South Korea’s new president will bolster crypto, but scandals prevail
President Lee Jae-myung rose from being a child laborer in post-war South Korea to becoming a crypto-friendly leader of one of the world’s largest digital asset markets.
Hong Kong to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors: Report
Hong Kong reportedly plans to permit crypto derivatives for professional investors and expand its fintech ecosystem.
Bitcoin trader says $107.5K ‘vital’ zone for new all-time highs next
Bitcoin traders set the stage of a volatile breakout with liquidity amassing above and below spot price — and eyes are on the road to new all-time highs.
Blockchain and AI could fuel $3.5T DePIN market boom by 2028: WEF
The decentralized physical infrastructure network market could surge to $3.5 trillion by 2028 as AI and blockchain converge, according to a new World Economic Forum report.
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF futures debut in Moscow as fund hits top 25
Since the IBIT ETF futures are only available to accredited investors at this time, many retail investors are unimpressed by the latest crypto developments in Russia.
Binance cracks down on bot activity in Alpha token program
Binance is cracking down on bot abuse in its Alpha Points early-access program after detecting coordinated bot farming activity.
Ether poised for ‘significant breakout’ as ETH price strengthens vs BTC
Ether’s price is up 46% in the past 30 days, and analysts say continued demand for spot Ethereum ETFs and strengthening structure may trigger a breakout.
$2.1B crypto stolen in 2025 as hackers shift focus from code to users: CertiK
Hackers are moving from smart contract vulnerabilities to exploiting human behavioural weaknesses, according to the co-founder of Web3 cybersecurity firm CertiK.
The AI arms race could destroy humanity as we know it
The AI arms race is moving too fast for safety, with companies pushing boundaries and governments lagging. AI-driven dehumanization and the unchecked proliferation of autonomous weapons require responsible leadership before it’s too late.
Pakistan reveals Bitcoin reserve plan to Trump’s crypto team at White House
Pakistan’s crypto minister met with Trump’s digital asset leadership to promote cross-border cooperation and outline Bitcoin-powered infrastructure plans.