South Korea’s crypto market poised for change with new institutional guidelines

South Korea is reportedly preparing to relax its restrictions on crypto trading for institutional investors, signaling a significant shift in the country’s approach to digital asset regulation. Local media outlet Yonhap reported on Jan. 8 that the country’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) will introduce phased regulatory changes to enable institutions to participate in crypto trading. … Read more

Portugal’s Major Bank Blocks Fiat Payments To Crypto Platforms

Portugal’s Banco de Investimentos Globais (BiG) has blocked fiat transfers to crypto platforms.  BiG has cited ECB guidance about “risks associated to virtual assets.” The decision has raised concerns among crypto enthusiasts and businesses. With these developments, can Portugal still be considered a crypto haven?  Explore: Portugal Could Become Home To This Bull Runs Biggest … Read more

A Look at 2025’s First Ether Sale

The ethereum foundation ethereum foundation – [email protected] Event Organiser a Swiss-based not-for-profit organization focused on the development and welfare of the Ethereum (ETH) network, has made its first Ether sale for 2025. In a bid to fund research and development (R&D), the Ethereum Foundation swapped 100 ETH for 329,463 $DAI, the first sale since the … Read more

Trash collectors in Africa earn crypto to support families with ReFi

“We are cleaning the environment, because without us, the city will be too dirty,” explains Jane Mago, a waste picker from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Her words underscore the environmental challenges bedeviling much of Africa—from polluted oceans and the menace of plastic bottles to poorly managed waste. These issues are not just local but reflect … Read more

Same Game Combo at Thunderpick Explained

If you love esports betting and want to take it to the next level, the Same Game Combo (SGC) feature at Thunderpick might just be your new favorite way to bet. Sometimes called a “Same Game Parlay” or “One Game Parlay,” this feature allows you to combine multiple bets from a single game into one … Read more