening bank.

Selama penggerebekan, ED menemukan beberapa alamat wallet aset kripto yang diduga dikendalikan pelaku, beserta aset bergerak maupun tidak bergerak yang mereka beli menggunakan dana hasil kejahatan, baik di India maupun luar negeri.

Pihak berwenang juga menemukan sejumlah entitas asing yang digunakan untuk menyembunyikan jejak uang.

Menariknya, pejabat yakin operasi ini sudah berlangsung setidaknya sejak 2015. Para pelaku terus beradaptasi supaya tetap lolos dari pengawasan, seiring semakin ketatnya perhatian pada pasar aset kripto.

Penyelidikan ini masih terus berjalan.

Jim Cramer Jadi Sangat Bearish pada Bitcoin dan Trader pun Memantau dengan Seksama

25 December 2025 at 03:10

Pendapat terbaru Jim Cramer tentang Bitcoin kini 100% bearish, menurut data pelacakan sentimen dari Unbias.

Perubahan ini langsung menarik perhatian para trader aset kripto, bukan karena Cramer yang menentukan arah Bitcoin, melainkan karena prediksi-prediksi Cramer kini menjadi indikator sentimen informal di pasar.

Narasi Inverse Cramer Sedang Berlangsung Penuh?

Data menunjukkan bahwa tiga prediksi terbaru Cramer tentang Bitcoin semuanya bearish, sehingga prospeknya dalam waktu dekat masuk kategori “perma-bear” menurut Unbias.

Prediksi Bitcoin Jim Cramer | Sumber: Unbias

Secara historis, momen seperti ini sering memicu diskusi di berbagai kanal sosial aset kripto, karena komentar Cramer kerap menimbulkan narasi “Inverse Cramer” yang sudah populer.

Pergeseran ini terjadi saat Bitcoin bergerak di kisaran pertengahan US$80.000-an.

Sejak crash pada 10 Oktober, pergerakan harga tetap tidak menentu dan cenderung defensif.

Banyak analis menggambarkan pasar bergerak dalam rentang tertentu, dengan resistance di area sekitar US$90.000–US$93.000 serta support struktural mendekati US$81.000–US$85.000.

Kegagalan untuk kembali ke level harga yang lebih tinggi sebelum akhir tahun cukup membebani sentimen jangka pendek.

Semua tanda mengarah ke bear market Bitcoin?

Indikator pasar juga memperkuat nada hati-hati tersebut. Crypto Fear & Greed Index belum lama ini turun ke level Extreme Fear, yang mencerminkan sikap menghindari risiko, bukan aksi beli panik.

Pada saat bersamaan, exchange-traded fund (ETF) Bitcoin spot mencatat arus keluar (outflow) berturut-turut menjelang pekan Natal, yang menandakan minat institusi berkurang karena investor mulai mengamankan profit dan menata ulang portofolio menjelang akhir tahun.

ETF Bitcoin AS Terus Alami Outflow | Sumber: SoSoValue

Dalam situasi seperti itu, pergeseran bearish dari Cramer terasa sesuai dengan suasana pasar saat ini — tapi inilah yang membuat pandangannya tetap menonjol di kalangan komunitas Bitcoin.

Sebagai pembawa acara Mad Money yang sudah lama, Jim Cramer kini menjadi referensi budaya di kalangan para trader aset kripto.

Pernyataan tegas dan sikap jangka pendeknya sering kali bertolak belakang dengan siklus alami Bitcoin, sehingga komentarnya lebih sering dipandang sebagai sinyal kontra melalui meme ketimbang analisis konvensional.

BREAKING: Jim Cramer is 100% bearish on Bitcoin.

Merry Christmas 🎄 pic.twitter.com/qDr2Yx2U8X

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) December 24, 2025

Polanya terus berulang melewati berbagai siklus pasar. Ketika Cramer tampak yakin pada satu arah, para trader aset kripto seringkali menganggapnya sebagai titik ekstrem sentimen, bukan prediksi akurat.

