Wei ZhangFinance
South Korea Faces Backlash over Planned 22 Percent Crypto Tax Rollout
A parliamentary petition and rival opposition bills seek to delay the levy on annual digital asset gains above 2.5 million won.
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Aiko TanakaFinance
Cryptex Allocates 4.88 Percent XRP Weighting in US Digital Asset ETF Filing
Cryptex Finance has assigned XRP a 4.88 percent portfolio allocation in an amended SEC registration statement for its proposed Digital Market Cap ETF.
Sarah ChenFinance
Bitcoin Leads Crypto Recovery with 1.55 Trillion Dollar Market Cap
A two-week rally spurred by US Treasury bond buybacks forced short sellers to liquidate 3.3 billion dollars in bearish positions.
Sarah ChenFinance
Bitcoin Tests $80,000 Level as IREN Beats Sales Targets
Mining operator IREN exceeded revenue forecasts while the largest digital asset climbed toward an unprecedented threshold.
Minjun ParkFinance
US SEC Regulation Signals Greater Clarity for Crypto Assets
A new regulatory framework from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to bring much-needed clarity to the digital asset space. This development is seen as a crucial step in formalising how crypto assets are classified and traded, potentially…
Sarah ChenFinance
Bangladesh Closes 20,000 Mobile Accounts in Digital Lending and Crypto Crackdown
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit shuttered more than 20,000 mobile financial service accounts linked to unauthorized online lenders, illegal betting networks, and crypto trading.
Minjun ParkFinance
SEC Regulation Proposal Drives Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Gains
New regulatory proposals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have led to a modest uptick in the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The suggested framework aims to clarify capital-raising for crypto firms and potentially reclassify mature digital…
Minjun ParkFinance
Trump Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act for Cryptocurrency Regulation
Former President Donald Trump has called on US lawmakers to approve the Clarity Act, a proposed law designed to create a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry and prevent ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes. The legislation aims to differentiate…
Minjun ParkFinance
Coinbase Survey Reveals: Over 60% Singaporeans Own Cryptocurrency – A Deep Dive into Their Investment Trends
Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in Singapore, with the majority of its citizens having some level of interaction with the digital asset, as revealed by a recent survey. Singaporean Interest in Cryptocurrencies A substantial portion of…
Maria SantosFinance
Singapore ranks first globally in crypto adoption
Singapore has secured the top spot globally in crypto adoption this year, thanks to high scores in technology and regulatory environment, according to a recent study. The country scores 9.5 over 10 in innovation and technology, 9.1 in economic factors, and…
Minjun ParkFinance
Bitcoin Disciples on the Road to Freedom
Julian Assange is a free man after 12 years of embassy asylum and prison. To some, he is a hero and martyr fighting for democracy and press freedom; to others, he is a dangerous traitor. His story, and that of the Wikileaks platform, is closely intertwined…
Minjun ParkFinance
Three of the Biggest Asian Cryptocurrency Projects
As we’re sure you’ve seen, cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have become very popular over the past decade, gaining ground in all markets, including Asia. It is for this reason that numerous exciting cryptocurrency and blockchain projects are…
Maria SantosFinance
Vietnam cryptocurrency miners install more rigs as Bitcoin climbs
Cryptocurrency prices have surged this month, prompting Vietnamese to install mining rigs although it’s not yet a lucrative trade. The price of Bitcoin increased from $18,000 to $21,000 on Jan. 14 and has moved sideways since then. The prices of many other…
Sarah ChenFinance
FTX Debacle Promts Revolut to Delay its Cryptocurrency Launch
Revolut is delaying its entry into cryptocurrencies, postponing the launch of its RevCoin in the wake of the collapse of the FTX exchange. Switzerland’s most popular neobank, Revolut, is holding back on its planned entry into minting its cryptocurrency. We…
Maria SantosFinance
Bitcoin Suisse Partners With Lukka
The Swiss crypto services provider will use the US crypto data specialist’s enterprise software to manage transaction data. Swiss crypto Bitcoin Suisse is partnering with US crypto software and data specialist Lukka to support its middle and back office…
Maria SantosFinance
Why cryptocurrency is gaining popularity and how to get involved
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual asset designed to work as a medium of exchange. It uses cryptography to secure and verify transactions as well as control the creation of new units of a particular cryptocurrency. Essentially, cryptocurrencies are…