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[Breaking] KOSPI Early Session at 3,220.27... Surpasses Previous High

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism nominee Choi Hui-yeong states: "P2E introduction should be decided after establishing relevant legislative framework"

Choi Hui-yeong, nominee for Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, expressed a cautious stance regarding the domestic introduction of P2E (Play to Earn) games. This is based on his view that legal frameworks related to virtual assets (cryptocurrenc

Dunamu Holds 2025 Fair Trade Compliance Pledge Ceremony

Dunamu, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, announced on the 22nd that it held the Fair Trade Compliance Pledge Ceremony. The Fair Trade Compliance Pledge Ceremony took place on the 21st at Square Cube in Seocho-dong, Seoul. Dunamu exe

[New York Stock Exchange Briefing] Optimism for Q2 Earnings... S&P500 and Nasdaq Hit All-Time High Again

FactSet: "More than 85% of major companies are expected to exceed estimates" The Nasdaq Composite Index and S&P500 index once again set record highs as optimism over the second quarter earnings of companies spread. On the 21st (local time) at the New

After the passage of the US stablecoin bill, whales rush to accumulate meme coins

With the official enactment of the US stablecoin bill, the GENIUS Act, on the 18th after President Donald Trump’s signature, demand for meme coins is also rising. The elimination of legal uncertainties surrounding virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) is

'Tornado Cash' Founder Rebuts in Trial: "Victim's Funds Did Not Pass Through the Mixer"

As the trial of Tornado Cash's co-founder Roman Storm enters its second week, the defense has raised questions about the credibility of the prosecution's evidence. According to The Block on the 21st (local time), Storm's attorney David Patton recentl

"For the Commercialization of KRW Stablecoins and STOs, the Speed of Legislation Must Accelerate"

Industry Voices: "Legislation is Urgently Needed for Commercialization" Opinions on the Need for Differentiation of KRW Stablecoins There is a growing call for rapid legislation to support the commercialization of KRW stablecoins and security token o

"Korean Won Stablecoin, Banking Integration Essential...Should Be Driven by the Private Sector"

As technical and regulatory preparations for the issuance of Korean won stablecoins gather pace, the argument has been made that linkage with banks is essential for the won stablecoin industry. Kim Kyung-eop, CEO of OpenAsset, attended the 'Internet

Jo Jin-seok, CEO of KODA: "Trust is essential for virtual asset custody... It must function like a bank"

Jo Jin-seok, CEO of virtual asset custody (custody) firm KODA, emphasized that in the era of tokenization of real-world assets (RWA), the role of custody is turning into a 'trust infrastructure.' At the institution and media event 'Internet Capital M

[Today's Global Hot Coins] Kaito, MemeX, Caldera, and More

According to the AI-based Web3 search platform Kaito's Token Mindshare—an indicator quantifying the influence of specific tokens in the virtual asset market—top gainers as of the 18th show that the five keywords receiving the most attention related t

Backpack opens FTX debt sale channel…"Operated neutrally with no fees"

Cryptocurrency exchange Backpack has launched an official trading channel connecting FTX debt holders with third-party buyers. On the 17th (local time), Backpack announced on its official website, "We will operate a completely neutral and non-profit

Fidelity: "Bitcoin is now halfway there... Similar to the internet adoption curve"

Although Bitcoin (BTC) has surpassed $120,000 and continues to reach new all-time highs, analysis suggests it is still only at the midpoint of its adoption cycle. According to Cointelegraph on the 17th (local time), the global asset management firm F

US Bitcoin Spot ETFs Record 11 Consecutive Days of Net Inflows

US Bitcoin spot ETFs have marked 11 consecutive trading days of net inflows. According to traderT data on the 17th (local time), a total of $523.29 million in net funds flowed into Bitcoin spot ETFs trading in the US on this day. BlackRock's IBIT acc

Kakao Pay rebounds above ₩60,000 on stablecoin expectations…Kaia surges 12%

Kakao Pay's stock price has reversed its trend and is now rising on expectations for its stablecoin business. As of 11 a.m. on the 18th, Kakao Pay is trading at ₩60,100, up 4.1% from the previous trading day. The background of this rebound is believe

