Ethereum Vast majority of financial advisors’ clients asked about crypto in 2024 – Bitwise 1 day ago 2 min read
Regulation US regulator proposes rule to hold crypto wallets accountable in hacks 1 day ago 2 min read
Politics Circle donates $1 million in USDC to Donald Trump’s inaugural committee 2 days ago 2 min read
DeFi State of Georgia indicts 3 developers behind mixing services Blender, Sinbad 1 day ago 1 min read
Web3 Investment Thesis for 2025: Why we’re bullish on decentralized AI, PayFi, tokenized assets and beyond 6 days ago 4 min read
Ethereum New Hampshire bill proposes Bitcoin reserve for state treasury investments 1 day ago 2 min read
Tether Kazakhstan liquidated 36 crypto exchanges with $100 million turnover and seizes $4.8 million USDT 3 days ago 2 min read
Solana Ethereum and Solana staking no longer classified as collective investment schemes in the UK 2 days ago 2 min read
Koii Network ($KOII) Begins Trading on Gate.io and MEXC Following Mainnet Launch and Oversubscribed Token Sales 6 hours ago
Crypto liquidations reach $313 million as Bitcoin flash crashes to $92.7k BitcoinDerivatives 1 day ago Data via CoinGlass
Spot Bitcoin ETFs celebrate 1st birthday with 1.13 million BTC under management BitcoinETFs 2 days ago Data via CoinGlass
Crypto liquidations stay elevated at $483 million as Bitcoin continues decline to $92.5k Bitcoin 3 days ago Data via CoinGlass
Bitcoin’s short-term holders offload $2.4 billion amid price drop below $95,000 Bitcoin 3 days ago Data via CoinGlass
South Korea: Economists say taxing Bitcoin is a “premature” decision; here’s why Taxes 5 years agoSouth Korean economists aren’t happy with the government’s proposal to tax Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, days after reports suggested the latter. Any “cryptocurrency tax” must be abolished and not implemented, the country’s academics told local reporters over the weekend. The reason was singular and simple — taxes on an emerging asset class and disruptive technology […]
South Korea launches its digital currency committee as China’s Digital Yuan efforts speed up Adoption 5 years agoSouth Korean efforts to launch a native digital currency are speeding up as China’s digital yuan continues to be extensively tested across the country. Last month, Korea acknowledged it was “concerned” by Chinese influence in the blockchain and digital currency space, vowing to increase research efforts by dedicating hundreds of millions of dollars towards the […]
South Korean academics say Bitcoin a “risky but rewarding” investment even as financial markets turn into a casino Adoption 5 years agoGlobal turmoil in financial markets is leading to some touting Bitcoin as a possible alternative investment, eleven years after the pioneer was developed. But South Korean academics remain unconvinced — they recognize Bitcoin turning into a hedge, but say it remains “dangerous” if volatility reappears. Bitcoin good, but risky Professor Hong Ki-hoon of Hongik University, […]
ICON, South Korea’s biggest crypto project, enables cross-chain interoperability Technology 5 years agoSouth Korea’s ICON, regarded by some as the country’s biggest cryptocurrency project, launched a significant update for its protocol earlier this week. The development marks an important step towards the project’s “hyperconnect the world” catchphrase. Interoperability benefits As detailed in a blog post, the Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP) enables interoperability between different blockchains, helping inter-project […]
Blockchain project FLETA cooperating with Oracle to build high-performance cloud server Enterprise 5 years agoBlockchain project FLETA recently announced an agreement with the software giant Oracle. The technical cooperation focuses on FLETA’s use of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The blockchain project plans to implement OCI to enhance the capabilities of the FLETA cloud server. In turn, a more robust FLETA cloud server will enable the blockchain’s mining nodes to […]
China, Korea, and Australia introduce blockchain and digital currency curricula to boost employment potential Adoption 5 years agoThree major powers are betting on the long-term potential of cryptocurrencies, digital currencies, and blockchain. In separate developments, schools and publishers in Korea, China, and Australia introduced blockchain and digital currency-related coursework for graduates and government officials, guided by narratives of future opportunities and concerns of potential unemployment. Australia’s RMIT offers blockchain course On May […]
Most of the 20 crypto firms worth over $1 billion apiece are based in Asia Technology 5 years agoThere is no denying the sentiment that the U.S. is the global hub of technology and financial innovation. American innovators are behind the world’s biggest companies, Amazon, Apple, Google, and more. Even with small-scale startups, talent is centralized in America. But it’s a whole different story for crypto and blockchain. Instead of the U.S. dominating […]
