Insight & Research
Expert insights on Korean crypto PR, market trends, and growth strategies.
![[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Coinbase CEO Urges Immediate Passage of U.S. Digital Asset Regulation Bill](https://advertise.tokenpost.kr/images/covers/NEWS_BRIEFING_EN.webp)
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Coinbase CEO Urges Immediate Passage of U.S. Digital Asset Regulation Bill
Coinbase CEO urged the immediate passage of the U.S. digital asset regulation bill, the CLARITY Act, emphasizing the importance of resolving regulatory uncertainty.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. House to Discuss Capital Gains Tax Exemption for Small Bitcoin Payments
The U.S. House is expected to discuss a capital gains tax exemption for small Bitcoin payments. If passed, the measure could make using Bitcoin as a payment method more practical and attractive.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Talks Planned on Applying 0% Capital Gains Tax to Early Bitcoin Payments
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to discuss a plan to apply a small-transaction capital gains tax exemption to Bitcoin payments. The measure is intended to reduce the tax burden on Bitcoin transactions, but it remains at the discussion stage.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. CFTC Seeks to Expand Headcount to Meet Crypto and Prediction Market Regulatory Demand
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is planning to add up to 100 new staff members to address growing regulatory demand related to prediction markets and cryptocurrencies. The move is widely seen as preparation for the possibility that the agency could be designated as a primary regulator for the crypto industry.
![[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines](https://advertise.tokenpost.kr/images/covers/KOL_INDEX_EN.webp)
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
With HYPE reclaiming 60 and testing the 63 resistance, the 60–63 range is in focus as the next key directional pivot. Alongside price action, discussions broadened to the U.S. CLARITY Act, RWA/tokenized stocks expansion, and on-chain/derivatives signals (ETH whales in loss, leverage holding up).
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Coinbase: Institutional Investors Buy Bitcoin on Every Dip
Coinbase said institutional investors have been buying whenever Bitcoin falls in price, while sovereign wealth funds and retail investors are also increasing their BTC purchases.
[News Brief] Jun 8, morning | Over 200 crypto companies and organizations, including Coinbase and Ripple, urge the U.S. Senate to swiftly pass the CLARITY Act
More than 200 cryptocurrency companies and organizations, including Coinbase and Ripple, urged the U.S. Senate to quickly advance the CLARITY Act to establish a federal regulatory framework for the digital asset market. The bill aims to protect innovation and stimulate market activity.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Rising Tensions Following Israeli Strikes on Iranian Military Targets
Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating after the Israeli military carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets. Iran said it has strengthened its state of readiness and warned of further, larger-scale retaliation if additional strikes occur.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Korea Exchange Triggers Circuit Breaker as KOSPI Falls 8%
The Korea Exchange triggered a circuit breaker after the KOSPI index fell 8%, halting trading for 20 minutes. The measure is designed to ease market shock during sharp index declines.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Unverified rumors that Saylor/MSTR had already sold BTC spread rapidly, fueled by on-chain interpretations and renewed debate over MSTR-related risk. In parallel, the community discussed a stable vault loss blamed on funding costs, mounting complaints about crypto card fees, meme-coin spectacle, and assorted market/political side topics.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | BTC, $296M in Crypto Positions Liquidated Over 24 Hours
Over the past 24 hours, $296 million worth of positions were liquidated across the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin seeing the largest impact. Of the total liquidations, $216 million came from short positions.
[News Brief] Jun 7, morning | Focus on U.S. May CPI and Key Central Bank Rate Decisions
Global financial markets are expected to focus on the release of the U.S. May Consumer Price Index (CPI) and interest rate decisions from major central banks. The possibility of a SpaceX IPO is also likely to be a key variable.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | PiggyBank Admits LAB Token Trading Error…Some Vault NAVs Expected to Drop by Up to 15%
PiggyBank has acknowledged a trading error involving the LAB token, warning that the net asset value of some vaults, including the USDC vault, could decline by as much as 15%.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Bitcoin and Ethereum May Post Their Biggest Weekly Drop Since the FTX Collapse
Bitcoin fell 17.3% this week and Ethereum dropped 22%, putting both assets on track for their largest weekly declines since the FTX collapse in November 2022. Multiple factors have added to downside pressure, deepening anxiety across the broader crypto market.
[News Brief] Jun 6, morning | Bitcoin Down 12.6% from U.S. Election Day Closing Price
Bitcoin has continued its recent decline, falling 12.6% below its closing price on U.S. Election Day. A large Bitcoin withdrawal from Kraken has also drawn attention.
