South Korean consortium completes won based digital currency pilot on Kaia
South Korean blockchain consortium has completed a proof of concept showing a blockchain-based digital local currency processing payments and settlements in under one second with a reported 100% transaction success rate. Summary K STAR and BNK Busan Bank completed a…
XRP Reaches Major Decision Point as Analysts Expect a Huge Move: Here Are the Targets
Can XRP indeed rally to $4, $5, or even $12? Ripple’s cross-border token has gained over 9% in the past week and now sits near $1.15 after bottoming (for now, at least) at $1.01 a few weeks ago. Such…
Coinbase faces criticism after AI alert posts fake World Cup result
Coinbase faced criticism after an AI-generated prediction market alert reportedly claimed Norway had beaten Brazil 3-2 before the match had started. The alert also said Erling Haaland scored twice, even though Coinbase’s own market page showed the match was under…
Bitcoin tests $63K as Saylor calls BTC digital energy
Bitcoin traded near $62,675 on July 5, according to crypto.news market data. The asset was up about 0.1% over 24 hours and 4.03% over seven days. Its market cap stood near $1.26 trillion, while 24-hour volume was about $17.57 billion….
3 AIs Give Surprising Answers
SOL is the “easiest pick,” ChatGPT said. The prolonged bear market has left numerous crypto investors underwater, as prices of countless digital assets have crashed by double digits over the past several months. Despite the grim reality, the current…
Crypto Is No Longer the ‘Belle of the Ball,’ Warns Bitwise’s Matt Hougan
Crypto winter looks different this cycle as capital rotates toward smaller assets with credible fundamentals instead. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan said the “brutal” cryptocurrency market is no longer the “belle of the ball,” as digital assets are…
Bitcoin Investment Products Suffer $1.44B in Outflows During Worst Week of 2026
XRP, Hyperliquid, and Near attracted fresh investor money despite massive outflows across the broader crypto fund market. Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.44 billion in net outflows last week, according to CoinShares. It was the largest weekly withdrawal from Bitcoin…
First-Ever Crypto Fraud Case Under New Investor Protection Law
South Korean authorities tracked suspects for months after CatFi case was initially dismissed despite early blockchain sleuth reports and evidence. South Korean prosecutors have filed charges against a group of individuals linked to a Solana-based meme coin project called…
Pi Network News and PI Price Update: May 24
Here are the latest developments and PI price moves. It has been an eventful period for Pi Network and its broader ecosystem, even if one of the key protocol updates that had to be completed nearly ten days ago…
MARA security tops $4.3M as wrench attacks surge
MARA security spending reached $4.3 million in 2025, including $430,000 to armor CEO Fred Thiel’s vehicle. Summary MARA’s 2026 proxy filing revealed $4.3 million in total CEO security spending in 2025, including $430,000 to armor Fred Thiel’s personal vehicle. Physical…
This Week in Crypto Law (May 16, 2026)
This Week in Crypto Law The opinion editorial below was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. We’re back after a week off. This week in crypto law may ultimately be remembered as a turning point in how…
Bitcoin Price Surged to $77K After Trump Signals Major Iran Peace Breakthrough
However, the reports coming from both sides continue to contradict in some manner. After a few days of highlighting threats that a peace deal might not be reached soon, which increased the selling pressure on the crypto market, US…
Cardano governance dispute puts IOG lab at risk
Cardano governance is in crisis as an 81% stake majority opposes a 32.9 million ADA research funding proposal. Summary An 81% active stake majority is opposing a 32.9 million ADA proposal to fund Input Output Global’s research lab for another…
Tokenized Asset Market Tops $34 Billion as Treasurys Lead 10x Surge
Key Takeaways Tokenized assets exceeded $34 billion, driven by Treasury products, commodities, and asset-backed credit. Institutional adoption expanded as clearer stablecoin rules supported operational blockchain finance systems. Market diversification could increase demand for compliant tokenized products and settlement infrastructure. Tokenized…
Harbor capital targets Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI in ‘Lab’ funds
Harbor Capital is trying to slice the AI boom into lab-branded trades, filing for a suite of active “Lab ETFs” tied to Anthropic, DeepMind, Meta, OpenAI and xAI ecosystems. Summary Harbor capital’s proposed Lab ETFs would each focus on companies…
Binance CEO Says Tokenization Nears Turning Point as 12–18 Months Look Defining
Key Takeaways Binance’s Richard Teng said tokenization is moving toward a major market inflection point. Clearer rules could help institutions connect blockchain systems with regulated capital markets. Settlement, custody, and transfer systems may shape tokenized finance’s next phase. Tokenization Outlook…
Tom Emmer dismisses 2 key Clarity Act concerns
Clarity Act concerns from law enforcement are overblown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said. Summary Emmer called law enforcement objections to crypto developer protections a “red herring” aimed at slowing the bill. He defended shielding noncustodial developers from money transmitter…
Robert Kiyosaki Warns ‘Crash Imminent’—Cites Jim Rickards in Extreme Forecast
Key Takeaways Kiyosaki cited Jim Rickards while warning that a market crash could arrive soon. Gold and silver forecasts drew attention amid expectations of severe dollar weakness. His message placed bitcoin, gold, and silver back at the center of Kiyosaki’s…