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US SEC Postpones Decision on Bitwise 'Solana Spot ETF' Approval to October 16

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on the 14th (local time) that it is postponing the decision on whether to approve the 'Solana (SOL) Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)' filed by Bitwise to October 16. Originally, the SEC was req

U.S. $12 Trillion Retirement Funds, Gateway Opened for Cryptocurrency Investments

Cryptocurrency A to Z Allowance for Alternative Asset Investments Trump Signs Executive Order Massive Capital Inflows Expected Bitcoin Jumps 5% Ethereum Up 20% in Three Days President Donald Trump has signed an executive order permitting virtual asse

[Key Economic and Cryptocurrency Events for the Week] US July CPI and more

<Next Week's Major Economic Schedule> ▶Monday, 11th: ▶Tuesday, 12th: △US July Consumer Price Index (CPI, KST 21:30) ▶Wednesday, 13th: △South Korea July Unemployment Rate (KST 08:00) △US Crude Oil Inventory (KST 23:30) ▶Thursday, 14th: △UK Q2 GDP (KST

Tether holds 82 tons of gold and 100,000 Bitcoins…Ranks 18th in the world for US Treasury bonds

The stablecoin 'USTDT' issuer Tether has significantly increased its gold reserves in Q2, entering the top 40 global rankings among central banks and financial institutions. According to Tether’s Q2 reserve report, its gold holdings reached $8.7 bill

Saylor: "Bitcoin is a global currency asset... Expected to outperform the S&P 500"

Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy, stated that Bitcoin (BTC) is a global currency asset expected to deliver returns surpassing the S&P 500 index. On the 9th (local time), in an interview with Bloomberg, Saylor said, "The number of companies u

"Ethereum returns likely to surpass Bitcoin for now... New all-time high is just a matter of time"

Ethereum (ETH) is fueling expectations of a new all-time high after breaking through the $4,300 mark for the first time in four years. Cryptocurrency analysts commented, "With a breakout of resistance and robust demand coinciding, the market has ente

"Investment Loss Compensation, Free Coin Distribution"...Warning on Surge in Virtual Asset Investment Scams

While the enthusiasm for virtual asset (cryptocurrency) investments continues, investment scams exploiting promises such as 'investment loss compensation', 'free coin distribution', and 'guaranteed high returns' still remain rampant. On the 10th, the

Bitcoin Surpasses $118,000

Ethereum surpasses $4,300 for the first time in 4 years and 8 months…13% away from all-time high

Ethereum (ETH) has surpassed the $4,300 level for the first time in 4 years and 8 months, raising expectations for a new all-time high. On the 9th (local time), Ethereum soared almost 7% compared to the previous day in the Binance Tether (USDT) marke

"Bitcoin is not a special asset... It will collapse along with Nasdaq"

Henrik Zeberg, a Swissblock analyst, stated on the 9th (local time), "Bitcoin (BTC) is not a 'special asset.' Rather, it should be considered a high-risk asset with strong risk characteristics." On this day, analyst Zeberg wrote on his X, "There is a

Bo Hines resigns as White House Virtual Asset Advisory Chair

Bo Hines, the White House Virtual Asset (cryptocurrency) Advisory Chair, announced his resignation on the 9th (local time). On this day, Hines stated on his X account, "Although I am stepping down from my position, I will continue to support the virt

US Ethereum Spot ETF sees $118.83 million net inflow... 3 consecutive trading days

The United States Ethereum (ETH) spot ETF recorded net inflows for three consecutive trading days. According to data from Trader T on the 7th (local time), Ethereum spot ETFs traded in the United States have seen a total inflow of $118.83 million. Bl

Over $120,750,000 net inflow into US Bitcoin spot ETFs

Over $100 million in net funds have flowed into the United States Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF market. According to trader T's data on the 7th (local time), a total of $120,750,000 was poured into Bitcoin spot ETFs traded in the United States. BlackRock's

Forbes: "Allowing U.S. Retirement Pension Crypto Investments Will Bring Major Change"

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order fully permitting investment in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) through 401(k) retirement accounts. The industry has evaluated this move as a critical measure that will accelerate the institu

Hong Kong Standard Chartered Partners with Animoca and HKT to Issue Stablecoins

Standard Chartered Bank (SCBHK) in Hong Kong has established a joint venture, Anchorpoint Financial Limited, with Animoca Brands and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) and is entering the stablecoin issuance business. On the 7th (local time), Animoca Brands ann

