Seoul, South Korea – In a bold move to combat rising cryptocurrency-related crimes, South Korea has officially launched a specialized Crypto Crime Investigation Unit under the national prosecution office. This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening regulatory oversight and cracking down on illicit activities in the digital asset space. Why Was the Unit Created? South Korea has emerged as …
Cryptocurrency News
February, 2025
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28 February
Upbit Stock Plummets Amid Probe Turmoil – But a Rebound May Be on the Horizon
Seoul, South Korea – Upbit, one of South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is facing a turbulent period as its stock price nosedives following an ongoing regulatory probe. Investors are rattled by uncertainty, but market experts suggest that a strong recovery may be on the horizon. Regulatory Scrutiny Sparks Panic Selling The sharp decline in Upbit’s stock comes after South Korean …
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27 February
U.S. Lawmakers Push to Repeal Controversial DeFi Broker Rule – What’s Next?
A growing coalition of U.S. lawmakers is moving to repeal the controversial DeFi broker rule, a regulation that many in the crypto industry argue threatens innovation and imposes unrealistic compliance burdens on decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. The proposed rollback comes amid increasing concerns that the rule could stifle growth, drive developers offshore, and hinder financial freedom in the U.S. crypto …
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27 February
SEC Eases Crypto Crackdown as Gemini Becomes Latest to Confirm Shift
In a surprising turn, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be scaling back its aggressive enforcement campaigns against the crypto industry, marking a potential shift in regulatory approach. The change comes as Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, confirms that it has noticed a more measured stance from the agency in recent dealings. Is …
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27 February
Gotbit Founder Extradited to US Amid Market Manipulation and Fraud Scandal
The founder of Gotbit, a controversial crypto market-making firm, has been extradited to the United States to face market manipulation and fraud charges, marking a significant crackdown on alleged illicit trading practices in the crypto industry. The extradition underscores growing regulatory efforts to curb fraudulent activities that artificially inflate token prices and mislead investors. Gotbit’s Alleged Role in Market Manipulation …
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27 February
Story (IP) Defies Crypto Slump – How High Can It Soar in 2025?
While the broader crypto market faces a downturn, Story (IP) has emerged as a standout performer, surging against the trend and capturing investor attention. As major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum struggle with sell-offs, Story’s resilience has sparked speculation about how high it could climb in 2025. Story (IP)’s Impressive Rally Over the past few weeks, Story (IP) has defied …
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27 February
FSB Cracks Down on Crypto Mining: Hundreds of Rigs Seized After Russian Village Blackout
Russian authorities have intensified their crackdown on illicit cryptocurrency mining after a wave of power outages hit a rural village, allegedly caused by underground mining operations. The Federal Security Service (FSB), along with local law enforcement, raided multiple locations and seized hundreds of mining rigs, blaming the unauthorized activity for straining the regional power grid. Illegal Mining Sparks Outages in …
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27 February
XRP Futures Open Interest Hits 2025 Low – Is the Bull Run Losing Steam?
XRP’s bullish momentum is facing fresh doubts as futures open interest (OI) plunges to its lowest level in 2025. The decline in OI suggests a lack of trader confidence and a potential slowdown in market activity, raising concerns about whether XRP’s recent rally is running out of steam. What’s Behind the Drop in XRP Open Interest? Open interest represents the …
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27 February
Bitcoin Plunges Below $85K as Panic Selling and ETF Outflows Surge
Bitcoin’s meteoric rise took a sharp turn downward as the world’s largest cryptocurrency plummeted below $85,000, triggering widespread panic selling and a surge in ETF outflows. The sudden downturn has rattled investors, raising questions about the sustainability of BTC’s recent bull run. Market Turmoil: What’s Behind the Drop? Bitcoin’s decline comes amid profit-taking, macroeconomic concerns, and institutional sell-offs. Some of …
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27 February
CZ Alerts: Hacked Accounts Push Scam Tokens After Pump.fun Breach
Binance’s former CEO, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, has issued a warning about hacked X (formerly Twitter) accounts promoting scam tokens following a security breach linked to Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad. The incident has raised concerns about social media exploitation and the growing risk of fraudulent token promotions in the crypto space. Pump.fun Breach Sparks Scam Wave Pump.fun, a popular platform …