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![[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Bitcoin whale buys $1.2 billion worth of BTC as ETF inflows rise](https://advertise.tokenpost.kr/images/covers/NEWS_BRIEFING_EN.webp)
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Bitcoin whale buys $1.2 billion worth of BTC as ETF inflows rise
A Bitcoin whale purchased BTC worth $1.2 billion, while spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $754 million in inflows this week. At the same time, Senator Tim Scott said he plans to bring the CLARITY Act to a vote.
![[Research Brief] Apr 22 | ETF Flow Reshuffle and the Race for On-Chain Infrastructure… Stablecoins and AI Payments Emerge as the Next Frontier](https://advertise.tokenpost.kr/images/covers/research_en.webp)
[Research Brief] Apr 22 | ETF Flow Reshuffle and the Race for On-Chain Infrastructure… Stablecoins and AI Payments Emerge as the Next Frontier
This week, the crypto market showed a shift in leadership from a Bitcoin-centric tape toward assets attracting institutional flows such as Ethereum and Solana. While macro variables and security risks amplified volatility, stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and AI-driven payment infrastructure surfaced as key medium-to-long-term growth pillars.
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[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Reports that an “interim transit corridor” in the Strait of Hormuz will be maintained—alongside warnings of a major Houthi military operation—pushed oil above $80 and heightened geopolitical risk concerns. At the same time, talk of a possible Fed rate hike in September, the Senate deadline for the Crypto Clarity Act, and Robinhood’s $CASHCAT listing spread across communities.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. and U.K. expand coordination on digital-asset oversight covering stablecoin regulation and tokenization
The United States and the United Kingdom have agreed to expand regulatory coordination on digital assets, including stablecoin regulation and tokenization. The two countries presented a principle of pursuing similar regulatory outcomes for similar risks and activities, while designing requirements within their respective legal systems.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Circle to Launch Public Mainnet for Arc Blockchain Network on September 16 with Institutional Validators
Circle will launch the public mainnet of its blockchain network Arc on September 16. A number of institutions, including BlackRock and Mastercard, will participate as validators.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Community attention focused on Circle’s post-earnings price surge, with mixed takes on a Q2 adjusted EBITDA beat versus softer USDC minting and reserve-driven revenues. Interpretations spread around whether $ARC token sale proceeds were reflected in upgraded guidance, alongside parallel buzz on a U.S. Senate crypto bill timing, a large USDT transfer to Binance, and BTC $65K/liquidation risk.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | A roughly five-year security flaw exposed in Coldcard hardware wallets
A randomness-generation flaw in some Coldcard hardware wallet models has been found to have weakened seed security for about five years. Seeds generated with the affected firmware cannot be made safe through existing mitigation methods and must be replaced with newly generated seeds.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. and Iran Near Interim Agreement on the Strait of Hormuz
Reports said the United States and Iran are close to an interim agreement regarding the Strait of Hormuz and are aiming to announce it on Wednesday.
![[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back as Race for KRW Stablecoin Leadership Heats Up](https://ykxnnycgpzyrulfcbyde.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/1776841549545-1u7fvjsa888.jpg)
[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back as Race for KRW Stablecoin Leadership Heats Up
Last week, the biggest story in Korea’s crypto industry was the near-simultaneous visit of Circle and Tether, the world’s two largest stablecoin issuers. As legislation for a won-denominated stablecoin approaches, both firms are moving early to build ties with local banks and exchanges, signaling the start of a full-scale battle for leadership in Korea’s stablecoin market.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Bitcoin (BTC) holders have suffered more than $100 million in losses due to a key generation vulnerability in COLDCARD wallets.
Bitcoin holders suffered unexpected losses due to a randomness flaw in COLDCARD wallets. The incident stemmed from a vulnerability in the private key generation process.
