Category: crypto

South Korea plans to cap corporate and professional crypto holdings at 5% of equity, steering most institutional flows into top‑20 coins. Final rules expected by February will include price limits and split trading to curb volatility as institutions enter, potentially concentrating liquidity in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The upcoming Digital Asset Basic Act will set won‑stablecoin…

Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams denied profiting from the NYC token after its value plummeted over 80% shortly after launch. Despite accusations of moving funds, a spokesperson attributed the crash to market volatility. Adams launched the token to combat hate and promote innovation in the city, with proceeds going towards educational campaigns and scholarships.

Decentralized perpetual futures exchanges are now competing with centralized exchanges in terms of trading volume, focusing on infrastructure, privacy tools, and execution quality for institutional traders. Platforms like Hyperliquid and Aster have developed custom blockchain networks to improve transaction speed and reduce fees. Professional trading tools like TWAP orders and hidden orders are now available…

XRP fell 3% in 24 hours, losing its fourth-place spot to BNB despite increasing demand for spot ETFs. Open interest rose but remains below previous highs, with XRP ETFs seeing consistent inflows. Technical indicators show a fragile uptrend with XRP trading above the 50-day EMA but facing resistance.

The SEC has closed its investigation into the Zcash Foundation without taking enforcement action, ending a probe that began in 2023. The foundation was informed that no charges or corrective measures would be pursued. ZEC rose after the announcement, reflecting investor relief from regulatory uncertainty. This decision aligns with the SEC’s softer regulatory stance on…

Figure Technologies has launched the OPEN network, a blockchain-native platform that allows companies to issue and trade public equity directly on-chain. OPEN equities can be traded on Figure’s ATS with continuous trading, used in DeFi lending without prime brokers, and exchanged with Nasdaq-listed stock. The network aims to reduce costs and improve access for investors.

Oobit now supports Phantom wallet in the Solana ecosystem, allowing users to spend Solana-based assets at over 80 million Visa-accepting merchants worldwide. Transactions are contactless and settled directly from the user’s wallet without intermediaries. Oobit converts assets to fiat currency at checkout, connecting Solana assets to Visa’s payment infrastructure.

Bitcoin treasury companies have grown in popularity among public-market investors seeking exposure to digital assets, with most concentrated in North America and Europe. OranjeBTC is the largest Bitcoin treasury in Latin America, holding 3,722 Bitcoin. The company focuses on long-term accumulation, market access, and addressing regional demand for Bitcoin amid economic uncertainty.

Bitwise has entered the Swedish market by listing seven physically backed crypto exchange-traded products on Nasdaq Stockholm, offering regulated access to digital assets for local investors. The products include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and diversified assets, strengthening Nasdaq Stockholm’s position as a key European market for crypto investment products.

The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report for 2026 highlights geoeconomic confrontation and great-power competition as the top near-term threats, with AI disruption increasing as a structural risk. The report warns of escalating interstate tensions and the impact of AI advances on jobs, inequality, and geopolitical stability. Leaders will discuss these issues at Davos.