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Finance

Goldman Sachs files for bitcoin income ETF in crypto push

The bank is moving deeper into crypto with a bitcoin ETF that generates income by selling options on bitcoin-linked funds, following BlackRock’s push into similar yield-focused products.

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Policy

Bank of Korea nominee backs central bank-led digital currency, sees limited role for stablecoins

The nominee, Shin Huyn-song, supported a central bank digital currency model, emphasizing the need for strict anti-money laundering and compliance controls.

South Korea's flag (Daniel Bernard/Unsplash)

Markets

This little-known token just posted a 6,000% rally — and traders are trying to figure out why

RAVE’s sudden surge into crypto’s top ranks has drawn intense attention, with a mix of unusual trading patterns, tight supply and market dynamics fueling debate over what’s really behind the move.

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Finance

Crypto exchange Kraken targeted in extortion attempt but says there was no breach and no client funds at risk

The firm said a criminal group is attempting to extort it over limited insider-related data access incidents affecting about 2,000 accounts. Kraken says it will not pay and is working with law enforcement.

Kraken on phone (PiggyBank/ Unsplash)

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Markets

Nearly $120 million of XRP just moved to Coinbase in whale transaction

XRP is flat over the past 24 hours, but down more than 60% from its summer 2025 peak.

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Markets

Bitcoin may be forming a base at $65,000 as 'paper hands' have been flushed out

Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, says strong earnings are helping markets absorb geopolitical shocks, despite ongoing risks.

Iranian flag (Akbar Nemati/Unsplash)

Markets

The crypto honeymoon is over for now as analysts warn of a major first-quarter profit squeeze

Several major investment firms have preemptively downgraded Coinbase and other platforms as a sharp drop in trading activity and falling token prices threaten to derail upcoming first-quarter earnings results.

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Finance

Iran war oil-price shock revives inflation trade and a new stablecoin play

As oil shocks revive investor anxiety, stablecoins solved payments, but not purchasing power, says Michael Ashton, who's USDi token aims to fix that.

Skyline of the Iranian capital, Tehran

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Policy

Japan moves to classify cryptocurrencies as financial products

The new rules ban insider trading, require issuers to publish annual disclosures, and impose stricter penalties: up to 10 years in prison and 10 million yen in fines for operating without registration.

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Markets

OKX and HashKey invest in new Vietnam exchange ahead of crypto licensing push

The partnership will help the exchange meet Vietnam's $380 million capital requirement to enter a government pilot program aimed at licensing local platforms and curbing offshore trading.

Flag in Hanoi, Vietnam ( Ajay Karpur/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)