Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. South Korea’s stock market has been supercharged by an investor frenzy over won-based digital money this month, following newly elected President Lee Jae-myung’s pledge to allow crypto assets backed by the national currency. Stocks that
Homebuyers could soon be able to count bitcoin and other cryptocurrency holdings as qualifying assets when applying for a mortgage, in a significant departure from previous policy. In a memo on Wednesday, Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to prepare proposals for considering cryptocurrency as an asset in
29 Jun 2025 | 01:00:11 AM IST Cryptocurrency News & Live Updates Synopsis President Trump acknowledges positive relations with Europe but highlights significant trade challenges, including heavy taxes and legal actions against U.S. companies. In recent news, President Trump has pointed out the complexities in U.S.-Europe trade relations, noting that while interactions remain amicable, trade
In brief The amount of crypto stolen by hackers in the first half of 2025 has set a new record. Over $2.1 billion was swiped by hackers in the first six months of this year. Blockchain intelligence provider TRM Labs said hackers linked to North Korea are mostly to blame. Hackers have stolen $2.1 billion
A gang of six to seven miscreants allegedly robbed a Bengaluru businessman of Rs 2 crore in cash while he was trying to convert it into cryptocurrency recently. The businessman, Sriharsha V, 33, who operates a firm called Aerivon Oxygen Pvt Ltd in west Bengaluru, was allegedly robbed at the premises of A K Enterprises,
Opinion by: Youngsun Shin, Head of Product, Flipster Where friction is the highest, previously marginalized users are empowered to utilize crypto as an effective hedge against dollar devaluation. As emerging economies look at new ways to accrue value and create wealth through digital assets, these markets have not just entered as participants in the crypto
Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Dogecoin’s price movements serve as market sentiment indicators that significantly influence new crypto listings. Central banks reducing interest rates push investors toward riskier assets including emerging cryptocurrency projects. The meme token’s behaviour predicts broader market trends affecting investment strategies for majors. Global
Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage Even in a bullish scenario, making most profit requires proper research and attention to the altcoin and meme coin market. That said, identifying cryptocurrencies with explosive potential may require effort, as most funds are drawn to assets that are already in high
The nation’s largest mortgage finance firms will begin accepting crypto as an asset on a mortgage application, another significant step by the Trump administration to bring digital currencies into mainstream finance. This week, President Donald Trump’s housing director, William Pulte, said he would direct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac — the nation’s big mortgage finance
Crypto cards are beating traditional banks in Europe when it comes to small purchases, with 45% of crypto-linked card transactions under 10 euros ($11.7) — a category where cash has historically dominated. According to a report by CEX.IO shared with Cointelegraph, crypto card holders are showing spending patterns that mirror traditional bank card users while