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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong is set to meet with the heads of the country’s major commercial banks this month, with the meeting expected to address growing political pressure to allow issuance of won-based stablecoins. The gathering, scheduled to take place at the Bank of Korea headquarters in Seoul on June 23, comes amid heightened debate over how South Korea should regulate digital assets. Stablecoins are likely to dominate the agenda following a renewed push in the political arena.  Last week, Democratic Party lawmaker Min Byung-deok proposed the “Basic Digital Asset Act,” which includes provisions to allow stablecoins pegged…

TRON (TRX) has made a comeback in crypto talks after Chris Burniske, the former crypto lead at ARK Invest and now a partner at Placeholder, described it as the “ignored dark horse” among the big networks. The comments came after the GENIUS Act — a key bill about stablecoin regulation — passed a crucial procedural vote in the U.S. Senate. Ethereum (ETH) is still at the top of the list of likely beneficiaries of the bill, according to Burniske, because of its deep DeFi infrastructure and longstanding institutional ties. Next up in the expert’s opinion comes Solana (SOL). Interestingly, Burniske…

After a tightly contested vote that required Vice President JD Vance to cast the deciding tie-breaker, the U.S. Senate has approved President Donald Trump’s extensive tax and spending package, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” The bill, which passed 51-50, now moves to the House of Representatives, but its passage has already ignited a high-profile feud between President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, creating mixed signals for the crypto market. 📊 The Big Beautiful Bill has narrowly passed into its next step. Crypto markets are showing a clear bullish bias toward the controversial bill. We discuss the benefits…

Coinbase strengthens transparency in the token listing process, directly communicating its decisions and constantly updating the roadmap of assets that could become part of the platform. Asset listing on Coinbase: role of transparency Latest tokens in the Coinbase roadmap The meaning of the label “Experimental” Asset selection processes and compliance criteria Reasons for the temporary exclusion of popular assets Supported assets: types and technical standards Useful links and insights on the roadmap The impact of the Coinbase approach: security for users and the market Asset listing on Coinbase: role of transparency Transparency represents a strategic priority in terms of token…

Bitcoin, the pioneering cryptocurrency, has long been praised for its decentralization, security, and immutability. However, a recent analysis by security expert Justin Drake has raised serious concerns about the sustainability of Bitcoin’s security model. He described it as a “time bomb.” Drake warned of a critical flaw in Bitcoin’s Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism. If left unaddressed, it could threaten the entire cryptocurrency ecosystem. Why is Bitcoin Security a “Time Bomb”? Drake’s argument centers around a sharp decline in Bitcoin transaction fees, which have now hit a 13-year low, below 10 BTC per day. Bitcoin Transaction Fees. Source: Blockchain.com He explained that…

Tom Lee has highlighted the growing impact of stablecoins in both the digital and traditional financial scenes and how they could benefit Ethereum. Bitcoin, often referred to as digital gold, stands as the most prominent cryptocurrency in existence. Its scarce property and historical price performance back this narrative, drawing the institutional interest seen today. However, Tom Lee, the CIO of Fundstrat, believes that Ethereum could follow a similar path to Bitcoin and become the next big thing in the financial system. He shared this narrative in a CNBC Squawk Box appearance on June 30, highlighting the reasons behind the sentiment.…

OpenTrade has raised $7 million in a strategic round led by Notion Capital and Mercury Fund, with backing from a16z crypto, AlbionVC, and CMCC Global. The latest funding brings the London-based company’s total haul to $11 million in just six months, a signal of investor confidence in the startup’s push to bring yield-bearing stablecoins to users in unstable economies. The company runs a “yield-as-a-service” platform designed for fintech apps, exchanges, and neobanks. Clients like Criptan in Spain and Littio in Colombia use OpenTrade’s backend to let users earn interest — up to 9% — on USD and EUR holdings. In…

SBI chief executive Yoshitaka Kitao has highlighted a generous multi-million RLUSD donation made by the Ripple giant to a major new partner, which represents one of the fundamental industries for the future of the United States. Ripple donates $25 million RLUSD to top educational nonprofits In his X post, Kitao shared a link to a blog post recently published by Ripple, saying that it has made a generous donation of $25 million worth of its dollar-backed stablecoin RLUSD to DonorsChoose and Teach for America — two leading American nonprofit education organizations. The article refers to this move as a “blueprint”…

The entire month of June 2025 experienced significant moments in the crypto world. The notable developments of June 2025 deal with crypto regulatory advancements, escalated geopolitical dynamics, and institutional milestones. Hence, Europe is leading the world with Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) regulation, while Asia is also endeavoring to incorporate innovation amid the United States’ struggle with internal regulatory confusion. In this respect, the stage is reportedly being prepared for a wider regulatory revolution to transform the next era of the crypto sector. 1st Week of June 2025: MiCA Milestones and Shifting Regulatory Signals During June’s 1st week, several notable…

CoinDCX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange in India, has delisted over 50 margin trading pairs without giving its users prior notice. The sudden move sparked immediate outrage across the Indian crypto community, with traders taking to social media to report that the action triggered forced liquidations, financial losses, and unexpected tax consequences. 🚨🇮🇳BREAKING: #CoinDCX under fire after 50+ margin pairs vanished overnight — without warning‼️Traders woke up to liquidations, profits auto-booked, TDS triggered, and no chance to exit.No protection. No accountability. Just chaos.Is this turning into another #WazirX? pic.twitter.com/PwjzQF1T5S — The Crypto Times (@CryptoTimes_io) July 3, 2025 Major Trading Pairs Included…