[News Brief] Jun 6, morning | Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000
Bitcoin fell below $60,000 on OKX, trading at $59,982.9. Its 24-hour decline was recorded at 4.34%.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | On June 5 (U.S. Eastern Time), spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded total net outflows of $326 million
Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw total net outflows of $326 million, led by BlackRock’s IBIT with $214 million in outflows. Meanwhile, the Bank of Russia is moving to limit the cryptocurrencies that non-professional investors can trade to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Bitcoin Reclaims the $61,000 Level
Bitcoin reclaimed the $61,000 level, trimming its losses over the past 24 hours. Its 24-hour decline narrowed to 3.87%.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | HYPE Briefly Falls Below 65 USDT, Down More Than 11% Over 24 Hours
HYPE briefly dropped below 65 USDT, and Arthur Hayes said he had fully exited his HYPE and NEAR holdings.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | HYPE briefly fell below 65 USDT, down more than 11% over the past 24 hours.
HYPE briefly dropped below 65 USDT, marking a decline of more than 11% over the past 24 hours. Arthur Hayes said he had liquidated all of his HYPE and NEAR holdings.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | HYPE Briefly Falls Below 65 USDT, Down Over 11% in 24 Hours
According to OKX data cited by Odaily, HYPE briefly fell below 65 USDT before trading at 65.4 USDT, marking a decline of more than 11% over the past 24 hours. Arthur Hayes previously said he had fully exited his HYPE and NEAR holdings.
![[Research Brief] Apr 22 | DeFi Execution Layers and Privacy Infrastructure Rise Amid Buyer Stagnation and Tightening Risks](https://advertise.tokenpost.kr/images/covers/research_en.webp)
[Research Brief] Apr 22 | DeFi Execution Layers and Privacy Infrastructure Rise Amid Buyer Stagnation and Tightening Risks
The crypto market is searching for direction amid slowing new Bitcoin (BTC) buying and the possibility of further tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed). At the same time, DeFi execution layers, XRP Ledger (XRPL)-based real-world assets (RWA), and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) privacy infrastructure have emerged as key medium- to long-term growth themes.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | HYPE briefly fell below 65 USDT, down more than 11% over 24 hours
HYPE briefly dropped below 65 USDT, posting a decline of more than 11% over the past 24 hours. Arthur Hayes said he had fully exited his HYPE and NEAR holdings.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
WLFI entered a 4H symmetrical triangle consolidation, with the community highlighting 0.058–0.064 as the key decision range. USD strength (airport FX rate at KRW 1,603 per USD), debate over a Strategy BTC-selling bet, and warnings about Polymarket-related legal/usage risks also trended.
[News Brief] Jun 4, evening | HYPE Briefly Falls Below 65 USDT, Down More Than 11% in 24 Hours
HYPE briefly fell below 65 USDT on OKX and declined by more than 11% over the past 24 hours. Arthur Hayes also said he had fully sold his HYPE and NEAR holdings.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | $1.1B Liquidated in the Crypto Market Over 24 Hours
In the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market saw $1.105 billion in liquidations, with long positions accounting for the majority at $891 million. The largest single liquidation was recorded on HTX's BTC-USDT trading pair, totaling $59.6723 million.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Total net outflow of $397 million from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs on June 3
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $397 million, extending the streak of capital withdrawals to 13 consecutive trading days. The move came amid weakened market sentiment.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Crypto Market Sees $1.105 Billion in Liquidations Over the Past 24 Hours
Over the past 24 hours, the cryptocurrency market recorded $1.105 billion in liquidations, with long positions accounting for $891 million. The largest single liquidation occurred on HTX in the BTC-USDT trading pair.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Solana (SOL) drew attention as price action converged into a symmetrical triangle, with the 72.50–77.19 range highlighted as a key near-term decision zone. In parallel, chatter grew around a slowdown in BlackRock’s IBIT buying, selective altcoin strength (Perp DEX/AI/RWA), and a rapidly spreading Korean election controversy over a shortage of ballots.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Treasury Secretary Says Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Push Is Moving Quickly
The U.S. Treasury Secretary said efforts to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve are moving quickly and that the Clarity Act is expected to pass this summer. The remarks are seen as significant in ongoing discussions over Bitcoin reserves and the regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.
