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FridaySep 18, 2026 10:00 am

Investors Make Fourth Attempt to Delay Crypto Tax in South Korea

South Korea is facing renewed calls to postpone its planned crypto tax, despite the government maintaining that the levy will take effect as scheduled at the beginning of 2027. Under the current proposal, digital asset investors would face an effective tax rate of 22% on annual crypto profits exceeding 2.5 million won (about $1,856). The rate consists of a 20% national tax and an additional 2% local levy. The rules are intended to cover gains generated through activities including the sale, transfer and lending of virtual assets. The introduction of the measure has already been delayed on three occasions since…

ThursdaySep 17, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Billionaire Donates $49M to Reform UK Party

Crypto entrepreneur Ben Delo has donated $49 million to Reform UK, marking what is believed to be the biggest political donation ever made to a British party by a living individual. The contribution, announced on September 11, comes as Nigel Farage’s right-wing party faces growing scrutiny over its finances and alleged breaches of political funding rules. Delo, a co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, stated that he made the contribution because Reform does not have the established fundraising networks enjoyed by the Conservatives and Labor parties. He added that he wanted British politics to offer voters a genuine contest rather than…

WednesdaySep 16, 2026 9:00 am

Forward Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: FWDI) Requests SkyAI Shareholders to Vote No on SkyAI’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan at Upcoming Annual Meeting

Forward Industries has released an open letter to shareholders of SkyAI, urging them to vote against SkyAI’s 2026 Equity Incentive Plan at SkyAI’s annual meeting. This follows the Board of SkyAI rejecting a proposal from Forward to acquire the company, which would have been an opportunity for shareholders to realize a 20% premium. In addition to highlighting this rejected opportunity for shareholders, the letter also mentions SkyAI’s mounting losses and underperformance relative to its peers. Forward Industries (NASDAQ: FWDI), a Solana (SOL) treasury company, just released an open letter to shareholders of SkyAI outlining its concerns and announcing that it…

TuesdaySep 15, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Scammers Go on Trial for $240M BTC Heist in 2024

A federal investigation into the theft of $240 million in Bitcoin has produced charges against 18 people and revealed how a group of young cybercriminals allegedly turned a sophisticated crypto scam into a month-long spending spree. Prosecutors allege Malone Lam, 22 years old, orchestrated the 2024 scam with associates Jeandiel Serrano and Veer Chetal, targeting a wealthy crypto investor based in Washington, D.C. The group used social engineering tactics to persuade the victim to provide access to a security code and Google Drive account, allowing them to seize over 4,100 BTC. The suspects then moved the crypto through several exchanges…

FridaySep 11, 2026 10:00 am

Crypto Transactions Approach $350B in MENA Region

Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as one of the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) most dynamic crypto markets, with transaction activity expanding far faster than in several of the region’s better-known digital asset centers. Data cited by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) shows that cryptocurrency transactions across MENA have climbed from approximately $100 billion three years ago to a level approaching $350 billion. Saudi Arabia has recorded the fastest expansion in the region, with annual transaction volume rising by 154%. Large transactions dominate the Saudi market, with transfers worth more than $10,000 accounting for 93% of total volume. The…

WednesdaySep 09, 2026 10:00 am

Rising Treasury Yields Put Recent Bitcoin Rally Under Pressure

Bitcoin came under renewed pressure as last week ended, falling about 1.4% to roughly $77,000 after reaching around $77,500 earlier in the week. The decline erased a fraction of the crypto’s strong August performance, when it gained almost 25%. The latest retreat came as rising U.S. Treasury yields and renewed military tensions between Washington and Tehran pushed investors toward a more cautious stance. The developments have also increased expectations that the Fed could consider raising interest rates at its September meeting. United States and Iranian forces exchanged another series of strikes on Tuesday as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz…

FridaySep 04, 2026 11:15 am

MindWave Innovations Builds Toward a New Institutional Blockchain Ecosystem with MindChain and NILA

MindWave Innovations is sharpening its focus around a blockchain ecosystem built on MindChain, NILA, MindWaveDAO and a growing network of specialized Subnets. At the center of the strategy is MindChain, an Ethereum-compatible Layer 2 designed to provide the underlying infrastructure for the company’s broader ecosystem. Together, MindChain, NILA and MindWaveDAO form an interconnected framework through which MindWave aims to support scalable blockchain activity and specialized use cases. Rather than pursuing a broad collection of digital-asset initiatives, MindWave Innovations Inc. (NYSE American: APUS) is concentrating its efforts around a defined blockchain ecosystem. The company’s current strategy centers on four interconnected components: MindChain, its…

FridaySep 04, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Holds Near $78,500 as Market Risks Mount

Bitcoin hovered around $78,500 after the Japanese yen weakened beyond ¥160 against the USD in Tokyo, adding pressure to already unsettled financial markets. Investor caution was also heightened by a U.S. military strike on Iran, while renewed dollar strength and more restrictive signals from Fed officials continued to influence expectations for interest rates. The yen’s decline is being closely watched because the currency has frequently served as funding for investments in U.S. equities and government debt. A sustained fall in its value could therefore affect broader financial positioning if investors begin adjusting those trades. Over the weekend, Scott Bessent, the…

ThursdaySep 03, 2026 10:30 am

HWAL Inc. (HWAL) Pioneers Tokenized Approach to Music Royalties

The tokenized real-world asset market reached an estimated $60 billion in value across more than 7,000 products by mid-2026. In January 2026, Lunar Records, of which HWAL owns 50% through its subsidiary Melody Trust LLC, formed Lunar Records Fund 1, the first tokenized real-world asset fund built around music royalties. For decades, musicians and songwriters have complained that royalty statements arrive late, are hard to audit and rarely show from whence the money came. HWAL (OTC: HWAL) is taking an innovative approach to that problem using tokenized assets. The broader trend HWAL is riding is real and growing quickly. The tokenized real-world…

ThursdaySep 03, 2026 10:00 am

Bitcoin Price Slides After Warsh Makes Hawkish Speech at Jackson Hole

Bitcoin weakened over the weekend after Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh delivered a more aggressive policy message at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, although the cryptocurrency remains significantly higher than it was earlier last month. The crypto was trading between roughly $77,588 and $77,984 on August 29, declining approximately 2% to 2.5% during the past 24 hours. Despite the decline, Bitcoin was still up 23.2% against the USD since August 15. The rally began after the U.S. Treasury announced plans in mid-August to expand its bond-buyback activity. Market sentiment received another boost when President Donald Trump met with several…