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7-Eleven South Korea has officially begun accepting payments in central bank digital currency (CBDC) as part of a national pilot program led by the country’s top financial regulators. The initiative, running from April 1 to June 30, is part of a broader push to explore how a digital version of the Korean won can function

Prominent crypto attorney John Deaton is turning up the pressure on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling for the immediate release of the long-sought Inspector General (IG) report related to former SEC Director Bill Hinman’s controversial 2018 “Ether Speech.” In a recent post on X, Deaton urged current SEC leadership, including acting Chair

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the seizure of over $200,000 in cryptocurrency linked to Hamas, in a move that underscores growing federal efforts to dismantle terrorist financing networks operating through digital assets. In a March 27 statement, the DOJ confirmed the confiscation of $201,400 in crypto, tracing the funds to a network

Developers behind the Cosmos ecosystem have taken a major step toward uniting two of blockchain’s most influential networks, Cosmos and Ethereum. In a live trial this week, Cosmos contributors tested a successful IBC transaction from Cosmos Hub to Ethereum, marking a pivotal moment in the push for universal blockchain interoperability. The move is part of

U.S. Representatives Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Darren Soto (D-FL) have reintroduced the Securities Clarity Act, a bipartisan effort designed to provide clear legal standards for the classification of digital assets. The move is being positioned as a foundational step toward broader crypto regulation, with the potential to shape the upcoming market structure legislation expected from

In a move that could reshape its financial strategy, GameStop has officially added Bitcoin to its list of permissible treasury reserve assets. The announcement, revealed in the company’s 2024 annual SEC filing on Tuesday, marks a significant pivot for the video game retailer, once known more for meme-fueled stock rallies than balance sheet innovation. The

Canadian video platform Rumble is doubling on crypto-powered monetization, officially launching Rumble Wallet with support for Tether’s USDT stablecoin. The move is designed to streamline creator payments, enabling borderless, instant transactions outside traditional ad revenue models. Announced on March 26, the rollout marks a significant step for Rumble as it aims to offer creators a

In a week marked by wild trading activity, Pump.fun’s newly launched decentralized exchange, PumpSwap, has shattered expectations, crossing $1 billion in cumulative trading volume just seven days after going live. The explosive growth highlights the enduring power of meme coin hype, even as the broader Solana memecoin market shows signs of cooling. Launched on March

As discussions intensify around tokenizing U.S. gold reserves, analysts at NYDIG believe the move could unexpectedly boost Bitcoin, even if tokenized gold lacks the trustless nature that defines cryptocurrencies. While blockchain-based gold tracking is unlikely to replace Bitcoin’s decentralized design, it may increase awareness of digital assets and strengthen Bitcoin’s role as the ultimate digital

In a bold proposal that has sparked debate, a leading UK investment banker has called for taxing cryptocurrency purchases to redirect investor money into traditional stock markets. Lisa Gordon, chair of investment bank Cavendish, argues that this shift is essential to revitalizing London’s shrinking equity markets and strengthening the country’s economic future. “It should terrify

The crypto world is once again holding its breath as Sonic blockchain unveils plans for a high-yield algorithmic stablecoin, stirring uneasy memories of the Terra-Luna collapse that wiped out billions. With promised yields reaching 23% APR, critics warn the project could trigger déjà vu risks the industry can’t afford. In a market still recovering from

In a bold move signaling renewed confidence in digital assets, Haun Ventures is reportedly eyeing $1 billion for two new crypto investment funds, a major bet that institutional money is ready to re-enter the volatile market. Founded by former federal prosecutor and ex-Coinbase board member Katie Haun, the firm is doubling down on crypto’s recovery