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South Korea is tightening its grip on the digital asset sector with a sweeping new bill aimed at establishing a formal licensing system for stablecoin issuers. On Tuesday, Min Byeong-deok, a prominent lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Party, introduced the “Digital Asset Basic Act,” positioning it as a strategic foundation for Korea’s role in the

In a striking public address, current SEC Chairman Paul Atkins denounced his predecessor Gary Gensler’s regulatory approach to digital assets, specifically criticizing the SEC’s past stance on self-custody and decentralized finance. Speaking at a policy roundtable titled “DeFi and the American Spirit,” Atkins argued that self-custody isn’t just a technical feature—it’s a core American liberty.

Bitcoin surged past $110,000 early Tuesday, buoyed by renewed optimism surrounding the ongoing U.S.–China trade negotiations in London. The high-stakes dialogue, which began on June 9, has injected a wave of bullish sentiment across global risk assets. Sources close to the talks say Washington may ease export restrictions on select technology products in exchange for

While the global crypto mining market is projected to more than double in 2025—from $2.44 billion to $5.13 billion—Malaysia may be falling behind. A new report from the Access Blockchain Association of Malaysia warns that widespread electricity theft, inconsistent enforcement, and regulatory uncertainty could prevent the country from capitalizing on this surge. Despite Malaysia’s favorable

Japan’s House of Councilors has passed a pivotal amendment to the Payment Services Act, introducing a new legal category that will grant crypto brokerage firms a more flexible regulatory path. The law, approved on June 6, introduces the concept of “crypto intermediaries,” a designation that separates brokerages from fully licensed exchanges and wallet custodians. Until

Spot Ethereum ETFs in the U.S. have crossed a key milestone, recording 15 consecutive days of net inflows and pushing cumulative investments to a record $3.33 billion. It marks the longest positive inflow streak since late 2024, reflecting renewed investor appetite as Ethereum posts a sharp price recovery. The rally, which began on May 16

Alex Protocol, a Bitcoin-based DeFi project built on the Stacks blockchain, suffered a major security breach on June 6, resulting in a loss of approximately $8.3 million across multiple token pools. The attack targeted a vulnerability in the platform’s self-listing logic, allowing the perpetrators to bypass verification mechanisms and withdraw funds undetected. According to an

As New Jersey prepares for its 2025 gubernatorial election, the growing influence of the crypto industry is beginning to shape political discourse across party lines. Just days ahead of the state’s party primaries, candidates are increasingly courting a bloc of crypto-aware voters who may prove pivotal in a tight race. On June 5, three gubernatorial

Bitcoin is mounting a recovery after a dramatic price correction triggered by a high-profile clash between two of the most influential figures in business and politics: Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The public dispute—broadcast across social and mainstream media—sent shockwaves through financial markets and pushed Bitcoin down to the key psychological threshold of $100,000. The