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Stablecoins should be treated as both payment tools and investment assets, requiring a comprehensive regulatory framework, a new research suggests. A stablecoin tied to the Korean won could give South Korea a stronger footing in the global stablecoin race, according to a recent report from think tank Hashed Open Research and Four Pillars. The report, published on Mar. 24, suggests that launching a won-based stablecoin might make the currency more practical for digital transactions while also bridging the gap between Korea’s crypto market and international digital asset ecosystems. According to the report, the introduction of a KRW stablecoin “could help…

IOTA’s Response to IOSCO’s Consultation TL;DR:The IOTA Foundation advocates for clear regulations on financial influencers (finfluencers) to balance innovation and investor protection. Key recommendations include stricter disclosure rules, AI-driven oversight, global cooperation, and financial education for both investors and influencers. Strengthening transparency and accountability will help mitigate risks like misleading promotions and market manipulation. Financial influencers (“finfluencers”) play a crucial role in the crypto space, helping to educate and inform audiences in a fast-moving and often complex industry. Their ability to break down technical concepts and market trends makes them valuable contributors to broader financial literacy. However, the very nature…

Bitcoin is now experiencing a break from last week’s steady decline, which saw the asset drop as low as $94,000. As of today, BTC’s price has steadily climbed, hovering above $97,000 at the time of writing—a 1.3% gain in the past day. Amid this Bitcoin price performance, a CryptoQuant analyst known as Crypto Lion has identified a meaningful decline in leverage and open interest (OI) ratios since November 21, following the presidential election. What does this indicate for the Bitcoin market? Leverage Ratio Decrease And Its Implications In a recent QuickTake post titled “Leverage ratio decreased. Risk Off,” Crypto Lion…

Tabit Insurance, a Barbados-regulated insurance company established by former executives from the now-shuttered cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex, said it raised a $40 million reserve composed entirely of bitcoin (BTC) with which to write traditional insurance and reinsurance business. The insurer, which emerged in January of this year with plans to offer bitcoin-backed liability policies for company directors and officers (D&O), claims to be the first regulated risk carrier to rely on bitcoin-only reserves to write traditional policies priced in U.S. dollars. The firm has a class 2 insurance license from the Barbados Financial Services Commission. The crossover between crypto and insurance…

AVAX and SOL are leading this week’s token unlocks, totaling millions in value, significantly influencing market liquidity. Cliff unlocks will release tokens such as CONX and SAND, impacting liquidity with significant percentage releases. Linear unlocks include SOL and WLD, with millions in tokens gradually entering the market over a period. The cryptocurrency market is gearing up for a significant wave of token unlocks between February 10 and February 17. These unlock events, which are expected to release over $742 million worth of tokens, could create substantial volatility, particularly for well-known projects. With tokens like AVAX, SOL, SAND, and CONX set…

Ripple vs SEC case finally ends, with ripple dropped its cross-appeal, marking a major win. Ripple gets back $75 million, while the SEC retains $50 million in settlement! Polymarket predicts an 86% chance of XRP ETF approval before 2025 officially ends! XRP continue to stays stable at $2.40, with analysts expecting a breakout toward $3.40 soon. Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC is finally over! The crypto giant has dropped its cross-appeal, marking the official end of the case. The SEC will keep $50 million, and Ripple gets back $75 million from the $125 million fine. With the lawsuit settled,…

Core DAO and Element Wallet are collaborating to expand Bitcoin’s utility for holders, offering new avenues for interaction beyond simple storage. This partnership emphasizes user privacy while aiming to maximize the security of decentralized finance (DeFi) mechanisms like Bitcoin staking. BeInCrypto discussed with representatives from both platforms to explore how user privacy and enhanced functionality in staking can create new opportunities for Bitcoin-oriented DeFi participation. Expanding Bitcoin Use Cases For 2025, the CORE team aims to develop new use cases for Bitcoin holders who wish to use their BTC rather than keep it perpetually stored. Core achieves this by enabling…

Goldman Sachs COO John Waldron could become the investment banking giant’s next leader, and he is talking up his banking customers’ considerable demand for bitcoin (BTC). Waldron is working on BTC-related services that he hopes will help the firm capitalize on a new regulatory regime that has seen restrictions on digital asset-supporting financial institutions lifted. Waldron wants Goldman Sachs to engage in the sector like never before. For example, the bank recently restarted its digital asset trading desk, and in early March, his team of crypto traders started dealing in BTC futures and non-deliverable forwards. A source familiar with the…

Dogecoin whale transactions have dropped over 69% since November, signaling reduced liquidity and investor confidence. The decline in large transactions aligns with a 49% drop in market cap, reinforcing the link between whale activity and price trends. If whales resume accumulation, Dogecoin could see a price rebound, but continued inactivity may prolong bearish momentum. The whales’ transactions in Dogecoin surged hinting at a change in investor sentiment. According to analytics by Santiment, large transactions above $100,000 plunged by more than 69% since the beginning of November. Moreover, the number of $1 million-plus transactions has crashed. Consequently, this trend correlates with…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped its investigation into Web3 gaming platform Immutable and will not file enforcement charges, according to a Tuesday announcement from the company. Immutable, an Australian company, disclosed that it had received a Wells notice — essentially an official heads-up from the SEC that it intends to file an enforcement action against the recipient — in November. At the time, the firm speculated that the SEC’s investigation was tied to its listing and private sales of its native IMX token back in 2021. “We are pleased the SEC has concluded its inquiry,” said…