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South Korean Traders Shifted Over $110B to Offshore Exchanges in 2025 as Local Rules Limit CEX Activity

January 2, 2026 Paulo

A joint report by CoinGecko and Tiger Research shows Korean investors moved more than $110 billion in crypto to overseas platforms in 2025, generating $3.36 billion in fees.

Illustration of the US Capitol symbolizing proposed crypto tax safe harbor rules for stablecoins, staking, and mining

US Congress Prepares Crypto Tax “Safe Harbor” to Ease Rules for Stablecoins, Mining, and Staking

December 22, 2025 Paulo

US lawmakers are drafting a crypto tax “safe harbor” proposal that would ease rules for stablecoins, staking, and mining while aligning crypto with traditional assets.

Futuristic digital illustration of the Zcash blockchain under a single mining pool’s control, symbolizing centralization and security risks.

Zcash Co-Founder Addresses SEC Roundtable, Emphasizes Privacy as a Constitutional Right

December 15, 2025 Paulo

At an SEC roundtable, Zcash’s co-founder stressed that privacy is a constitutional right, arguing users must choose what to share. Zcash enables selective transparency.

South Korea Delays Stablecoin Regulation Bill as FSC and Central Bank Clash Over Authority

December 14, 2025 Paulo

South Korea’s FSC missed the deadline for its won-stablecoin bill due to conflicts with the central bank over oversight and big tech involvement, prolonging regulatory uncertainty.

Illustration showing Japan’s financial regulators shifting Bitcoin and Ethereum into a new financial product category

Will Bitcoin Drop Below $70,000 on December 19? Japan’s Rate Hike Pattern Raises Concerns

December 14, 2025 Paulo

Bitcoin has historically fallen 20–25% after Japan raises interest rates. With another 75 bps hike expected, could BTC drop below $70,000 on December 19?

Cinematic illustration representing SEC guidance on digital asset custody for U.S. retail investors.

SEC Releases “Crypto Asset Custody Basics” Guide for U.S. Retail Investors

December 13, 2025 Paulo

The SEC published “Crypto Asset Custody Basics,” outlining risks, safeguards, and key considerations for U.S. retail investors holding digital assets.

Illustration of the FSOC evaluating digital asset risks in the United States

FSOC Excludes Digital Assets From List of Potential Threats to U.S. Financial Stability

December 12, 2025 Paulo

A new FSOC report shows that digital assets are no longer viewed as a potential threat to the U.S. financial system, signaling a shift in regulatory perception and risk assessment.

Digital illustration showing the Federal Reserve building with monetary symbols and fluctuating market charts

Donald Trump to Conduct Final Interviews for Next Federal Reserve Chair This Week

December 10, 2025 Paulo

Zcash is moving towards a dynamic fee model to stop users from overpaying for transactions. Shielded Labs detailed a proposal based on the median fee of the last 50 blocks.

Illustration of major U.S. banks using blockchain networks and digital stablecoins to enable cross-border transactions.

US Banking Regulator OCC Officially Clears National Banks for Crypto Trading

December 10, 2025 Paulo

US banks can now officially offer cryptocurrency trading services directly to clients, bypassing crypto exchanges. The OCC authorized this through a risk-mitigating model.

Digital illustration showing the Federal Reserve building and declining rate chart symbolizing cautious monetary policy and inflation risks

Federal Reserve Balance Sheet Shrinks by $16.6B as Markets Expect December Rate Cut

December 6, 2025 Paulo

The Fed’s balance sheet fell by $16.6B this week as major banks and economists expect a 25 bps rate cut on December 10, despite internal FOMC disagreements.