In a landmark move for South Korea’s digital economy, technology titan Samsung has forged a critical alliance with financial giants Shinhan Financial Group and Hana Financial Group. This powerful consortium aims to develop a comprehensive framework for a Korean won-backed stablecoin, a strategic initiative reported by Maeil Business Newspaper in Seoul, South Korea, on March
As gold surges above $5,100 for the first time in history, continuing a monster rally that remains astonishingly unstoppable, the IMF has published a long blog praising the metal’s “scarcity, durability, and trust” in spite of crypto’s popularity. The IMF’s words: “Why does gold still hold value?” Their answer? Because it always has. Because it
The US Dollar Index (DXY) has fallen to a four-month low amid growing speculation of a “yen intervention” by the US and Japan. Analysts warn that the DXY may face further downside pressure. Now, market attention is shifting to what the next policy moves could mean for digital assets. Why Is The US Dollar Index
Bermuda is pursuing a bold plan to migrate its entire economy onchain, an initiative aimed at streamlining settlements and democratizing wealth creation through fractional ownership. While the country faces skepticism over technical readiness and social acceptance, advocates argue that onchain models allow individuals to become capital allocators rather than just earners. Bermuda’s Digital Evolution Bermuda
Bitcoin is currently on track to record a four-month losing streak. This specific sequence (four or more consecutive negative monthly candles) has not occurred since 2018. The year was infamous for the excruciatingly brutal “crypto winter” that drove BTC prices down to the $3,000 range. Bitcoin’s slide began with a modest drop of 3.69% in
Wall Street’s next leap may look boring from the outside, but it’s a huge development that’s shrouded in corporate speak: T+0 settlement, shorthand for settling a trade the same day it happens. Deloitte’s 2026 outlook flags it as one of the main themes of the year, alongside signals that regulators want to streamline rules, encourage
Bitcoin is down just over 1% in the past 24 hours, but the bigger story is not the daily move. Over the weekend, the Bitcoin price came dangerously close to confirming a bearish breakdown before staging a short-term rebound. A technical signal had been building for days, and on-chain data now shows that selling pressure
Around 70% of institutional investors believe Bitcoin is undervalued when priced between $85,000 to $95,000, as it continues to underperform against precious metals and the stock market, Coinbase has found. Coinbase said in its Charting Crypto Q1 2026 report that its survey of 75 institutional investors and 73 independent investors was taken between early December
Vanguard has finally crossed the $1 trillion mark in client assets outside the United States. This comes after years of tiptoeing around global markets and treating crypto like it was radioactive. Now, they want double the international clients and assets within five years. From 17 million clients outside America today, they want 40 million by
Rising political uncertainty in the US has once again negatively impacted the cryptocurrency market by fueling short-term risk aversion. Accordingly, Bitcoin (BTC) fell due to increasing concerns about a potential US government shutdown. In the forecasting markets, the probability of another US government shutdown has risen to 78%, and with the budget deadline approaching January