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South Korea plans slow rollout of stablecoins
South Korea plans slow rollout of stablecoins
Bank of Korea officials say stablecoins could disrupt markets and impact foreign exchange policy.
June 26, 2025
Japan plans crypto reclassification and ETF access
Japan plans crypto reclassification and ETF access
New FSA proposal could attract retail and institutional crypto investors by reducing capital gains taxes.
June 26, 2025
US Senator proposes crypto ban for top officials
US Senator proposes crypto ban for top officials
Trump’s crypto earnings, including $58 million in 2024, have reignited ethical concerns about public office and private profit.
June 25, 2025
Russia closes in on Bitcoin mining dominance
Russia closes in on Bitcoin mining dominance
GIS Mining predicts a 7GW mining capacity surge in Russia, driven by industrial support and crypto-friendly reforms.
June 25, 2025
New SparkKitty malware targets crypto wallets
New SparkKitty malware targets crypto wallets
The Trojan hides in popular apps and uploads users’ photos to remote servers to extract wallet credentials.
June 25, 2025
North Korea-linked hackers deploy fake Zoom malware to steal crypto
North Korea-linked hackers deploy fake Zoom malware to steal crypto
Cybersecurity firm Huntress linked a crypto-focused deepfake Zoom attack to North Korea’s BlueNoroff hacking group, targeting remote employees through fake calendar invites.
June 25, 2025
Bitcoin holds strong above $100,000
Bitcoin holds strong above $100,000
Technical signals on Bitcoin and Ethereum point to cautious optimism with key resistance levels ahead.
June 25, 2025
Traders bet on war with meme coins
Traders bet on war with meme coins
BunkerCoin and other tokens surged briefly before crashing, showing the volatile and morally grey nature of meme coin speculation.
June 24, 2025
South Korea to investigate crypto exchange fees
South Korea to investigate crypto exchange fees
The Financial Services Commission plans to survey local exchanges and compare fees with international platforms before setting new policies.
June 21, 2025
Visa and Yellow Card launch new digital dollar system
Visa and Yellow Card launch new digital dollar system
New stablecoin infrastructure aims to modernise cross-border payments, reducing fees and delays that have long plagued African markets.
June 21, 2025
Iran enforces crypto exchange curfew after Nobitex breach
Iran enforces crypto exchange curfew after Nobitex breach
New curfew rules limit Iranian crypto platforms to daytime hours only, as authorities seek greater control amid security threats and capital flight fears.
June 20, 2025
China pushes global use of digital yuan
China pushes global use of digital yuan
Beijing wants to reshape global finance with a multipolar currency model, reducing dependence on the US dollar and euro.
June 20, 2025