Menjelang pekan Tahun Baru, para analis memperkirakan likuiditas akan tipis dan volatilitas tinggi. Arah Bitcoin mungkin akan sangat bergantung pada apakah arus ETF mulai stabil dan harga bisa kembali merebut level US$90.000 setelah posisi terkait opsi terselesaikan.

Untuk sementara, opini bearish 100% dari Cramer sepertinya lebih menunjukkan kehati-hatian pasar menyongsong tahun 2026, bukan soal fundamental Bitcoin itu sendiri.

Canton’s CC Token Jumps on Christmas Eve as Institutions Drive the Privacy Narrative

25 December 2025 at 07:31

Canton’s CC token emerged as the top gainer in the crypto market on Christmas Eve, rising more than 25% in 24 hours despite thin holiday liquidity and broadly bearish sentiment. The rally pushed CC ahead of major assets and privacy coins.

The move was not driven by retail hype or seasonal speculation. Instead, it reflected a growing institutional narrative around real-world asset (RWA) tokenization and regulatory clarity—two themes that have gained traction into year-end.

Top Gainers in the Crypto Market on Christmas Eve 2025. Source: CoinGecko

Institutional Tokenization Fuels Canton Token Rally

At the center of the rally is Canton Network, a privacy-enabled Layer-1 blockchain designed specifically for regulated financial institutions. 

Unlike public DeFi chains, Canton allows institutions to transact on-chain while keeping sensitive data private. This is a key requirement for banks, clearing houses, and asset managers.

Canton’s utility token, CC, is used for transaction fees, network security, and validator incentives. Its value is tied less to retail activity and more to institutional usage

That’s why price moves are highly sensitive to infrastructure-level developments.

Momentum accelerated after DTCC (Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation) confirmed progress on tokenizing DTC-custodied US Treasury securities on the Canton Network. 

Minting and using U.S. Treasuries on Canton is coming in 2026, enabling tokenized USTs to be exchanged in near-real-time with stablecoins and other digital assets – all with the privacy and controls regulated markets demand.

A major unlock for global collateral mobility to… pic.twitter.com/XnvdprRq7X

— Canton Network (@CantonNetwork) December 17, 2025

The initiative follows a regulatory green light from the US SEC, which issued a non-action letter allowing DTCC to proceed with live tokenization infrastructure.

That development marked one of the clearest regulatory endorsements yet for on-chain Treasuries. 

As a result, markets began repricing Canton as core infrastructure rather than a speculative blockchain project.

Earlier in December, Canton also deepened its RWA stack through a partnership with RedStone, which became its primary oracle provider. 

The integration enables real-time, compliant price feeds for tokenized assets, bridging institutional markets with DeFi without compromising privacy.

Together, these developments position Canton as a settlement layer for trillions of dollars in traditional financial assets. 

Industry estimates place more than $300 billion in daily transaction volume already flowing through applications built on the network.

Canton CC Token Weekly Price Chart. Source: CoinGecko

Importantly, the rally came during a low-liquidity holiday session. That context amplified the move but also highlighted where capital is concentrating ahead of 2026: compliant tokenization infrastructure.

While broader crypto markets remain cautious, CC’s performance underscored a growing divergence. 

I’ve come to realize $CC is useless. Also it seems to be inflationary with never ending supply.

Is what I’m hearing often in comments. Let’s clarify.@CantonNetwork has implemented something called BME (Burn-Mint-Equilibrium).

1) Equilibrium in Practice:
• Annual target:… https://t.co/kMAuMCAh7q

— Heslin Kim (@HeslinKim) December 24, 2025

Investors are increasingly differentiating between speculative tokens and protocols tied directly to regulated financial adoption.

On Christmas Eve, Canton sat firmly in the latter camp—and the market reacted accordingly.

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Americans Want Crypto for Christmas—Even as Inflation Squeezes Budgets

25 December 2025 at 05:43

Americans are feeling the pressure of higher living costs, but they are not stepping away from crypto. 

