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South Korea’s top financial regulator is working on a detailed roadmap to support the launch of digital asset spot exchange-traded funds. According to a June 19 report by Herald Economy, the Financial Services Commission revealed the move during a policy update to the State Affairs Planning Committee. The FSC plans to roll out its proposal in the second half of the year. It will evaluate the implications of introducing crypto-based spot ETFs, including potential risks to financial stability, investor exposure, and the broader economy. The agency also intends to build the necessary infrastructure for listing and managing such ETFs while…
As blockchain adoption accelerates, scalability is becoming one of the ecosystem’s most pressing challenges. With the growth of decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, and higher transaction volumes, blockchains must scale to handle global demand. Two main approaches have emerged to address this: Layer-1 and Layer-2 scaling solutions. Layer-1 (L1) refers to the base protocol layer of a blockchain, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, while Layer-2 (L2) refers to protocols that operate on top of Layer-1 to enhance throughput, reduce fees, and offload congestion. This guide explores how both layers contribute to the future of blockchain infrastructure. In this guide: Layer-1…
Institutional investors cut Bitcoin (BTC) allocations in US-based spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) during the first quarter after hedging profits waned and futures premiums compressed, a June 5 CoinShares report showed. The report assessed 13-F filings from asset managers with at least $100 million in assets under management. These investors reported $21.2 billion in Bitcoin ETF exposure as of March 31, down from $27.4 billion registered in last year’s fourth quarter. Pullback in ETF exposure The 23% pullback outpaced the 12% slide in the overall ETF market’s assets under management and came as Bitcoin dropped 11% over the period. CoinShares tied…
Amid the current market volatility, BlackRock, the top asset management firm, has made a notable move that could further impact the value of Ethereum (ETH). Lookonchain, a data analytics platform, revealed in an update shared with the crypto community that BlackRock has deposited 8,172 ETH on the Coinbase exchange. Could BlackRock engage in massive Ethereum sell-off? According to the update, this marks BlackRock’s first move to sell after it has been on an accumulation spree over the last 30 days. The asset manager has been buying Ethereum and holding despite price fluctuations within this period. Generally, when assets are transferred…
Dog-themed cryptocurrency Shiba Inu (SHIB) has seen a 5,223% surge in its daily burn rate, as millions of SHIB tokens were permanently removed from circulation. According to the SHIB burn tracker, Shibburn, this spike saw tens of millions of Shiba Inu tokens being sent to dead wallets in a coordinated effort to reduce the total supply: 21,292,085 SHIB tokens were burned in the last 24 hours, marking a 5,223% surge in burn rate; 148,506,693 SHIB tokens were burned in seven days, representing a 25.31% surge in the weekly burn rate. HOURLY SHIB UPDATE$SHIB Price: $0.00001292 (1hr 0.53% ▲ | 24hr…
Australia is known for its crypto-friendly environment, but recent legal developments may completely change how Bitcoin is taxed in the country. Bitcoin Reclassification: Major Legal Update In May 2025, a significant ruling by Victorian Magistrate Michael O’Connell in a Bitcoin theft case suggested that Bitcoin could be recognized as Australian currency, not property. This landmark statement has sparked intense debate across the crypto community and tax authorities. Adrian Carter, a co-defendant in the case, said: “It was held that Bitcoin is Australian money. That is, it is not a CGT asset. Therefore, acquisitions and disposals of Bitcoin have no tax…
Bitcoin’s price slipped to $101,579 today, down 3.5% in 24 hours and 4.5% over the past week, as nearly $1 billion in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated across major exchanges. The decline coincides with an intensifying political feud between Elon Musk and US President Donald Trump—an unusual but material factor spooking markets and triggering investor exits. Nearly $1 Billion Liquidated as Market Reacts to Political Volatility According to liquidation data, a total of $964.84 million in positions were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with $877.17 million of those being long positions. Bitcoin accounted for $243.29 million of the total,…
Ethereum is facing strong downward pressure after losing its bullish grip near the $2,900 mark earlier this month. The broader market downturn, combined with rising liquidation activity and a weakening technical structure, has pushed ETH back below critical levels. Both price action and on-chain metrics suggest a cautious outlook in the short term, with the next few sessions likely to determine whether ETH stabilizes or heads for deeper corrections. By Shayan The Daily Chart The daily chart shows a clear bearish breakdown from an ascending channel that had been developing since early May. This pattern played out with high precision,…
Massive Token Unlocks Coming Up in 11 Altcoins Next Week – Here’s the Day-by-Day, Hour-by-Hour List
After Bitcoin (BTC) broke all-time high price records in a row, Bitcoin and altcoins have experienced a decline in the last week, especially with the issue of rising customs duties in the US. However, a large number of token unlocks are expected in many altcoins in the new week, and the market may react unexpectedly to them. Here is the token unlock calendar that we, as Bitcoinsistemi.com, have prepared especially for you. (All times are stated as UTC+3 Türkiye time) Orbs (ORBR) Market Value: $99.88 million Token Amount to be Opened: $3.11 million (3.12% of Market Value) Date: June 2,…
Earlier this week, the GENIUS Act passed the Senate vote with bipartisan support, marking the first major crypto bill to be adopted by the US. But when will it become a law? When does the stablecoin bill come into effect? Here’s a summary of the next steps to come for the GENIUS Act to become the official stablecoin law of the US. Passing the House of Representatives The bill now goes to the House, which has two main paths: Adopt the Senate version swiftly, avoiding delays. Or advance the STABLE Act, its own stablecoin bill, then reconcile differences through a…