Dunamu, the parent company of South Korea's largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has reportedly taken legal action against the country's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) over a business suspension order. This comes as South Korean authorities are tightening their grip on crypto-related crimes by launching a dedicated unit to handle digital asset investigations.
Binance has officially announced the introduction of its 64th Launchpool project, featuring RedStone (RED), a multi-chain oracle compatible with both EVM and non-EVM networks.
TL;DR The SEC has decided that memecoins are not securities, which exempts them from strict financial regulations and classifies them as collectibles. Although not regulated as securities, the SEC will continue to pursue fraud and scams, and other agencies may intervene if they detect deceptive practices.
The elimination of capital gains taxes on crypto might not be the huge boon to American investors that it would appear to be.
The cryptocurrency market is heating up as investors hunt for low-cost tokens with explosive potential. Among thousands of options, three stand out: Cardano (ADA), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). While ADA and DOGE grapple with market volatility, Mutuum Finance has captured attention by raising more than $1.
After the Bybit hack, Binance is urging regulators and industry players to focus more on establishing universal security standards for the crypto industry.
Dubai's Damac Properties and the Mantra protocol are spearheading a $1 billion initiative to tokenize real estate, unlocking global investment opportunities through blockchain.
The crypto market never sleeps, and neither do opportunities. With each passing month, new projects gain momentum while established giants continue to evolve.
By Sandra Grabowiec When Web3 first emerged in 2014, with the term coined by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood, it was heralded as the genuine next evolution of the internet.
DekaBank has partnered with Boerse Stuttgart Digital to launch cryptocurrency trading services for institutional investors. The collaboration enables DekaBank to leverage Boerse Stuttgart Digital's regulated brokerage and custody infrastructure, ensuring a secure and compliant entry into the crypto market.
The rise of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization is reshaping traditional investment markets, unlocking new opportunities in sectors beyond finance. Though tokenization has historically focused on real estate, precious metals, and fine art, the ability to tokenize tangible luxury goods is now emerging as a transformative force in the industry.
China's central bank has instructed key commercial banks to cut U.S. dollar deposit rates, which could push investors toward alternative assets like cryptocurrency.
The altcoin market faced a steep correction, with Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) dropping 8-10% taking 24-hour liquidations to $952 million.
Upbit parent firm Dunamu attempts to overturn its business sanction after regulators find serious faults in its verification process.
Upbit parent firm Dunamu is trying to overturn sanctions imposed by regulators after they found faults with Upbit's verification process.
‘Highly speculated on, but frustratingly vague' is a sentence that can be used to describe Jeffrey Epstein's links to almost anything in the world in the last two decades, and cryptocurrency is no different.
Pump.fun's protocol fee revenue has plummeted by 92% as activity on the platform waned in the wake of the recent controversies. Pump.fun's protocol fee revenue has declined by 92%, falling from its peak of $15.38 million on Jan.
TL;DR Future of Finance: Stripe co-founders champion stablecoins as a revolutionary upgrade to traditional money, offering faster, cheaper, and programmable transactions. Strategic Move: Reinforcing their vision, Stripe acquired stablecoin startup Bridge for $1.1B after processing $1.4 trillion in volume in 2024.
DekaBank's partnership with Boerse Stuttgart Digital could accelerate institutional crypto adoption in Europe, influencing financial market dynamics. The post Top German bank DekaBank taps Boerse Stuttgart Digital to power its crypto trading services appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
This decision is a big win for the crypto industry. It gives traders more freedom to buy and sell these digital assets without regulatory hurdles.
Dunamu, operator of South Korea's largest crypto exchange Upbit, challenges a three-month business suspension imposed by the FIU for alleged financial law violations, seeking to overturn penalties in court. The post Upbit Operator Dunamu Challenges FIU's Three-Month Suspension in Court appeared first on Cryptonews.
