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US House lawmakers introduce bill to ban public officials from trading in prediction markets, aiming to curb insider trading

Legislative efforts to tighten regulation of prediction markets are continuing in US political circles. According to Cointelegraph on the 25th (local time), US Representatives Adrian Smith and Nikki Budzinski introduced a bill that would prohibit the

Bitcoin falls as US-Iran talks deadlock, slipping below $70,000

Bitcoin could lose competitiveness if it delays quantum readiness… and may fall behind Ethereum"

A debate is intensifying over the technology gap between Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in strategies for responding to quantum computing. According to Cointelegraph on the 25th (local time), Nick Carter, co-founder of Castle Island Ventures, said

Thailand-listed DV8 moves to acquire bitcoin custody firm Rakkar Digital

Thailand-listed DV8 has moved to secure bitcoin through the acquisition of a digital-asset custody firm. According to Blockhead on the 25th (local time), DV8 signed an agreement to acquire a stake in Rakkar Digital, a custody provider licensed by the

US spot Ether ETFs see $8 million net outflow…driven by BlackRock fund withdrawals

Outflows continued in the US spot Ether ETF market. According to data compiled by Trader T, spot Ether ETFs posted a total net outflow of $8 million on the 25th (local time). BlackRock’s ETHA led the overall outflow trend, with $33 million exiting th

US spot Bitcoin ETFs log $8 million in net inflows…institutional flows turn positive

The US spot Bitcoin ETF market swung back to net inflows in a single day. According to data compiled by Trader T, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net inflows of $8 million on the 25th (local time). Fidelity’s FBTC led the overall trend, drawing $83

Chiliz secures legal status for fan tokens under U.S. SEC·CFTC guidance…steps up North America expansion

Chiliz, a global sports and entertainment blockchain company, said it has secured the legal status of fan tokens based on guidance from U.S. regulators. On the 26th, Chiliz stated, “Through joint guidance issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Co

Trump administration moves to allow digital assets and private investment in retirement plans…proposal clears regulatory review

The U.S. government is pressing ahead with a plan to include digital assets (cryptocurrencies) and private investment assets in retirement plans. According to Bloomberg Law on the 25th (local time), a regulatory proposal that would allow alternative

Korbit upgrades corporate TWAP feature…strengthening trading stability and risk management

Korbit has improved trading features for corporate clients. On the 26th, Korbit said it had upgraded the TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) function of its corporate-only service, 'Korbit Biz.' The revamp focused on enhancing order stability and exec

US CFTC chair: “Pushing to reintroduce crypto perpetual futures”

US regulators appear poised to reshape the crypto derivatives market. According to Cointelegraph on the 25th (local time), Michael Selig, chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), said that “bringing true crypto perpetual future

US Congress, SEC step up talks on tokenization framework…regulatory overhaul moves into high gear

The US Congress and regulators are accelerating institutional discussions over the adoption of tokenized assets. According to The Block on the 25th (local time), the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing titled “Tokenization and the Futur

$18.6 Billion in Bitcoin Options Near Expiry…“Whether It Reclaims $75,000 Is the Key Inflection Point”

As a large tranche of Bitcoin options heads toward expiry, attention is growing over where the market is headed. According to Cointelegraph on the 26th (local time), about $18.6 billion worth of Bitcoin options will expire this Friday. In the current

Reserve Bank of Australia steps up push to build a tokenization market… “Laying the groundwork for commercialization”

Australia has begun a full-scale overhaul of its institutional framework to build a tokenized-asset market. According to Decrypt on the 26th (local time), the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it will move to establish the legal and market infrast

U.S. SEC chair: 'Tokenization innovation exemption framework could be introduced within weeks'

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears set to accelerate efforts to ease regulations related to tokenization. According to Eleanor Terrett on the 25th (local time), SEC Chair Paul Atkins said in an interview with 'Crypto America' t

Compromise draft of the Clarity Act unveiled…industry split as Coinbase pushes back

A compromise package surrounding the US digital-asset market structure bill, the “Clarity Act,” has been unveiled, exposing divisions within the industry. According to CoinDesk on the 25th (local time), the digital-asset sector is split for and again

