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South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit plans to meet with virtual-asset exchanges to gather industry feedback directly on proposed revisions to the enforcement decree of the Special Financial Transactions Act. Edaily reported on May 4 that the FIU
A US law firm has taken legal action to block the transfer of Ether frozen in connection with the Kelp hack, a move that could delay compensation for victims. Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that Gerstein Harrow LLP had applied for an injunction to p
Bitcoin is rebounding near the average purchase price of money that flowed into spot exchange-traded funds in the early stage following their approval, according to an on-chain analysis. The market sees institutional inflows as creating a structure t
Oil prices extended their advance, with West Texas Intermediate crude rising above $104 a barrel. Energy-market volatility is picking up again as geopolitical risks intensify. Digital-asset media outlet Odaily reported on May 4 that WTI climbed 1.81%
Ethereum has significantly expanded its network capacity through a major scaling upgrade. The move could mark a turning point in its scalability push as competition with high-performance blockchains intensifies. Crypto media outlet FinanceFeeds repor
Cryptocurrencies have yet to emerge as a central political issue ahead of the US midterm elections, though they still carry some influence in voters’ policy preferences. CoinDesk reported on May 4 that, in a survey of 1,000 registered US voters, just
Selling pressure on Shiba Inu is easing as exchange inflows into the token have dropped sharply. Crypto outlet U.Today reported on May 4 that Shiba Inu’s seven-day average exchange inflows fell about 47%. Fewer tokens moving onto exchanges suggest in
Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market platform, said on May 4 that it had chosen blockchain data platform Chainalysis as a partner and would deploy an on-chain solution to monitor trading activity across its decentralized finance platform
Bitcoin is under downside pressure as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East combine with uncertainty over Federal Reserve policy. Traders are watching whether support at $75,000 holds and whether the cryptocurrency can break through res
Hashed, the global Web3 venture capital firm, held Game Day for Nitro Seoul 2026, its AI-native founder accelerator, on April 30 at Hashed Lounge in Seoul's Gangnam district. The event showcased the results of teams selected over the past eight weeks
Interview with Animoca Brands Co-Founder Yat Siu AI agent platform 'Animoca Minds' Building agent infrastructure that combines identity and wallets Expanding payments through stablecoins and real-world assets "Animoca Brands' top priority this year i
Visa is partnering with WeFi to build stablecoin-based on-chain financial infrastructure, a move aimed at linking traditional payment networks with decentralized finance, or DeFi. CoinDesk reported on April 28 that the global payments company is deve
Structural weaknesses in token-based crypto projects are becoming more exposed, driving a broader wave of shutdowns across the digital-asset market. A tougher fundraising environment and limited restructuring options are emerging as the main reasons.
State Street is pressing ahead with tokenized fund services as it accelerates the migration of traditional financial infrastructure onto blockchain-based systems. The global custodian plans to launch the service in Luxembourg by the end of 2026, acco
Iran escalated tensions by claiming tighter control over the Strait of Hormuz. Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on April 28 that the deputy commander of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said Iran had achieved
Coinbase has signaled a listing for Pharos (PROS). Coinbase Markets said in a post on X on April 28 that it plans to begin spot trading for PROS. The exchange said it will gradually open the PROS-USD trading pair once liquidity conditions are met. Th
President Donald Trump claimed Iran is effectively in a state of collapse amid internal turmoil. In a Truth Social post on April 28, Trump wrote that Iran had told the U.S. it was in a “State of Collapse” and was asking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Gold and silver prices fell sharply in global commodity markets, while international crude prices surged, highlighting diverging moves across asset classes. Broader market volatility is increasing. Odaily, a media outlet focused on digital assets, re
Toku, a stablecoin payroll company, has introduced a feature that lets employees earn interest as soon as they receive their pay. The move broadens the use of stablecoins beyond payments into savings and yield generation. Crypto media outlet The Bloc
Bitcoin briefly slipped below $76,000. As of 10:12 p.m. on April 28, the cryptocurrency was trading at $76,035 on Binance's USDT market, down 2.09% from a day earlier. On Upbit, it changed hands at 113.15 million won. Meanwhile, the kimchi premium fo
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission is moving to introduce artificial intelligence into cryptocurrency market oversight and the review of registration applications, CoinDesk reported on April 28. Acting Chairman Caroline Pham said the agency
Galaxy Digital, the digital-asset financial services firm, posted a first-quarter loss as declining cryptocurrency prices triggered valuation markdowns. Bloomberg reported on April 28 that Galaxy Digital recorded a net loss of $216 million in the fir
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking public comment on proposed changes to listing standards for crypto-based exchange-traded products. The SEC has opened a public comment period on a rule change proposed by NYSE Arca, The Block rep
U.S. semiconductor exchange-traded funds were lower in premarket trading. Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on April 28 that semiconductor ETFs fell across the board as artificial intelligence-related stocks weakened. The iShare
The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, Reuters reported on April 28. The UAE government announced through state-run WAM that it will formally withdraw from both groups starting May 1. Officials said the decision reflects
Saudi Aramco, the kingdom's state-owned energy company, has extended its suspension of liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG, supplies. The company will keep the halt in place through May, Walter Bloomberg reported on April 28. Markets are watching the mov
Stablecoin supply and the number of holders are rising even as actual transfer activity slows. Cointelegraph reported on April 28 that stablecoin transfer volume over the past 30 days totaled $8.31 trillion, down 19.18% from the previous month. Over
Bitcoin miner MARA has launched a foundation focused on strengthening security and improving user access. Bitcoin News said in an official post on X on April 28 that MARA had established the MARA Foundation. The company said the foundation's main goa
Russia's defense minister said expanded European military support for Ukraine could escalate tensions. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 28 that the minister said Europe supplying Ukraine with drones capable of striking Russian territory could bring
Bitcoin has extended its rebound, fueling expectations for a move back above $80,000. But macroeconomic data is capping the room for further gains. CoinDesk reported on April 28 that Bitcoin retreated to about $76,500 after climbing above $79,000 ear