South Korean lawmaker faces scrutiny over family ties to crypto exchange: Report
A South Korean lawmaker is under scrutiny for allegedly trying to secure a job for his son at a crypto exchange while raising concerns about a competitor, highlighting potential conflicts of interest in the regulatory environment.
Institutional Investors Sell $446,000,000 in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets in One Week: CoinShares
# Institutional Investors Offload $446 Million in Bitcoin and Crypto Assets: Market Implications 🔥 Key Takeaways Institutional investors withdrew $446 million from crypto assets in a single week, per CoinShares. Bitcoin (BTC) led outflows with $443 million, signaling bearish sentiment. Total outflows since October 10th market crash reach $3.2 billion. Market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainty … Read more
Trust Wallet Opens $7M Compensation After Chrome Exploit Leaks Seed Phrases
Trust Wallet confirms a $7 million hack affecting its Chrome extension and launches a compensation process for affected users. Learn more about the exploit and how to secure your funds.
South Korea to Tighten Crypto Tracking on Transfers Under 1 Million Won — New Rules Imminent
South Korea is expanding its crypto Travel Rule to cover transfers under ₩1 million, requiring exchanges to track sender and recipient IDs, in a bid to prevent illicit activities and increase transparency in the crypto space.
Sberbank Issues Russia’s First Crypto-Backed Loan in Pilot Deal With Major Bitcoin Miner
Sberbank issues Russia’s first crypto-backed loan to a major bitcoin miner, marking a significant step towards the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the country’s financial sector.
New $FUN/USDC Pair Goes Live on MEXC With Zero Fees
FUNToken lists new $FUN/USDC pair on MEXC with zero fees, expanding access to stablecoin-denominated Spot trading pairs.
Ripple Unveils Native XRP Lending Feature on Ledger Targeting Institutional Players
Ripple introduces a native XRP lending feature on its Ledger, aiming to increase XRP’s utility and demand, especially among institutional players in the $230 billion payments market.
Trust Wallet hack shifts to verification amid surge in false claims
Trust Wallet’s Christmas Day hack affected 2,596 addresses, but false claims are complicating victim verification. Learn about the security implications and next steps.
China to let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026
China’s central bank to allow interest on digital yuan wallets from 2026, reshaping e-CNY as deposit-like money amidst US CBDC ban.
Charles Hoskinson Shuts Down New Genesis ADA Inquiry
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson shuts down new Genesis ADA inquiry after full audit report release, aiming to put the controversy to rest and focus on future development.