A new holiday spending survey from Visa Inc. shows a growing appetite for digital assets as gifts, even as inflation continues to limit disposable income and keep consumers cautious. The contrast highlights a deeper shift in how households adapt when money feels tight.

Inflation Is Cooling, but Budgets Still Feel Tight

Inflation has eased from its post-pandemic peak, but prices remain elevated across essentials such as housing, food, insurance, and utilities. 

Wages have broadly kept pace with inflation, preventing a sharp drop in purchasing power. Still, the margin is thin. 

After covering necessities, many households have less flexibility for investing or discretionary spending than they did before 2022.

US energy inflation is accelerating:

CPI energy prices jumped +4.2% YoY in November, the fastest pace since February 2023.

This marks the 2nd-consecutive acceleration, following a +2.8% YoY increase in September.

The surge was driven by fuel oil, electricity, and utility gas… pic.twitter.com/nXS30Km6fI

— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) December 23, 2025

This environment has not stopped spending outright. Instead, it has changed behavior. Consumers shop earlier, compare prices more aggressively, and rely on technology to stretch each dollar further. 

Financial confidence remains fragile, but economic participation continues. That caution shows up clearly in how people spend—and what they choose to buy.

US Job Growth Over the Years. Source: X/Jed Kolko

Crypto Emerges as a “Lean Budget” Gift

Visa’s December survey reveals that 28% of Americans would be excited to receive crypto as a holiday or Christmas gift, a figure that jumps to 45% among Gen Z

The appeal is not about luxury. It reflects a preference for assets that feel flexible, digital-first, and potentially long-term in value.

At the same time, 47% of US shoppers reported using AI tools to assist with holiday purchases, primarily to find gift ideas and compare prices. This signals a consumer mindset focused on optimization rather than excess.

Could crypto replace holiday cash? More than one-in-four US adults, and nearly half of Gen-Z adults, say they would be excited to receive cryptocurrency as a gift, according to a survey from Visa and Morning Consult https://t.co/xhU2SfJpch pic.twitter.com/RUtS7aKSMP

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 5, 2025

Younger shoppers lead the shift. Gen Z respondents show higher adoption of crypto payments, digital wallets, biometric authentication, and cross-border shopping than any other age group. 

For them, crypto fits naturally into a broader digital financial identity.

The data suggests crypto gifting is not crowding out essentials. Instead, it replaces traditional discretionary items at a time when consumers remain selective.

What This Says About the US Economy

The combination of easing inflation and persistent budget pressure points to a cautious but stable economy. 

Americans are not retreating, but they are adapting. Spending continues, yet it leans toward tools and assets that promise efficiency, optionality, or future upside.

Crypto’s growing acceptance as a gift—despite tighter disposable income—signals cultural normalization rather than speculative exuberance. 

It also helps explain why digital assets continue to attract interest even during periods of economic restraint.

For markets, the message is clear. Inflation may be cooling, but confidence has not fully returned. 

In that gap, technology and alternative assets are filling a role that traditional consumption no longer does.

Americans may feel stretched, but they are still betting—carefully—on the future.

The post Americans Want Crypto for Christmas—Even as Inflation Squeezes Budgets appeared first on BeInCrypto.

Indian Authorities Bust Multi-State Crypto Scam Running for 10 Years

25 December 2025 at 04:44

India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) has carried out coordinated raids at 21 locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Delhi as part of a widening probe into a large-scale crypto scam that allegedly operated for nearly a decade.

The searches were conducted on December 18 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). It targeted residential and office premises linked to 4th Bloc Consultants and its associates. 

India’s Largest Crypto Bust Yet?

Authorities say the group ran fake crypto investment platforms that duped both Indian and foreign investors by promising unusually high returns.

According to the ED, the case originated from a police FIR and intelligence inputs from the Karnataka State Police. 

Investigators allege the accused created professional-looking websites that closely mimicked legitimate global crypto trading platforms, complete with dashboards, account balances, and transaction histories.

BREAKING: 🇮🇳 ED raids 21 locations across Karnataka, Maharashtra and Delhi in a major crypto investment fraud case.

