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South Korea Delays CBDC as Banks Bet on Stablecoins
A Bloomberg report revealed that South Korea paused its central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials to fast-track the launch of Korean won-pegged stablecoins, shifting regulatory focus away from Project Han River’s upcoming rollout phase to prioritize private token issuance. https://twitter.com/pete_rizzo_/status/1939412759172579528... -
Argentina Achieves Record Q1 2025 Growth, Investment Surge, and Lowest Inflation Since 2020
Argentina’s economy grew by an impressive 5.8% in the first quarter of 2025, beating China’s 5.4% growth and marking its best quarterly performance since 2022. This strong economic recovery was confirmed by INDEC, the country’s official statistics agency. The growth... -
Some Fed Officials Back Rate Cuts Even as Powell Signals a Hold
In a widely anticipated move, the US Fed kept its benchmark interest rates unchanged in the range of 4.25% to 4.5% after its meeting concluded last week. However, while Chair Jerome Powell has signaled a pause on rate cuts for... -
Hong Kong’s $4B Family VMS Group Expands Into Crypto Investments: Details
VMS Group, the powerhouse managing about $4 billion for Hong Kong’s elite families, is diving into digital assets, according to a Bloomberg report. The firm is expected to commit up to $10 million to Re7 Capital’s market-neutral crypto hedge strategy,... -
Private Key Leak Leads to $250K Exploit of Hacken Bridge and Token Decline
On June 21, a private key leak led to a $250,000 exploit on Hacken Bridge, causing its native token, the HAI token, to collapse 99% in hours. Blame Falls on Human Error, Not a System Hack The breach occurred during... -
Russia Prepares 2026 Digital Ruble Rollout with Expanded Pilot Scheme
Russia’s digital ruble is gaining momentum as the country moves closer to a full rollout by 2026. The central bank is expanding pilot programs and more people in major cities are starting to use it. The digital ruble is designed... -
Brazil Unveils Blockchain Push to Tackle Crypto Crime, Boost Trust
Brazilian authorities have taken a major step to control illegal activities involving cryptocurrencies by starting a nationwide plan to buy advanced blockchain analysis software. This effort is being led by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security and shows a... -
North Korean Malware Campaign Targets Cryptocurrency Professionals
A newly uncovered malware campaign linked to North Korea is targeting blockchain and cryptocurrency professionals with a powerful Remote Access Trojan (RAT) called PylangGhost. According to Cisco Talos, the group behind the attack, known as "Famous Chollima" or Wagemole, is... -
Iran Imposes Crypto Exchange Curfew After $90M Nobitex Hack
Iran’s central bank has imposed strict new operating hours on domestic cryptocurrency exchanges following a major cyberattack on Nobitex, the country’s largest crypto trading platform. The move signals a significant shift in Iran’s approach to cryptocurrency regulation, as the government... -
Senate Approves Landmark GENIUS Stablecoin Bill in Major Win for Crypto Industry
On June 17, the U.S. Senate decisively passed the GENIUS Act (68-30), creating landmark federal regulations for stablecoin and sending the bill to the House for further consideration. The bill champions rapid payment settlement and stronger consumer protections. It positions...
