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BaFin building in Germany, symbolizing closure of Ethena GmbH’s USDe case

Pantera Capital Founder Faces Tax Probe Over $850M Crypto Profits

February 15, 2025 Dan K

Pantera Capital’s Dan Morehead faces a tax probe over $850M in crypto profits after moving to Puerto Rico, amid rising scrutiny on crypto taxation

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Aston Martin Aramco Partners with Coinbase in USDC-Paid Deal

February 14, 2025 Dan K

Aston Martin Aramco partners with Coinbase in a multi-year deal fully transacted in USDC, marking the first stablecoin-paid sponsorship in Formula One history.

A digital rendering of a Trump-branded virtual world with a metaverse marketplace and NFT trading hub.

South Korea’s FSC Unveils Three-Phase Plan for Corporate Crypto Trading

February 13, 2025 Dan K

South Korea’s FSC is launching a three-phase plan to allow corporate crypto trading, starting with exchanges, law enforcement, and non-profits in 2025.

ZkLend blockchain protocol exploited for $9.5M on Starknet network, with stolen funds bridged to Ethereum and laundered via Railgun.

ZkLend Loses $9.5M in Starknet Exploit, Offers Bounty to Hacker

February 12, 2025 Dan K

ZkLend lost $9.5M in a Starknet exploit. The protocol offers a 10% bounty if the hacker returns funds by Feb. 14, warning of legal action.

A digital representation of Ethereum transactions highlighting the Bybit hack and THORChain laundering.

Superstate Taps Plume Network for RWAfi Expansion

February 11, 2025 Dan K

Superstate partners with Plume Network to expand its RWAfi offerings, enabling institutional investors to access tokenized U.S. securities and DeFi yields.

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

South Korean Lawmaker Acquitted in Crypto Asset Concealment Case

February 10, 2025 Dan K

South Korean lawmaker Kim Nam-kuk was acquitted of crypto concealment charges. The court ruled disclosure of virtual assets wasn’t legally required.

WazirX Warns Repayments From $234M Hack Could Be Delayed Until 2030

February 4, 2025 Dan K

WazirX warns creditors that repayments from its $234M hack could be delayed until 2030, depending on restructuring approval or liquidation.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov speaking about BRICS and the US dollar at a press briefing

Russia Dismisses Trump’s Tariff Threat: BRICS Not Challenging the Dollar

January 31, 2025 Dan K

Russia rejects Trump’s tariff threat, stating BRICS isn’t creating a dollar rival but focusing on investment tools and economic cooperation within the group.