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Korean stock exchanges are "battling" regulatory agencies, challenging the boundaries of law enforcement and legislation.
The resistance and challenge to regulators by South Korean cryptocurrency exchanges represents a recalibration of the regulatory paradigm.
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Behind the $3.2 billion fundraising, a16z and Haun are betting on who can weather the regulatory cycle.
The crypto industry is transitioning from a period of rapid, unregulated growth to a more mature stage of integration into the mainstream financial system. At this turning point, whoever can find certainty within the regulatory cycle will define the next decade.
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From allies to court adversaries: How did Musk and Sam Altman veer into the OpenAI war?
The lawsuit between Musk and Sam Altman has garnered significant attention not only because it involves two of Silicon Valley's most prominent figures, but more importantly, because it exposes the most fundamental contradictions within the AI ​​industry.
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The next battle for stablecoins: not payments, but privacy.
When stablecoins begin to be used for wages, supplier payments, cross-border settlements, and corporate fund management, privacy will no longer be an add-on feature, but a prerequisite for the wider adoption of stablecoins.
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Can AI computing power financing be brought onto the blockchain? Can USD.AI (CHIP) tell a compelling new story?
The most noteworthy aspect of USD.AI is not its use of the AI ​​label, but its genuine attempt to transform GPUs, a real-world asset, into an on-chain credit product.
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On the eve of the launch of South Korea's stablecoin: As regulators break the ice, Circle and Tether send different signals.
For global issuers, South Korea is no longer a distant market to be cautiously observed, but a preliminary battle for a place at the interface of the future digital financial system, and is becoming an important market that needs to be secured in advance.
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New Regulations for US Stablecoins: Understanding the FDIC Draft and How Banks Should Follow the Rules When Issuing Cryptocurrencies
If the GENIUS Act of 2025 was the "constitutional moment" for stablecoins in the United States, then the new draft regulations proposed by the FDIC in April 2026 officially ushered in the "enforcement era".
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Elon Musk's key appointment before the launch of X Money: How will the crypto-trained executive design this super payment gateway?
What's most noteworthy about Benji Taylor isn't how many popular companies or sectors he's worked for, but rather that these experiences consistently revolve around a rarely discussed yet crucial question that determines a product's success or failure: can complex systems be used naturally by ordinary people?
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Gould, head of the US banking industry: Opening the door to encryption has also drawn criticism.
In the coming years, wherever U.S. crypto policy goes, Jonathan V. Gould will likely be the one that cannot be bypassed.
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US capital is betting heavily on Latin America: not on growth, but on a "critical juncture" in the financial system.
Latin America is becoming a new battleground for stablecoins and fintech, with users using USDC for cross-border remittances and arbitrage to cope with high inflation and payment frictions. Giants such as Visa and Sequoia Capital are making moves to seize key positions in payment gateways and dollar-based value storage.
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As tech capital shifts to the right, ordinary people are rapidly moving away from the growth dividend.
The fact that top funds are preparing massive funding rounds reflects a more realistic trend: capital and technology are increasingly concentrating on a few leading platforms. This has led to two consequences—the centralization of the startup ecosystem itself, and the relegation of high-potential tech companies to the public market.
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The Shadow Business Empire of Iran's New Supreme Leader: Oil, Real Estate, and Financial Undercurrents
The Islamic Republic of Iran, mired in war and economic crisis, is at a crossroads. For the Khamenei family, who have long held power, time seems to be the scarcest commodity for the first time in forty years.
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Beyond Islamic doctrine, Iran needs Bitcoin
Crypto assets, represented by Bitcoin and US dollar stablecoins, are gradually transforming from "speculative commodities" into a near-essential tool of value in Iran. They serve as both a financial safety valve for citizens and a "cyber bank" for the state apparatus to circumvent sanctions.
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Stock market boom, crypto market slow and steady? South Koreans' all-in bets never seem to cool down.
South Koreans love gambling; don't underestimate this country.
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The History of Crypto Advertising Sponsorship: A Cycle Experiment with Buying Attention and Legitimacy
The branding of cryptocurrencies is essentially a long-term experiment on how high-risk financial products can gain attention and legitimacy through highly trusted public institutions.
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