Market
Crypto
South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime
South Korea's central bank decision highlights Bitcoin’s clash with traditional reserve asset criteria.
DeFi
OKX suspends Web3 aggregator amid probe into $100M Bybit hack laundering links
OKX blamed the link on incorrect labeling by blockchain explorers and other DEXs.
Crypto
Bitcoin whale stirs market with $450M short position on Hyperliquid
Bitcoin remains above $84,000 despite the short position drama, offering a test of the market's resilience.
ETF
REX introduces BMAX ETF for Bitcoin-backed corporate bond access
REX's BMAX ETF launches as a pioneering product in Bitcoin-oriented corporate bonds.
Bankruptcy
Three Arrows Capital wins court approval to expand FTX claim to $1.53B
Judge Dorsey ruled against FTX because transparency issues hindered 3AC’s ability to calculate its losses swiftly.
Crypto
Bitcoin’s rise turns 2017 theft into multimillion-pound scandal for UK officer
CPS warns against public discourse as high-stakes crypto theft case against ex-officer unfolds.
Bitcoin
Gold breaks $3,000 for first time amid global uncertainty as Bitcoin trades sideways
Bitcoin struggles as gold emerges as refuge amid economic unease triggered by President Trump's policies.
Technology
Solana governance sets new participation record outpacing past US presidential elections
The largest crypto governance vote ever highlights Solana network's strong state and community engagement.
Tokenization
Trump-backed DeFi project WLFI closes raise surpassing goal reaching $590 million
Beyond fundraising, WLFI diversifies its crypto portfolio, investing $21.6 million in assets like Ethereum and Bitcoin.
Crypto
Russian oil firms use Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT for cross-border payments with China and India
While oil firms embrace digital currencies, Russia's digital ruble initiative faces delays and technical hurdles.
Exchanges
Vermont withdraws action against Coinbase, awaits SEC’s regulatory clarity
Coinbase hails Vermont’s move to dismiss lawsuit amid calls for legislative action.
DeFi
Aave unveils horizon, merging real-world assets with DeFi
Aave proposes licensed instance under Horizon to enhance DeFi's compatibility with institutional needs.