The partial business suspension of Upbit, the biggest crypto exchange in South Korea, was temporarily lifted by a South Korean court. This suspension would have prevented the trading platform from servicing new clients for a period of three months.

The two firms will explore potential applications of USDC and money market fund token USYC in derivatives exchanges, clearinghouses and other operations.

The launch of a new feature in ChatGPT-4o, which allows users to turn regular images into Ghibli-style anime, has inspired the creation of Ghibli-themed meme coins. Reports suggest that a Ghibli Token on Solana surpassed a market cap of $23 million, marking a 52.54% growth in less than one hour.

TL;DR Innovative Market Metrics: Santiment uses lending/borrowing rates and liquidation events to offer a fresh perspective on crypto market cycles beyond traditional price and sentiment analysis. Interest Rate Signals: Borrowing rates exceeding 10-15% typically signal market tops, while low, flat rates (around 3-4%) over time suggest potential market bottoms and re-entry opportunities.

Grayscale, the world's largest crypto asset management company, has released its updated list of the Top 20 potential crypto projects for Q2 2025. The latest list introduces three rising stars—Maple (SYRUP), Geodnet (GEOD), and Story Protocol (IP)—while removing Akash, Arweave, and Jupiter.

Senate votes 70-28 to repeal controversial DeFi tax rule, sending it to Trump for final approval. Crypto advocacy groups celebrate the repeal, hoping for the permanent removal of the rule.

South Korea's Ethics Commission revealed that high-ranking public officials in the country hold an average of 35.1 million won ($24,000) in crypto assets. On March 27, the country's Ethics Commission for Government Officials reportedly disclosed that more than 20% of the surveyed public officials hold 14.4 billion won ($9.8 million) in crypto.

European banks and financial institutions may be significantly underestimating the demand for cryptocurrency services, with fewer than one in five offering digital asset products, according to a new survey by crypto investment platform Bitpanda.The study, which surveyed 10,000 retail and business investors across 13 European countries, found that more than 40% of business investors already hold cryptocurrencies, with another 18% planning to invest in the near future. Yet, only 19% of surveyed financial institutions said their clients showed strong demand for crypto products — suggesting a 30% gap between actual investor adoption and perceived interest.

Crypto veteran Meltem Demirors thinks upcoming outflows could be rough for the crypto market. Demirors, a general partner at the investment firm Crucible Capital, says on the social media platform X that there's “apathy and complacency everywhere.

Dunamu, the parent company of South Korea's largest crypto exchange UPbit, reported a significant increase in earnings for 2024, defying ongoing regulatory challenges. Chosun Bix, citing the firm's annual business filing, reported that Dunamu's operating profit surged 85.1% to 1.19 trillion won (approximately $682 million) in 2024.

Almost everyone on the internet has used or seen a Ghibli portrait today, the Japanese animation studio-style image that Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Ripple Labs executives, and others have shared since ChatGPT launched its latest update.

Financial services firm Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) published the results of its 2025 Global ETF Investor Survey on Monday and the data shows more than three-quarters of Americans “expect to increase their investment in cryptocurrency-focused ETFs over the next 12 months.

In a recent financial disclosure, Atkins admitted to owning up to $6 million in crypto-related assets.

Yesterday, news was given about the achievement of a historic milestone for quantum computers, which could also have consequences for the crypto sector. It is necessary, however, to paint the general picture before understanding the scope of this event.

Vibe coding has become a hot topic among start-ups and tech companies as more and more CEOs admit to using it as a way to cut costs and build innovative tools without hiring engineers.

BlackRock is doubling down on its crypto ambitions, adding four new positions to its digital asset team as interest in blockchain finance surges. The asset management giant, already a key player in the space, posted openings for Director of Digital Assets, Director of Regulatory Affairs, Vice President of Digital Asset and ETF Legal Counsel, and Associate for Digital Assets.

Unicoin CEO Alex Konanykhin is pushing back against an ongoing investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), requesting the agency drop the case accusing the crypto firm of fraud and unregistered securities sales. Konanykhin revealed he sent a formal letter to the SECs new Crypto Task Force on March 17, urging them to end what he calls politically motivated harassment initiated under former SEC Chair Gary Gensler.

The U.S. Congress is prioritizing stablecoin regulation, with the House of Representatives unveiling its version of a stablecoin oversight bill on Wednesday. Introduced by Reps.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) cautioned the crypto industry against pushing for a diluted version of the bipartisan stablecoin legislation currently advancing in the Senate.

Wyoming is poised to make history as the first U.S. state to launch a publicly issued, fiat-backed stablecoin. Officials revealed at the DC Blockchain Summit that the Wyoming Stable Token (WYST) could fully launch by July 2025, following a multi-chain testing phase.

Web3 security firm Harpie shuts down due to an unsustainable business model, despite its mission to create a "theft-free crypto ecosystem," and plans to assist users with asset transfers. The post Web3 Security Firm Harpie Shuts Down, Plans Asset Transfer Utility appeared first on Cryptonews.

U.S. lawmakers voted 292-132 to repeal the DeFi Broker Rule, awaiting Trump's signature for approval.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is intensifying its campaign to promote crypto adoption and regulation by scheduling four public roundtables over the next three months. In a press release dated March 25th and published on its official website, the SEC aims to cover key issues in regulation in trading, asset custody, DeFi, and tokenization.

