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Bank of Korea’s new governor signals CBDC and bank token push, skips stablecoins in key address

The BOK will increase scrutiny of crypto markets and non-bank finance, and will also modernize currency markets for 24-hour foreign …

Scammers demand crypto from stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report

Shipping companies stranded near the Strait of Hormuz are reportedly being targeted by scammers posing as Iranian authorities, demanding Bitcoin …

Strategy overtakes BlackRock IBIT in bitcoin holdings after bear market buying

Leveraged accumulation and new capital tools push MSTR ahead of the world’s largest spot bitcoin ETF.

Bitcoin is less volatile than South Korea's stock market right now

Bitcoin's comparative stability during geopolitical turmoil has reinforced its appeal as a hedge.

Philippines SEC warns on dYdX, six other unauthorized crypto platforms

Promoters of flagged platforms may face fines of up to 5 million Philippine pesos ($89,000) or up to 21 years …

KelpDAO hackers are laundering millions in stolen crypto, data show

KelpDAO hackers are moving $290M in stolen crypto across blockchains, using privacy tools to mask the trail as DeFi contagion …

Bank of Korea governor backs CBDCs, deposit tokens in first address

New Bank of Korea governor Shin Hyun-song supported CBDCs and deposit tokens in his first address, while stablecoins were notably …

Bitcoin risks losing $70K as Strategy's STRC slips below $100

STRC's dropped below its $100 par value, indicating that Strategy will likely pause Bitcoin buying this week, which could help …

European banks tap Fireblocks for MiCA-compliant euro stablecoin

A 12-bank European consortium led by Qivalis is partnering with Fireblocks to develop a regulated euro stablecoin under MiCA, targeting …

A dozen banks want a euro stablecoin. Fireblocks is making it happen

The Qivalis consortium is made up of: Banca Sella, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Danske Bank, DekaBank, DZ BANK, ING, KBC, …

Inside the 'fake police raid' that forced a $1M Bitcoin transfer

A fake police raid enabled a $1 million Bitcoin robbery, exposing the rise of wrench attacks and the shift from …

Singapore’s OCBC launches tokenized gold fund on Ethereum and Solana

The value of tokenized real-world assets on public blockchains is estimated at more than $29 billion, up more than 10% …