South Korea’s Upbit Faces Regulatory Scrutiny After KYC, AML Violations

South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, is under intense regulatory scrutiny. After being accused of violating over 700,000 Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations, Upbit is facing suspension.  According to local media reports published on 16 January 2025, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), a division of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC), … Read more

People’s Bank of China Highlights Digital Yuan and Blockchain in 2025 Strategy

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has highlighted the utilization of the digital yuan, China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), and blockchain technology as part of its 2025 strategy. In a post summarizing the issues touched on as part of the new year’s meeting, the Shanghai headquarters of the PBOC remarked that, as part of … Read more

Analyst Eyes $50 Target Amid Whale Accumulation

On Thursday, Chainlink (LINK) climbed from Monday’s lows to reclaim the $23 mark for the first time in over a week. The surge fueled investors’ bullish sentiment, with some market watchers forecasting a breakout to new highs. Chainlink Whales Go On Buying Spree Chainlink jumped 9% in the past day, tapping the $23 mark for … Read more

Stake.us vs Stake.com: Key Features Compared

At first glance, Stake.us and Stake.com might seem like two sides of the same coin. However, these platforms cater to entirely different audiences and purposes. While Stake.com thrives as a top crypto gambling site, Stake.us reimagines the experience as a sweepstakes casino. If you’re trying to figure out which one is right for you, here’s … Read more

Starship rocket breaks up midflight, but SpaceX catches booster again

SpaceX’s mega rocket Starship launches for a test flight from Starbase in Boca Chica, Texas, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Eric Gay | AP SpaceX launched the seventh test flight of its Starship rocket on Thursday, but lost communication with the upper stage of the rocket that continues on into space. The company’s webcast showed data stopped transmitting from Starship about … Read more

Litecoin ETF-goedkeuring voor XRP & SOL ETF

Volgens een crypto expert is de goedkeuring van een Litecoin ETF in zicht en zal het mogelijk de eerstvolgende crypto zijn die deze stap kan maken. XRP en Solana hebben wat tegenslagen te verduren, maar met de nieuwe SEC voorzitter die maandag begint, zijn investeerders hoopvol. Wat betekent dit voor de toekomst van crypto? De … Read more