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![[News Brief] Jul 24, morning | White House Official Says Bitcoin CLARITY Bill Likely to Reach Full Senate Floor Vote](https://advertise.tokenpost.kr/images/covers/NEWS_BRIEFING_EN.webp)
[News Brief] Jul 24, morning | White House Official Says Bitcoin CLARITY Bill Likely to Reach Full Senate Floor Vote
A White House official said the Bitcoin CLARITY bill could be brought to a full Senate floor vote, adding that discussions over a regulatory framework for Bitcoin and digital assets are continuing.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Negotiations Continue in Washington, D.C. on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Clarity Legislation
Negotiations continue in Washington, D.C. over legislation aimed at providing clarity for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulation in the United States, and Democrats said they will keep working to advance the bill.
[News Brief] Jul 24, morning | $797 Billion Wiped Off U.S. Tech Market Caps as Uncertainty Over AI Investment Grows
The market capitalization of major U.S. technology stocks fell by $797 billion in a single day, driven by concerns over Alphabet and Tesla’s investment plans and rising uncertainty surrounding returns on AI infrastructure spending.
![[Research Brief] Apr 22 | Institutional Adoption Continues Amid Macro Uncertainty… Stablecoins, RWAs, and PMF Emerge as Market Benchmarks](https://advertise.tokenpost.kr/images/covers/research_en.webp)
[Research Brief] Apr 22 | Institutional Adoption Continues Amid Macro Uncertainty… Stablecoins, RWAs, and PMF Emerge as Market Benchmarks
As surging oil prices and skepticism over AI investment weigh on risk assets, the crypto market is focusing on ETF fund flows and the expansion of institutional-grade infrastructure. Stablecoins, real-world assets (RWAs), and product–market fit (PMF) are emerging as more important evaluation benchmarks than short-term price action.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | BTC Surpasses 65,000 USDT on OKX
BTC has surpassed 65,000 USDT on OKX and is currently trading at 65,005.6 USDT. Its 24-hour loss has narrowed to 1.26%.
![[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
Geopolitical risk in the Middle East and renewed talk of $100 oil spread quickly, amplifying risk-off sentiment across rates, equities, and crypto. An ECB “hold but hawkish” read (including September hike chatter), an S&P 500 monthly low, and Bitcoin slipping below $65K dominated discussions alongside regulation/tech headlines.
[News Brief] Jul 23, morning | Kazakhstan Approves Strategic Digital Mining Rules, to Use Assets for National Crypto Reserve
Kazakhstan announced that it has approved strategic digital mining rules set to take effect in 2026, under which a portion of mined assets will be used for the country’s national cryptocurrency reserve.
[News Brief] Jul 23, morning | South Korea pushes stablecoin legislation alongside institutional investor entry into the virtual asset market
The South Korean government is moving forward with both stablecoin legislation and measures to allow institutional investors into the virtual asset market, while also reviewing the possible removal this year of restrictions on financial firms holding equity stakes in crypto-related companies.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Korean Government Pushes Ahead with Stablecoin Legislation and Parallel Entry of Institutional Investors into the Crypto Asset Market
The South Korean government is simultaneously advancing stablecoin legislation and measures to allow institutional investors into the virtual asset market, while also reviewing the removal of restrictions on financial firms holding stakes in crypto businesses.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Japan Financial Services Agency moves to allow crypto asset ETFs by 2028
Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to revise related investment trust laws by 2028 so that crypto assets can be permitted as primary underlying assets for investment trusts and ETFs. The move is expected to have a positive impact alongside strong investment intentions in crypto assets among institutional investors and family offices.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Rising Middle East tensions and renewed Trump warnings toward Iran refocused community attention on geopolitical risk, with Brent crude jumping above $95. At the same time, prolonged negative Coinbase BTC premium was discussed as an “extreme pessimism → historical buy signal,” alongside the timeline for the Crypto Clarity Act.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Coinbase CEO Says "CLARITY Act Is Ready for a Full U.S. Senate Vote"
Coinbase's CEO said the CLARITY Act has completed preparations for a full Senate vote, a development that could help ease regulatory uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | $930.2M in net inflows to U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs over the past 6 days
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $930.2 million in net inflows over the past six days, serving as a key gauge of institutional sentiment toward BTC. At the same time, SEC regulatory remarks and Coinbase’s warning that it may reconsider its overseas footprint are drawing attention.
![[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back, Intensifying the Race for Leadership in KRW Stablecoins](https://ykxnnycgpzyrulfcbyde.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/1776841549545-1u7fvjsa888.jpg)
[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back, Intensifying the Race for Leadership in KRW Stablecoins
Last week, the biggest story in Korea’s crypto industry was the consecutive visits by Circle and Tether, the world’s two leading stablecoin issuers. As legislation for KRW stablecoins approaches, both firms moved simultaneously to engage Korean banks and exchanges, signaling the start of a full-scale battle to secure early leadership in the local stablecoin market.
