The South Korean crypto landscape is transforming at a breakneck pace, and the latest message from the Bank of Korea (BoK) is clear: it is prepared to take the driver’s seat. In its recently released 2024 Payment and Settlement Report, the central bank underlined its commitment to proactively influence regulatory frameworks for the use of[…]

Toulouse has officially become the first European city to accept payments for public transport in cryptocurrency. This innovative move, introduced by Tisséo, the city’s transit authority, enables passengers to pay for tickets with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. The introduction is part of a broader push to modernise transport payments and adopt digital innovation. Tisséo’s[…]

In a highly anticipated speech at the White House, President Donald Trump announced his new strategy to boost the United States (US) economy, including new tariffs on imports from 50 countries, targeting both BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and the European Union (EU). However, cryptocurrency investors who were hoping for a[…]

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) made a significant decision to maintain the benchmark federal funds rate between 4.25 percent and 4.50 percent while simultaneously decelerating its pace of quantitative tightening. This decision comes amidst ongoing economic growth, stable unemployment rates, and persistent inflation issues. Investors and economists are closely monitoring the effects of these[…]

The cryptocurrency community is abuzz with President Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) cryptocurrency project, which has raised a further $250 million from its second token sale. The total amount raised now stands at an astronomical $550 million, representing a significant milestone for the development of the project. WLFI is closely related to the Trump[…]

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the establishment of a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, which will include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). This decision, unveiled on his social media site Truth Social, represents a dramatic change in the government’s policy towards cryptocurrency. Details of the announcement Trump’s remarks stressed his[…]

When most people hear “blockchain,” they immediately think of Bitcoin. But blockchain technology extends far beyond cryptocurrency; it’s driving innovation across multiple industries, including entertainment, gaming, finance, and even healthcare. In a tech-forward nation like Australia, blockchain is rapidly changing the way people engage with digital services, attracting significant public and private investments and laying[…]

U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have entered the realm of digital assets by launching their respective meme coins, $TRUMP and $MELANIA. These tokens, launched in mid-January 2025, exhibit very high volatility, highly responsive to the unpredictable meme coin market. On 17 January 2025, just days before his inauguration, Donald Trump unveiled[…]

Over the past decade, online poker and cryptocurrency have both skyrocketed in popularity. This has created an interesting collision for players who wish to enjoy playing poker with the security, flexibility, and decentralised benefits offered by crypto. In this comprehensive guide, we’re exploring the pros and cons of playing poker with cryptocurrencies. We’ll also examine[…]

Kazakhstan has been making headlines for its stringent approach to regulating cryptocurrencies. By shutting down over 3,500 illegal exchanges, the country is setting an example for the global crypto community. The latest effort by the Kazakh regulator, AFM RK, underscores its commitment to digital asset legislation. Details of the crackdown Cryptocurrency use in Kazakhstan has[…]

Russian authorities have announced that ten regions will halt cryptocurrency mining for six years. The move, starting from January 1, 2025, comes as the country struggles with energy shortages and as part of the country’s strategic financial plans. The restrictions, lasting till March 15, 2031, is sure to have ripple effects across the crypto world,[…]

Crypto.com has introduced an innovative product that merges sports and cryptocurrency, unveiling its first-ever sports event trading platform exclusively for U.S. users via its application. This platform enables participants to trade predictions on sports event outcomes, with the inaugural offering centred on the upcoming Super Bowl. Users can predict which team will clinch the NFL championship[…]