“Concerned” by Chinese influence, ICON founder reveals South Korea is mulling a $400 million blockchain fund Adoption 5 years agoSouth Korea’s fascination with blockchain and cryptocurrency seemingly grows stronger each day. The country is among the few global powers to have embraced and made regulations for the controlled rise and introduction of digital currencies. Now, there might be greater plans in the mix, if a recent development, buoyed by Chinese progress in blockchain systems, […]
This top crypto company is returning to work as South Korea coronavirus outbreak slows Adoption 5 years agoAt long last, the coronavirus outbreak is starting to slow. As a result, individuals in some parts of the world have been allowed to go back to work. One crypto company is benefiting from this trend. ICON heads back to work as coronavirus slows in South Korea According to Min Kim, the founder of the […]
Korean crypto company Contents Protocol to shut down and refund 27000 ETH Regulation 5 years agoContents Protocol, a Korean crypto startup focused on content exchange, announced that it will shut down due to a lack of business prospects and regulatory uncertainties. In a rare bout of professionalism and solidarity, the company will be refunding their investors, distributing just under 27,000 ETH on a pro-rata basis. Korean content exchange protocol shutting […]
Stablecoin protocol Terra surpasses one million users in less than 9 months Stablecoins 5 years agoEight months after launch, Terra, a stablecoin protocol backed by four of the world’s largest crypto exchanges, has surpassed one million user accounts and hit an annual run rate of $2.4 billion, the company reported in a press release seen by CryptoSlate. In 2018 Seoul-based Terra raised $32 million from myriad VC heavyweights, including the […]
Ethereum Researcher to be released from jail after getting new legal representation People 5 years agoVirgil Griffith, the head of Ethereum’s special projects division, will be released from jail after his bond is posted, his legal representative said. Griffith was arrested last week for participating in a conference in North Korea, where he allegedly taught the audience how to leverage blockchain technology to evade sanctions. Ethereum developer accused of aiding […]
Ethereum’s North Korean nightmare: Vitalik Buterin pledges to help free Virgil Griffith People 5 years agoEthereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin stepped forward to help free Virgil Griffith. The move comes after Griffith was arrested by the FBI for allegedly helping the North Korean regime to “use cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to evade sanctions.” Buterin advocates to free Virgil Griffith On Nov. 29, the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern […]
Hackers begin moving ETH stolen in massive UPbit theft Hacks 5 years agoHackers believed to be responsible for the massive UPbit theft yesterday have begun moving the stolen coins. The 342,000 ETH loot has been split between four different addresses with smaller sums being sent to Binance and Huobi to test the exchange’s reaction. Looking to cash out $50 million worth of ETH UPbit, one of the […]
UPbit’s hacker leaves with $50 million worth of Ether Hacks 5 years agoUPbit, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges based in South Korea, confirmed that it was hacked after rumors were mounting. In a statement, the platform announced that all trading activities, deposits, and withdrawals were temporarily suspended until further notice. Suspicious activity On Nov. 27, Naver, South Korea’s most popular news site, reported a suspicious activity […]
Huobi to launch blockchain phone aimed at Asia Technology 5 years agoChinese crypto exchange Huobi will make its first foray into a physical product with the launch of its sixth token offering on IEO platform, Huobi Prime. Huobi traders will have the opportunity to purchase NODE, the token of Whole Network and its blockchain phone, Acute Angle, during two trading rounds on September 11. However, as […]
Samsung is releasing a better cryptocurrency-enabled smartphone Technology 5 years agoSamsung is releasing a version of its newest flagship smartphone that supports 34 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, and a variety of DApps, as first reported by the Wall Street Journal. The largest smartphone manufacturer in the world by market share is offering a cryptocurrency-enabled Galaxy Note 10 variant, the “KlaytnPhone” on Thursday, exclusively to […]
Cardano’s venture arm partners with Korean trade associations to drive adoption Adoption 5 years agoCardano’s official commercial and venture arm, Emurgo, signed a memorandum of understanding with two government-approved trade associations in Korea. The partnerships will focus on implementing Cardano for Korean digital content and mobile gaming. Emurgo enters the Korean market Cardano adoption continues to grow in Asia. The company’s official partner and commercial arm, Emurgo, partnered with […]
Korean minister says all 200 crypto exchanges in the country face a risk of closing down Regulation 4 years ago