Seoul, August 19, 2025 Shin Hyun-dong, Chairman of the Korea Digital Asset Economy Association (KDAEA), contends that South Korea is at a pivotal moment for asserting itself as a global powerhouse in digital assetsif legislators act, fast. Shin, who also leads the financial division of Asia Capital and co-chairs the preparatory committee for the Asia Digital Asset Council, highlighted the urgency of regulatory reform. He previously served as Vice-Chair of the Democratic Partys Policy Committee and led the Digital Asset Economy Committee in the campaign for President Lee Jae-myung in June...

MetaMask, the worlds leading self-custodial Web3 wallet, has completed a strategic integration with Sei, an ultra-fast Layer-1 blockchain, granting its 100 million+ users direct access to one of the fastest-growing EVM-compatible networks. The move extends MetaMasks multi-chain capabilities to 11 supported networks, while simultaneously offering Seis expanding ecosystemspanning decentralized applications (dApps), on-chain games, and NFTssignificant exposure to a global user base. The integration simplifies access to Seis infrastructure, allowing users to swap and bridge assets, purchase...

MetaMask, the leading self-custodial Web3 wallet developed by Consensys, has integrated Sei, a high-performance Layer-1 blockchain, into its supported networks, deepening its multi-chain strategy and expanding access to decentralized applications (dApps) for its global user base. With this move, MetaMask users can now interact directly with Sei-based dApps, tokens, and NFTs, and swap or bridge assets to the Sei network within their wallet. The integration also adds a dedicated Sei page in MetaMask Portfolio, showcasing its native ecosystem. Sei, which launched Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)...

Metaplanet Inc. (TYO:3350) has boosted its Bitcoin holdings with the purchase of an additional 463 BTC, raising its total stash to 17,595 coins. The Japanese hotelier-turned-treasury company said on Monday that it acquired the latest batch at an average price of 17,268,320 yen (about $116,975) per Bitcoin, according to a regulatory filing. At current market prices, Metaplanets Bitcoin reserves are valued at roughly $2 billion, securing its position as the worlds seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder. It trails companies such as Trump Media Technology Group Corp. (NASDAQ:DJT) and market...

Ethereums recent price drop appears to be more of a healthy correction than a market collapse. After briefly surpassing $3,800, ETH has pulled back to $3,430, currently resting on the crucial 26-day exponential moving average (EMA). Historically, this level has acted as a strong pivot for bullish continuation, and holding it could set the stage for a push toward the $4,000 mark. The 26 EMA has cushioned the decline, with todays rebound from this zone suggesting it may be the local bottom for this correction. Momentum indicators also support the bullish case, as the Relative Strength Index...

Bitcoin (BTC) has pulled back from its recent local high of $123,000 to a key inflection point at $112,000. This level is significant as it aligns with the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA), which has historically served as dynamic support during bullish trends. Price action shows BTC currently holding above this support after a bounce. Following a breakout in June from the $105,000$107,000 consolidation range, Bitcoin rallied to $123,000. However, decreasing trading volume signaled waning momentum, leading to the current correction. The relative strength index (RSI) remains above 44,...

San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple has secured the 23rd spot on CB Insights list of the worlds biggest private companies by market capitalization. Known for its association with the XRP cryptocurrency, Ripples valuation stands at $15 billion, placing it ahead of Swedish fintech Klarna ($14.5 billion) and defense technology company Anduril ($14 billion), backed by Oculus founder Palmer Luckey. Other notable blockchain and crypto companies on the list include NFT marketplace OpenSea, mining hardware giant Bitmain ($12 billion), and cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin ($10 billion). Topping...

Bitcoins trademark volatility may be entering a new phase following a recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision. The regulator has raised position limits on options for most bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRocks IBIT, allowing traders to hold up to ten times more contracts than before. According to NYDIG Research, this change could encourage large-scale covered call strategies, which generate income by selling upside potential, naturally dampening price swings. The move coincides with the SECs approval of in-kind redemptions for spot bitcoin ETFs, further enhancing liquidity...

Traditional banks have invested over $100 billion in blockchain and digital assets since 2020, according to Banking on Digital Assets, a Ripple-backed report with CB Insights and the UK Centre for Blockchain Technologies. The study analyzed 10,000 blockchain deals and surveyed 1,800 global finance leaders, revealing that banks are accelerating investments in custody, tokenization, and payment infrastructure despite regulatory uncertainty and market volatility. From 2020 to 2024, financial institutions participated in 345 blockchain deals, with payment infrastructure leading, followed by...

Dogecoin (DOGE) fell 4% over the 24 hours ending August 3 at 04:00 (UTC+7), sliding from $0.20 to a low of $0.19 as global macroeconomic uncertainty and risk-off sentiment hit meme coins. The drop followed sharp spikes in trading activity, signaling heavy institutional outflows from high-volatility assets. During the session, DOGE traded within a volatile $0.015 range (7.14%), dipping to $0.188 before recovering to close at $0.195. Trading volume surged significantly, peaking at 918.53M at 06:00 and 502.81M at 14:00well above the 24-hour average of 385.67Mindicating strong conviction among...