JPMorgan: "Traditional Financial Institutions Losing Interest in the RWA Market"

An analysis has emerged suggesting that the tokenization market for real-world assets (RWA) is failing to gain significant traction among traditional financial institutions. According to BeInCrypto on the 7th (local time), JPMorgan stated in a report

[Analysis] Bitcoin Shows Short-term Correction Signal…"Bullish Momentum Weakening"

An analysis has emerged suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) may face a short-term correction as its bullish momentum weakens. On the 7th (local time), on-chain data analysis platform CryptoQuant stated in a report shared with The Block, "After surpassing $

"Stability over profits"... Industry warns against including virtual assets and private equity funds in retirement pensions

On the 7th (local time), President Donald Trump of the United States signed an executive order including alternative assets such as virtual assets (cryptocurrency), private equity funds, and real estate as investment options for employees' retirement

Sharplink Gaming accumulates over 10,000 Ethereum... surpasses 530,000 ETH holdings

Sharplink Gaming (Sharplink Gaming) has additionally purchased 10,975 Ethereum (ETH) (approximately $42.79 million). According to on-chain analytics firm Nansen, on the 7th (local time), with this purchase, Sharplink Gaming's total Ethereum holdings

US Senator: "Trump Supports the '1 Million Bitcoin Reserve Plan'"

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated, "I am pleased that President Donald Trump supports my 'strategic Bitcoin reserve plan.'" This plan entails the United States purchasing up to 1 million Bitcoins over the next five years. On this day, Senator Lummis

US “Crypto Czar”: ‘Retirement Pension Virtual Asset Investments… Will Enhance Yields’

David Sacks, the White House virtual assets and artificial intelligence (AI) policy head (Crypto Czar) in the United States, welcomed President Donald Trump’s move to relax regulations on retirement pension investments, stating that “it will help boo

'Modhaus, home of tripleS, secures ₩21 billion Series B investment'

K-pop fan-participatory startup entertainment company Modhaus, which is home to tripleS and ARTMS, announced on the 8th that it has secured a ₩21 billion Series B investment from major domestic venture capital (VC) firms. The latest round was led by

Ethereum (ETH) Surpasses $3,900

Ripple·SEC abruptly withdraw appeal…XRP surges 8%

The long-standing legal dispute between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs has effectively come to an end. Both parties have agreed to withdraw their appeals and to bear their own legal costs. According to a joint agree

Trump Allows Inclusion of 'Virtual Assets' in Retirement Plans... Signs Executive Order

United States President Donald Trump has signed an executive order allowing investments in virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) within 401(k) retirement plans. While such investments were not previously prohibited, practical and regulatory restrictions

Kim Seo-joon, CEO of Hashed, "Nationality is becoming a membership... 400 million K-pop fans as digital citizens"

Kim Seo-joon, CEO of Hashed, emphasized, "Nationality is now becoming a form of membership, and the digital space is becoming a new territory." He evaluated that South Korea has entered a ‘golden time’ where it can newly design the concepts of citize

"Let's Drive Global Demand by Combining Local Currency with Public Blockchain"

A suggestion has been made that local currency, which has been used as a means to stimulate domestic demand, could evolve into a global digital asset if combined with a public blockchain. It is analyzed that local currencies can expand beyond regiona

"Estonia Completes Digitalization of Administrative Procedures...Aims to Set Global Standards"

Kristiina Kriisa, Head of International Relations at the e-Estonia Briefing Centre, stated, "Estonia is a small country with a population of 1.3 million, but with 30 years of accumulated experience in building a digital society, we are setting new gl

"Korea's Leap Towards Digital G2"... Emphasis on 'WonStableCoin' Ecosystem in the Political Arena

Hashed Open Research Forum 'The First Step Towards Digital G2' Political and Industry Leaders Discuss Digital Asset Expansion Strategies Kim Seo-joon: "It's a Golden Opportunity for Korea to Become a Digital Asset Powerhouse" Min Byung-deok: "We Must

Pudgy Penguins joins US government virtual asset policy advisory group...Growing anticipation for ETF approval

The non-fungible token (NFT) project 'Pudgy Penguins' has officially joined the US government's virtual asset (cryptocurrency) policy advisory group. Pudgy Penguins stated, "Over the past three months, we have visited Washington DC six times to hold