Bank of Korea to Discuss Won-Pegged Stablecoin on June 23
The Bank of Korea is set to discuss the potential introduction of a stablecoin pegged to the South Korean won during a meeting scheduled for June 23. The session will be led by central bank Governor Lee Chang-yong and held at the Bank Hall in Seoul’s Jung-gu district. Vice
$600,000 in Cryptocurrency Stolen in Brașov by Fake Police Officers
A robbery involving over $600,000 worth of cryptocurrency recently took place in Brașov. According to authorities, seven individuals are suspected of organizing and executing the operation, with five of them disguising themselves as police officers to enter an apartment where cryptocurrency transactions were conducted.
The incident occurred in a
Circle goes public on NYSE with valuation soaring past $19 billion
Circle, the issuer of the USDC and EURC stablecoins, has gone public on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a significant moment for the crypto industry. The IPO was expanded for the second time, reflecting strong investor demand. The company raised the maximum share price to $31 and increased the
Crypto Firms Without Licenses No Longer Welcome in Singapore
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has reiterated its position on unlicensed crypto firms, emphasizing that their exclusion from the market is not a sudden policy shift. MAS stated that the licensing requirements have been clearly communicated since 2022, when the public consultation on the Financial Services and Markets Act
Paraguay President’s X Account Hacked to Announce Fake Bitcoin Legalization
Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña appears to have been the target of a cyberattack after a message was posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account, claiming that Bitcoin had been adopted as legal tender and that a $5 million Bitcoin-backed reserve fund was being launched.
Authorities in Paraguay clarified that
Thailand SEC Orders Shutdown of Five Crypto Exchanges Including Bybit and OKX
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has announced the closure of five cryptocurrency exchanges, including Bybit, OKX, CoinEx, 1000X, and XT. The decision was made due to the platforms operating without proper licenses, with a deadline set for June 28, 2025, to cease operations. In parallel, the authority
SEC Officially Dismisses Case Against Binance and CZ
The SEC has officially closed its case against Binance and co-founder Changpeng Zhao, a decision that could influence investor perception of digital asset regulation in the U.S. The lawsuit, filed in June 2023, included allegations of customer fund mismanagement, artificial trading volume inflation, and unauthorized services provided to U.
Elite-Only Crypto Trading: Russia Sets Strict Entry Barriers
Russia’s central bank has made a move: crypto investments are now allowed—but not for everyone. Only qualified investors with significant capital and experience will be granted access to financial instruments linked to cryptocurrency prices. Important detail: these are non-deliverable products, meaning you don’t actually own Bitcoin—you
Europe Leads in Crypto-Related Kidnappings
According to a report published by Binance, Europe is the region with the highest number of crypto-related kidnappings, with 59 cases reported over the past six years. During the same period, North America recorded 48 cases, while Asia reported 62 cases, the majority occurring in Southeast Asia.
The United States
Trump Hosts Lavish Dinner for Top $TRUMP Token Holders
President Trump's recent dinner for top $TRUMP memecoin holders underscores the growing intersection between political influence and cryptocurrency ventures. The $TRUMP token, introduced in early 2025, was designed to capitalize on the former president's brand, with the Trump Organization retaining a substantial share of the token&