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A South Korean courtroom with a judge delivering a verdict on cryptocurrency-related charges against lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk.

Hong Kong Lawmaker Calls for Crypto Acceleration After U.S. Crypto Czar’s Speech

February 5, 2025 Dan K

Hong Kong lawmaker Johnny Ng urges faster crypto initiatives after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ speech, highlighting stablecoins and Bitcoin reserves.

A digital finance concept showing stablecoin transactions surpassing traditional payment giants.

Stablecoin Transfer Volumes Surpass Visa and Mastercard in 2024

January 31, 2025 Dan K

Stablecoin transfers hit $27.6T in 2024, surpassing Visa and Mastercard. Bots, DeFi, and USDT drove growth despite a 13.5% market share decline.

SA digital security breach concept with a hacker silhouette and crypto symbols in the background.

Crypto Hacks Surge Ninefold in January 2025, Totaling $73.9M in Losses

January 30, 2025 Dan K

Crypto hacks soared to $73.9M in January 2025, a ninefold jump from December. The Phemex breach accounted for $69.1M, per Immunefi’s latest report.

Bitcoin price chart showing sharp decline amidst massive crypto liquidations.

Nearly $1B Liquidated as Crypto Suffers Amid DeepSeek AI

January 27, 2025 Dan K

Crypto markets crash with nearly $1B liquidated, Bitcoin below $98K, and Ethereum sinking. DeepSeek AI news sparks risk asset sell-off.

HashKey Group receives in-principle VASP approval from Dubai VARA for crypto services expansion.

Dubai VARA Grants HashKey In-Principle Approval for VASP Application

January 13, 2025 Dan K

Dubai VARA grants HashKey MENA in-principle VASP approval, enabling crypto services expansion and strengthening its global regulatory footprint.

Upbit warning on IOST layer-2 transition with tokenomics overhaul

Upbit Flags IOST for Caution Ahead of Layer-2 Transition

January 13, 2025 Dan K

Upbit warns investors as IOST transitions to layer-2, issuing 21B new tokens with a tokenomics overhaul, signaling potential market volatility.

OCBC tokenized bonds concept with blockchain technology elements on a futuristic financial background.

OCBC Launches Tokenized Bonds for Corporate Investors in Singapore

January 7, 2025 Dan K

OCBC launches tokenized bonds for corporate investors in Singapore, providing flexible S$1,000 denominations and same-day settlements via blockchain.

Police arrests seven suspects in the kidnapping of a Pakistani crypto trader.

Pakistani Crypto Trader Kidnapped for $340K; Seven Arrested, Including CTD Officer

January 6, 2025 Dan K

Pakistani crypto trader kidnapped, extorted for $340K in cryptocurrency. Seven arrested, including a CTD officer. Case raises crypto security concerns.