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XRP ETFs Experience Initial Outflows as Bitcoin and Ether Funds See Nearly $600 Million Withdrawn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