Author: James Wilson

South Korea’s Supreme Court has sided with lower courts in deciding that TerraUSD and LUNA do not meet the criteria for financial investment products. Korea‘s Supreme Court has ruled that the collapsed stablecoin TerraUSD (USTC) and its sister token Terra (LUNA) are not financial investment products, rejecting a prosecution appeal and upholding earlier decisions, Korean newspaper Etoday reports. On Jan. 23, the court rejected prosecutors’ request to seize assets from Terraform Labs co-founder Shin Hyun-seong. The court agreed with lower courts that had already ruled LUNA does not qualify as a regulated financial product under Korea’s Capital Markets Act, stating…

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key takeaways: Unrealized gains from cryptocurrencies produced by enterprises themselves will no longer be taxed, according to the National Tax Agency of Japan. For some time, the exclusion of self-issued virtual currencies from market valuation has been considered. In a move that signals Japan’s commitment to fostering innovation and attracting investment in the digital asset space, the government has announced a groundbreaking tax exemption for token issuers.  Japan’s National Tax Agency recently made significant revisions to the corporate tax rules concerning cryptocurrency issuers. As per the updated regulations, crypto token issuers are now exempt from paying corporate tax on unrealized…

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This article gives a complete description of features, fees, app, cryptocurrencies to affiliate programs, and customer support of Bybit vs Binance vs Coinbase . The comparison table given below summarizes each critical aspect of the said platforms. What is Coinbase? Coinbase is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange that was established in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. Initially, the platform offered Bitcoin brokerage services. However, with the evolution of crypto assets and trading options, the exchange has constantly improved the platform. Apart from this, the exchange aims to create a more fair, transparent, reliable, and efficient financial system powered by cryptocurrency.  What is Bybit?…

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Strategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, plans to raise $2 billion through zero-interest convertible notes to buy more Bitcoin. A company statement dated Feb. 18 proposed offering the notes to institutional investors in a private placement, with an additional $300 million option for early buyers. The notes, maturing on March 1, 2030, will be convertible into cash, stock, or a mix of both at Strategy’s discretion. The notes will not bear regular interest or accrete in value, meaning their principal amount will remain fixed over time. Strategy retains the right to redeem the notes for cash starting March 5,…

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Grayscale’s Cardano ETF filing sent ADA soaring, but Rollblock is stealing the spotlight with a 450% presale surge and predictions of another 400% gain. The news about Grayscale Investments’ Cardano ETF filing sent ADA soaring by 11% last week, outpacing both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as investor optimism surged. With the possibility of institutional inflows on the horizon, Cardano is positioning itself for a major breakout. But while ADA enjoys the spotlight, Rollblock (RBLK) is stealing attention with…

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Ethereum price has stalled this month as cryptocurrency investors remain on the sidelines, but some fundamental and technical catalysts may push it higher. Ethereum (ETH), the second-biggest cryptocurrency, was trading at $2,700 on Tuesday, a 35% drop from its highest level in November. This price is notable since it coincides with where it was trading on the same date in 2024. A few catalysts may help to push Ethereum price higher in the coming months. First, data shows that spot Ethereum ETFs have continued having inflows from Wall Street investors. They have had daily inflows in 7 out of 10…

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The U.S. Senate has approved Howard Lutnick as the 41st Secretary of Commerce, putting a pro-crypto financier in charge of American trade and economic policy. The Senate confirmed Lutnick with a 51-45 vote conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 18, according to The New York Times. The former CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, Lutnick, has been a strong proponent of Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT). Bitcoin “should be free to trade everywhere in the world,” Lutnick has previously stated, likening it to gold. He defended Tether’s USDT reserves at the Bitcoin Conference 2024, saying that they were fully backed by gold, Bitcoin, and U.S.…

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Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. BeerBear is gaining traction with its gaming, governance, and rewards model, surpassing expectations since its $0.0005 presale launch. The cryptocurrency market remains a dynamic space where emerging tokens can quickly gain traction based on utility, community engagement, and structured growth strategies. BeerBear, a project initially introduced with a structured presale model at $0.0005, is surpassing early expectations by attracting increasing investor interest. Its unique approach, which integrates gaming, decentralized governance, and reward-driven incentives, has positioned it as a project…

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A South American agribusiness company announced it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from Tether Investments. The proposal is to acquire a majority stake through a tender offer at $12.41 per share. The deal would give Tether a 51% stake in the company. Tether (USDT), which currently holds approximately 19.4% of Adecoagro’s outstanding shares, submitted the proposal on February 14, 2025.  The company’s board met two days later and decided to engage legal and financial advisors to evaluate the offer. The board has not made a final decision and advised shareholders not to take action yet. Adecoagro, founded in 2002 and…

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