[News Brief] Jun 3, morning | U.S. Sanctions Nobitex, Iran’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange
The United States has imposed sanctions on Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, a move that could affect its access to international transactions and payment channels. The measure is aimed at Iran-linked financial and crypto transaction networks.
![[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back, Kicking Off a Full-Scale Battle for Won Stablecoin Dominance](https://ykxnnycgpzyrulfcbyde.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/1776841549545-1u7fvjsa888.jpg)
[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back, Kicking Off a Full-Scale Battle for Won Stablecoin Dominance
Last week, the biggest story in Korea’s crypto industry was the near-simultaneous visit of global stablecoin heavyweights Circle and Tether. As Korea moves closer to legalizing won-denominated stablecoins, both firms appear to be racing to secure early partnerships with local banks and exchanges.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S.-Iran Clashes and Falling Crude Inventories Push International Oil Prices Higher
International oil prices rose as additional clashes between the United States and Iran, combined with a sharp drop in U.S. crude inventories, heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Broad Crypto Market Selloff… BTC Falls Below $67,000, ETH Slips Under $1,900
Bitcoin and Ethereum both declined sharply, falling below $67,000 and $1,900 respectively, as the broader crypto market sold off. Despite the risk-off mood, some altcoins, including real-world asset (RWA) tokens, posted gains.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
As Bitcoin fell sharply from its peak, the Korea premium flipped deeper into a discount (down to -4%), worsening community sentiment and reinforcing risk-off behavior such as reducing crypto exposure. Alongside the tension, practical items like Upbit quiz/gifticon events and airdrop/eligibility links (DOKDO, Arcium), plus TRX support-zone monitoring, spread widely.
[News Brief] Jun 2, morning | U.S. Sanctions Nobitex, Iran’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange
The United States has sanctioned Nobitex as part of measures targeting Iran-linked financial and crypto transaction networks, while the U.S. Treasury Secretary said about $1 billion in Iran-related cryptocurrency assets had been seized.
[News Brief] Jun 2, morning | Mt. Gox-linked cold wallet transfers 10,423 BTC to a new address
A Mt. Gox-linked cold wallet transferred 10,423 BTC to a newly created address, worth about $739 million. Separately, 116 BTC, worth roughly $8.25 million, was also moved to a hot wallet.
[News Brief] Jun 2, morning | Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $484 Million in Net Outflows, Coinbase CEO Expects Regulatory Clarity Bill
On June 1 U.S. Eastern Time, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded large net outflows, while the Coinbase CEO said he expects the U.S. Congress to advance a regulatory clarity bill. Meanwhile, crypto regulatory changes continue in Hong Kong and Brazil.
[News Brief] Jun 2, morning | BTC Falls Below $71,000
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $71,000, down 3.71% over the past 24 hours. Most major cryptocurrency sectors also declined, although the SocialFi sector and several individual tokens posted gains.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Rumors and reports that Binance may support trading 7,000+ U.S. stocks/ETFs—and potentially launch bStocks (tokenized equities)—sparked buzz, including talk of “reverse-kimchi-premium discounts.” At the same time, BTC breaking below 72K, MicroStrategy’s disclosed sale of 32 BTC, a deepening reverse premium (~-2%+), and volatility warnings fueled short-term fear and boosted interest in alt short-term trading calls.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Coinbase CEO Says U.S. Congress Is Close to Passing Crypto Regulatory Clarity Bill
The Coinbase CEO said the U.S. Congress is close to passing legislation that would bring regulatory clarity to cryptocurrencies. He described the bill as a transformative measure and one of the most significant financial bills in decades.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Report says Iran and the Axis of Resistance decide on a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly decided to fully close the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could have major implications for global oil prices and financial markets. Tehran also maintains that it will not enter negotiations unless Israel halts its operations.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Bitcoin Spot ETFs See $1.42 Billion in Net Outflows from May 25 to 29 (U.S. Eastern Time)
Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $1.42 billion in net outflows from May 25 to 29 (U.S. Eastern Time), marking the third-largest weekly net outflow on record. U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs also extended their losing streak to 10 consecutive trading days of net outflows, with cumulative outflows reaching $2.97 billion.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Upbit Lists Solstice (SLX)
Upbit has listed Solstice (SLX) and now supports KRW, BTC, and USDT trading pairs. This expands trading access for domestic investors, allowing them to trade SLX on Upbit through major markets.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Binance’s teased June 1 feature sparked speculation—based on APK reverse-engineering—that U.S. stock trading (possibly tokenized or spot-linked) could be coming, alongside regulatory/compliance debates. At the same time, traders discussed TON’s key technical levels (defending $1.80 and reclaiming $2.00), HYPE strength, and flow/liquidity signals such as USDT market cap.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Strategy CEO: We may sell Bitcoin weekly or daily if it helps shareholder value
