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The Challenges Facing South Korea in Defining Stablecoin Issuance Authority

South Korea’s stablecoin rules are stalled as regulators clash over whether banks or fintechs should issue won-backed tokens.

2026-01-08T18:56:26ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

BlackRock Invests $900 Million in Bitcoin as Long-Term Selling Drops to 2017 Levels

BlackRock adds $900 million in Bitcoin as long-term holder selling drops to 2017 lows, pointing to early signs of BTC accumulation.

2026-01-08T18:55:54ZMike Rose
Markets

Coincheck Expands Its Portfolio with $112 Million Acquisition of Digital Asset Manager 3iQ

The transaction would give the Japanese exchange operator control of the Canadian asset manager, expanding its presence in regulated investment products.

2026-01-08T18:55:27ZJose Moringa
Markets

Monero Reclaims Position as Leading Privacy Cryptocurrency Amid Turmoil in Zcash's Recent Rally

Recent governance turmoil at Zcash has resurfaced questions about development continuity, tempering confidence after the token’s strong Q4.

2026-01-08T18:54:55ZJose Moringa
Markets

Optimism Foundation Introduces Monthly Buyback Strategy for OP Tokens to Boost Community Engagement

The Optimism Foundation is looking to redirect 50% of the revenue earned by Superchain for monthly over-the-counter token buybacks.

2026-01-08T18:54:24ZJose Moringa
News

Intensified Privacy Controversy Erupts in Crypto Community Following Implementation of Europe’s DAC8 Tax Regime

Europe’s new crypto tax reporting regime has taken effect, igniting a fierce debate over privacy as exchanges begin sharing user data.

2026-01-08T18:53:48ZJose Moringa
Bitcoin

BitMine Invests $105 Million in Ether to Launch 2026 While Retaining $915 Million Cash Reserves

The largest corporate ETH holder started 2026 with a $105 million Ether purchase, while surpassing $2.87 billion in staked Ether, seeking to generate passive yield on its holdings.

2026-01-08T10:03:07ZMike Rose
Markets

CZ-Backed YZi Labs Intensifies Battle Against CEA’s Poison Pill Maneuver and BNB Treasury Strategy

YZi Labs is challenging CEA Industries’ newly adopted poison pill and bylaw changes, accusing the board of entrenchment and misrepresenting its commitment to a BNB treasury.

2026-01-08T10:02:39ZJose Moringa
Markets

XRP ETFs Experience Initial Outflows as Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Nearly $600 Million Withdrawn

XRP ETFs logged their first net outflow day since launch, breaking a multi-week inflow streak after more than $1 billion poured into the funds.

2026-01-08T09:02:17ZJose Moringa
News

India's Tax Authorities Highlight Cryptocurrency Risks in a Climate of Regulatory Uncertainty

India’s tax authorities flagged risks from offshore exchanges, private wallets and DeFi tools that make tracking crypto income difficult.

2026-01-08T09:01:52ZMike Rose
Markets

XRP ETFs Experience First Ever Net Outflows of $41 Million Since Launch

Spot bitcoin and ether ETFs reported net outflows as well, with one analyst pointing to profit-taking after the recent market rally.

2026-01-08T08:01:16ZJose Moringa
News

Zcash Developers Resign to Launch New Company Amid Board Dispute

The entire Electric Coin Company team behind Zcash resigned after a governance dispute with its nonprofit board, says CEO Josh Swihart.

2026-01-08T08:00:37ZMike Rose