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2026.08.21 · MORNING EDITION

SORAN is a quick digest of what Korean Telegram communities are talking about right now.

Solana Meme Coins Exploding, Alt Season Entry Expected

The room is fully tilted toward meme season opening. Solana meme coins like $KIRK, $MADE, $GROKBOT are pumping 5x to 50x daily, with Trump-related coins leading the charge. With Pump.fun volume and minting both exploding, early entry into ultra-low-cap new projects is becoming the main profit play.

The shift is being read as a signal that the bear market since October 2025 is over and we're moving into alt season. But caution is mixed in that low LP and overheated rallies bring scams.

$KIRK$MADE$GROKBOTPump.funSolana meme coins

TOP SIGNALS / what's hot

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Ethereum and Bitcoin Rally Together, Bull Market Reentry Debate

The room is split on whether this is a real bull market reentry or just technical bounce. Ethereum hit $2,300 and rallied 18-20% to a new 2-month high, with Bitcoin strong around $72,500. Claims circulate that $335M was liquidated in 24 hours with 92% shorts, and the US Treasury's expanded bond purchases are seen as the catalyst by many.

Watch how long Treasury support lasts and how liquidation volume stacks up.

$ETH$BTCliquidationsUS Treasury
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Monad Rallies, Sale Coming and MetaMask Gas Support

Monad rooms are hot. Talk of a 100-cent target is circulating based on Upbit's number one gainer status, and MetaMask announced it'll cover gas fees when using Monad mainnet, giving the ecosystem momentum. Bid-ask spreads are wide but trading is active, read as bullish conviction.

Sale reveal is imminent and MetaMask native integration is fueling early-entry expectations.

$MONMonadMetaMask
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XRP Rally, Domestic Volume Surge and Listing Expectations

Ripple rooms are euphoric. XRP jumped 34% after Trump's policy speech and domestic trading volume reportedly exceeded Tether. Major holders are stacking conviction, and with supply constraints and domestic spot listing expectations adding fuel, most are seeing more upside ahead.

The surge in Korean volume is being read as a canary for the bull cycle. Watch Upbit volume and listing moves together.

$XRPRippleUpbitcoinness.com
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Major Phishing and Scam Alert

Scam warnings keep popping up. Tornado Cash domain was compromised with 1010 ETH drained, and Ledger/Trezor spoofing phishing reportedly targeted 885,000 phone numbers. There was even a fake Coindesk conference targeting researchers. Unknown mint and payment links plus 'guaranteed gains' rhetoric are flagged as classic scam spreads and should be filtered.

The core is to minimize exposure to unverified products and unknown links. Be especially careful with new and overheated tokens.

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ZK Airdrop Cycle, Aligned Layer Multi-Exchange Launch and Real Profits

Proof of real profits from ZK airdrops is showing up everywhere. Aligned Layer ($ALIGN) hit Coinbase, Bitget, Kraken, and OKX simultaneously with major liquidity, and claimants are confirming profits. FDV is trading around $160M. Follow-up airdrops like zkArcade saw $250k to $1M returns, signaling the ZK token distribution cycle is in full swing.

ALIGN's success has reignited airdrop participation across the ZK ecosystem. Timing the distribution is key.

$ALIGNzkArcadeZK protocolsCoinbaseBitget
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US Regulatory Clarity, CFTC/SEC Own Rules and CLARITY Act

The room is tilted toward the US moving favorably on regulation. With Congress delaying the CLARITY Act, the CFTC and SEC said they'll frame rules within their own authority, and CFTC Chair Mike Selig opened the Innovation Advisory Board's first meeting to directly handle blockchain, AI, and prediction market regulation. Industry figures like Coinbase and Ripple joining was also notable.

With the Sept 15 vote looming, regulatory clarity is expected to trigger institutional capital inflows and bring back overseas founders.

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ALSO MOVING / elsewhere

Hyperliquid Rise, Layer 1 Capital Flows

Hyperliquid suddenly got attention after Trump mentioned it. Talk even circulates it could replace expensive Ethereum, and on-chain meme coins like $EGG are exploding. Some read this as an early signal of capital moving from high-fee Layer 1s to cheaper chains.

RWA Tokenization Expanding, Institutional Entry

Tokenized asset talk is picking up. The tokenized stock market grew to $3B in a year, and Franklin Templeton is preparing to add tokenized assets to existing funds. Pre-IPO products are also active on platforms like MSX and Polymarket. coinness.com

Korea Crypto Taxation Enforcement, Regulatory Pessimism

Domestic sentiment has dampened. Korea is moving forward with crypto taxation as scheduled, seen as regulatory tightening locked in, and contrasted with US deregulation, some are calling the Korean crypto scene dead. Talk of overseas relocation and exchange migration is widespread.

SK Hynix and Samsung Buybacks, Semiconductor and Tech Rally

Stock talk is mixing into the room. SK Hynix announced $40B+ in buybacks and cancellations with a 50% shareholder return plan over 3 years, sending semiconductors soaring, and Samsung Electronics $100B+ returns are also expected. Some see the tech rally potentially spilling over into crypto tech themes.

HOW IT WORKS / how it works

01Collect

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02Analyze

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