South Korea Suspends Crypto Exchange Lending Services Amid Risk Concerns
South Korea's financial regulator has ordered all cryptocurrency exchanges to immediately suspend lending services until proper regulatory frameworks are established.
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Nik is a content and public relations specialist with an ever-growing interest in Crypto. He has been published on several leading Crypto and blockchain based news sites. He is currently based in Spain, but hails from the Pacific Northwest in the US.
Thailand Launches Crypto Payment Sandbox to Revitalize Tourism Industry
Thailand debuts TouristDigiPay allowing foreign visitors to convert cryptocurrency into Thai baht for electronic payments.
Japan Approves First Yen-Backed Stablecoin This Fall
Japan's FSA prepares to approve JPYC, the country's first yen-denominated stablecoin, as early as fall 2025.
Faraday Future Launches $30M Crypto Treasury, Plans Tokenized Vehicle Sales
Electric vehicle startup Faraday Future announces $30 million crypto treasury strategy and explores tokenized vehicle sales through blockchain integration.
Lazarus Group Linked to $23M Lykke Exchange Hack by UK Treasury
UK Treasury officials have linked North Korea's Lazarus Group to the $23 million cryptocurrency theft that forced British exchange Lykke into liquidation.
Bessent Clarifies Bitcoin Reserve Strategy After Market Confusion
Treasury Secretary says government won't buy new Bitcoin but explores budget-neutral growth options.
Hong Kong Bans Smart Contracts in Cold Wallets Under New Crypto Custody Rules
Hong Kong's SFC introduces strict crypto custody standards, banning smart contracts in cold wallets and requiring certified security modules.
Bullish Shares Soar 150% in Explosive NYSE Debut as Crypto Markets Rally
Crypto exchange Bullish's shares doubled on its first NYSE trading day.
Google Clarifies: Non-Custodial Crypto Wallets Exempt From New Play Store Policy
Google clarifies that non-custodial crypto wallets are exempt from its new Play Store licensing requirements after initial confusion.
Do Kwon Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges in $19M Settlement
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon changes plea to guilty on fraud charges, facing up to 12 years in prison.
OKX Unveils Major Tokenomics Overhaul for Native OKB Token
OKX implements comprehensive tokenomics update for its native OKB token, which surged 165% to $122.
Steak 'n Shake Credits Bitcoin Adoption for Record Sales Growth
Fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake reports 10.7% same-store sales increase after accepting Bitcoin payments.