Ondo Finance weighs acquisition worth up to $500 million
The tokenizedassets firm is considering an acquisition valued at $250 million to $500 million as consolidation accelerates across crypto infrastructure.…
Crypto for Advisors: Is the Clarity Act dead?
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South Korean crypto trading surges amid stock market plunge
South Korean crypto exchanges saw a fresh spike in trading activity as the country’s stock market had several days of significant downside. Source:Cointelegraph
JPMorgan says fading Clarity Act odds weigh on crypto outlook
The bank said deteriorating prospects for U.S. market structure legislation remove a key catalyst for digital assets, even as tokenization and institutional…
Institutional crypto trading hits a record 72% as Wall Street calms crypto's wild swings
A new report from market maker Wintermute found that institutions now dominate crypto trading, driving lower volatility, selective altcoin flows and growth in…
BitRiver founder charged in Russia over alleged $8M fraud
Russian authorities charged BitRiver founder Igor Runets with alleged fraud tied to a $8 million crypto mining equipment deal involving Russian billionaire…
Samsung unit explores stablecoin infrastructure with Upbit’s operator
Samsung SDS is discussing stablecoin infrastructure and AIbased payment models with Dunamu, the operator of South Korean crypto exchange Upbit.…
South Korea plans to tax crypto gains over $1,740 as political battle moves to parliament
The country plans on taxing cryptocurrency gains from Jan. 1, 2027, signaling that it does not intend to postpone the measure for a fourth time. Source:CoinDesk
Crypto's resilience tested as oil rises after Iran strikes, Fed signals rates could still rise
Bitcoin held near $64,000 despite the Fed's hawkish split, Iranian ballistic missiles and an 8% surge in oil overnight that sent the Dow down 2.2% and the…
Crypto exchange Luno cuts 20% of staff amid automation push and retail trading slumps
The DCGowned company previously cut 35% of staff in January 2023 citing tough market conditions. Source:CoinDesk
South Korea report proposes stablecoin rules before crypto law
Policy report recommends interim licensing guidance, greater flexibility for stablecoin issuers and rules ahead of the Digital Asset Basic Act.…
Ether, XRP flat as chip stocks steady on Samsung's 250-fold profit surge
Crypto's majors barely moved as Asia's semiconductor selloff eased. Most are still lower over the week, with HYPE down 8%. Source:CoinDesk