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Decentralized exchange SynFutures has unveiled Entropy, a technology aimed at improving infrastructure for on-chain derivatives trading. SynFutures announced on July 9 that Entropy, a core technology designed to improve the efficiency of on-chain ord
Seoul Fintech Lab will launch a digital-asset service discovery program with XRPL Korea. The organization said April 9 that it will hold the Korea Financial Innovation Program 2026 to identify innovative ideas for blockchain-based digital assets. The
President Donald Trump renewed his warning that military action remains possible despite a ceasefire agreement with Iran. In a Truth Social post on Aug. 8, Trump wrote that US warships, aircraft and troops would remain near Iran. He said the military
President Donald Trump denied reports about what he described as 10 conditions tied to ceasefire talks with Iran. Trump wrote on Truth Social on July 8 that the 10 negotiating terms reported by The New York Times and CNN were "completely fabricated"
U.S. spot Ether exchange-traded funds returned to net inflows. Ether ETFs posted combined net inflows of $13.84 million on Aug. 8, according to data compiled by Trader T. BlackRock’s staking product ETHB led the gains with $44.3 million in inflows. 2
Institutional money continued to exit the spot Bitcoin ETF market. US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows of $124.25 million on April 8, according to data compiled by Trader T. Fidelity's FBTC led the outflows with $79.12 million withdrawn
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged Congress to pass legislation to reduce regulatory uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market. The Wall Street Journal reported on July 8 that Bessent, in an opinion piece, wrote that digital assets have already be
Korbit, a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, is moving to build a donation model using digital assets. Korbit said May 9 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Good Neighbors to promote digital-asset-based donations. The agreement w
Bithumb urged users to strengthen security precautions as a new phishing tactic spreads. The South Korean crypto exchange said it had issued prevention guidelines on ClickFix phishing and infostealer malware. ClickFix is a phishing method that disgui
U.S. Democrats are calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment over his remarks on Iran. SFGATE reported on Aug. 8 that Trump stepped up military threats after a deadline related to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open had passed, saying in effect
Shinhan Card has completed a proof of concept for next-generation payment technology using stablecoins and blockchain. The company completed proof-of-concept tests for six core projects, including a stablecoin-based payment system, according to a Jul
The market for crypto-linked card payments is growing rapidly, reshaping competition among stablecoins. The Block reported on April 8 that monthly crypto card payment volume reached about $600 million in March, more than tripling from $187 million a
Israel launched a large-scale air assault across Lebanon, further straining a two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran. CNN reported on July 8 that the Israel Defense Forces struck more than 100 sites across Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and s
Rep. Ritchie Torres called on the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to investigate unusual trading in crude oil and stock futures ahead of President Donald Trump's announcement delaying a strike on Iran.
International oil prices are rebounding after a steep selloff as tensions in the Middle East flare again. Trading Economics data on July 9 showed West Texas Intermediate crude surged to near $115 on the Middle East conflict, then fell to the low $90s
French President Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized Israel's airstrikes on Lebanon, saying they risk undermining the ceasefire agreement. CNN reported on June 8 that Macron described the Israeli strikes as "indiscriminate" and said they threatened th
Suspicious betting activity was spotted on prediction market Polymarket just before the ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran. AP News reported on Aug. 8 that newly created Polymarket accounts began placing large bets on a ceasefire hours be
Asset manager Canary Capital is seeking to launch a spot exchange-traded fund based on the meme coin PEPE. Canary Capital filed an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to list an ETF tracking PEPE's spot price,
Iran said shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has effectively halted, blaming what it called a ceasefire breach. CNN reported on April 8 that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said vessel traffic through the strait fell sharply and then effe
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund drew investor inflows on its first day of trading, attracting market attention. CoinDesk reported on Aug. 8 that Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, recorded about $34 million in net inflows on its d
Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot said hackers stole about $3.66 million in Bitcoin from the company. Decrypt reported on July 8 that Bitcoin Depot disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that about 50.9 Bitcoin was si
A two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is showing signs of fraying just one day after it was announced. AP News reported on July 8 that Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called both the ceasefire and the negotiations themsel
Yuga Labs, the developer of Bored Ape Yacht Club, has settled its legal dispute with the artist behind a copycat nonfungible token project. The Block reported on Aug. 8 that Yuga Labs, conceptual artist Ryder Ripps and his business partner Jeremy Cah
Hankyung-Wall Street Expert Group Interview Stephen Dover, Chief Market Strategist at Franklin Templeton Cuts Fed Rate-Cut Forecast to One From Two Strait of Hormuz Shipping Disruptions Could Add Inflation Pressure to Food, Agriculture and Semiconduc
Anthropic has restricted access to its latest AI model, citing security risks. Cointelegraph reported on April 7 that the company would release its new model, Claude Mythos Preview, only to a limited number of companies. The model has shown the abili
Morgan Stanley’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund is set to make its market debut. Cointelegraph reported on Aug. 8 that the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust, or MSBT, will list on NYSE Arca. Trading is scheduled to begin later on Aug. 8, Korea time. Th
Ethereum rose as hopes for a ceasefire between the US and Iran buoyed risk appetite. NewsBTC reported on June 7 that Ether extended gains after breaking above $2,220, climbing as high as $2,273 during the session. Selling pressure later emerged, leav
US spot Ether exchange-traded funds extended their outflow streak. The funds posted total net outflows of $64.61 million on July 7, according to data compiled by Trader T. Fidelity's FETH saw the biggest withdrawal at $48.21 million, while BlackRock'
Outflows continued in the spot-Bitcoin ETF market. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded net outflows of $159.44 million on Aug. 7, according to data compiled by Trader T. The biggest withdrawals came from major funds. Fidelity's FBTC posted net outflows of $47
Differences Emerge With Supreme National Security Council Statement Meaning of Hormuz ‘Control’ Also Unclear Prospect of a Second Abraham Accord Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency reported that Tehran’s 10-point proposal included a pledge not to m