Author: Issac Lane

  • China Signals Softer Approach to Stablecoins Despite Ongoing Crypto Ban

    China Signals Softer Approach to Stablecoins Despite Ongoing Crypto Ban

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    Issac Lane

    Despite maintaining one of the world’s toughest stances on cryptocurrency trading, China appears to be signalling a more flexible approach to stablecoins, particularly in Shanghai. A growing chorus of voices within the country, including local authorities and experts, are urging the government to adapt to the global rise of stable digital currencies. Shanghai officials begin…

  • Crypto Week in US Congress: Key Bills Could Reshape Digital Asset Regulation

    Crypto Week in US Congress: Key Bills Could Reshape Digital Asset Regulation

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    Issac Lane

    Industry Pushes for Urgent Legislative Action The US House of Representatives is preparing for what has been dubbed “Crypto Week” as lawmakers get ready to debate and possibly vote on three crucial bills that could significantly impact the future of digital assets in the country. Scheduled from Monday to Friday, this legislative window is being…

  • Security Researchers Avert $10 Million DeFi Catastrophe Linked to Suspected Lazarus Backdoor

    Security Researchers Avert $10 Million DeFi Catastrophe Linked to Suspected Lazarus Backdoor

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    Issac Lane

    A team of crypto security researchers has successfully averted a significant decentralised finance (DeFi) exploit, saving over $10 million in digital assets from a stealth backdoor vulnerability that had remained hidden for months. The complex exploit targeted thousands of smart contracts, prompting an emergency response led by the Venn Network. On Thursday, Deeberiroz, a pseudonymous…

  • NFT Market Sees $2.8 Billion in Sales Despite Falling Trading

    NFT Market Sees $2.8 Billion in Sales Despite Falling Trading

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    Issac Lane

    xAnalysts suggest the market is entering a more mature and sustainable phase NFT sales totalled $2.82 billion globally in the first half of 2025, according to CryptoSlam data, even as trading volumes continued to decline. The figures mark a modest 4.6 per cent drop from the $2.96 billion recorded in the second half of 2024.…

  • Bybit Confirms PumpFun Token Sale, But EU Users Left Out

    Bybit Confirms PumpFun Token Sale, But EU Users Left Out

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    Issac Lane

    Pump.fun’s PUMP Token to Launch on Bybit from July 12 Crypto exchange Bybit has officially announced the much-anticipated sale of the PUMP token, the native asset of memecoin platform Pump.fun. The sale will run from July 12 to July 15 and will be hosted exclusively on Bybit. However, users accessing the platform through Bybit.eu, the…

  • Emirates Partners with Crypto.com to Launch Crypto Payments by 2025

    Emirates Partners with Crypto.com to Launch Crypto Payments by 2025

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    Issac Lane

    Emirates to Introduce Crypto Payments by Late 2025 In a major move blending traditional aviation with the digital economy, Emirates airline has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments through its platform. The initiative is expected to go live in the final quarter of 2025. Once implemented, customers will be…

  • South Korean Bank Stocks Climb Amid Stablecoin Trademark Filings

    South Korean Bank Stocks Climb Amid Stablecoin Trademark Filings

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    Issac Lane

    Institutional Interest in Crypto Drives Market Rally Shares of major South Korean banks have surged following a wave of stablecoin-related trademark filings, highlighting growing institutional interest in the digital asset space. According to data from Google Finance, the stock prices of Kakao Bank, Kookmin Bank, and the Industrial Bank of Korea rose between 10 and…

  • Pakistan Launches Independent Authority to Regulate Crypto Sector

    Pakistan Launches Independent Authority to Regulate Crypto Sector

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    Issac Lane

    Pakistan has formally launched a new independent regulatory body, the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), to oversee the country’s digital asset industry. The move marks a significant step in the nation’s broader ambitions to integrate with the global cryptocurrency and blockchain economy. The authority will function independently and is tasked with licensing, monitoring, and…

  • Metaplanet Becomes Fifth-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder After $237 Million Purchase

    Metaplanet Becomes Fifth-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder After $237 Million Purchase

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    Issac Lane

    Metaplanet Surges Ahead in Corporate Bitcoin Race Japan’s leading corporate Bitcoin treasury, Metaplanet, has made headlines once again with a massive addition to its cryptocurrency holdings. The company has acquired 2,204 more Bitcoin at a cost of $237 million, taking its total holdings to 15,555 BTC. With this purchase, Metaplanet has become the fifth-largest corporate…

  • Bhutan Embraces Crypto to Attract Modern Tourists and Revive Economy

    Bhutan Embraces Crypto to Attract Modern Tourists and Revive Economy

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    Issac Lane

    The Himalayan kingdom eyes younger, tech-savvy travellers with digital payments push Bhutan is making a bold move to modernise its tourism sector by integrating cryptocurrency into its national payment system. The country, long admired for its serene landscapes and mindful tourism policies, is now eyeing digital innovation to attract a new wave of global travellers,…