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Shin Hyun-song, nominee for governor of the Bank of Korea, said the digital currency system should be centered on a central bank digital currency, or CBDC, and deposit tokens. In written responses for his National Assembly confirmation hearing, Shin
Bitcoin fell into the low $70,000 range after the US moved to close the Strait of Hormuz. Cointelegraph reported on July 12 that Bitcoin dropped as low as $70,623 intraday. It extended its decline after slipping about 1.9% immediately following Presi
The Bank of Japan is increasingly likely to leave interest rates unchanged at this month’s policy meeting as geopolitical risks in the Middle East intensify. Former BOJ board member Kazuo Momma told Bloomberg on April 12 that central banks typically
Major cryptocurrency projects are set for large token unlocks over the next week, raising the prospect of additional supply pressure across the market. Tokenomist data cited by Wu Blockchain on July 12 showed that large cliff unlocks worth more than
Bitcoin is showing stronger signs of near-term weakness as short-selling pressure builds after US-Iran talks broke down. CryptoQuant contributor Darkfost wrote on June 12 that Bitcoin fell about 3% after news of the failed talks, slipping to around $
Middle East tensions are rising again after Iranian authorities warned they still have additional ways to respond to a US maritime blockade. Walter Bloomberg reported on April 12 that a senior Iranian official said Iran "still has leverage it has not
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has again asserted exclusive federal authority over prediction markets amid a growing dispute over who regulates them. In an interview with CoinDesk on June 12, CFTC Commissioner Mike Selig said any product
The Bank of Korea and the Korea Insurance Institute are moving to develop an insurance model using digital currency, highlighting broader potential applications for digital-asset-based financial technology. Ha Tae-kyung, head of the Korea Insurance I
The cryptocurrency market is showing more resilience than expected despite geopolitical risks in the Middle East, according to an analysis. CoinDesk reported on June 12 that Jurrien Timmer, Fidelity Investments’ director of global macro, views the cu
Today’s Key Economic Events ▶ April 13: US March existing home sales (10 a.m. US time; 11 p.m. Korea time); speech by Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran (6:20 p.m. US time; 7:20 a.m. Korea time on April 14) Today’s Key Cryptocurrency Events ▶ Apr
Binance’s stablecoin reserves are rising, signaling that buying power may be returning to the cryptocurrency market, according to an analysis. CryptoQuant contributor CryptoOnchain wrote on June 12 that Binance’s ERC-20 stablecoin reserves recently c
European banks and companies are moving beyond reviewing stablecoin adoption and into implementation. Cointelegraph reported on June 12 that financial institutions and companies across Europe have started preparing to launch services, including by se
Bitcoin’s rebound is losing momentum as geopolitical risks and macroeconomic uncertainty limit further gains, according to an analysis. Cointelegraph reported on June 12 that Nic Puckrin, founder of CoinBureau, said Bitcoin’s current rebound remains
President Donald Trump is considering resuming limited military action against Iran after negotiations with Tehran collapsed, the Wall Street Journal reported. The newspaper reported June 13 that Trump and his advisers are weighing several military o
Oil prices surged as tensions in the Middle East escalated. The Kobeissi Letter said West Texas Intermediate crude rose about 10% intraday on June 12, topping $105 a barrel. Brent crude climbed more than 8%, also posting a sharp gain. The spike follo
Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has signaled it may expand its holdings. On May 12, Chairman Michael Saylor posted "Think bigger" on X along with the company’s Strategy Tracker chart. The post was interpreted as a sign that another
President Donald Trump declared a maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran collapsed, and the U.S. military said it will begin enforcing the measure on April 13. U.S. Central Command said April 12 that, under Trump's order, it
Ether Machine, an Ethereum treasury strategy company, has scrapped its plan to go public. Ether Machine and Nasdaq-listed special purpose acquisition company Dynamix Corp. agreed to terminate their merger deal by mutual consent, Cointelegraph reporte
Bitwise has filed a second amended application to launch a spot exchange-traded fund tied to Hyperliquid's HYPE token. The Block reported on July 11 that the asset manager submitted the revised filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, p
<Key Economic Events Next Week> ▶︎April 13: △US March existing home sales (10 a.m. ET, 11 p.m. Korea time) △Fed Governor Stephen Miran speaks (6:20 p.m. ET, 7:20 a.m. Korea time on April 14) ▶︎April 14: △Israel-Lebanon talks △ADP weekly private emplo
The European Central Bank has formally backed a plan to centralize oversight of large crypto-asset service providers under the European Securities and Markets Authority. Reuters reported on June 11, citing an ECB opinion published June 9, that the ce
Saudi Arabia has fully restored the East-West pipeline, which bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. Watcher.Guru reported on July 12 that the kingdom had normalized operations on the East-West pipeline and resumed crude shipments of about 7 million barrels
Bitcoin and Ether could reverse course this year if they break above key price levels, according to an analysis cited by Cointelegraph. Cointelegraph reported on June 12 that macro analyst Jordi Visser said in a recent interview that a sustainable ra
Analysis suggests US capital flows in the Bitcoin market may be starting to shift. CryptoQuant contributor Rei Researcher wrote on June 11 that an analysis of recent Bitcoin price action and the Coinbase Premium Index points to a meaningful change in
Stablecoins’ real economic transaction volume could expand sharply over the next decade. Wu Blockchain reported on June 12 that Chainalysis said in a recent report inflation-adjusted stablecoin transaction volume may rise from $28 trillion in 2025 to
SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite company, has maintained its Bitcoin holdings despite posting a steep loss. CoinDesk reported on June 12 that SpaceX holds about 8,285 Bitcoin worth roughly $603 million. The assets are held in custody at Coinb
Arthur Hayes bought additional Hyperliquid, or HYPE, tokens, renewing interest in the cryptocurrency market. Wu Blockchain said on July 11 that Hayes spent about $1.1 million a day earlier to buy 26,022 more HYPE tokens. The purchase was his first in
Bitcoin fell below $72,000. As of 10:52 a.m. Korea time on May 12, Bitcoin was trading at $71,571.45, down 1.97% from a day earlier, according to CoinMarketCap. On Upbit's won market, it traded at 106.628 million won, down 1.8%. Major altcoins also m
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations with Iran failed to produce an agreement. Speaking in Islamabad, Pakistan, on June 12, Vance said no deal was reached despite 21 hours of talks because Tehran refused to accept US terms. He described the l
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market rose on hopes for talks between the US and Iran, but pared some of those gains after the first round ended without an agreement. BeInCrypto reported on June 11 that Bitcoin briefly approached $74,000 befo