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South Korean cryptocurrency investor base reaches 7.78 million in 2024, driven by Bitcoin surge and supportive policies.

South Korea’s Crypto Investor Base Reaches 7.78 Million, Marking 21% Growth in First Half of 2024

October 31, 2024 Dan K

South Korea’s crypto investor count surged to 7.78M in 2024’s first half, up 21%, spurred by Bitcoin’s rise and pro-crypto U.S. policy shifts.

Map of Eastern Europe highlighting crypto adoption in Ukraine and Russia

Ukraine and Russia Lead Global Crypto Adoption Amid Rising Geopolitical Instability

October 30, 2024 Dan K

Eastern Europe’s crypto adoption surges, led by Ukraine and Russia, with robust growth in both institutional and retail sectors, Chainalysis reports.

Kalshi betting platform screenshot with USDC deposit options for U.S. election markets

Kalshi Now Accepts USDC Deposits, Enters Election Betting Arena Amid Strong Competition

October 29, 2024 Dan K

Kalshi accepts USDC deposits to attract users in election betting, challenging Polymarket and Robinhood in a competitive crypto-driven prediction market.

Illustration of Nexus Mutual payout aiding Arcadia Finance hack victims on Base blockchain

Truth Terminal Founder’s X Account Hacked to Shill Scam Memecoin, Resulting in $600,000 Theft

October 29, 2024 Dan K

Truth Terminal’s X account hacked to shill scam memecoin, netting hackers $600K. Incident underscores security risks in AI-driven crypto trading.

Chris Larsen speaking on Ripple’s crypto policy stance, with Kamala Harris in background.

Ripple’s Chris Larsen Sees Kamala Harris as Key to Revamping Biden’s Crypto Policy

October 29, 2024 Dan K

Ripple’s Chris Larsen supports Kamala Harris to amend Biden’s crypto policy. His $10M XRP donation reflects a push for pro-innovation regulation.

BIS-Led Project ‘Mandala’ Automates Compliant Cross-Border Transactions

October 28, 2024 Dan K

The BIS-led Mandala project tests automation for cross-border compliance, enabling faster and secure international transactions with digital assets.

KakaoBank app interface displaying real-time Bitcoin and Ethereum prices via Coinone integration

Digital Asset Inflows in 2023 Reach $27 Billion, Nearly Tripling 2021 Record

October 28, 2024 Dan K

Digital asset inflows in 2023 have soared to $27 billion, nearly three times the 2021 record. U.S. leads the charge, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing massive inflows.

Digital billboard promoting Bitcoin Voter PAC's support for Senator Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race

Crypto PACs Ramp Up Support for Ted Cruz’s Senate Bid, Eyes on Texas

October 27, 2024 Dan K

Crypto PACs are backing Ted Cruz in Texas’ Senate race against Colin Allred, with Bitcoin Voter PAC spending $30,000 on digital ads supporting Cruz.

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, discussing USDT's focus on emerging markets

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino on USDT’s Dominance: Why Emerging Markets Are Key to Success

October 26, 2024 Dan K

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reveals why USDT remains dominant by focusing on emerging markets and sustainable profits despite growing stablecoin competition.

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U.S. Prosecutors Contemplate Plea Deal for Alleged SEC X Account Hacker

October 26, 2024 Dan K

Federal prosecutors may offer a plea deal to Eric Council Jr., the suspect in the SEC X account hack that triggered major fluctuations in Bitcoin prices.