Aave makes a liquidity-efficiency bet ahead of the V4 update

Aave has stepped up its decentralized finance (DeFi) expansion strategy ahead of its next-generation V4 upgrade. According to Cryptopolitan on the 25th (local time), Aave is preparing for the transition to V4 by introducing new features aimed at addr

Circle freezes exchange wallets without authorization… sparking controversy over stablecoin control

Controversy has erupted over Circle’s wallet-freezing measures. According to Cointelegraph on the 25th (local time), Circle froze 16 wallets in connection with a civil lawsuit in the United States, and debate within the industry continues over whethe

Ethereum supply contraction accelerates… “a signal of rising demand and prices”

Ethereum (ETH)’s circulating market supply appears to be shrinking rapidly. According to Cointelegraph on the 26th (local time), Ethereum’s liquid supply has continued to decline as staking rises and exchange outflows increase. Currently, about 38.10

Google also targets quantum-computing readiness by 2029…Bitcoin security risks come into focus

Google has formalized the timing for migrating its security architecture in preparation for the era of quantum computers. According to Decrypt on the 26th (local time), Google released a roadmap to transition all of its systems to Post-Quantum Crypto

Lummis: “Bipartisan agreement essential for the Clarity Act…fast-track stablecoin regulation”

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis reiterated that bipartisan agreement is necessary to pass the “Clarity Act.” In a post on X on the 25th (local time), Lummis said, “Bipartisan compromise is essential for passage,” adding, “We are working to protect stable

Mastercard steps up stablecoin push… “set to become infrastructure linking fiat and crypto”

Mastercard is expected to cement its position as a key piece of infrastructure connecting virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) with fiat currencies, following its move to acquire a stablecoin company, an analysis said. According to The Block on the 25th

Musk hires crypto-industry designer, accelerating payments push with 'X Money'

X, led by Elon Musk, is stepping up its expansion into payments by hiring a figure from the digital asset (cryptocurrency) industry. According to CoinDesk on the 25th (local time), X appointed Benji Taylor, who has experience in DeFi and wallet servi

Ripple joins Singapore MAS ‘BLOOM’ project to pilot trade settlement infrastructure

Ripple will participate in a digital payments project led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). On the 24th (local time), Ripple said it is joining the MAS-led ‘BLOOM’ initiative. BLOOM is a project that uses tokenized bank liabilities and re

US spot Ethereum ETFs see $41 million in net outflows, led by BlackRock withdrawals

US spot Ethereum ETFs recorded net outflows. According to data compiled by Trader T as of the 24th (local time), total net outflows from spot Ethereum ETFs came to $41 million. By fund, BlackRock’s ETHA saw the largest withdrawal at $25.17 million. T

US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $66m in net outflows… institutional flows slow

US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows. Data compiled by Trader T as of the 24th (local time) showed total net outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs at $66.71 million. By fund, Fidelity’s FBTC posted the largest outflow at $45.35 million. It was follow

Bitcoin rebounds on expectations of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire…back above the $71,000 level

Hana Financial: "Cooperation with ITCEN Global on a stablecoin? That’s not true"

Hana Financial Group has officially denied reports that it signed an MOU with ITCEN Global for stablecoin cooperation. On the 25th, Hana Financial said the report claiming it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ITCEN Global to coopera

Scott Buchanan resigns as Bitcoin Depot CEO…business reshuffle amid regulatory pressure

Bitcoin Depot, an operator of crypto ATMs, has replaced its chief executive. According to Decrypt on the 25th (local time), Bitcoin Depot said CEO Scott Buchanan has stepped down and that it has appointed former MoneyGram executive Alex Holmes as the

Backpack denies allegations of BP token manipulation… “No insider involvement”

Crypto exchange Backpack has flatly denied the possibility of insider involvement in allegations of price manipulation involving its native token, BP. According to Coincu on the 24th (local time), Backpack said regarding unusual BP token trading on t

Domestic crypto market cap down by 8 trillion won…user count rises despite weaker trading

The market capitalization of South Korea’s crypto-asset market declined under the impact of a bear market. According to the “Survey Results on the Status of Virtual Asset Service Providers in the Second Half of 2025” released on the 25th by the Finan