Strategy's CEO said the company's long-term philosophy is to accumulate Bitcoin, but it may sell if doing so helps shareholder value. He cited Bitcoin volatility and tax planning as possible reasons for selling.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $2.84 Billion in Net Outflows Over 9 Consecutive Trading Days
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs posted large net outflows for nine consecutive trading days, with total outflows reaching about $2.84 billion. The trend appears to have been driven by multiple factors, including BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Over $2.8 Billion in Outflows Across 9 Consecutive Sessions
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows for nine consecutive trading days, with total outflows reaching about $2.84 billion. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) was identified as a major driver of the withdrawals.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | EU Reviews Unified Tax Framework for Crypto Firms
The European Commission is considering introducing an EU-level unified tax framework for cryptocurrency firms during the 2028–2034 budget cycle.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Net Outflows for 9 Straight Trading Days, Totaling $2.84 Billion
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded net outflows for nine consecutive trading days, with total outflows reaching $2.84 billion. The trend is attributed to weaker demand from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust and institutional investors.
[News Brief] May 30, morning | CFTC Approves Listing of KalshiEX’s Bitcoin Perpetual Contract 'BTCPERP'
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has approved the listing of KalshiEX’s spot Bitcoin price-linked perpetual contract, 'BTCPERP.' The approval also expands Coinbase’s ability to provide U.S. institutional clients with access to crypto perpetual futures and options markets.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Trump heads to White House Situation Room for final decision on Iran
President Trump said he is heading to the White House Situation Room to make a final decision on Iran, while the U.S. government has seized $1 billion worth of Iranian cryptocurrency.
[News Brief] May 30, morning | CFTC Approves KalshiEX Listing of Spot Bitcoin-Linked Perpetual Contract
The U.S. CFTC approved KalshiEX’s listing of a spot Bitcoin-linked perpetual contract, while emphasizing regulatory compliance throughout listing and operations. It also noted that perpetual contract structures are not suitable for all asset classes and recommended voluntary review for assets with unclear applicability.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Trump heads to Situation Room for final decision on Iran... mentions agreement on opening Hormuz and disposing of nuclear material
President Trump said that to resolve the Iran issue, Iran has promised not to possess nuclear weapons and agreed to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and dispose of enriched nuclear material. If implemented, the agreement could affect Middle East geopolitics, global energy markets, and risk sentiment.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT Sees $528 Million in Net Outflows
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, recorded $528 million in net outflows, marking the second-largest daily outflow since launch. Despite this, IBIT has still posted $2 billion in net inflows this year, placing it in the top 2% of all ETFs, and the latest outflow accounts for less than 1% of its cumulative net inflows.
[Research Brief] Apr 22 | Institutional Infrastructure Expansion and the Race to Execute RWA… Rising Risks in Stablecoins, AI, and Security
The global digital-asset market is being reshaped around real-world assets (RWA), stablecoins, and institution-grade infrastructure. As macro uncertainty persists and burdens from AI investment and security threats grow, the market is increasingly favoring a selective environment centered on projects that can demonstrate real-world usage and sustainable revenue models.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Records $528 Million in Net Outflows
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF saw $528 million in net outflows, marking its second-largest daily net outflow on record. Its cumulative net inflows remain at $64 billion, and this outflow represents less than 1% of the total.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
With next year’s virtual-asset taxation approaching, Korean communities rapidly spread the view that staking/lending rewards could be treated as “lending income” and taxed separately at 22%. At the same time, backlash grew over IPX (formerly LINE FRIENDS) exiting its NFT/coin business, while USD-macro chatter and exchange/project campaign updates also trended.
[News Brief] May 28, morning | SEC Chair: The Exodus of Crypto Firms Overseas Is Over… Will Provide Regulatory Clarity
SEC Chair Paul Atkins said the trend of crypto firms moving overseas due to regulatory uncertainty is now over, emphasizing that the Trump administration will push measures to provide clearer rules for the industry.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Senate Banking Committee Passes Digital Asset Market 'Clarity Act'
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act to the full Senate. The bill seeks to clarify rules on digital asset classification, trading platform oversight, and broader market structure regulation.