Cryptocurrencies are becoming a central investment choice for Millennials and Generation Z. According to the Global Retail Investor Outlook 2024 of the World Economic Forum (WEF), a growing portion of young investors allocates over half of their portfolio to digital currencies. This trend is not a temporary phenomenon but reflects a broader change in how the new generations approach financial risk, trust, and investment planning. The report, based on a survey conducted on 13,000 individuals in 13 countries, reveals surprising data: 62% of Millennials have at least a third of their portfolio in cryptocurrencies, while 35% of Gen Z invests over 50% in digital assets. Additionally, 20% of young people belonging to Generation Z allocate about a third of their portfolio to investments in cryptocurrencies.

Bitpanda Technology Solutions conducted a new survey revealing that European financial institutions are underestimating the strong demand for access to crypto. The underestimation by financial institutions is 30%. Private and retail investors seem to be ready to enter this market, but the crypto-based products offered are still too few. European financial institutions are underestimating the crypto sector, offering few access products to this market compared to the strong demand from private and retail investors.

The ability to render old memes and images in multiple new cartoon styles may affect the NFT market. Artists now face competition from AI, capable of extending any NFT collection, or remastering a collection in a new style.

Coinbase-based security firm Harpie has shut down its services after struggling to keep the business afloat.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced stability after strong market growth for two consecutive days while showing signs of future price increases. Paul Atkins has established a plan for cryptocurrency regulation, which will be conducted using “rational” and “coherent” principles based on “principles.

Indian authorities arrested five individuals for a $700K crypto fraud involving a fake Japanese exchange, highlighting rising crypto scams in India as digital asset adoption grows. The post Indian Authorities Arrest Crypto Scammers for $700K Fraud Disguised as Japanese Exchange appeared first on Cryptonews.

Today, the cryptocurrency market has seen a growth of 0.71%, and the altcoin market has experienced a surge of 0.93%. The Bitcoin market has grown from $86,912.41 to $87,464.80.

Imagine this: You wake up, check your phone, and see that Bitcoin has dropped 20% overnight. Panic sets in. Should you sell? Hold? Buy more? You scroll through Twitter—some people are screaming “bear market,” others say it's just a dip. Your heart races. You wonder if you've made a mistake.

The U.S. Senate voted 70-28 to repeal a controversial IRS rule requiring DeFi platforms to report user information, with President Trump expected to sign the resolution into law.

In a surprising event, Indian police arrested five suspects, including one woman, in connection with a $700,000 crypto scam. Reportedly, the accused defrauded a businessman using a Japan-duped crypto trading platform.

A South Korean court has temporarily lifted a three-month business suspension imposed on crypto exchange Upbit. The post South Korean Court Lifts Upbit's Three-Month Ban on New Customer Registrations appeared first on Cryptonews.

Upbit and its parent company, Dunamu, secured a notable win after the Seoul Administrative Court temporarily suspended a three-month business restriction imposed by South Korea's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).

There are moments when politics and tech collide head-on. And this time, it is crypto that has won a decisive round in Washington.

Binance has recently rewarded four whistleblowers a total of $100,000 for their role in exposing insider trading activities within the company.

Venture capital in Web3 is undergoing a transformation. The speculative era of the initial coin offering (ICO) boom in 2017 has given way to a more structured investment environment, where institutional capital plays a defining role.

Recently, Pump.fun Co-founder Alon Cohen shared insights with followers about various aspects of the token-launching platform.

Despite market sentiment, Next Block Expo successfully pulled off one of its most impactful editions yet, cementing its position as CEE's premier Web3 event. Hosted at Multikino Złote Tarasy on March 19-20, the conference attracted 1,738 attendees, 132 expert speakers, 32 exhibitors, and the support of 150+ media partners, ambassadors, and communities.

Prominent asset management firm Fidelity is reportedly developing its own stablecoin, with its digital assets division overseeing its management.

The U.S. state of Wyoming has identified nine candidate blockchains to host its upcoming stablecoin, dubbed WYST. The state has selected Layerzero, an omnichain interoperability protocol, as the top-ranked vendor for smart contract development. Wyoming Eyes Multiple Blockchains for Upcoming Stablecoin Launch The U.S.

Harpie, a service aimed at preventing wallet theft and hacks, has shut down after struggling to develop a sustainable business model.

Hong Kong-based crypto firm HashKey has launched a new initiative to rate cryptocurrencies and exchanges in a bid to enhance market transparency and compliance.

VARA is closely watching real-world tokenization in the city and making sure consumers are protected.

Richard Teng, the CEO of Binance, recently reaffirmed the company's commitment to transparency, security and compliance, but his timing has raised eyebrows as the statement collides with growing speculation that the black-and-yellow crypto behemoth played a role in an attack on Hyperliquid, a decentralized exchange that many believe threatens the dominance of centralized platforms like Binance itself.

By introducing immersive games, Mumibit is expanding its ecosystem while attracting a diverse range of players. These Mumubit games are more than just fun—they strengthen the Mumibit platform and offer players opportunities to earn as they play.

The top crypto holder among top South Korean officials is Kim Hye-young, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.