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HancomWith has launched a physical gold-backed stablecoin and on-chain financial services as it pushes into the real-world asset, or RWA, tokenization market. The move aims to position gold not just as a store of value, but as a financial asset. Edai
Consumer complaints related to virtual assets surged more than tenfold from a year earlier, driving the increase in overall complaints in South Korea’s financial investment industry. On April 21, the Financial Supervisory Service said in a release on
“Ethereum was designed to keep producing blocks even if participation drops. The next challenge is to preserve that feature while reducing transaction finality to less than one minute.” Luca Zanolini, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, outlined
“The public internet has too much latency and volatility for high-performance financial systems. Through DoubleZero Edge, we can ensure fairness in data delivery and help bring blockchain to institutional-grade infrastructure.” Austin Federa, co-foun
"Discussion of a Korean-won stablecoin has so far focused on who will do what. It now needs to move to execution: how it will be built and operated." Seo Sang-min, chairman of the Kaia DLT Foundation, made the remarks at BUIDL Asia 2026 at Sofitel Am
Web3 industry executives said AI agents are emerging as a new class of consumers, setting up a fundamental overhaul of advertising and marketing with blockchain infrastructure at the center of that shift. That theme dominated a panel discussion at BU
"If on-chain data remains fully exposed in a world where AI agents handle finance, healthcare and work on our behalf, it will become a threat to everyday life. Blockchain will become a new operating system as the infrastructure that solves that probl
“As AI takes on more decision-making, what matters is no longer performance but verifiability. Without verification, users cannot know whether a cheaper model has been substituted or whether data has been distorted. We are building infrastructure tha
"Stablecoin transaction volumes have already surpassed legacy payment networks such as Visa, showing that the way value is transferred is changing," Alex Lim, LayerZero's head of Asia, said at BUIDL Asia 2026 in Seoul on June 16. "Stablecoins and rea
"Crypto is the payment rail best suited to AI, requiring dedicated protocols and authentication systems" Blockchain and AI industry executives said AI agents are emerging as a core execution layer in on-chain finance, setting off a race to build the
Blockchain and finance industry experts said tokenization of real-world assets, or RWAs, has moved beyond a passing trend and entered the early stages of reshaping capital-market structure. A fireside chat on “RWAs and Tokenized Assets” was held at A
Blockchain industry participants said on-chain trading is moving beyond its role as an alternative venue and increasingly positioning itself as part of core financial infrastructure. The discussion took place at AI/InfraCon, held on April 15 at Dream
"In real-world asset, or RWA, tokenization, regulatory compliance matters more than issuance itself, and real-time data and risk assessment frameworks will determine institutional participation." AI/InfraCon, an event focused on AI and Web3 infrastru
AI/InfraCon, an event focused on applications of AI and Web3 infrastructure, was held on May 15 at Dreamplus in Seoul’s Gangnam district. The event was part of BUIDL Week and featured discussions on perpetual decentralized exchanges, real-world asset
AI/InfraCon, an event focused on AI and Web3 infrastructure use cases, was held on May 15 at Dreamplus in Seoul's Gangnam district. The event was part of BUIDL Week's main program and covered topics including perpetual DEXs, real-world assets, stable
Ethereum has climbed back above the average purchase price of short-term holders, but the market structure still appears to reflect a relief rally rather than a broader reversal. Glassnode, the on-chain analytics firm, wrote on X on April 14 that Eth
Bitcoin briefly rose above $76,000. Bitcoin was trading at $75,575 on Binance's USDT market, up 5.33% from a day earlier. On Upbit, it was quoted at 111.59 million won. According to Cryprice, the kimchi premium for major cryptocurrencies including Bi
A basic framework for an agreement between the US and Iran has been put in place, according to a media report. FinancialJuice, citing Fox News on June 14, reported that a Trump administration official said all the components needed for a deal were in
Iran is prioritizing Islamabad, Pakistan, as the venue for follow-up talks with the US, according to a report. Odaily, a cryptocurrency-focused media outlet, reported on April 14 that Hadi Gorlrizi, a spokesperson for the Iranian Embassy in Pakistan,
Bitcoin is moving closer to the average purchase prices of major institutional investors, indicating the window to buy at lower levels may be narrowing. On April 14, CryptoQuant Chief Executive Officer Ki Young Ju wrote on X, formerly Twitter, that “
Bitcoin briefly rose above $75,000. As of 10:42 p.m., it was trading at $75,200 on Binance's USDT market. On Upbit, Bitcoin was quoted at 110.77 million won. Cryprice data showed the kimchi premium on major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, at 0.2
Crypto-related stocks rose across the board as US trading opened. Odaily, a US media outlet focused on digital assets, reported that shortly after the open on June 14, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.07%, the S&P 500 gained 0.31%, and the N
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Federal Reserve should be cautious about cutting interest rates because geopolitical risks in the Middle East continue to pose inflation threats. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 14 that Bessent said i
XRP Ledger, or XRPL, is bolstering privacy features with the adoption of zero-knowledge, or ZK, proofs, a key element in expanding institutional participation. CoinDesk reported on Aug. 14 that XRPL has integrated the zero-knowledge proof network Bou
Strategy, known as the largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin, will report first-quarter results next month. Business Wire said on April 14 that the company plans to release its first-quarter results after the US market closes on May 5.
Kevin Warsh's Senate confirmation process to become Federal Reserve chair is set to move into full gear. Odaily, a cryptocurrency news outlet, reported on April 14 that Warsh had cleared key hurdles for Senate confirmation and that his hearing is sch
U.S. wholesale prices rose less than expected in March, offering another sign that inflation pressures may be easing. The producer price index increased 0.5% from the previous month in March, according to the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statis
Tether said Aug. 14 that it officially launched Tether Wallet, a self-custody digital wallet, through its website. The wallet gives users direct access to Tether’s payment and settlement infrastructure. It supports USD₮ (Tether), XAU₮, the company’s
Diplomatic uncertainty persists as the US and Iran have yet to set a schedule for further talks. Walter Bloomberg, an overseas economic news feed, reported on April 14 that the two sides still have not agreed to hold a second round of talks. Iran sai
Visa and Stripe have joined the Tempo blockchain as validators, crypto-focused channel Unfolded reported on April 14. Zodia Custody, the Standard Chartered-owned digital-asset custodian, is also participating as a validator on Tempo, a payments-focus