digital assets
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South Korea’s Crypto Market Shrinks, Regulators Tighten Grip
South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchanges have drastically reduced listed assets, with only 36 coins available across the top five platforms, signaling market maturation and stricter investor protection measures.
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Iran Crypto Outflows Surge Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Crypto outflows from Iran are accelerating as geopolitical tensions deepen, signaling new pressure on capital movement and investor confidence.
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IRS Proposes E-Delivery of Crypto Tax Form 1099-DA
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service is considering allowing cryptocurrency exchanges to obtain user consent for electronic delivery of Form 1099-DA, a move that could streamline tax reporting for digital asset transactions.
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Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans $350 Million Digital Asset Push
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to invest up to $350 million from its gold and forex reserves into digital asset-linked firms. This strategic move into the crypto market is set for April and May.
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Kevin Warsh Nominated for Fed Chair, Crypto Stance Noted
The U.S. President has nominated Kevin Warsh to be Chair of the Federal Reserve. His known views on Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are drawing attention.
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Government-Led Bitcoin Mining Program Launches in Paraguay
Paraguay’s state utility ANDE initiates its first government Bitcoin mining program by repurposing confiscated mining machines and utilizing excess.
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South Korea Tax Agency Suffers $4.8M Crypto Retaliation Loss
South Korea’s National Tax Service lost $4.8 million in seized crypto after accidentally revealing recovery phrases for confiscated wallets. An unknown individual swiftly exploited this severe security blunder, marking a significant crypto retaliation.
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Steak ‘n Shake Launches Bitcoin Bonus for Hourly Workers
Steak ‘n Shake has begun paying hourly employees a 21-cent Bitcoin bonus, integrating digital currency into traditional wages. This aims to attract talent and normalize crypto in mainstream business.
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XRP Price Navigates Regulatory Wins Amid Market Downturn
XRP’s price faces a complex market, dipping to $1.40 despite Ripple’s major European regulatory wins. Investors seek clarity amidst varied AI price predictions for 2026.
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Mey Real’s Rapid Property NFT Sell-Out Signals Shifting Investment Landscape
Mey Real’s recent successful sale of 1,400 tokenized property NFTs, with half the public allocation claimed within hours, highlights a surging demand for Real-World Asset (RWA) NFTs and fractional real estate ownership in Europe.
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Nium Expands C-Suite for Digital Assets and AI-Driven Payments Push
Cross-border payments infrastructure provider Nium announced key C-suite appointments in technology, marketing, and risk, signaling a strategic focus on digital assets, stablecoins, and AI-driven payment flows.
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Bithumb’s Bitcoin Error Sparks Calls for Global Regulatory Clarity
A massive Bitcoin misallocation at South Korea’s Bithumb exchange in February 2026 has become a crucial case study, intensifying global regulatory debates on asset custody and oversight for centralized crypto platforms.
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Ethereum Exchange Supply Hits 2016 Lows Amid Major Fund Exit and $750M Loss
Ethereum’s market stability is under scrutiny after a major leveraged position led to a $750 million loss, coinciding with a drop in exchange-held ETH supply to levels not seen since 2016. This confluence of events raises concerns about potential price…
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Crypto Giants Binance, Bithumb Face Scrutiny Amid Market Rebound
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges Binance and Bithumb have recently faced significant challenges, including renewed insolvency rumors and a multi-billion dollar accidental payout, even as the broader crypto market shows signs of recovery.
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Bithumb Payout Error Amplifies Calls for Robust Digital Incident Response
A recent payout error at South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has spurred financial authorities to scrutinize internal control systems, underscoring the critical importance of robust incident response plans for businesses amid rising digital threats.