• Movable and immovable properties in India and abroad identified

• Multiple crypto wallet addresses identified

• Investigation ongoing pic.twitter.com/WoDyxfO7A1

— Crypto India (@CryptooIndia) December 23, 2025

However, these platforms were largely a façade. Officials say there was little or no real trading activity. 

Instead, the crypto scammers recycled investors’ funds in a structure resembling a classic Ponzi or multi-level marketing scheme.

To build credibility, the operators allegedly misused photographs of well-known crypto commentators and public figures without consent. 

Early investors were paid small returns to gain trust. Later, they were encouraged to invest larger sums and recruit new participants through referral bonuses.

As the scheme expanded, promoters relied heavily on social media platforms. This included Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Telegram to attract victims. 

The ED believes the network targeted investors in India and overseas.

Investigators say the proceeds of crime were laundered through a complex web of crypto wallets, undisclosed foreign bank accounts, shell companies, and hawala channels. 

Scammers also moved the funds via peer-to-peer crypto transfers before being converted into cash or parked in bank accounts.

During the raids, the ED identified several crypto wallet addresses allegedly controlled by the accused, along with movable and immovable assets acquired in India and abroad using illicit funds.

Authorities also flagged multiple foreign entities used to conceal the money trail.

Notably, officials believe the operation dates back to at least 2015. The scammers evolved over time to evade detection as scrutiny of crypto markets increased.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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Jim Cramer Turns Fully Bearish on Bitcoin and Traders are Watching Closely

25 December 2025 at 03:10

Jim Cramer’s latest Bitcoin stance has flipped to 100% bearish, according to sentiment-tracking data from Unbias. 

The shift immediately caught the attention of crypto traders, not because Cramer commands Bitcoin’s direction, but because his calls have become an informal sentiment indicator inside the market.

Inverse Cramer Narrative In Full Flow?

Data shows that Cramer’s last three Bitcoin predictions were all bearish, pushing his near-term outlook into what Unbias categorizes as “perma-bear” territory. 

Jim Cramer Bitcoin Prediction. Source: Unbias

Historically, such moments tend to spark discussion across crypto social channels, where Cramer’s commentary often triggers the well-known “Inverse Cramer” narrative.

This latest turn comes as Bitcoin trades in the mid-$80,000 range.

Since the October 10 crash, price action has remained choppy and defensive. 

Analysts broadly describe the market as range-bound, with resistance near $90,000–$93,000 and structural support closer to $81,000–$85,000

The failure to reclaim higher levels before year-end has weighed on short-term sentiment.

All Signs Point to a Bitcoin Bear Market?

Market indicators reinforce that cautious tone. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index recently slipped into Extreme Fear, reflecting risk aversion rather than panic buying. 

At the same time, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded consecutive daily outflows into the Christmas week, signaling reduced institutional appetite as investors lock in profits and rebalance portfolios ahead of year-end.

US Bitcoin ETFs Continue to Bleed. Source: SoSoValue

Against that backdrop, Cramer’s bearish shift fits the prevailing mood — but it also explains why his views remain so visible in Bitcoin circles. 

As the long-time host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer has become a cultural reference point for crypto traders. 

His emphatic, short-term calls often clash with Bitcoin’s cycle-driven nature, turning his commentary into a meme-driven contrarian signal rather than conventional analysis.

BREAKING: Jim Cramer is 100% bearish on Bitcoin.

Merry Christmas 🎄 pic.twitter.com/qDr2Yx2U8X

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) December 24, 2025

That dynamic has persisted through multiple market cycles. When Cramer grows confident in one direction, crypto traders often treat it as a sentiment extreme rather than a forecast.

Looking ahead to the New Year’s week, analysts expect thin liquidity and heightened volatility. Bitcoin’s direction may hinge on whether ETF flows stabilize and whether price can reclaim the $90,000 level after options-related positioning clears. 

Until then, Cramer’s 100% bearish read may say less about Bitcoin’s fundamentals — and more about how cautious the market feels heading into 2026.

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