South Korea plans to tax crypto gains over $1,740 as political battle moves to parliament
The country plans on taxing cryptocurrency gains from Jan. 1, 2027, signaling that it does not intend to postpone the measure for a fourth time....
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Crypto’s resilience tested as oil rises after Iran strikes, Fed signals rates could still rise
Bitcoin held near $64,000 despite the Fed’s hawkish split, Iranian ballistic missiles and an 8% surge in oil overnight that sent the Dow down 2.2% and the Nasdaq to a three-month low....
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BitRiver founder charged in Russia with $12.5 million fraud
Igor Runets has been transferred to a pre-trial detention facility from house arrest as he faces accusations of failing to deliver on a contract....
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Crypto exchange Luno cuts 20% of staff amid automation push and retail trading slumps
The DCG-owned company previously cut 35% of staff in January 2023 citing tough market conditions....
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Live updates: Bitcoin holds near $64,000 as Microsoft’s AI payoff lifts stocks
S&P 500 futures gained 0.2% and Nasdaq 100 contracts rose 0.4% after the index had slipped into a correction, with Microsoft up 8% in premarket after its cloud unit grew at the fastest pace in four years while it held the line on spending....
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Bitcoin and ether markets are ruled by perps. SpaceX showed how far their influence can go
Perpetual futures drive much of the price discovery for bitcoin and ether. When traders pointed the same machinery at a private company, they priced the biggest IPO in history more accurately than Wall Street, and then watched the stock walk away from them....
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Major gulf markets ease as hostilities resume between US and Iran
Heightened US-Iran tensions could destabilize Gulf markets, impacting global oil supply and increasing energy price volatility. The post Major gulf markets ease as hostilities resume between US and Iran appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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OpenSea CMO Adam Hollander steps down after 18 months
Adam Hollander has announced that he has stepped down as OpenSea’s chief marketing officer after serving in the role for roughly a year and a half, saying the decision was driven by personal priorities rather than the company’s business outlook.…...
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Chinese newspaper warns firms over Bitcoin extortion scam
China Business Journal warned that impostors used its name and Proton Mail to demand Bitcoin from companies threatened with damaging coverage....
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Several dead as russian attacks on Ukraine prompt new zelenskyy call for help
The ongoing conflict and Zelenskyy’s plea for aid highlight the challenges in achieving a ceasefire, affecting future peace prospects. The post Several dead as russian attacks on Ukraine prompt new zelenskyy call for help appeared first on Crypto Briefing....
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