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Spark (SPK) Launches 'Ignition' Airdrop Campaign

The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Spark (SPK) has announced that it will launch an airdrop campaign called 'Ignition.' On the 12th (local time), Spark stated through its official channel, "This airdrop campaign, Ignition, will target approxim

Coinbase Adds Sonic (S) to Listing Roadmap

The global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has added Sonic (S) to its listing roadmap. On the 13th (local time), Coinbase announced through its official X (formerly Twitter), "Today, Sonic has been added to the listing roadmap, and trading will begi

"Global Family Offices Explore Strategies for Digital Asset Investment"

It has been found that a significant number of large global family offices with assets under management of USD 1 billion or more are considering exposure to virtual assets (cryptocurrencies). On the 13th (local time), the global economic media Bloomb

"Bitcoin poised to become the U.S. government's store of value... Could reach $1 million"

Galaxy Digital founder Mike Novogratz reiterated his prediction that Bitcoin (BTC) will eventually reach $1 million. On the 13th (local time), Mike Novogratz, founder of Galaxy Digital, stated in an interview with CNBC, "Today’s younger generation is

Trump, Intensifies Crypto Sell-Off Amid US Trade Negotiation Resumption and Clashes Over Iran Nuclear Talks

Due to renewed tariff pressure from President Trump of the United States and the geopolitical risks stemming from unsmooth nuclear negotiations with Iran, selling momentum in the crypto (cryptocurrency) market has intensified. According to crypto-foc

Coinbase to Expand Perpetual Futures Trading for U.S. Customers

Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is reportedly pushing to expand perpetual futures trading within the United States. According to a Reuters report on the 13th (local time), Coinbase plans to launch perpetual futures trading in the U.S. in acco

D'CENT launches second 'Tap That Drop' campaign with MAP Protocol

D'CENT, a hardware wallet brand operated by IoTrust, announced on the 10th that it is launching the second campaign of 'Tap That Drop' in collaboration with MAP Protocol. Tap That Drop is a participatory campaign that provides D'CENT app users with v

Taiko Rises to Top 3 in Binance Alpha Trading Volume… Investor Focus Grows on Major Token Unlock

Taiko (TAIKO), a developer of Ethereum (ETH)-based rollup solutions, has reached the third spot in trading volume on Binance Alpha, the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance's innovation project support program. As of the 9th, according to CoinMarke

Sonic Launches Validator Program to Enhance Solana SVM Chain Performance

Sonic SVM, a Solana-based Layer 2 scalability solution, announced on the 26th that it has officially launched its validator program. Key infrastructure partners such as Restake, Stakin, and Adrastea have joined as initial validators, and through this

Bitcoin Records 8 Consecutive Weeks of Bullish Candles, Uptrend Expected to Continue

Bitcoin (BTC) has been on an upward trajectory for 8 consecutive weeks on the weekly chart. On the 26th, CryptoQuant's on-chain analyst Crypto Dan stated, "Bitcoin has closed with bullish candles for 7 weeks so far, and it is currently showing a bull

US Banking Groups Request SEC to Repeal Cybersecurity Incident Disclosure Requirements

US banking groups, including the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, Bank Policy Institute, Independent Community Bankers of America, and Institute of International Bankers, have petitioned the US Securities and Exchange Commission

Coinbase Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Data Breach and UK Regulatory Violations

Global cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase is facing a class action lawsuit due to allegations of data breach and UK regulatory violations. According to a report by Cointelegraph on the 26th (local time), Coinbase investor Brady Nessler has filed a laws

"Zero-Knowledge Proof Technology Can Secure AI Reliability and Safety" [Coin Interview]

Interview with Ismael Hishon-Rezaizadeh, CEO of Lagrange Real-world AI Use Cases by Large Corporations… Security Supported by ZK Blockchain is in a Turbulent Period… AI Innovation Will Occur "The blockchain industry is at a very interesting point of

"Backpack EU will not accept new users until FTX victim asset recovery is complete" [Road Interview in Dubai]

### Interview with Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack Exchange ### ### Expansion of virtual asset business based on MiCA ### Focus on recovering assets for FTX EU victims ![On the 1st (local time), Armani Ferrante, CEO of Backpack Exchange, speaks a

"Trump Chooses 'Stablecoin' to Strengthen US Treasury Stability" [Road Interview in Dubai]

Vincent Chok First Digital Founder Road Interview Stablecoin to Grow to $3 Trillion in 5 Years Concerns About Weakening Monetary Sovereignty Can Be Fully Addressed Vincent Chok, founder of First Digital, the issuer of the US dollar stablecoin FDUSD b

Sui "The Key is 'Regulatory Clarity'... Accelerating Expansion of Payment Infrastructure Based on European MiCA" [Road Interview in Dubai]

Christian Thompson Sui Managing Director Road Interview Accelerating Business Expansion Based on Regulatory Clarity Communicating with Korean Conglomerates and Institutions "We Will Create Real Use Cases" Bloomingbit met Christian Thompson, Managing

