South Korea’s Ruling and Opposition Parties Make Crypto-Related Poll Promises Ahead of Elections

South Korea's national elections are scheduled for later this year on April 10.

Ether Hits $3K for First Time in Nearly 2 Years Amid Rising ETH ETF Excitement

A potential spot ETH ETF approval would boost the second-largest crypto's appeal among more conservative, institutional investors.

Hong Kong's Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services

The HKMA wants authorized institutions to undertake a comprehensive risk assessment followed by appropriate policies to manage identified risks.

Mastercard’s Latest Crypto Loyalty Scheme Aims to Plug Google Pay Gaps

Mastercard is working with emerging markets-focused mobile payments app Swoo Pay to offer loyalty rewards in cryptocurrency.

Galaxy Digital Stock Started at Buy at Canaccord

The investment bank said that Galaxy represents one of the most diversified ways to play digital assets.

U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System

LockBit hit more than 2,000 different victims, who forked out north of $120 million in payments, according to a DOJ press release.

Stellar Starts Phased Rollout of 'Soroban' Smart Contracts

The "Protocol 20" upgrade, which adds support for Ethereum-style smart contracts to the decade-old payments-focused blockchain, had been delayed by three weeks due to precautions after a bug was found.

Liquid Restaking Protocol Puffer Rakes in $1B in Deposits in Just 3 Weeks

Liquid restaking protocols are seeing ample demand from users as speculation mounts over potential applications for the Ethereum restaking juggernaut EigenLayer, and the prospects for rewards paid out to early users.

The Crypto Vibe Shift

Surveying the small, telltale signs that the market is back. But what’s different this time?

Avalanche's AVAX Underperforms Ahead of $365M Token Unlock

In crypto, large unlocking events usually lead to price declines as the increase in the token's supply outpaces investor demand, a previous study shows.

Michael Saylor Not Interested in Selling: ‘Bitcoin Is the Exit Strategy'

MicroStrategy is up billions on its bitcoin bet, but Executive Chairman Michael Saylor told Bloomberg TV there’s no reason to sell the cryptocurrency.

How to Make (or Lose) Hundreds of Dollars Betting Crypto on Your Fitness Goals

"If I don't walk another 4,400 steps I'll lose $333." With a new app called Moonwalk, you get daily lessons in economics – and maybe healthier, too.

Bitcoin ETF Trading Spikes to Busiest Session Since January Debut

Bloomberg exchange-traded funds analyst Eric Balchunas noted a particular uptick in volume for HODL and BTCW

USDC Stablecoin’s Issuer Circle Dumps Tron Network; TRX Steady

Circle cited its “risk management” framework as part of the decision, among other factors.

Starknet’s STRK Drops 53% Amid Token Issuance Criticism

The tokens started trading at around $5 apiece, exchange data shows, but fell ahead of significant token unlocks planned in the months ahead.

Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Raises $4.9M From Winklevoss Twins: Report

Overall, Fairshake has raised more than $85 million to support leaders who endorse crypto and blockchain.

VanEck's Bitcoin ETF Records 2,200% Volume Surge in a Day

A sudden trading volume on VanEck’s HODL product seemed “retail armyish,” one analyst said.

Restaking Protocol Kelp DAO Brings Liquidity to EigenLayer Points

Kelp DAO's newly announced kelp earned points (KEP) token brings liquidity to EigenLayer Points.

Turkey’s Upcoming Crypto Rules Will Protect Users While Fostering Innovation, Lawmaker Says

Ömer İleri, who oversees Information and Communication Technologies for Turkey’s ruling party, met with representatives of the crypto sector to discuss upcoming regulations.

Hong Kong Doubles Down on Stablecoin, OTC Rules Promise

Public consultations on stablecoins and over-the-counter trading are already in progress.

First Mover Americas: VanEck’s ETF Volume Surges, Fairshake Raises Another $5M

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Feb. 21, 2024.