South Korea Advances Tokenized Securities Framework through Crucial Legislative Hearing
The Boston Consulting Group forecasts that the South Korean token securities market will grow to be worth $250 billion by 2030.
DeadLock Ransomware Disguises Itself Through Exploited Polygon Smart Contracts
Group-IB found a ransomware dubbed DeadLock that is exploiting Polygon smart contracts to rotate proxy addresses to evade takedowns.
House Democrats Urge SEC to Pause Justin Sun Case Amid Concerns Over Pay-to-Play Practices
Three House Democrats are urging the SEC to explain its crypto enforcement retreat and the pause in the Justin Sun case.
Iran's Cryptocurrency Market Soars to $7.8 Billion During Widespread Protests, According to Chainalysis
Bitcoin has become an “element of resistance” in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis.
Nexo Agrees to $500K Fine Imposed by California Regulator for Issues Related to Risky Lending Practices
California’s finance watchdog claims Nexo made nearly 5,500 loans to Californians without a valid license and did not properly assess their ability to repay.
Bitcoin Shows Strong Signs of Recovery as Price Approaches $101K Resistance Level
Bitcoin nears two-month highs as RSI divergence and a bullish MACD cross build, with BTC eyeing $101,000 as the next major reclaim level for trend confirmation.
Uniswap Launches on OKX X Layer to Enhance Decentralized Finance Strategy
The integration marks a key step in the crypto exchange's second-phase rollout, bringing Uniswap’s markets directly to its layer-2 network.
Kaito Closes Crypto-Backed Yaps Amidst X's Ban on Payments for AI Content
The Kaito.ai and Cookie DAO tokens fell over 15% after X’s ban, a move X’s head of product Nikita Bier said should improve user experience on the social media platform.
Sygnum Predicts Surge in Tokenization and State Bitcoin Reserves Growth by 2026
Sygnum predicts US crypto regulation will spur sovereign Bitcoin reserves and accelerate tokenized bond issuance by major financial institutions in 2026.
Bitcoin's Path to $100K: The Critical Role of a $98K Breakout and Rising Spot Demand
A pickup in Bitcoin spot demand and persistent spot ETF inflows could push BTC above the next significant hurdle at $98,000 and secure a sustained recovery.
Indian Cryptocurrency Platforms Advocate for Tax Revisions Before February Budget Announcement
Industry leaders say transaction-level taxes and loss restrictions are draining liquidity as India tightens crypto compliance and enforcement.
Universal Blockchains Struggle to Meet Real-World Demands
General-purpose blockchains can’t solve industry disputes over construction changes or equipment usage. Specialized layer 1s are optimized for stateless audit trails and regulatory compliance.