South Korea’s financial regulator is moving closer to approving spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and corporate crypto accounts, with discussions set to accelerate following the establishment of a new Virtual Assets Committee. The committee, which was officially announced on October 13, is expected to play a key role in shaping
A crypto whale recently fell victim to a phishing scam, losing nearly 15,079 Few Wrapped Duo ETH (fwDETH), worth $35 million on the Blast network. The attack occurred after the victim signed unknowingly a fraudulent “permit” signature, which allowed the attacker to drain funds from the wallet. The targeted whale
The altcoin market has shown mixed signals from the start of the week. Ethereum (ETH), the largest altcoin, is grappling to sustain itself in the $2.5K mark. The asset’s price has been caught between the key support and resistance levels. Notably, ETH witnessed several price dips in the past few
Bitnomial, a Chicago-based cryptocurrency derivatives exchange, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing challenged the assertion of the SEC that XRP futures should be classified as “Security Futures.” Bitnomial’s lawsuit is the second case filed against the SEC this week. Crypto.com, a digital
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reconsidering the possibility of lifting its long-term ban on spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). It further allows institutional accounts on local crypto exchanges. The Virtual Asset Committee will evaluate approving the virtual asset spot ETFs and allowing the corporate virtual asset accounts. Since 2018,
21Shares, a leading issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs), has introduced its 44th crypto ETP, the Future of Crypto Index ETP (FUTR), in Europe. The new product, designed as a “megatheme” ETP, offers investors exposure to six major sectors within the evolving crypto economy, including payments, social, gaming, decentralized finance
Married couples in South Korea can now include cryptocurrency holdings in the division of assets during divorce proceedings. This comes after the clarification by the South Korean law firm IPG Legal, which explained that under the country’s legal framework, both tangible and intangible assets, such as cryptocurrency, are subject to
The hedge funds have focused on traditional asset classes and have exposure to the cryptocurrency market. Approximately 50% of the hedge funds have allocated capital to digital assets, marking an increase compared to previous years. Reportedly, 47% of the hedge funds invested in traditional asset classes have ventured into cryptocurrencies
Ripple has launched new crypto custody services aimed at helping banks and fintech firms store digital assets. Announced on Thursday, the services are part of the company’s Ripple Custody division, offering features such as integration with Ripple’s XRP Ledger blockchain, enhanced anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring, and an improved user interface.
With the cryptocurrency market preparing for yet another massive surge, investors are focusing on inexpensive tokens that might yield enormous profits. Four tokens under $1 have emerged as leading competitors for anyone looking to transform a tiny investment into substantial profits: Rexas Finance (RXS), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and
