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South Korea’s financial authorities have formally set out a plan to shift the regulatory framework for virtual asset exchanges from the current registration system to a licensing regime. The policy direction is to oversee exchanges not as mere privat
Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States, has entered a full-scale technical validation phase ahead of the launch of a bespoke stablecoin service for corporates. The buildout of infrastructure that would allow companies to issue the
Asset manager Bitwise has begun preliminary steps ahead of launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by decentralized exchange Uniswap as the underlying asset. According to Decrypt on the 28th (local time), Bitwise registered a statutory trust i
The number of participants in won-denominated crypto-asset trading in South Korea has risen by about 70% over the past three years. According to data submitted by the Financial Supervisory Service to Rep. Lee Heon-seung of the People Power Party on t
U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw net outflows totaling $63.85 million in a single day. While a few products posted limited inflows, they were not enough to offset the broader pullback centered on large ETFs. According to data compi
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net outflows totaling $146.05 million in a single day. With redemptions concentrated in major asset managers, institutional demand appears to be contracting again. According to data compiled by
An analysis suggests that as gold and silver prices surge, investor attention on social media is shifting from crypto assets to precious metals. The shift in focus among retail investors chasing short-term price gains is becoming increasingly pronoun
A smart contract specification standardizing the registration and trust verification of artificial intelligence (AI) agents on the Ethereum network is expected to be applied to the mainnet this week. As groundwork is laid to enable interactions among
According to Cointelegraph on the 28th (local time), Rodeo announced the previous day via X (formerly Twitter) that it would cease operating its platform. Rodeo, an NFT platform launched as an Apple iOS app in March last year, debuted as a social ser
A warning has emerged that if the crypto market structure bill fails to pass the U.S. Congress, the industry as a whole could face long-term regulatory uncertainty. According to Cointelegraph on the 28th (local time), Bitwise Chief Investment Officer
Stablecoin issuer Tether is emerging as a major source of demand in the global gold market on the back of large-scale gold holdings. The development is drawing attention as an example of a crypto firm expanding its influence in traditional commoditie
The UK’s advertising regulator has banned the airing of a major Coinbase promotional video on YouTube and streaming platforms after judging it to be an “irresponsible ad.” The decision cited the lack of sufficient explanation of investment risks whil
NH NongHyup Bank said on the 28th that it has completed a validation test of subscriptions for K-content tokenized securities (STOs) using stablecoins. On the 28th, NH NongHyup Bank said it had completed a proof of concept (PoC) for a stablecoin-base
Laser Digital, a crypto asset firm under Japanese financial group Nomura, is seeking to expand its business within the regulatory framework by applying for a U.S. bank charter. The company plans a business model centered on spot crypto trading and cu
Trump: "A weak dollar is fine… look at the business we’re doing" The won-dollar exchange rate plunged by more than 10 won in early trading on the 28th as a weaker dollar coincided with a stronger yen. With the global value of the dollar sliding to it
An analysis suggests that the Bitcoin (BTC) market is moving into a more stable phase after undergoing a purge of excessive leverage. The assessment is that the market structure is shifting away from abrupt price swings toward one that responds more
NH Investment & Securities on the 28th raised its KOSDAQ target from 1,100 to 1,300. It cited the fact that, with the KOSPI expected to rise, the KOSDAQ has historically traded at a premium to the KOSPI. It also said that if the market enters an over
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UK fintech Revolut has begun full-scale banking operations in Mexico, moving to establish its first bank outside Europe. The move is seen as part of an effort to accelerate its emerging-market expansion strategy, using Mexico as a foothold. According
A warning was raised that bearish interpretations surrounding Bitcoin’s price pullback are being overread. Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, said Bitcoin has overwhelmingly outperformed other major assets over the past several years, an
The American Innovation Project (AIP), a US nonprofit, is launching a fellowship program that will give young talent interested in digital asset policy the opportunity to work in the US Congress. As discussions over digital asset regulatory legislati
U.S. investment banking giant Morgan Stanley has created a dedicated role to oversee digital-asset strategy and elevated a veteran internal executive to the position. The move signals a more coordinated, firmwide push to prepare for shifts in crypto
An analysis suggests that Circle’s U.S. dollar stablecoin USDC has, for the first time, come under clear competitive pressure after Tether launched a new stablecoin, USAT, aimed at the U.S. market. The assessment is that USDC’s position—having effect
As the use of stablecoins increases rapidly, US banks could face the risk of large-scale deposit outflows, according to a new analysis. The warning is that if stablecoins proliferate as a means of payment and custody for digital assets, the deposit b
Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Nifty Gateway said it will permanently preserve users’ NFTs even after the platform shuts down. The company’s policy is to continue hosting the metadata and media files for some NFTs even after the service ends. A
The expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is running into pushback from local communities across the United States. With disputes intensifying over surging power demand and the burden of infrastructure costs, analysts say the dynamic
News that Anthropic, the developer of the generative AI Claude, is raising a large funding round has fueled expectations for AI infrastructure. Shares of mining companies that have shifted their businesses from Bitcoin (BTC) mining to AI and high-per
US President Donald Trump said he would work with South Korea to come up with a solution regarding his plan to raise tariffs on South Korean products. His comments marked a step back a day after he directly mentioned the possibility of a tariff incre
Even as Bitcoin (BTC) trades without a clear direction, listed companies continue to add to their holdings. Despite prices remaining below last year’s levels, companies are expanding Bitcoin positions as part of their treasury strategies. According t
A large-scale deleveraging was cited as the backdrop to the sharp drop in Bitcoin’s price. Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, said the recent decline in Bitcoin stems from roughly $28 billion in leveraged liquidations that occurred last year, and assess