The partnership targets foreign travelers in South Korea, adding real-world merchant access through a major local payments processor.
DeFi lobby drops airdrop lawsuit against SEC, citing crypto shift
The voluntary dismissal was filed without prejudice, meaning Beba and the DeFi Education Fund could refile the same case at a later date.
Ex-LA cop gets 5 years prison for helping crypto ‘Godfather’ extort victims
Michael Coberg was sentenced to 63 months in prison for his role in helping the so-called crypto “Godfather” with a sham drug bust and the extortion of a victim for $127,000.
Messari’s new CEO is doubling down on AI as firm cuts staff
“We’re doubling down on Messari as an AI-first company serving institutions through research and AI products,” said Messari’s new CEO, Diran Li on Monday.
US Bitcoin ETFs post 6-day inflow streak as crypto rallies
US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have tallied nearly $1 billion worth of inflows since March 9, with Bitcoin rising more than 12% to $74,250 in that time.
SEC seeks comment on crypto handling in OTC broker-dealer rule
The SEC has proposed narrowing Rule 15c2-11 to equity securities only, and is now seeking comment on whether it should apply to certain crypto assets, among other questions.
Trump ups pressure for Fed chair Powell to cut rates ‘right now’
“What’s a better time to cut interest rates than now? A third-grade student would know that,” said US President Donald Trump.
Wife used CCTV to steal $176M of husband’s crypto, UK court told
Justice Cotter said in his judgment that the husband in the case has a high chance of succeeding, given the available evidence and recommended an early trial.
Polymarket bettors threatened a journalist over an Iran missile report
Critics have been warning that prediction markets tied to wars could incentivize insider trading, which lawmakers in the US and abroad have moved to regulate.
OpenSea postpones SEA token launch, citing ‘challenging’ conditions
OpenSea’s SEA token was first announced last October as it revealed it would be transitioning from an NFT marketplace to one that can “trade everything.”