[News Brief] Jul 22, morning | U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Urges Swift Passage of the CLARITY Act
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the CLARITY Act is in its final stages and urged Congress to pass it before recess. The bill is drawing attention as a measure aimed at clarifying the regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: “The CLARITY Act Is in the Final Stretch... Urges Passage Before Congressional Recess”
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the CLARITY Act, a crypto market structure bill, is in its final stages and urged Congress to pass it before recess.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Russia’s passage of a “digital currency & digital rights” law and Telegram’s upcoming non-custodial “Gram Wallet” became key community talking points, raising expectations of real market demand impact. At the same time, geopolitical oil-supply risks (Hormuz/tanker attacks), Trump’s tariff headlines, and signs of softer U.S. employment data spread together, amplifying macro risk caution.
[News Brief] Jul 21, morning | Movement Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Movement Labs, the developer behind the Movement blockchain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States and shifted its focus toward cross-border payments and stablecoin payment services. Operations are expected to continue during the bankruptcy process, but the future of its blockchain network and payment expansion plans remains uncertain.
[News Brief] Jul 21, morning | Trump Agrees on Final Wording of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Clarity Bill
President Trump has reportedly agreed on the final wording of a bill aimed at clarifying Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. The finalized text has been delivered to Senate Republicans, with amendment disclosure and a Senate floor vote expected next.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Wanchain Cardano Cross-Chain Bridge Attacked... 515 Million NIGHT Stolen
Wanchain’s Cardano cross-chain bridge was attacked, resulting in the theft of about 515 million NIGHT tokens. The cause was identified as an encoding flaw in the TreasuryCheck validator’s signed message.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Trump Agrees to CLARITY Bill Ethics Provision, Potentially Accelerating Digital Asset Regulation
President Trump has reportedly agreed to the ethics provision in the CLARITY bill, removing a key obstacle to the legislation. The bill includes restrictions on conflicts of interest involving digital assets, and is now headed toward a Senate vote.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Iran–U.S. “ceasefire/settlement” headlines spread alongside Kuwait air-raid alerts and a vessel fire near Hormuz, rapidly swinging community sentiment toward and away from geopolitical risk. Oil dipped then risk assets rebounded before pulling back again amid escalation fears; BTC’s $66K mention and various on-chain/buy headlines were consumed in parallel.
[News Brief] Jul 20, morning | Nigerian President Signs Executive Order to Coordinate Virtual Asset Regulation
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed an executive order to coordinate the country’s virtual asset regulatory framework, aiming to strengthen cooperation among financial, tax, and capital market authorities and address fragmented oversight of digital assets.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | President Trump: "Tonight, we struck Iran hard again"
President Trump said the United States had struck Iran hard, raising expectations of escalating tensions in the Middle East. This geopolitical uncertainty could negatively affect risk-asset markets, including cryptocurrencies.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Cross-Chain Bridge Allbridge Core Temporarily Suspended After Security Incident
Allbridge Core was temporarily suspended following a security incident that resulted in losses of more than $1.1 million. Allbridge urged liquidity pool holders to withdraw funds immediately.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Stablecoin Outflows From Binance and Bybit Exceed $2.3 Billion Over the Past 30 Days
Over the past 30 days, stablecoin outflows from Binance and Bybit have surpassed $2.3 billion, highlighting a liquidity shortage in the Bitcoin market. The decline in exchange stablecoin reserves suggests weakening market sentiment and reduced investor participation.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
As U.S.–Iran tensions escalated (8th day of airstrikes and additional U.S. deployment), warning signs of broader Middle East spillover spread rapidly across communities, raising concerns over oil and risk-asset volatility. At the same time, discussion clustered around a “risk check” framing: BTC battling the $65K level, signs of AI-rally fatigue (chip selloff, Oracle CDS spike), and renewed U.S.–China / China–EU tech and resource frictions.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. regulators are still working on detailed stablecoin rules even one year after the GENIUS Act took effect
Even one year after the GENIUS Act took effect, U.S. regulators still have not made meaningful progress in finalizing detailed rules for stablecoins.
