South Korea to draft next crypto regulation bill by year-end: report

Discussions on the next stage of cryptocurrency guidelines initiated by South Korea, emphasizing stablecoins and user safety, are set to begin, with a proposed plan likely to emerge around mid-2025. According to a report from local news source EDaily, the Financial Services Commission of South Korea has begun drafting the next stage of its cryptocurrency … Read more

Tom Emmer named Vice Chair of Digital Assets Subcommittee, slams SEC’s Gensler

Tom Emmer steps into the position of Vice Chair for Digital Assets, expressing firm worries about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s existing regulatory methods in this area. January 14 saw Tom Emmer, a U.S. lawyer and Representative, being designated as the Deputy Chair of the Subcommittee dealing with Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence. … Read more

Wintermute exec raises concerns over CeFi price discovery, urges more DeFi usage

In an effort to improve the inefficiencies found in pricing within traditional financial systems and off-exchange transactions, Yoann Turpin, a co-founder of Wintermute, advocates for increased use of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) solutions. In a recent social media update, Yoann Turpin, one of the founders of Wintermute – an advanced trading platform specializing in boosting liquidity … Read more

Thailand SEC considers green lighting Bitcoin ETFs as active crypto accounts near 300k

As an analyst, I’m excited to share that Thailand is contemplating a groundbreaking decision – approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to invest directly in Bitcoin. This move, if approved, would be a historical first for Thailand and could significantly bolster the growth of its burgeoning cryptocurrency sector. Based on a Bloomberg report published on January … Read more

Osprey Funds to convert Bitcoin Trust into ETF as Bitwise acquisition talks end

As a crypto investor, I’m eagerly watching the developments unfold as U.S.-based Osprey Funds prepares to transform their Bitcoin trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), following the collapse of the acquisition agreement with Bitwise. This potential shift could bring more institutional participation and liquidity to the crypto market. The investment company declared on January 14th … Read more