In Response to Risks, South Korea Tightens Rules on Crypto and Financial IT
Reading time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s financial overseer has announced it will bolster monitoring of the cryptocurrency market and enforce tougher penalties on financial institutions for IT accidents, after high-profile events highlighted risks to market integrity and investor security.
Tether’s USDt Market Cap Climbs to Unprecedented $187 Billion in Turbulent Quarter
Reading time: < 1 minuteTether Holdings has announced that its USDt stablecoin attained a record $187.3 billion in market capitalization during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise to Acquire Staking Provider Chorus One
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Crypto Asset Manager Bitwise to Acquire Staking Provider Chorus One
Bitwise Asset Management has agreed to acquire institutional staking company Chorus One, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing statements from the firms.
Ark Invest Allocates $72 Million Across Crypto Equity Landscape Amid Bitcoin Retreat
Reading time: < 1 minuteAs Bitcoin volatility spilled over into equities, Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest executed a precise $72 million allocation into crypto stocks.
Ripple Secures Coveted EU EMI License from Luxembourg Authorities
Reading time: < 1 minuteRipple announced on Monday it has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution license from Luxembourg’s financial watchdog, converting its preliminary approval into a final authorization.
Monthly Crypto Thefts Exceed $370 Million, Reflecting a Dramatic Year-Over-Year Rise
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe crypto space witnessed $370.3 million in stolen assets during January, according to security company CertiK.
Agencies Harmonize Crypto Approach with New ‘Project Crypto’ Initiative
Reading time: < 1 minute“Project Crypto,” a new joint initiative between the SEC and CFTC, seeks to harmonize and update regulations for the digital asset market.
SEC Defines Regulatory Stance on Tokenized Securities
Reading time: < 1 minuteThe SEC has clarified its regulatory approach to tokenized securities through coordinated guidance from its Corporation Finance, Investment Management, and Trading and Markets divisions.
Ownership Caps for Exasures Gain Backing from South Korean Regulator
Reading time: < 1 minuteSouth Korea’s top financial watchdog has voiced support for limiting ownership stakes in cryptocurrency exchanges.
Customer Demand Pushes Crypto Acceptance to 40% of US Merchants
Reading time: < 1 minuteA PayPal survey indicates that rising customer interest has led almost 40% of US merchants to accept cryptocurrency at checkout.
