Author: Chris Smith
South Korea’s Central Bank Advocates Gradual Stablecoin Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Bank of Korea (BOK) supports a phased approach to stablecoin issuance, with banks leading the rollout before expanding to other sectors.
Crypto Bubbles Explained
Reading Time: 2 minutesThese periods of explosive growth, followed by sharp declines, are known as crypto bubbles.
Bitcoin’s $100K Plunge Just a ‘Bump in the Road’ – Hayes Predicts Big Rebound
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s price took a sudden dive below $100,000 over the weekend, hitting $98,500—its lowest level in six weeks—after a US strike on Iran rattled markets.
Investors Pour $1.2B Into Crypto Funds Despite Price Slump
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency investment products defied last week’s market turbulence, drawing $1.24 billion in fresh capital, per CoinShares’ latest report.
Thailand Moves to Regulate Token Offerings, Cracks Down on Insider Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s SEC is gathering feedback on new rules that would let crypto exchanges and their affiliates issue utility tokens—but with strict disclosure requirements to prevent insider trading.
Texas Makes Historic Move: State-Backed Bitcoin Reserve Now Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTexas Governor Greg Abbott has signed SB21, creating the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—a sovereign Bitcoin treasury separate from the state’s general funds.
Bitcoin Transaction Drought: Speculative Frenzy Ends as Activity Crashes 50%
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s transaction volume has collapsed to 18-month lows, marking the end of an experimental phase that saw the network processing over 700,000 daily transactions at its peak.
South Korea to Probe Crypto Exchange Fees in Bid to Lower Trading Costs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is set to investigate transaction fees charged by domestic cryptocurrency exchanges, as part of efforts to reduce costs for traders, local media reported.
Arizona Bitcoin Bill Gets Second Chance After Senate Reversal
Reading Time: < 1 minuteArizona’s push to adopt Bitcoin reserves is back on track after the Senate voted Thursday to reconsider HB 2324, a bill that would create a state-managed digital asset fund.
3iQ Debuts XRP ETF on TSX with Ripple as Key Backer
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCanadian investment firm 3iQ has launched the 3iQ XRP ETF (XRPQ), now trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
Trump Demands Swift Passage of GENIUS Stablecoin Bill: ‘Get It to My Desk, ASAP’
Reading Time: < 1 minutePresident Donald Trump is pushing Congress to move quickly on the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, urging the House to pass the bill without delay.
Thailand Bets Big on Crypto With 5-Year Tax Exemption Plan
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThailand’s government has approved a significant tax incentive: no capital gains taxes on crypto trades until 2030.
Senate Passes GENIUS Stablecoin Legislation with Bipartisan 68-30 Majority
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act has cleared a critical hurdle in the Senate, passing with a decisive 68-30 vote.
Crypto Investment Products Smash Records with $1.9B Weekly Haul
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCryptocurrency funds continue their unprecedented run, collecting $1.9 billion in fresh capital during Bitcoin’s price resurgence.
‘JPMD’ Trademark Fuels Rumors of JPMorgan’s Stablecoin Launch
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new trademark filing from JPMorgan Chase—”JPMD”—has sparked fresh speculation about the banking giant’s crypto ambitions.
Michael Saylor Advises Pakistan on Crypto Strategy as Country Explores Bitcoin Adoption
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan has enlisted the expertise of Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy (now Strategy), to support its push into cryptocurrency.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Pays Off: Now Holds More BTC Than Coinbase
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet has cemented its position as a major Bitcoin holder, purchasing an additional 1,112 BTC ($117.2M) to reach 10,000 BTC—surpassing Coinbase Global’s holdings.
Vietnam Greenlights Crypto in Sweeping Digital Tech Law
Reading Time: < 1 minuteVietnam has officially legalized cryptocurrencies under its newly passed Digital Technology Industry Law, approved on June 14.
Hong Kong Develops Crypto Tracking Tool to Combat Money Laundering
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department has teamed up with the University of Hong Kong (HKU) to develop a new digital tool designed to trace cryptocurrency transactions linked to money laundering.
SEC Officially Abandons Gensler’s DeFi and Custody Rule Initiatives
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally withdrawn two key rule proposals from the Gary Gensler era that targeted crypto markets, per notices published Thursday.
Stablecoin Bill to Fortify Dollar Dominance, Treasury Chief Says
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent framed the GENIUS Act as critical to maintaining dollar supremacy during Senate testimony Wednesday.
Crypto Funds Hit $167B AUM as Investors Seek Alternatives
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInstitutional and retail investors are increasingly allocating to crypto funds, with assets under management reaching a record $167 billion in May.
Crypto Regulatory Clarity Moves Closer as House Committees Back CLARITY Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto market structure bill, has cleared major hurdles in Congress after winning approval from both the House Financial Services (32-19) and Agriculture (47-6) Committees.
Societe Generale Launches First Major Bank-Issued Dollar Stablecoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFrance’s Societe Generale announced plans to introduce a dollar-pegged stablecoin, becoming the first major bank to enter the dollar-backed crypto market.
BlackRock’s IBIT Hits $70B in Record Time
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock’s IBIT, the leading spot Bitcoin ETF, has made history by amassing $70 billion in assets in under a year—smashing gold’s long-standing record.