Author: Tony Pearce
South Korean Financial Watchdog Launches Full Investigation Into Bithumb Following $43 Billion Bitcoin Distribution Error
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s primary financial regulatory body, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), has initiated a comprehensive formal investigation into the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb.
Crypto Fund Outflows Decelerate Sharply, Signaling Potential Sentiment Inflection
Reading Time: < 1 minuteDigital asset investment products experienced a significant deceleration in outflows last week, totaling $187 million.
Public Interest in ‘Crypto’ Plummets on Google Searches as Market Value Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide Google search volume for the term “crypto” is currently lingering near its lowest point in the past year, a clear signal of eroding investor sentiment during a widespread market retreat.
CFTC Revises Guidance, Clearing Path for National Trust Banks to Issue Payment Stablecoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) re-released a staff advisory letter on Friday to widen the scope of entities qualified to issue payment stablecoins, now incorporating national trust banks.
Bitcoin Plummets Below $60,000 as 2025 Rally Fully Unravels Amid Global Turmoil
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe cryptocurrency market was gripped by a historic sell-off on Wednesday as Bitcoin (BTC) crashed below the $61,000 mark, a staggering decline of more than 50% from its all-time high set just four months ago.
Historic $12.6 Billion Loss for Strategy in Q4 Following Steep Depreciation of Bitcoin Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCorporate Bitcoin holder Strategy reported a catastrophic fourth-quarter financial performance on Wednesday, booking one of the largest quarterly losses in the annals of US public markets.
US Regulator Reverses Course, Scraps Proposal to Ban Political Betting Contracts
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has officially withdrawn a contentious 2024 proposal that sought to prohibit prediction market contracts tied to political elections, marking a significant reversal from a Biden-era regulatory posture.
CME CEO Outlines Exploration of Exchange-Issued Digital Token for Market Collateral
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn a significant disclosure, Terry Duffy, the Chairman and CEO of CME Group, indicated that the derivatives exchange giant is exploring the creation of its own digital token.
Tether CEO Dismisses $20B Raise as “Misconception,” Citing Profit and Reluctance to Sell
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether’s highly anticipated effort to raise external capital is now targeting a $5 billion round, a significant step down from earlier ambitions.
Nevada Takes Legal Action Against Coinbase’s Prediction Markets
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNevada gaming authorities have sued Coinbase, accusing the cryptocurrency exchange of running an unlicensed sports wagering operation.
Iran’s $10 Billion Crypto Boom Sparks US Sanctions Crackdown
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAs cryptocurrency transactions in Iran balloon to an estimated $8-10 billion annually, US authorities are turning a sharp eye to digital asset platforms suspected of facilitating sanctions evasion by the Islamic Republic
Bitcoin Faces Risk of Deeper Correction to $56K, Galaxy Warns; Catalysts “Hard to Find”
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin’s recent downturn could extend significantly, with Galaxy Digital’s research lead Alex Thorn flagging a “significant chance” the cryptocurrency falls toward $56,000.
ING Opens Door to Crypto, Offering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETPs to Retail Clients
Reading Time: < 1 minuteING Deutschland has launched a significant initiative to provide retail banking customers with access to cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Investor Flight Continues: Crypto Products Bleed $1.7bn, Wiping 2025 Gains
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFor the second consecutive week, digital asset investment products faced significant outflows, amounting to $1.7 billion.
Secret UAE Investment in Trump-Linked Crypto Venture Before Inauguration Revealed
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAn investment vehicle backed by Emirati Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan secretly acquired a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500 million just days before President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
CrossCurve Bridge Loses $3 Million in Multi-Chain Exploit via Spoofed Messages
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCross-chain liquidity protocol CrossCurve has confirmed an active attack on its bridge infrastructure.
US Seizes $400 Million from Helix Crypto Laundering Platform
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe US Department of Justice has completed the seizure of over $400 million tied to Helix, a darknet cryptocurrency mixer.
Partisan Rift Over Trump’s Crypto Ties Sidelines Collaboration in Key Senate Committee Vote
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCiting Donald Trump’s cryptocurrency interests, Democrats explained the lack of bipartisan backing as a key Senate committee approved digital asset legislation by a single vote.
Korea Cracks Down: Crypto Exchanges and Their Owners Face Tough New Vetting Rules
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea is raising the bar for operating a cryptocurrency exchange.
Russia to Enact Crypto Rules in July, Opening Market to Retail Traders
Reading Time: < 1 minuteRussia is preparing to introduce a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies this July, which will open participation in the local crypto market to retail investors.
White House Calls Banks, Crypto Firms to Table on Legislative Stalemate
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA meeting between senior banking and cryptocurrency leaders is scheduled at the White House next week.
Veteran Executive Amy Oldenburg to Lead Morgan Stanley’s Crypto Push
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAmy Oldenburg, a veteran of over twenty years at Morgan Stanley, has been appointed to lead the firm’s digital asset strategy.
UK Regulator Prohibits Coinbase Ad Campaign
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe UK Advertising Standards Authority has reportedly banned a Coinbase advertising campaign, concluding that the ads improperly minimized the dangers of investing in cryptocurrency and suggested it was a fix for living-cost worries.
New BlackRock ETF Proposal Targets Bitcoin Yield for Investors
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA new filing reveals BlackRock’s plans to launch a Bitcoin ETF focused on generating income.
UK Bank Barriers Reject 40% of Transfers to Crypto Exchanges
Reading Time: < 1 minuteApproximately 40% of payments from customers to digital asset platforms are being blocked or delayed by UK banks.
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