Milo, a financial technology company offering crypto mortgage lending, has surpassed $65 million in total loan volume for its crypto-backed mortgage product. The post Milo Surpasses $65 Million in Crypto Mortgage Loan Volume appeared first on Cryptonews.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to drop its lawsuit against the blockchain software firm Consensys, according to the company's CEO, Joseph Lubin. Last year, the SEC filed a suit against Consensys over MetaMask, claiming that the popular cryptocurrency wallet acted as an unregistered securities broker.
The collaboration comes as part of the exchange's plan to expand partnerships with major financial institutions.
In a signficant effort to drive the development of AI-powered Web3 payments, Vanar Chain, a high-speed and low-cost Layer-1 blockchain, has announced that it has joined forces with Worldpay, a global leader in payment processing, to redefine the landscape of Web3 payments. The partnership aims to leverage Vanar's advanced blockchain infrastructure with Worldpay's extensive expertise
Boerse Stuttgart Digital has partnered with DekaBank to facilitate cryptocurrency trading for institutional investors in Germany.
Tokinvest founder and CEO Scott Thiel said that in his seven years in the RWA sector, there's been “no lack of demand” from asset owners wanting to tokenize their properties.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently garnered significant attention with his investment tip amid a crypto market crash. CZ posted on X, rationalizing the current market dip whilst urging traders to reduce investment portfolios if they are stressed.
The crypto market just took another hit. Almost $1 billion in leveraged positions were wiped out.
The Hong Kong arm of ChinaAMC has introduced a tokenized money market fund in a bid to expand blockchain-based investment options for retail investors.
In the world of cryptocurrency, futures trading has become a key tool for investors seeking high returns due to its high leverage and complexity. However, high leverage also comes with high risks, as even a small market fluctuation can result in significant losses.
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Losses in the crypto ecosystem jumped to $1,528,342,400 in February compared to $73,915,700 seen in January 2025, according to the major blockchain security platform Immunefi. The post Crypto Losses in February 2025 Rise 20x Month-Over-Month – Immunefi appeared first on Cryptonews.
The US SEC has officially dismissed its lawsuit against Coinbase, setting the stage for a regulatory shift under the Trump administration. Coinbase calls the move a win for the industry, and the SEC promises a more structured policy.
US President Donald Trump's impending trade war just sent risk assets tumbling, and crypto got wrecked. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) both dropped by almost 10% in the last 24 hours, shaking the ground for altcoins.
South Korean crypto exchange Upbit's operator, Dunamu, has challenged the sanctions imposed by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) by filing an appeal with the Seoul Administrative Court. As part of the legal action, Dunamu filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the business suspension order and to halt the execution of the sanctions.
DekaBank's entrance into crypto trading marks a case of MiCA's positive impact on the industry adoption within the European Union.
Decentralization is a core principle of blockchain, often discussed in Bitcoin mining. However, Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks like Ethereum and Solana also face centralization risks.
According to Ethereum's co-founder Vitalik Buterin, while theft is often discussed in crypto security, many people also lose significant amounts of crypto due to negligence and accidents, and wallet solutions must address these risks as well.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase, marking a significant shift in the agency's approach to cryptocurrency regulation.
As part of a risk assessment exercise conducted during its January meeting, the ECB stated that the recent developments in the deregulation of financial markets in the U.S., including crypto, might increase the risks of a future financial crisis.
Texas Senate Banking Committee unanimously approved a bill allowing state investment in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, joining over 20 states considering similar measures.
Vitalik Buterin reiterated that crypto still needed reliable wallets with social recovery tools. Currently, several products exist, using smart contracts to unlock funds if the seed phrase is lost.
The SEC has decided to officially file away the case against ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask.
Ukraine's crypto tax debate continues as officials consider a lower 5-10% rate while others push for standard income taxes of up to 23%.
MetaMask announces comprehensive platform updates including smart contracts, transaction batching, US debit card launch, and support for Bitcoin and Solana.
MetaMask has released its new 2025 roadmap aimed at optimizing the Web3 experience and accelerating mainstream adoption.