Bithumb Grows Market Share in South Korea, Eyes 2025 IPO
Bithumb now accounts for 25% of South Korea’s total crypto trading volume up from single digits just a year ago.
The exchange credits this growth to aggressive customer incentives and renewed competitive strategy against local rival Upbit. It’s also preparing for a public listing by the end of 2025, with Samsung Securities as lead underwriter.
Argentine President Javier Milei @JMilei has officially dissolved the government task force that was investigating massive investment losses tied to the state-supported $LIBRA cryptocurrency.
A US tourist was robbed of over $123,000 in crypto after being lured into a fake Uber ride in central London.
The victim, Jacob Irwin-Cline, was approached outside The Roxy nightclub in Soho and allegedly drugged with a cigarette. While unconscious, the attacker accessed his phone and drained his Revolut account—stealing $72,000 in $XRP, $50,000 in $BTC, and other digital assets.
Coinbase CEO @brian_armstrong is defending the company after investor Michael Arrington publicly condemned its handling of a recent data breach that exposed user addresses and balances.
TRON founder @justinsuntron is confirmed to attend an exclusive dinner hosted by former President Donald Trump for the top 220 holders of the $TRUMP memecoin.
Tether Surpasses Germany in U.S. Treasury Holdings
Tether now holds over $120 billion in U.S. Treasury bills surpassing Germany’s $111.4 billion and becoming the 19th largest holder globally, including sovereign nations.
This milestone reflects the stablecoin issuer’s strategy of backing $USDT with high-grade dollar assets.
As scrutiny over reserves increases, Tether’s pivot to Treasurys aims to reinforce trust and minimize risk exposure.
Circle, the issuer of USDC, is pursuing an IPO with a target valuation of $5 billion. Simultaneously, the company is in informal talks with Ripple and Coinbase regarding a potential acquisition. Circle reportedly rejected a $4-5 billion offer from Ripple, considering it too low.  
Ethereum and Bitcoin Exchange Supplies Hit Historic Lows
$ETH supply on exchanges has dropped to 4.9%, the lowest in over a decade. Similarly, $BTC exchange supply has decreased to 7.1%, the lowest since November 2018.  
These trends suggest a growing preference among investors for long-term holding and self-custody of digital assets.
JPMorgan to Offer Bitcoin Access Despite CEO’s Skepticism
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, known for his critical stance on Bitcoin, announced that the bank will now allow clients to purchase $BTC. While JPMorgan will not provide custody services, Bitcoin holdings will be reflected in client statements.
Binance experienced its largest short liquidation of the year, with $66.3 million in short positions wiped out on the $BTC $USDT pair. 
This occurred as Bitcoin’s price surged to $105,371, triggering significant market movements and highlighting the risks associated with high-leverage trading. 
Sony Store Singapore Accepts Crypto Payments via https://t.co/nRpSZX6c7A Pay
Sony Store Online Singapore has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments through https://t.co/nRpSZX6c7A Pay, allowing customers to use $USDC, $BTC, and $ETH for purchases.
This development follows https://t.co/nRpSZX6c7A’s approval as a Digital Payment Token service provider in Singapore in 2023, marking a significant step in mainstream crypto adoption in the region.
TRON has surpassed Ethereum in several key USDT metrics: - Over 50% of total USDT supply is now on TRON. - Daily USDT transfer volume on TRON reached $23.4B in 2025, more than double Ethereum’s $10.5B. - TRON processes approximately 2.4 million USDT transactions daily, compared to Ethereum’s 284K.
This shift indicates TRON’s growing dominance in stablecoin transactions, while $ETH focuses more on DeFi and institutional applications.
Dubai just gave Ripple the green light — and they didn’t come to play. 🚦🌊
Ripple is now officially licensed by the DFSA, and they’re teaming up with Zand Bank and Mamo to revolutionize payments in the UAE. From instant cross-border transfers to a Dirham-backed stablecoin on the horizon…
The future of finance is being built right here in the Middle East. Ready or not, blockchain's going mainstream — and Dubai is steering the ship.
👇 Drop a 🌊 in the comments if you're riding the crypto wave with us.
Dubai just gave Ripple the green light — and they didn’t come to play. 🚦🌊
Ripple is now officially licensed by the DFSA, and they’re teaming up with Zand Bank and Mamo to revolutionize payments in the UAE. From instant cross-border transfers to a Dirham-backed stablecoin on the horizon…
The future of finance is being built right here in the Middle East. Ready or not, blockchain's going mainstream — and Dubai is steering the ship.
👇 Drop a 🌊 in the comments if you're riding the crypto wave with us.
What happens when you lose all your crypto and go to zero over and over? You keep trying till you build a multi-million dollar portfolio and be crypto’s classiest influencer. @tradinglord AKA Scott Kirsch shares his humble beginnings, his take on the current market, and where he’s taking his empire next.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed the implementation of partially stateless nodes to enhance blockchain scalability. This approach could potentially allow a 10 to 100-fold increase in gas limits while reducing full node storage requirements.
By minimizing the data each node needs to store, this proposal aims to lower transaction fees and improve network efficiency, aligning with Ethereum’s ongoing scalability goals.
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) recently highlighted the dual risks associated with cryptocurrency investments. He stated, “It’s risky to invest in crypto, and it’s also risky not to invest in crypto.”
While assets like $BTC have yielded significant returns, the crypto market is also known for its volatility and potential losses. CZ’s advice underscores the importance of thorough research and risk assessment in crypto investing.