[News Brief] Jul 19, morning | Harder for U.S. Senate Bitcoin and Crypto Clarity Bill to Secure 60 Votes
The Bitcoin and cryptocurrency regulatory clarity bill is facing lower odds of passing the U.S. Senate. Democrats are opposing the measure, arguing that it lacks sufficient ethics provisions.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Address Accused of Draining Bonk Treasury Deposits Additional 400 Billion BONK to Coinbase
An address accused of siphoning funds from the Bonk treasury reportedly deposited an additional 400 billion BONK to Coinbase, while BONK's price has fallen 41% recently.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Bonk Treasury Exploit-Linked Address Deposits Another 40 Billion BONK to Coinbase
An address linked to the alleged Bonk treasury exploit deposited an additional 40 billion BONK, worth about $1.11 million, into Coinbase. The address is reportedly connected to the removal of 4.426 trillion BONK from the Bonk treasury through a governance proposal.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Claim of a Bitcoin BIP 110 Consensus Vulnerability
Dathon Pwn has claimed to have discovered a potential vulnerability related to the delayed rollout of BIP 110 that could cause a chain split on the Bitcoin network.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Ethereum Spot ETFs See $36.73 Million in Net Inflows
Ethereum spot ETFs recorded net inflows of $36.7264 million, led by BlackRock’s ETHA and Fidelity’s FETH. T. Rowe Price also launched a new multi-token spot ETF covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major crypto assets.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | T. Rowe Price launches multi-token spot ETF investing in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP
T. Rowe Price has listed an active multi-token spot ETF on the New York Stock Exchange that invests in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The ETF offers broad exposure to a range of cryptocurrencies.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | FTX to Begin Next Creditor Distribution of Approximately $900 Million on July 31
FTX Recovery Trust and FTX will begin the next creditor fund distribution of approximately $900 million on July 31. This marks FTX’s fifth creditor repayment, and eligible creditors are expected to receive funds within the distribution window.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. House Discusses Bill for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The U.S. House is discussing legislation to establish a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve. The proposal includes a budget-neutral mechanism allowing the Treasury to acquire Bitcoin without new taxpayer spending.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Attack on U.S. Military Command Center in Al-Tanf, Syria
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it attacked a U.S. military command center in Al-Tanf, Syria. The claim raises the possibility of heightened tensions in the Middle East.
[News Brief] Jul 17, morning | U.S. Treasury sanctions Iran-linked wallets; Tether freezes $131M in USDT
The U.S. Treasury added four crypto wallets linked to Iran’s central bank to its sanctions list, prompting Tether to freeze $131 million worth of USDT.
[Research Brief] Apr 22 | Institutional Blockchain Adoption Accelerates Amid Bitcoin Concentration…Capital Flows into Prediction Markets and Stablecoins
This week’s research highlights three key trends: growing market polarization around Bitcoin (BTC), institutions selectively adopting blockchain infrastructure, and a capital reshuffle toward real usage and measurable performance. While altcoin weakness and fragile liquidity persisted, large pools of capital concentrated in prediction markets and stablecoin/payment rails—signaling an increasingly visible industry restructuring.
[News Brief] Jul 17, morning | U.S. Treasury Adds Crypto Wallets Linked to Iran’s Central Bank to Sanctions List
The U.S. Treasury has added four cryptocurrency wallets linked to the Central Bank of Iran to its sanctions list, and Tether has frozen $131 million worth of USDT held in those wallets.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Fears of an oil supply shock surged after reports of a drone strike on Iraq’s Basra port halting crude exports and warnings of a potential Bab-el-Mandeb Strait blockade. At the same time, markets digested an expected ECB hold, Powell’s inflation remarks, upbeat US data, and crypto-infrastructure headlines like Visa’s stablecoin platform and Tether’s LATAM expansion.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Fed's Logan Says Rate Hikes Needed to Tackle Inflation
Federal Reserve official Logan said interest rate hikes are necessary to address elevated inflation. Although the June Consumer Price Index suggested a slowdown in price growth, Logan said it is still too early to be confident that inflation is returning to the Fed's 2% target.
[News Brief] Jul 16, morning | BTC Falls Below $64,000
BTC fell below $64,000, down 2.18% on a daily basis. According to PANews, BTC is currently trading at $63,999.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Suspected $18 Million Exploit Detected in Ostium Vault
Blockchain security firm Blockaid reported a suspected exploit involving the Arbitrum-based Ostium Vault, with estimated losses of around $18 million. The attacker is believed to have used a registered price upkeep forwarder and oracle reports approved for a future timestamp to artificially generate trading profits and trigger a large USDC payout from the vault.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Trump to Discuss Crypto Clarity Act with U.S. Senators
President Trump is set to discuss cryptocurrency clarity legislation with U.S. senators in a move aimed at defining regulatory standards for the crypto market. Also highlighted were inflows into spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, Bitcoin price volatility, and Japan’s push to classify crypto under financial instruments law.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Posts quoting Trump calling Bitcoin “strong” spread rapidly, alongside his “deal is imminent” remarks on Iran and Ukraine—drawing attention to macro/geopolitical risk shifts. At the same time, $111.1M in 1-hour short liquidations, BNB’s quarterly burn, Wall Street tokenization tests, on-chain BTC→ETH rotation, and a DEX exploit rumor surfaced together.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Trump to Discuss Crypto Clarity Bill with U.S. Senators
President Trump is set to discuss cryptocurrency-related legislation with U.S. senators on the 16th. The move is drawing attention as part of efforts to clarify regulatory standards for the crypto market in the United States.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Addressing Law Enforcement Concerns Emerges as Key Variable in U.S. Senate Crypto Bill Negotiations
In the U.S. Senate, addressing law enforcement concerns has emerged as a key variable in negotiations over crypto legislation. This could have a significant impact on whether the bill ultimately passes.