[News Brief] Aug 5, morning | BlackRock Launches Stablecoin Reserve Fund and Begins On-Chain Treasury Operations
BlackRock has launched the stablecoin reserve fund BRSRV and will manage short-term U.S. Treasuries on Solana, Ethereum, and the Tempo blockchain.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Senate Democrats plan to block the cloture vote on the CLARITY Act
U.S. Senate Democrats plan to block the cloture vote on the CLARITY Act, citing stalled ethics negotiations, making it increasingly likely that the bill will fail to secure the 60 votes needed before the August 7 recess. No meaningful progress has reportedly been made in the related ethics talks.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
As the S&P 500 hit an all-time high, attention surged around the looming deadline to pass the U.S. “Crypto Clarity Act” and news that BNY Mellon is adding staking to its crypto custody offering. At the same time, a 13-year dormant BTC wallet selling its full holdings, Russia legalizing crypto circulation, and Hormuz/oil-related headlines added to broader risk-asset watchfulness amid mixed U.S. macro data.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Coldcard Wallet Key Generation Vulnerability Causes Over $100 Million in Losses
More than $100 million in losses has been linked to insufficient randomness in the key generation process of Coldcard wallets. The incident has reignited debate over whether users should trust device-based random number generators or add their own entropy manually.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | 1,596 Bitcoin Stolen in Coldcard Hack, Losses Estimated at $102 Million
An estimated 1,596 BTC was stolen from 7,300 addresses in a Coldcard hack, with total losses estimated at about $102 million. Users were urged to review Coldcard’s official security guidance.
[News Brief] Aug 4, morning | Government Excludes Additional Deferral of Virtual Asset Taxation from the 2026 Tax Reform Plan
The government has excluded any further deferral of virtual asset taxation from the 2026 tax reform plan and plans to begin taxing gains from virtual asset trading in 2027. A 22% tax rate will apply to annual trading gains exceeding 2.5 million won.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Senate Faces Obstacles in Advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act
The U.S. Senate is attempting to move forward with the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY Act), but bipartisan agreement has been delayed by disagreements over ethics provisions and the White House’s review of a compromise proposal.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Coinbase CEO Urges U.S. Senate to Advance Crypto Legislation
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong urged the U.S. Senate to advance the CLARITY Act, saying the move reflects the current reality that one in four Americans owns cryptocurrency.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Senate moves to reduce federal government shutdown risk by advancing a stopgap spending bill
Senate Republicans are pushing to pass a stopgap spending bill before recess, lowering the risk of a federal government shutdown. If approved, the measure could delay broader budget decisions, potentially affecting financial and cryptocurrency markets.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Talk of a potential cycle bottom spread as the community focused on Bitcoin’s monthly RSI, weighing rebound hopes against caution amid short-term volatility. The biggest catalyst was news that Strategy’s (Michael Saylor) BTC holdings fell by 1,637 BTC, while TradFi/macro headlines like Amazon’s $3T market cap and BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund on Ethereum also ranked highly.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | $88 Million Lost Due to Seed Generation Code Flaw in Coldcard Bitcoin Hardware Wallet
A flaw in the seed generation code of the Coldcard hardware wallet reportedly caused losses exceeding 1,300 BTC, with affected users preparing legal action against manufacturer Coinkite.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | The U.S. and Japan jointly intervene in the foreign exchange market for the first time in 15 years to defend the yen
The United States and Japan carried out a joint foreign exchange market intervention to defend the yen for the first time in 15 years. The coordinated move reflects rising anxiety in global financial markets and could increase volatility across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Conflicting reports around Trump’s claim that he canceled a “most powerful” strike on Iran and outlined a Hormuz-related deal framework—followed by Iranian media denials—put geopolitical uncertainty at the center of community discussion. At the same time, OPEC+ supply headlines, slower EU gas storage injections, a proposed U.S. “hellish sanctions” bill on Russia, FX intervention chatter, Saylor’s BTC net-buying stance, and warnings over the FOMO app fueled a broad risk/supply narrative.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Theft targeting Coldcard hardware wallets expands to $88 million
Losses from the attack targeting Coldcard hardware wallets have grown to an estimated $88 million, with the number of affected wallets rising to 4,585. The attackers are reportedly still draining wallets.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Ongoing Attacks on Coldcard Hardware Wallets Prompt Calls for Stronger Security
Coldcard hardware wallets continue to face attacks from smaller actors and copycats, prompting renewed calls for users to strengthen their security. Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy, advised users not to rely on single-signature wallets without dice-generated entropy and passphrase protection.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Possibility of President Trump deciding on an attack on Iran emerges as a geopolitical risk
Reports have raised the possibility that President Trump may decide on a large-scale attack on Iran, making geopolitical risk a potential source of volatility for cryptocurrencies and oil prices. The specific timing and whether such a decision will actually be made have not been confirmed.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | $265 Million Net Outflow from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, While Ethereum Funds See $9 Million Net Inflow
A large amount of capital exited Bitcoin ETFs, while Ethereum-related funds posted a net inflow of $9 million overall, supported by a $15.4 million inflow into a specific BlackRock product.
