SEC Chair Paul Atkins signaled an end to ‘regulation by enforcement’ as crypto markets react to U.S. policy shifts, Iran tensions, and the ongoing KelpDAO exploit.
Entrepreneur Kim Dae-sik launched Xcoin in 2014 after acquiring BTC Korea, reflecting South Korea’s early push to build a competitive local crypto exchange ecosystem amid Bitcoin’s global rise.
Ripple unveiled a multi-year plan to transition the XRP Ledger to quantum-resistant cryptography by 2028 in partnership with Project Eleven to enhance long-term network security.
Solana maintained key price support and steady ETF inflows despite a $280 million Drift Protocol exploit, signaling investor confidence in the network’s core fundamentals over application-level risk.
TokenPost has launched ‘Token Korea Watch’ to monitor over 450 South Korean crypto projects following major DeFi hacks and market manipulation concerns, aiming to improve transparency and investor protection.
Palantir’s AI-focused manifesto led by CEO Alex Karp is raising bipartisan concerns over surveillance power and the role of tech firms in national defense.
With the Fear & Greed Index at 33 and Bitcoin hovering near $76,784, the mood reads cautious—more selective HODL behavior and defensive positioning than eager full buy-in.
XRP and Solana spot ETFs attracted fresh inflows on April 20 while most altcoin funds stayed flat, highlighting concentrated institutional demand in select assets.
U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs recorded a ninth straight day of inflows, pushing cumulative totals above $12 billion amid sustained institutional demand led by BlackRock funds.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $238 million in inflows on April 20, extending a five-day streak led by BlackRock’s IBIT and signaling sustained investor demand.
Derivatives DEX and data availability sectors surged as investors rotated capital away from privacy coins and Ethereum, signaling a shift toward infrastructure-driven crypto narratives.
Arbitrum’s Security Council has frozen 30,766 ETH, valued at approximately $71 million, in response to the recent Kelp DAO exploit involving its liquid restaking token, rsETH. The emergency action followed a $292 mill…
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed back above the $75,000 mark, trading near $75,980 as improving geopolitical sentiment boosts risk assets. The cryptocurrency gained roughly 1.5% in the past 24 hours and 1.7% over the week, s…
Ripple has unveiled a comprehensive four-phase roadmap to make the XRP Ledger (XRPL) quantum-resistant, aiming for full implementation by 2028. As one of the leading blockchain platforms, XRPL powers XRP, currently am…
High-net-worth investors are concentrating holdings in Bitcoin and Ethereum while several altcoins show extreme oversold RSI levels, signaling potential but uncertain bottoming conditions.
A Korean investor education piece citing Seth Klarman and Morgan Housel stresses that disciplined inaction and recognizing luck versus skill are critical for managing risk in volatile crypto markets.
Venture capitalist Jason Calacanis has sparked fresh debate in the crypto space by questioning whether Bitcoin’s current price is being artificially supported by the aggressive accumulation strategy of Michael Saylor’…
Ethereum (ETH) is approaching a decisive moment that could define its midterm price direction. After an extended downtrend, ETH has started to show signs of recovery, gradually climbing from recent lows while forming …
Hyperliquid (HYPE) continues to stand out in the altcoin market, showing relative strength compared to many competing digital assets. With daily trading volume remaining robust and its market capitalization nearing $1…
XRP price is showing signs of stabilization after a recent decline, but current technical indicators suggest that a move toward the $2 level is unlikely in the short term. The cryptocurrency has entered a consolidatio…
The cryptocurrency market is closing April on a stronger note, with total market capitalization rising 1.48% in the past 24 hours to reach $2.56 trillion. This upward momentum is largely fueled by increasing instituti…
Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh is expected to emphasize the importance of central bank independence during his upcoming Senate confirmation hearing, according to recent reports. His remarks come at a time w…
Apple has announced a major leadership shift, with Tim Cook stepping down as Chief Executive Officer and transitioning into the role of Executive Chairman beginning September 1. The company has named John Ternus, curr…
North Korea-linked hackers are intensifying their attacks on the crypto sector, with recent exploits targeting Drift and Kelp exposing deeper vulnerabilities in decentralized finance (DeFi). In less than three weeks, …
A recent DeFi exploit involving Kelp DAO and the LayerZero bridge has placed lending protocol Aave at risk of losses reaching as high as $230 million. The incident highlights growing concerns around cross-chain securi…
Bitcoin (BTC) showed resilience on Monday, holding above the $76,000 level after rebounding from overnight lows, even as global markets reacted to rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The leading cryptocurrenc…
Alea Research reports crypto and AI markets are repricing toward control rights and cash flow as DAO governance loses premium and access to advanced AI becomes more restricted.
Alea Research reports Jumper is evolving from a bridge aggregator into an intent-based multichain platform integrating swaps, yield, and governance to streamline user experience.
Kaiko Research reports KRW-based crypto trading accounts for about 30% of global volume, highlighting Korea’s market dominance alongside structural liquidity risks and upcoming regulatory changes.
LayerZero said a $290 million KelpDAO exploit tied to a Lazarus-linked actor exposed risks in DeFi infrastructure, potentially impacting Aave and restaking markets.
A $292 million KelpDAO exploit and Vercel breach via an AI tool triggered major DeFi outflows and highlight escalating AI-driven security risks across crypto infrastructure.
With the Fear & Greed Index at 29 (Fear) and Bitcoin holding near $75,204, the mood reads cautious and jumpy—more “capital preservation” than “full buy-in.”
Polymarket is negotiating a $400 million funding round that could value the prediction market platform at $15 billion amid rising institutional interest and regulatory uncertainty.
A $290 million KelpDAO exploit tied to North Korea-linked Lazarus disrupted LayerZero-linked infrastructure and triggered systemic stress across Ethereum DeFi and Aave markets.