Finance
South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) imposed a 5.2 billion won ($3.5 million) penalty on Coinone after identifying tens of thousands of compliance breaches. The action signals escalating enforcement pressure on domestic crypto exchanges. Authorities found roughly 70,000 cases where Coinone failed to verify user identities,
Markets
Bitcoin rebounded 4.9% to $74,414 within 24 hours, reversing a sharp weekend drawdown. The move signals renewed risk appetite across global markets despite unresolved geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The rally followed a drop to roughly $70,600 earlier Monday, according to data. Ether rose 7.9%
Security
Kraken is facing an extortion attempt involving internal support system footage, with attackers claiming access to limited client data tied to roughly 2,000 accounts. The incident highlights growing risks from insider threats rather than external system breaches. Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco said Monday that the exchange will not
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DeFi
Ondo Finance is seeking regulatory clearance to record securities as tokens on public blockchains, a move that could reshape how tokenized equities settle in the U.S. market. The request signals a direct test of whether regulators will permit blockchain-based infrastructure alongside traditional systems. The firm has submitted a no-action
AI
Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg capable of interacting with employees in real time. The initiative signals a deeper push into virtual human systems designed for scalable, always-on communication. The system is being trained on Zuckerberg’s voice, facial expressions, and communication style, enabling it
Markets
Bitcoin retreated to around $71,000 after failing to hold gains near $74,000, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz reversed a short-lived ceasefire rally. The move reinforces crypto’s alignment with macro risk factors, particularly energy-driven inflation expectations. The pullback followed the breakdown of U.S.-Iran
Markets
Crypto investment products recorded $1.1 billion in inflows last week, marking the strongest weekly total since January. The surge reflects renewed institutional demand following easing macro pressures and stabilizing market conditions. Data from CoinShares shows bitcoin-focused products dominated allocations, pulling in $872 million and pushing year-to-date inflows close to
Opinion
Circle declined to freeze roughly $230 million in USD Coin (USDC) linked to a $280 million exploit, citing legal constraints rather than technical limitations. The decision highlights growing tension between decentralization principles and centralized control in stablecoin issuance. CEO Jeremy Allaire said Monday in Seoul that Circle only freezes wallets
AI
Edge AI is projected to reach $119 billion by 2033, signaling a shift toward localized computing even as bitcoin mining becomes increasingly industrialized. The divergence highlights how two foundational technologies may be moving in opposite directions on decentralization. Galaxy Research head Alex Thorn said Sunday that bitcoin mining has evolved
Security
An attacker minted 1 billion unauthorized bridged Polkadot (DOT) tokens on Ethereum, extracting roughly $237,000 before markets reacted. The incident highlights persistent vulnerabilities in cross-chain infrastructure despite limited direct losses. The exploit targeted Hyperbridge, a Polkadot-based interoperability protocol, where a flaw in the gateway contract allowed forged messages and
Cryptocurrency
Large holders have accumulated over one million TRUMP tokens each ahead of a high-profile political gala, even as the asset trades 33% below its recent peak. The divergence points to concentrated positioning despite weakening price momentum. Blockchain data shows a series of large withdrawals from centralized exchanges over recent days.