[News Brief] Aug 1, evening | Trade xyz begins compensation process for liquidation losses on SK Hynix contract
Trade xyz has begun the compensation process for liquidation losses incurred on the SK Hynix contract, applying a reference price of $1,115.50 and paying out compensation accordingly. Amounts under 10,000 USDC have been fully paid to affected wallets, while amounts above that threshold will be paid after review.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’s first gas field, with the Cronos field set to begin supplying LNG export volumes via Egypt from 2028.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies plan to export LNG to Egypt from Cyprus’s Cronos gas field starting in 2028.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of the Cronos gas field and plan to export LNG via Egypt starting in 2028. This marks the first commercial development of Cyprus’s offshore gas resources.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies approve development of Cyprus’s first gas field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of the Cronos gas field, Cyprus’s first gas field, and plan to export LNG via Egypt starting in 2028.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’s first gas field, with LNG exports set to begin via Egypt from 2028.
[Research Brief] Apr 22 | DeFi Regulation and AI Agent Payments Rise…Market Restructuring Accelerates Amid Macro Uncertainty
Following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s statement on on-chain vaults, discretionary control and accountability structures in DeFi have emerged as key regulatory fault lines. As AI agent payments, tokenized stocks, and exchange consolidation converge, the market is being reshaped around real-world utility infrastructure and growth that can be converted into cash flows.
[News Brief] Jul 31, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of the Cronos gas field in Cyprus. LNG exports are scheduled to begin in 2028 via Egypt.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Right after the U.S. market open, headline-style posts about “$750B added” and a sharp Microsoft surge spread rapidly, alongside big-tech earnings movers and DXY watch points. At the same time, crypto chatter amplified Telegram/Durov controversy, Aave’s delisting of low-liquidity assets, BTC at $65K mentions, and GRVT on-chain vs exchange price-gap trade scenarios.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’s first gas field and plan to export LNG to Egypt starting in 2028.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’s first gas field, with the Cronos field set to begin supplying volumes for LNG exports via Egypt from 2028.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies approve development of Cyprus’s first gas field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’s first gas field, and the Cronos gas field is expected to supply LNG export volumes via Egypt starting in 2028.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
As U.S. Iran-related sanctions (also involving Chinese firms) circulated, Brent crude spiked intraday and U.S. equities weakened, becoming a major community topic. An EIA crude inventory draw surprise, reports of potential China–Iran missile transfers, Trump/FOMC-related chatter, and Telegram/Durov controversies spread in parallel.
[News Brief] Jul 29, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of the Kronos gas field, marking Cyprus’s first commercial offshore gas project. Starting in 2028, the project is expected to supply volumes for LNG exports via Egypt.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’ First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’ first gas field, with LNG exports set to begin via Egypt in 2028.
[Inside Korea Crypto] Circle and Tether Visit Korea Back-to-Back, Heating Up the Battle for KRW Stablecoin Dominance
Last week, Circle and Tether, the world’s two largest stablecoin issuers, both visited South Korea in a clear sign that competition for early leadership in the future KRW stablecoin market is intensifying. As banks, exchanges, and regulators reposition ahead of expected legalization, the market is entering a high-stakes pre-regulatory phase defined by partnership-building and strategic positioning.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of the Cronos gas field, which will export LNG via Egypt starting in 2028. This marks the first commercial development of an offshore gas resource in Cyprus.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’s first gas field, aiming to export LNG from the Cronos field via Egypt starting in 2028.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
With the U.S. Senate entering summer recess in 10 days, the impending deadline for the Crypto CLARITY Act resurfaced as a key policy/regulatory volatility driver. At the same time, STH Bitcoin capitulation selling, oil-supply disruption risks in the Middle East, and Apple reaching a $5T market cap spread attention across multiple macro themes.