[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back as Battle for KRW Stablecoin Leadership Heats Up
Last week, South Korea’s crypto industry was dominated by back-to-back visits from Circle and Tether, the world’s two largest stablecoin issuers. As legislation for a Korean won stablecoin approaches, both firms moved simultaneously to engage local banks and exchanges, signaling the start of a full-scale race to secure early leadership in Korea’s stablecoin market.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Completes Airstrikes on Iranian Military Targets... Tensions Rise Over Energy Shipping Routes
The United States has completed airstrikes on Iranian military targets, heightening tensions in the Middle East. As a result, concerns over the safety of the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy shipping route, have come into focus, potentially increasing volatility in oil prices and financial markets.
[News Brief] Jul 15, morning | U.S. Sanctions Cuba-Linked Crypto Addresses as Global Tensions Escalate
The U.S. Treasury has added cryptocurrency addresses linked to the Cuban regime to its sanctions list, while military tensions involving Iran are heightening concerns over energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz. These international developments could affect oil prices and broader risk-asset markets.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
U.S. CPI came in well below expectations, with headline CPI falling -0.4% MoM and easing to 3.5% YoY, fueling “inflation is over” sentiment and reduced rate-hike bets. At the same time, Warsh’s “zero tolerance” tone on persistent inflation, Iran/Hormuz geopolitical risks, ~$100M in crypto short liquidations, and IBM’s sharp drop drove mixed interpretations.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Law Enforcement Concerns Emerge as Key Variable in U.S. Senate Crypto Bill Negotiations
In negotiations over U.S. Senate cryptocurrency legislation, concerns raised by law enforcement agencies have emerged as a key variable, and further revisions remain possible. Some Democratic senators have said those concerns should be addressed before they support the bill.
[News Brief] Jul 14, morning | Bitcoin Remains Weak Amid Fears of a U.S.-Iran Conflict
Selling pressure intensified across risk assets, including Bitcoin, as concerns grew over a potential conflict between the United States and Iran. Analysts say the $60,000 range could become a key level to watch for Bitcoin.
[News Brief] Jul 14, morning | Bitcoin briefly nears $62,000 amid fears of a U.S.-Iran conflict
As tensions between the United States and Iran escalated, selling pressure across risk assets increased, pushing Bitcoin close to the $62,000 level. However, some technical indicators suggest Bitcoin could still rebound above $70,000.
[News Brief] Jul 14, morning | Trump Proposes Resuming Blockade of Iran-Bound Shipping and 20% Levy on Cargo Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump proposed resuming a blockade on ships entering and leaving Iranian ports and imposing a 20% levy on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating Middle East tensions and affecting oil and cryptocurrency markets.
[News Brief] Jul 14, morning | Trump Proposes 20% Levy on Cargo Passing Through the Strait of Hormuz... Brent Crude Jumps 10%
Brent crude rose about 10% as President Trump proposed a 20% levy on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, heightening tensions in the Middle East.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Trump’s remarks about “seizing” the Strait of Hormuz and charging protection fees, Iran’s hardline pushback, and reports of tanker attacks drove a surge in strait-risk discussions as Brent crude moved above $80. At the same time, crypto-focused headlines—calls to pass the U.S. CLARITY Act, a UK tokenization working group joined by major banks/asset managers, and fresh corporate/institutional coin-holdings news—also trended alongside broader macro and equity temas.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Iran's Revolutionary Guard Claims Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed it attacked a U.S. military base in Jordan with missiles and drones, saying the strike was in response to a U.S. attack on an Iranian coastal base.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Iran’s IRGC Claims Missile and Drone Attack on U.S. Base in Jordan
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it launched a missile and drone attack on Prince Hassan Air Base in Jordan. It said the strike, described as a first-phase response to a U.S. attack on Iranian coastal bases, set fuel tanks and an ammunition depot on fire.