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1. Bitcoin Recently Trading at .80 Correlation to Goldman Non-Profit Tech Stock Index

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2. Yesterday QQQ +1.31% vs. IBIT (Bitcoin) -0.47%...Bitcoin was up 4% at One Point Before Crashing to Negative on Day

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3. North Korean Hackers Steal $2B Crypto 2025

Yahoo Finance North Korean hackers had their biggest year yet for stealing cryptocurrencies in 2025.

David Hollerith 

Cyber attackers sponsored by the rogue regime have swiped over $2.02 billion in crypto since January, according to the latest findings from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

Through early December, the Chainalysis report shows thieves supported by North Korea have stolen over 50% more in crypto this year than in 2024, bringing their total identified haul from crypto theft since 2016 to $6.75 billion.

The findings are just the latest example of how the heavily sanctioned nation has exploited security vulnerabilities in the crypto world to create a significant revenue source. As far back as 2019, national security officials for the US and UN have stated that funds stolen from these affiliated hacker groups support North Korea's nuclear weapons and missiles programs.

"The reality is that cryptocurrency, because of its global 24/7 access, creates a unique value proposition for the regime to target," Chainalysis head of national security intelligence Andrew Fierman said.

The crypto industry saw $3.4 billion in theft in 2025 through early December, according to Chainalysis. The bulk came from a single breach in late February, when Dubai-based exchange Bybit suffered a $1.5 billion theft at the hands of North Korea-affiliated hackers. In terms of stolen funds, it was the industry's largest ever.

Crypto heists have become "the easiest way for DPRK cyber actors to fund their regime," said Eun Young Choi, an attorney at Arnold & Porter and a former federal prosecutor with experience investigating cyberattacks.

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/north-korea-just-had-its-biggest-year-ever-stealing-cryptocurrency-130002485.html

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4. Africa ETF Break-Out +65% 2025

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5. Cash levels are at a record lows for Professional Managers

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6. However American Households Hold Record Cash

Household cash. "Households continue to hold near-record cash balances (98th percentile historically), leaving substantial dry powder should confidence and risk appetite continue to improve. We see this 'buy-the-dip' behavior, every day in our data at Citadel Securities."

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7. Current Passive AUM = $24 Trillion….Flows 2025

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8. Lennar Home Builder Average Price Sold Post Covid

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9. Lennar Stock Back to 2023 Levels

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10. Zillow's Top 20 Most Popular Housing Markets (2025)

The following cities comprise the top of Zillow's annual "Most Popular" list, which focuses on where shoppers are most active: 

1. Rockford, Illinois

 (Ranked #1 overall)

2. Berkeley, California

3. Albany, New York

4. Dearborn, Michigan

5. Toledo, Ohio

6. Carmel, Indiana

7. South Bend, Indiana

8. Abilene, Texas

9. Springfield, Illinois

10. Allentown, Pennsylvania

11. Cincinnati, Ohio

12. Columbus, Ohio

13. Virginia Beach, Virginia

14. Cleveland, Ohio

15. Miami, Florida

16. Boston, Massachusetts

17. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

18. Detroit, Michigan

19. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 (The only major metro area in the top 20)

20. Birmingham, Alabama

Market Trends for 2025

• Affordability: Most of the top 10 markets feature home prices under $350,000, offering relief from high costs in major coastal hubs.

• Regional Dominance: The Midwest accounts for the majority of the top markets due to its balance of job access and lower living expenses.

• Alternative Lists: Zillow also publishes a "Hottest Markets" forecast based on projected competitiveness (e.g., home value appreciation). For 2025, 

Buffalo, NY

 and 

Indianapolis, IN

 led that separate list. 

 www.googlesearch.com

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