Crypto Controversy: SKorean Lawmaker Scrutinized Over Family’s Exchange Links

Kim Byung-kee, the floor leader of South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party, is under fresh scrutiny after reports linked his family ties to a major crypto exchange with his recent parliamentary actions. Related Reading: Times Square Goes Crypto: XRP “589” Catches Ex-CFTC Chair’s Eye Based on reports, his son took an internship at Bithumb and, not […]

Crypto Witnesses Net Capital Flow Below $4.5 Billion For The First Time In Two Years

For the first time in nearly two years, the cryptocurrency market has experienced a turn in net capital flows, dropping below the $4.5 billion mark. This downturn comes as Bitcoin (BTC) has led a tumultuous fourth quarter, characterized by increased selling pressure and heightened volatility. Cash Flow Crisis In Crypto Notably, CoinShares recently reported that […]

Santa Didn’t Come For Bitcoin ETFs: $782 Million Walks Out The Door

Spot Bitcoin ETFs suffered heavy withdrawals over the Christmas week as investors pulled about $782 million from the products, according to data from SoSoValue. Bitcoin’s market price stayed roughly near $87,000, even as the funds lost cash. The drop trimmed total net assets in US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs to about $113.5 billion, down from levels […]

Coinbase Discloses Arrest Of Former Customer Agent Over Data Breach — Report

According to the latest report, a former Coinbase customer service contractor has been arrested in India for their role in a recent data breach incident. This arrest comes after hackers reportedly bribed customer service representatives or contractors to gain access to customer information at the US’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. In May, Coinbase revealed that hackers […]

Aave Protocol Embroiled In Governance Drama As CEO Denies Vote Buying – Details

In an important development, a governance dispute within the Aave ecosystem has reignited long-standing concerns around token value capture, operational control, and the blurred lines between decentralized governance and corporate execution. The ongoing debate, which culminated in a highly polarized and controversial DAO vote, highlights broader structural challenges facing DeFi protocols that evolved under restrictive […]

Samourai Co-Founder Writes From Prison After Surrender: ‘Confusing And Unnatural’

Keonne Rodriguez, a co-founder of the Bitcoin privacy tool Samourai Wallet, began serving a five-year sentence and wrote a letter from inside a US federal prison on Christmas Eve. Related Reading: Crypto’s High-Stakes Corner Booms As Derivatives Trading Soars To $86 Trillion The letter, shared publicly, offers a short, personal account of intake procedures, the […]