[News Brief] Jul 28, morning | Eni and TotalEnergies Approve Development of Cyprus’s First Gas Field
Eni and TotalEnergies have approved the development of Cyprus’s first gas field, with the project expected to begin supplying LNG exports in 2028.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | New York Attorney General Urges Congress to Strengthen Cryptocurrency Regulation
New York Attorney General Letitia James urged Congress to strengthen regulation of the digital asset market, saying complaints related to cryptocurrency fraud have increased recently.
[News Brief] Jul 28, morning | South Korea's KOSPI Closes Down 10.84%
South Korea's KOSPI closed down 10.84%, bringing its cumulative decline for the month to nearly 30%. Meanwhile, stablecoin market capitalization fell by $7.7 billion, adding to turmoil across risk-asset markets.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | New York Attorney General Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation
New York Attorney General Letitia James submitted written testimony to the U.S. Congress urging stronger regulation of cryptocurrency companies. She emphasized that crypto fraud complaints have tripled over the past three years and expressed concern about legislation that could weaken existing oversight.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
NVIDIA–Naver’s potential Korea-based AI agent platform, alongside broader AI headlines (SSI investment, Altman policy meetings), dominated community attention. At the same time, US–China tariff-cap remarks, renewed oil-supply/geopolitical risks, and crypto corporate moves (Strategy’s BTC buying pause, large ETH/BTC accumulation, Kraken M&A, Circle patents) spread rapidly.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Senate Republicans Push for Floor Vote on the CLARITY Act This Week
U.S. Senate Republicans are planning to bring the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify crypto market regulation, to a floor vote this week, while Senator Chris Murphy has expressed opposition to the bill.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | U.S. Senate expected to hold full vote on Bitcoin and crypto CLARITY Act on August 3
A full vote in the U.S. Senate on the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency CLARITY Act, aimed at clarifying regulations for digital assets, is reportedly expected on August 3. The bill is seen as a key step in establishing clearer regulatory standards for the U.S. crypto market.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | WEMIX Suffers Unauthorized Minting of 5.22 Million Tokens After Contract Ownership Compromise
WEMIX said that, following an investigation into abnormal transactions, about 5.225 million WEMIX were illicitly minted after the ownership of a related contract was compromised. The attacker swapped the tokens for roughly 724,198.27 USDC.e and later converted the funds into assets including ETH and USDT. WEMIX said it is tracing the attacker’s wallets and fund flows and is conducting a broader investigation.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Russia’s Largest Bank Sberbank Plans to Build Virtual Asset Trading Infrastructure by December 1
Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, said it plans to build virtual asset trading infrastructure by December 1. The infrastructure will include digital asset custody and wallets, and is expected to be connected to Russia’s regulated financial system.
[KR KOL Index] Apr 22 | Top Trending Topics on Global & KR Timelines
Fears spread across communities as posts claimed BitMart would halt operations and BMX plunged, reviving concerns over exchange solvency and withdrawal safety. At the same time, CZ’s remarks highlighting self-custody, stagnant Bitcoin ETF flows, the “bottom vs. no final capitulation yet” debate, and geopolitics (Middle East/Ukraine) drove broader market uncertainty.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | BNY Mellon Plans to Launch 24/7 Settlement Service for Tokenized U.S. Treasuries by 2027
BNY Mellon plans to launch a 24/7 settlement service for tokenized U.S. Treasuries by 2027. The bank is expected to begin a pilot program using a private blockchain by the end of this year.
[News Brief] Apr 22, morning | Suspected Security Incident on the WEMIX 3.0 Network... Estimated Damage Exceeds $700,000
A security incident is suspected on the WEMIX 3.0 network, with estimated damages believed to exceed $700,000. WEMIX has not yet provided an official explanation.
[News Brief] Jul 26, morning | U.S. Attorney’s Office for Washington, D.C. and Secret Service seize more than $25 million in crypto
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Washington, D.C. and the Secret Service announced they had seized more than $25 million in cryptocurrency tied to an international fraud ring and filed civil forfeiture actions against the assets.
[News Brief] Jul 26, morning | U.S. authorities seize more than $25 million in crypto tied to international fraud ring
U.S. law enforcement authorities seized more than $25 million in cryptocurrency linked to an international fraud ring. The case involves romance scams and fake investment platforms, with key suspected money launderers believed to be based in Southeast Asia.