Crypto trader Doctor Profit has sold holdings in XRP and other altcoins, saying rising altcoin volume and heavy leverage have raised the risk of a near-term correction. He said altcoin spot volume has grown to about four times Bitcoin’s, and warned that leveraged trading could trigger forced liquidations if prices fall. He said he is short bitcoin from $86,200 with additional orders up to $89,500, targeting $79,000, while keeping long-term positions unchanged.

Korea\'s online investment-linked finance industry is accelerating mid-rate lending to mid-to-low credit borrowers and sole proprietors after regulatory improvements. The Financial Services Commission plans to raise self-funding investment limits and financial-company linked investment caps, and expand limits for general investors. Major financial institutions are also stepping up CEO selection processes, while regulators tighten oversight of bank asset quality, governance and internal controls. Payment and digital-asset businesses widen partnerships and services.