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Introduction In the past 100 days, South Korea has witnessed a significant surge in crypto trading activity. The country's leading crypto exchanges, Upbit and Bithumb, reported their highest trading volumes during the first week of January 2024. While South Korea's crypto assets command a noticeable premium, the most popular traded coins in this region differ […]

Altcoins Rise as Bitcoin Declines In the past week, the crypto market has seen some interesting developments. While the value of Bitcoin dropped by 5.7%, Ethereum experienced a significant uptick of 10.8% against the US dollar. However, it was the altcoins that stole the show, with SUI surging by an impressive 74% in just seven

Hong Kong Strengthens Crypto Regulatory Framework and Embraces ETFs Hong Kong is taking significant steps to strengthen its crypto regulatory framework and embrace the growing popularity of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As part of these efforts, the Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium (HKVAC) has recently updated its crypto indexes, reflecting a preference for tokens with

The approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns about centralization, according to SEC Chair Gary Gensler. In an interview with CNBC, Gensler pointed out the irony of the situation, as bitcoin was originally designed to be a decentralized system. Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Centralization

Self-Directed Gold IRAs are a fantastic option to invest in gold, without having to deal difficulties associated with buying physical bullion. This kind of account allows investors to buy gold directly from the government and store it under their name. Although many prefer physically gold in their possession, all can get access to it. Furthermore

Gamestop's Decision to Shut Down NFT Marketplace In a notable announcement on the Gamestop non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, the company has made it known that it plans to close the platform on February 2, 2024. This move means that users of the Gamestop NFT market will no longer have the ability to engage in buying,

Renowned author Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has expressed deep concerns over the rapid increase in the U.S. national debt. In a recent statement, Kiyosaki urged investors to diversify their portfolios by purchasing bitcoin, gold, and silver. He emphasized the importance of protecting one's wealth from the potential economic

Kevin O’Leary Won't Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs Kevin O’Leary, also known as Mr. Wonderful, recently stated that he will never purchase a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Instead, he prefers to hold bitcoin for the long term, considering it as digital gold. According to O’Leary, spot bitcoin ETFs add no value and are completely

Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust Acquires 11,439 BTC Blackrock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has acquired a total of 11,439 bitcoin. The market value of these holdings is estimated to be nearly $500 million. This impressive acquisition took place within just two days of the ETF's launch on the

The Rise of Bitcoin Larry Fink, CEO of Blackrock, the world's largest asset manager, has expressed his strong belief in bitcoin, stating that it is "bigger than any government." In an interview with CNBC and Fox Business, Fink described bitcoin as "digital gold" and emphasized its potential as a long-term store of value. He highlighted