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U.S. Department of Justice recovers part of $97 million virtual asset fraud losses

The United States Department of Justice has recovered $7.1 million in virtual assets (cryptocurrency) out of total fraud losses amounting to $97 million. According to Decrypt on the 23rd (local time), the United States Federal Court indicted a suspec

BigOne Exchange loses $27 million due to exploit attack

The cryptocurrency exchange BigOne Exchange suffered a loss amounting to $27 million due to a hacker exploit attack. On the 16th (local time), the on-chain security platform SlowMist reported through its official X (formerly Twitter) account that "Bi

"No Signs of Overheating in the Virtual Asset Market... Ample Momentum for Growth"

Recently, although Bitcoin (BTC) has reached an all-time high (ATH) and the market remains bullish, some experts believe that signs of overheating in the virtual asset market have not even started to appear yet. On the 16th (local time), Dan, an anal

[Today's Global Trending Coins] Ethereum, Solana, BONK & More

According to Token Mindshare—a metric from the AI-powered web3 search platform Kaito that quantitatively measures the influence of specific tokens in the virtual asset market—the top trending virtual asset-related keywords as of the 15th are Ethereum

SharpLink Gaming acquires an additional 6,377 ETH...Worth $19.56 million

SharpLink Gaming, a strategic Ethereum (ETH) holding company, has acquired an additional 6,377 ETH. On the 16th (local time), the on-chain data analysis platform Lookonchain announced through its official X (formerly Twitter), "SharpLink purchased an

Ethereum Spot ETF Records Net Inflow of $192.3 Million

Thanks to the recent market uptrend, there has been a net inflow of funds into the Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETF). According to Farside Investors data on the 16th (local time), Ethereum spot ETFs saw an inflow of $192.3 million. The

Bitcoin Spot ETF Records $430 Million Net Inflow...9 Consecutive Trading Days

There has been a net capital inflow into Bitcoin (BTC) spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) products for nine consecutive trading days. According to data from Farside Investors on the 16th (local time), there was a net capital inflow of $430 million into

"US House Attempts Another Procedural Vote on Virtual Asset Bills on the Afternoon of the 16th"

The United States House of Representatives is expected to hold new procedural votes on virtual asset (cryptocurrency) related bills, including the stablecoin bill GENIUS Act and the Digital Asset Market Structure bill CLARITY Act, on the afternoon of

[Analysis] "Low Probability of Bitcoin Entering a Long-term Correction"

There is an opinion that the likelihood of Bitcoin (BTC) entering a prolonged correction phase is very low. According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 16th (local time), Matt Mena, a digital asset research strategist at 21Shares, explained, "There

Peter Thiel, Co-founder of PayPal, Acquires 9% Stake in BitMine

Peter Thiel, a well-known venture capitalist and PayPal co-founder, has reportedly acquired a stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies. On the 16th (local time), CryptoBriefing cited documents submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),

Trump: "Meeting with lawmakers opposing the GENIUS Act... Agreed to support in tomorrow's vote"

President Donald Trump announced today that he held a meeting with members of the House of Representatives who opposed the procedural agreement for the GENIUS Act. On the 16th (local time), President Donald Trump stated on his Truth Social, "I am cur

Game studio Snail considers developing US dollar stablecoin

Publicly listed video game studio Snail Games (SNAL) has announced that it is considering the development of a US dollar stablecoin. According to a report by CoinDesk on the 16th (local time), Snail Games stated, "We are reviewing the technical, lega

US Senator Klobuchar: 'Major Overhaul Needed for Virtual Asset Bill'

Senator Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat from the United States, voiced criticism today regarding the Virtual Asset Market Structure Bill (Clarity Act), which was put to a vote in the House. According to a report by CoinDesk on the 16th (local time), Senato

Upbit Unveils Talent Matching Platform 'UPSide Link' for Cybersecurity Professionals

Dunamu, the operator of the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, unveiled on the 16th 'UPSide Link', a hiring-linked platform that matches young talents set to lead the future of Web3 cybersecurity with prospective companies. The talent pool for 'UPSide Li

Bithumb launches 'Super Reward Event' with KB Securities

Bithumb, the domestic virtual asset (cryptocurrency) exchange, announced on the 16th that it is holding a 'Super Reward Event' with KB Securities to expand the customer bases of both companies. This event focuses on providing a 'hybrid investment' ex

US Virtual Asset Bills Ultimately Fail to Pass House Today...Re-vote Attempt Expected This Week

