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South Korea’s People Power Party (PPP) is taking a clear stand on crypto taxes. The party has now officially adopted a plan to scrap the country’s proposed crypto income tax. The tax, which was already delayed, was set to apply a 22% rate on crypto gains. It was expected to come into effect in 2027.

ParaFi Capital has raised $125M for a venture fund aimed at enhancing growth in stablecoins and tokenization, reflecting its commitment to intertwining decentralized technologies with traditional finance. The firm has amassed nearly $2B in assets under management and targets mainstream crypto adoption.

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Ireland's Criminal Assets Bureau successfully cracked drug dealer Clifton Collins' Bitcoin wallet private key and obtained 500 Bitcoin. Collins had previously used drug proceeds to purchase 6,000 Bitcoin, stored across 12 wallets, with the private keys reported stolen and missing, making them thought to be permanently inaccessible. This successful crack breaks the conventional understanding that lost Bitcoin private keys cannot be accessed, demonstrating a major breakthrough for law enforcement agencies in managing digital assets.

The CFTC has launched a new Innovation Task Force to establish clearer rules for emerging financial technologies, particularly in crypto and AI, while coordinating with the SEC to streamline oversight and regulation in these sectors.

Morgan Stanley just filed an amended S1 for its spot Bitcoin ETF under the ticker MSBT, making it the first major US bank to directly issue a product holding actual Bitcoin.  When a bank with $5.5 trillion in client assets builds its own BTC product, the thesis is no longer debatable. But

SpaceX plans to file an IPO application as early as this week, aiming to raise over $75 billion, which is expected to become one of the largest IPOs in history. Analysts warn that retail investors face high risks on day one of trading and recommend waiting for a stock price pullback before investing. They also advise monitoring key developments such as Starship reusability and Starlink profitability.

The XRP market shows stagnant price movement at $1.42, but liquidation data indicates strong potential for a price squeeze. With $310 million in short liquidations above and only $112 million in long liquidations below, an upward movement could trigger significant buying pressure, possibly leading XRP to its all-time highs.

Ledger's $50 million secondary sale indicates strategic flexibility, allowing early investors liquidity. CEO Pascal Gauthier emphasizes the shift from hardware to software services, with the wallet app now driving over half of revenue as the company aims to double its business.

Non-crypto company Enlivex Therapeutics is expanding its exposure to Rain (RAIN), the token tied to a decentralized prediction market platform. The firm secured a $21 million debt facility from The Lind Partners to finance the purchase of additional Rain tokens and extend its option on a much

Architectural innovations in decentralized finance, like multi-use liquidity pools, can improve capital efficiency without adopting risky collateral ratios, narrowing the gap with traditional finance, Jean Rausis has argued. The Sovereignty Tax In the current market landscape, trading on a centr

SHIB trades below the 2021 peak but maintains strong liquidity and mid-cap market status. Token burns and large wallet holdings influence sentiment more than short-term price movements. Shibarium adoption and market trends will shape SHIB’s realistic price outlook in 2026. Shiba Inu

Naples is set to become a key hub for emerging technologies this summer as ctrl/shift 2026, a major Web3, AI, and quantum computing conference, takes place from June 13 to 15 at Villa Doria d’Angri. The event, powered by NapulETH, will gather institutions, researchers, developers, and investors to

Irish national police say they have cracked one of 12 Bitcoin wallets linked to a convicted drug dealer, years after they were confiscated and their access codes were thought to be gone forever. Ireland’s Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) said in a statement on Tuesday that it had “gained access to and

_Bitcoin ETFs see $2.5B monthly inflows as IBIT ranks top 2% and BTC holds steady despite a 40% six month decline._ Bitcoin ETFs Defy Crash: $2.5B Inflows Shock the Market as investors continue to allocate capital despite recent price declines. Data shows steady inflows and renewed activity

Enlivex announced raising $21 million through a debt financing agreement with The Lind Partners to purchase 3 billion RAIN tokens at a 62% discount. The company plans to continue accumulating tokens through the end of 2027 while launching a $20 million stock repurchase program, seeking to balance crypto reserves and shareholder returns. The RAIN platform has performed well in prediction markets, attracting investor attention.

_DV8Thailand signs a deal to acquire Rakkar Digital, marking Southeast Asia’s first Bitcoin treasury company to hold a digital asset license._ DV8Thailand has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire an equity stake in Rakkar Digital. The Bangkok-listed firm made the announcement on

Wintermute Asia has launched over-the-counter trading for WTI crude oil CFDs, providing 24/7 access amid geopolitical tensions affecting traditional markets. This move allows traders to act on price movements without owning the asset, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness.

Ripple's CTO David Schwartz criticizes the idea of artificially subsidizing XRP use to drive adoption, likening it to unsustainable tactics used by startups like Uber. He emphasizes focusing on removing barriers to adoption rather than offering financial incentives.