Kaia to Host 'Stablecoin Hackathon' With Tether, kakaopay, and LINE NEXT

Kaia will co-host the '1st Korea Stablecoin Hackathon' with Tether, kakaopay, and LINE NEXT starting August 1. The hackathon, held under the theme 'Korea Stablecoin Industry, Leaping Beyond Innovation to G2,' aims to uncover innovative business model

U.S. Senator: "Virtual asset regulation bill could be exploited to circumvent securities regulations"

Concerns have been raised that the market structure legislation 'CLARITY Act,' currently being pursued in the U.S. Congress, could fundamentally change the way large corporations issue securities. According to NewsBTC on the 17th (local time), U.S. S

World collaborates with K-Pop artists…"Expanding fan engagement through identity verification"

World, a human-centric identity and financial network, announced the progress of its three-part 'Real K-Pop' campaign featuring collaborations with K-Pop artists on the 18th. This campaign officially kicked off in June with H1-KEY, and was further ex

Trump Pushes for Tax Exemption on Small Bitcoin Payments

U.S. President Donald Trump appears poised to promote a de minimis tax exemption system targeting cryptocurrencies (virtual assets) like Bitcoin (BTC). Karoline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, said at a briefing on the 17th (local time), “P

"Let's scoop up Ethereum"…Sharplink to raise stock issuance limit by 6 times

Sharplink Gaming will increase its stock issuance limit by six times compared to before and proceed with additional purchases of Ethereum (ETH). According to The Block on the 17th (local time), Sharplink Gaming announced through a supplemental invest

XRP Surpasses $3.4, Hits All-Time High

XRP has set a new all-time high for the first time in six months. On the 17th (local time), XRP surged 12.7% on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, reaching an intraday high of $3.4875. This breaks the previous record of $3.4 set back in January, achie

Trump Pushes to Allow Virtual Assets in $12 Trillion U.S. Retirement Pension Market

U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly working to open the nearly $9 trillion (approximately ₩12,000 trillion) U.S. retirement pension market to alternative investment assets such as virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), gold, and private equity fund

Lee Jae-myung Administration’s STO Initiative... National Assembly Kicks Off Legislation in the Second Half of the Year

No major partisan differences, legislation likely to speed up Political Affairs Committee expected to discuss in August Industry: "Swift passage needed" After being overshadowed by the issue of the Korean won stablecoin, the legislation for Security

Bitcoin Exceeds $118,000

Bitcoin Hits ₩160 Million on Upbit for the First Time in 5 Months

Chinese authorities begin discussions on stablecoin response..."Research must be strengthened"

Chinese authorities have begun discussing strategic response measures for stablecoins and digital currencies. According to Reuters on the 10th (local time), the Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (Shanghai SASAC) he

Unstoppable Bitcoin breaks past $117,000

Bitcoin (BTC)'s upward momentum shows no signs of slowing down. It has once again set a new all-time high in just a single day. On the 10th (local time), Bitcoin surged about 6% from the previous day to surpass the $117,000 mark on the Binance Tether

U.S. Ethereum Spot ETF Records $383.1 Million Net Inflow… Second Largest in History

A record-breaking inflow, the second largest ever, has entered the U.S. Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. According to Sosho Value’s data on the 10th (local time), Ethereum spot ETFs traded in the U.S. recorded a net inflow of $3

Robinhood Warns of Legal Risks for 'Tokenized Shares'... "Investor Protection Difficult in Case of Bankruptcy"

Concerns are growing among industry insiders and regulatory authorities over Robinhood's tokenized startup equity products launched in Europe. While the initiative purports to offer investment opportunities in the equity of well-known unlisted compan

U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF Records $1.1726 Billion Net Inflow in a Day…Largest in 8 Months

The U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF recorded the largest daily inflow since November 7 of last year. A massive influx of funds was concentrated around major asset management firms such as BlackRock and Fidelity. According to TraderT data on the 10th (local tim

ARK: "Bitcoin could reach up to $1.5 million by 2030"

U.S. asset management firm ARK Invest has projected that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) could reach up to $1,500,000 by 2030. ARK Invest presented this outlook through its annual report, 'Big Ideas 2025.' The report identified Bitcoin's role as 'digital