Eric Trump Also Attended…The Era of Virtual Assets is Just Beginning [Token 2049 Dubai On-Site+]

April 30~May 1 'Token 2049 Dubai' Held Accelerating Virtual Asset Innovation in the US and Middle East Uncertainty is Opportunity…Time for Aggressive Buying The Golden Age of Crypto Starts Now The global blockchain conference 'Token 2049 Dubai' was h

Eric Trump: "Cryptocurrency will become a financial system for everyone... Accelerating innovation centered on the US and Middle East" [Token 2049 Dubai]

Eric Trump, the second son of US President Donald Trump, once again emphasized the importance of cryptocurrency. On the 1st (local time), Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Foundation, emphasized at the Token 2049 Dubai fireside chat h

"Stablecoins to Grow as Banking Infrastructure Alternative" [Token 2049 Dubai]

There is a forecast that stablecoins will grow as a 'banking infrastructure alternative' that supports billions of people around the world to access financial infrastructure. On the 1st (local time), Dan Morehead, founder of Pantera Capital, stated i

Changpeng Zhao: "AI-Blockchain Innovation is Just Beginning... Invest with a Long-term Vision" [Token 2049 Dubai]

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, advised that success can be achieved by investing with a long-term vision and patience. On the 30th (local time), Changpeng Zhao, during his keynote speech at the Token 2049 Dubai conference held at Madinat Jumeira

"Bitcoin Inflow Fund Flow Recovery... Institutional Proportion Rapidly Increasing" [Token 2049 Dubai]

There is an opinion that the nature of the fund flow into Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) is changing to be institution-centered. On the 30th (local time), Robert Michnick, BlackRock Digital Asset Head, said in a panel discussion at the To

Arthur Hayes: "Uncertainty is an opportunity... It's time for 'aggressive buying'" [Token 2049 Dubai]

Arthur Hayes, a well-known figure in the virtual asset (cryptocurrency) market and the founder of BitMEX, who is also serving as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Maelstrom, stated that now, when everyone feels uneasy, is an opportunity to aggres

Dan Morehead: "Virtual assets emerge as a haven from inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty" [Token 2049 Dubai]

Dan Morehead, the founder of Pantera Capital, emphasized that virtual assets (cryptocurrencies) will become a haven asset against macroeconomic uncertainties such as tariff wars and geopolitical crises. On the 30th (local time), Dan Morehead stated a

[Exclusive] Han Dong-hoon: "Lee Jae-myung and the Democratic Party don't understand the essence of virtual assets... 80s-style approach"

Exclusive Interview with Former People's Power Representative Han Dong-hoon "The Democratic Party doesn't understand the essence of digital assets" "Taxing coins is practically difficult... Transaction tax is an alternative" "Domestic conglomerates s

Bitcoin Falls Below $75,000... Futures Liquidation Nears $410 Million in 4 Hours

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a sharp decline due to the aftermath of Trump's reciprocal tariff bomb. As of the 7th, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $75,000 on the Binance Tether (USDT) market, down 9.80% from the previous day. The decline in altcoins is

Ju Ki-young: "Despite Decline in Bitcoin Demand, On-Chain is Solid... Long-Term Outlook is Bright" [Virtual Asset Investment Insight Forum 2025]

Virtual Asset Investment Insight Forum 2025 Bitcoin Demand Declined Sufficient Institutional Liquidity with Spot ETFs Long-Term Outlook Remains Positive Ju Ki-young, CEO of the on-chain analysis platform CryptoQuant, emphasized at the 'Virtual Asset

Ripple "Stablecoins Emerging as Central Pillar of Global Finance" [Virtual Asset Investment Insight Forum 2025]

Virtual Asset Investment Insight Forum 2025 Accelerating Innovation Based on Stablecoins Maximizing Trade and Financial Efficiency "Blockchain technology, including stablecoins, has emerged as a central pillar redefining global trade and capital mark

Yongbeom Kim "Global Bitcoin Preemption Competition Begins… Korea Must Hurry" [Virtual Asset Investment Insight Forum 2025]

Virtual Asset Investment Insight Forum 2025 Trump Accelerates Crypto Innovation Post-Election Global Virtual Asset Hegemony Competition to Intensify Yongbeom Kim, CEO of Hashed's think tank Hashed Open Research (HOR), emphasized that the competition

[Key Economic and Cryptocurrency Events for the Week] US Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision & More

<Key Economic Events for Next Week> ▶︎Monday, 17th: △ US February Retail Sales (Korea time 21:30, local time 08:30) △ ECB President Lagarde's Speech (Korea time 23:00, local time 15:00) ▶︎Tuesday, 18th: △ US February Export Price Index (Korea time 21

WorldLiberty Purchases Additional AVAX and MNT Worth $4 Million

WorldLibertyFinancial (WLFI), a decentralized finance (DeFi) project led by Donald Trump's family, has reportedly purchased additional Avalanche (AVAX) and Mantle (MNT) worth $4 million. According to Arkham Intelligence data on the 16th (local time),