KRW1, a KRW-backed stablecoin from BDACS, has launched on Polygon with real-time bank-linked proof-of-reserves, targeting payments, remittances, and institutional use. Summary BDACS deploys fully collateralized KRW1 on Polygon, using real-time proof-of-reserves via Woori Bank’s API. Polygon’s low fees and enterprise integrations position KRW1 for payments, remittances, and on-chain corporate flows. Analysts say the launch boosts…
Bitcoin has joined Woori Bank’s main Seoul trading room dashboard, displayed alongside FX and stock indicators as Korea tightens crypto rules and eyes bank-led stablecoins. Summary Woori Bank now shows live Bitcoin prices in its primary dealing room, treating BTC as a key market sentiment gauge next to FX and equity data. Korean banks deepen…
DeepNode raises $5M to build a decentralized AI network on Base, using PoWR to reward useful AI models across sectors like healthcare, fraud detection, and crypto trading. Summary DeepNode secured $5M across seed and strategic rounds from Web3 and AI infra investors and community participants. The network uses Proof-of-Work Relevance to reward AI models based…
Tom Lee forecasts Ethereum at $20K, saying BTC’s old cycle is over and ETH will lead tokenized assets as its long consolidation breaks to the upside. Summary Tom Lee says Bitcoin’s classic four-year cycle is dead and expects new BTC highs in early 2026 after tracking the S&P 500 in 2025. He argues Ethereum is…
Italy’s Consob says VASPs must obtain MiCA-compliant CASP authorization by Dec. 30, 2025, or cease Italian operations, return client assets, and clearly communicate exit or compliance plans. Summary VASPs can operate until Dec. 30, 2025, if registered with OAM, but must transition to MiCA-authorized CASPs to keep serving Italian clients beyond that date. Firms applying…
The IMF says large dollar stablecoins can accelerate currency substitution, weaken monetary control in fragile economies, and require strict, globally coordinated regulation and reserves. Summary The IMF notes stablecoins top $300 billion, mostly dollar-pegged, and can leapfrog local banks and payment rails via smartphones and unhosted wallets. Widespread dollar stablecoin use could shift savings and…
Ran Neuner argues bitcoin’s real market cycle is driven by global liquidity and PMI, not the four year halving myth traders still cling to. Summary YouTuber Ran Neuner says the four year bitcoin halving cycle was a comforting but misleading myth built on just three data points. He shows past bitcoin booms and busts tracked…
After Trump’s pardon, Binance founder CZ calls the US an “emerging land for Binance” and vows to help make America the global hub for crypto innovation. Summary CZ says Trump’s pardon lets Binance engage more freely worldwide, including renewed focus on the US market. He calls America a vital tech and institutional market and wants…
Connecticut orders Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com to halt sports event contracts, classifying them as illegal online gambling despite firms’ claims of CFTC oversight. Summary Connecticut’s consumer protection regulator issued cease-and-desist orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com over sports-linked event contracts. The state classifies the products as unlicensed online gambling, citing under-21 access, integrity gaps, and…
Brad Garlinghouse says Bitcoin could reach $180,000 by end-2026, citing U.S. regulatory clarity, institutional capital from giants like BlackRock, and real-world crypto adoption. Summary Garlinghouse links a potential $180,000 Bitcoin to U.S. regulatory reform over the next 12–18 months, which he says will unlock sidelined institutional capital. He cites BlackRock, Vanguard, and Fidelity entering Bitcoin…
