South Korea Flags Crypto Referral Schemes Mimicking Exchange Marketing

South Korean crypto watchdogs are again confronting an old problem in a new wrapper: multi-level-style solicitation that looks like ordinary exchange marketing. Recruiters are increasingly using overseas exchange ‘referral’ links—sweetened with ‘fee payback’ promises, futures rebates, and access to deposit products or launchpads—as the hook to pull retail investors into organized sales networks. The approach […]

SEC Innovation Exemption Could Accelerate Tokenized Stock Trading

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly preparing to introduce a new innovation exemption framework that could significantly expand the market for tokenized stocks. According to Bloomberg, the proposal may be released as early as this week and would allow blockchain-based trading platforms to offer digital versions of publicly traded shares. The exemption […]

Pi Network’s V23 Upgrade Enters Final Countdown

Pi Network’s long-awaited V23 upgrade has entered its final phase. As Mainnet node operators race to complete migration before the network-wide deadline. Testnet 1 and Testnet 2 have already fully transitioned to Protocol V23. While Mainnet continues operating on V22 during the final synchronization stage.  Breaking: #PiNetwork V23 successfully deployed on TESTNET2. If no bugs […]

Ethereum Staking Rises Fast, Why Is ETH Price CAD Still Struggling?

Ethereum continues facing strong selling pressure across global crypto markets. The ETH price CAD remains under pressure after Ethereum lost nearly 26% this year. Many traders expected investors to reduce exposure after such a sharp correction. Instead, blockchain data now reveals a completely different story unfolding behind the scenes. The latest numbers show Ethereum’s staking […]

AI Financial’s $706M WLFI Treasury Raises Going Concern Concerns

AI Financial Corp. (AIFC), formerly known as Alt5 Sigma, disclosed in its latest SEC filing that its massive $706 million WLFI token treasury remains locked and unavailable for sale, even as the company warned about serious liquidity risks and doubts over its ability to continue operating. The fintech company, which provides crypto payment processing services, […]

ECHO Token Crashes Double Digits After Massive Echo Protocol Exploit

Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol Echo Protocol was exploited on Monday in the latest security breach to hit the DeFi sector this month. The attack was first flagged by pseudonymous crypto influencer DCF GOD on X at around 5:55 p.m. ET. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been identified. Echo Protocol Exploit Findings by […]

Bitcoin Recovery Above Key Cost Basis Level Fails As BTC Falls Under $77,000

Bitcoin has witnessed a drop back below the $77,000 level, and with it, the cryptocurrency has lost its recovery above the short-term holder cost basis. Bitcoin Has Fallen Under The STH Realized Price In a new post on X, analyst Maartunn has talked about how BTC’s move above the short-term holder Realized Price ended in […]

Ethereum Price Stabilizes After Selloff, But Bears Still Hold Advantage

Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,120. ETH is now consolidating above $2,050 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum remained in a bearish zone after a sharp decline. The price is trading below $2,165 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting trend line forming with support at $2,020 on […]

Bitcoin Slips as Ethereum Edges Higher, Stablecoin and Derivatives Activity Surges

The crypto market traded mixed on Tuesday, with Bitcoin (BTC) slipping modestly while Ethereum (ETH) edged higher—an uneven tone that coincided with surging activity in stablecoins and derivatives, signaling both caution and active short-term positioning. As of 03:05 UTC on May 19 (based on TokenPostMarket data), Bitcoin was down 0.30% over the past day at […]