The virtual asset (cryptocurrency) bills that drew significant market attention ultimately failed to pass today’s vote in the US House of Representatives. These bills are expected to undergo another voting procedure within this week. According to The

Mary-Catherine Lader, Uniswap COO, Steps Down After Four-Year Journey

Mary-Catherine Lader, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Uniswap Labs, has reportedly resigned. On the 16th (local time), Bloomberg reported, "Mary-Catherine Lader of Uniswap Labs has stepped down after four years of service, and before m

"US House of Representatives unlikely to hold additional votes on virtual asset bills today"

The United States House of Representatives is not expected to hold additional votes today on bills related to virtual assets (cryptocurrency), such as the CLARITY Act. On the 16th (local time), Eleanor Terrett, host of CryptoAmerica, reported via her

Traditional financial institutions such as JPMorgan and Citibank show interest in stablecoins

Traditional financial institutions, including major U.S. commercial banks such as JPMorgan Chase and Citibank, are reportedly seeking to enter the stablecoin sector. According to a Cointelegraph report on the 16th (local time), Jamie Dimon, CEO of JP

Coin Ticker = Brand? The Intensifying Trademark Wars in Virtual Assets [Web 3.0 Report]

Nearly 800 Trademark Applications for KRW Stablecoins Coin Tickers Serve as De Facto 'Brands' Trademark Disputes Arising from Duplicate Tickers Clarification of Exchange Policies and Regulations Needed Ahead of the KRW Stablecoin Era Recently, the do

D'CENT launches the fourth 'Tap That Drop' campaign with NodeOps

IOTrust, the operator of the hardware wallet brand D'CENT, announced that it has selected NodeOps as the partner for the seasonal Web3 campaign 'Tap That Drop' and is starting full-fledged collaboration. 'Tap That Drop' is a participatory campaign of

Ethereum Spot ETF Sees $29.5 Million Net Inflow…Third Consecutive Trading Day of Inflows

The Ethereum (ETH) spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) products recorded a net inflow of approximately $29.5 million. According to data from Farside Investors on the 9th (local time), the Ethereum spot ETF products saw a total inflow of $29.5 million on

Bitcoin Spot ETF Records Net Inflow of $75.3 Million

The Bitcoin (BTC) spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) products continued to attract daily capital inflows. According to data from Farside Investors on the 9th (local time), a total of $75.3 million in capital flowed into spot Bitcoin ETFs on the 8th. The

U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee to Hold Hearing Next Week on Digital Commodities Market Structure

The United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is scheduled to hold a hearing titled 'Stakeholder Perspectives on Federal Oversight of Digital Commodities.' The hearing will take place at 3 p.m. (local time) on the 15th.

[Today's Global Trending Coins] Ethereum, Solana, Hyperliquid, and More

According to the Token Mindshare (a metric quantifying the influence of particular tokens in the virtual asset market) Top Gainers from the AI-based Web3 search platform Kaito, the most watched virtual assets as of the 7th include Ethereum (ETH), Sol

Binance Alpha to Support Trading of Tanssi Network (TANSSI)

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced that it will be listing Tanssi Network (TANSSI) on Binance Alpha. On the 5th, Binance officially stated via its channel, "Trading for Tanssi Network will begin at 11:05 a.m. (UTC) on the 9th, and a

National Tax Service: "Overseas labor income and virtual assets are also subject to comprehensive income tax reporting"

The National Tax Service determined that virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) received as overseas labor income are also subject to the obligation of reporting the standard for comprehensive income tax. According to detailed materials from the National

With the popularity of KRW-based stablecoins, Dunamu and Bithumb stock prices soar

As market expectations for the introduction of KRW-based stablecoins rise, the stock prices of domestic virtual asset exchanges are also strengthening. According to Securities Plus data on the 9th, Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, is trading at ₩251,00

GameSquare Raises $8 Million Through Stock Offering, To Be Used for Ethereum Accumulation

Nasdaq-listed gaming company GameSquare (GAME) announced plans to raise $8 million through a public stock offering to accumulate Ethereum (ETH). According to Investing.com on the 9th (local time), GameSquare plans to raise funds by offering approxima

U.S. indicts suspects in $650 million cryptocurrency fraud case

United States federal prosecutors have indicted two individuals in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud case amounting to $650 million. On the 9th (local time), CryptoPolitan, citing an indictment from the United States District Court for the Distr