South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has proposed the creation of a stablecoin tied to the Korean won to prevent capital outflows and strengthen national financial sovereignty. Speaking during a recent policy discussion, Lee argued that a won-based stablecoin would allow South Korea to retain wealth domestically while reducing reliance on foreign-issued digital assets … Read more
Zach Anderson May 19, 2025 09:43 The shutdown of Huione Group by FinCEN marks a significant move against crypto scams, but the broader ecosystem remains resilient. Learn how these platforms adapt and what it means for compliance. The recent designation of Huione Group as a primary money laundering concern by the United States Treasury’s Financial … Read more
Dogecoin (DOGE) holds at $0.218, maintaining its reputation as a community-driven cryptocurrency and a favorite in the meme coin space. With ongoing whale accumulation and strong market resilience, Dogecoin remains a symbol of the power of online communities in driving market value. While Dogecoin’s popularity endures, Ruvi is emerging as a new leader in the … Read more
Anza, a Solana-focused blockchain infrastructure firm, has proposed a major overhaul to Solana’s core protocol with the introduction of a new consensus mechanism dubbed Alpenglow. According to a May 19 blog post, Anza described Alpenglow as the “biggest change” to Solana’s architecture since its inception, calling it a “turning point for Solana.” The protocol would … Read more
Block co-founder Jack Dorsey has argued for making bitcoin transactions easier to follow and finalize, shedding the name of the smallest bitcoin unit, sats, and referring to them simply as bitcoin. This change, focused on retail, was proposed in BIP 177, presented by bitcoin proponent John Carvalho. Block’s Jack Dorsey Advocates for BIP 177, Shedding … Read more
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Letting SEC-registered crypto firms trade securities and non-securities would signal a “more mature” posture toward the industry, said Maple Finance’s co-founder. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins wants to make it possible for registered broker-dealers to custody and trade cryptocurrencies, whether or not the assets are considered securities. Saying he sees this as … Read more
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After a prolonged political battle, the Senate successfully advanced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act of 2025 on Monday night. If the landmark stablecoin bill clears final hurdles, it will rewrite crypto history in America, establishing the first comprehensive framework for stablecoin regulation. Despite political pushback, the bill secured a … Read more
The $330 million attack: A stark reminder of social engineering’s power A major crypto theft has sent shockwaves through the industry, with $330 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) stolen. Experts say this was a social engineering attack and not a technical hack. Investigations led by blockchain analyst ZachXBT suggest the victim was an elderly US … Read more