‍Minfin.com.ua Expands Cryptocurrency and Digital Finance Coverage Leading Ukrainian financial media platform Minfin.com.ua has significantly enhanced its coverage of cryptocurrencies and digital finance. The platform now offers in-depth analytics, real-time rates, portfolio tracking, and educational resources to cater to the growing interest in blockchain technology and digital assets. This expansion supports Ukraine's development of its digital economy, including initiatives like a digital hryvnia. Minfin.com.ua aims to be a key resource for investors and professionals in the evolving digital finance landscape.
‍South Korea's Crypto Tax Faces Fourth Delay South Korea's cryptocurrency tax implementation is likely to be postponed again, potentially beyond 2027. This delay is attributed to unresolved regulatory issues concerning the classification and taxation of digital asset income, including airdrops, lending, and staking. The lack of clarity on overseas transactions and P2P dealings also contributes to the uncertainty. Industry analysts warn that further postponements could undermine confidence. Over 10.77 million South Koreans have verified their identity on crypto exchanges, approaching the number of stock market investors.
‍San Francisco Homeowner Loses $11M in Crypto Amid "Wrench Attack" Surge A San Francisco resident fell victim to a brazen robbery where a perpetrator, disguised as a delivery driver, gained access to their home and stole $11 million in digital assets. The incident, which occurred on November 23, 2025, involved physical coercion to obtain crypto wallet credentials. This event highlights a significant increase in "wrench attacks," where criminals use physical violence to steal cryptocurrency. Jameson Lopp, CSO at Casa, reports over 60 such attacks this year, double the previous year's figure. Investigations focus on devices, blockchain transactions, and victim profiling, though recovery of coerced funds remains challenging.
‍Pump.fun Transfers Over $436 Million in Stablecoins Amidst Memecoin Slowdown The memecoin launchpad Pump.fun has transferred over $436 million in USDC to Kraken since October 15th. This move follows a significant decline in memecoin trading activity and a drop in Pump.fun's monthly revenue to $27.3 million in November, a 53% decrease from September. Analysts suggest this outflow is a continuation of retail investor caution after recent market downturns. Despite the transfers, Pump.fun's wallet still holds substantial assets, including $855 million in stablecoins and $211 million in SOL. Some speculate the transfer may represent withdrawals from earlier token placements rather than an immediate sell-off.
‍Shenzhen Authorities Warn of Gold Investment Scams Shenzhen's financial regulators have issued a public alert regarding fraudulent schemes disguised as gold investment opportunities. Practices like "gold consignment," "gold leasing," and "gold investment" have been flagged for potential links to illegal fundraising, fraud, and gambling. The warning highlights deceptive tactics such as exorbitant return promises, claims of exclusive insider information, and low-threshold, high-yield propositions designed to pressure investors into quick, uninformed decisions. Authorities urge extreme caution and the use of legitimate, regulated investment channels, advising the public to be wary of unsolicited offers guaranteeing returns or promising high interest with low risk. The message is also relevant for digital asset investors, as similar tactics are observed in the crypto space, including pump-and-dump schemes and fraudulent DeFi protocols. Thorough due diligence and transparency verification are crucial across all asset classes.
‍Bitkub Eyes Hong Kong IPO Amid Thai Market Slump Thailand's leading crypto exchange, Bitkub, is reportedly considering a $200 million IPO in Hong Kong. This move comes as the Thai stock market faces a five-year low due to volatility and political instability, making it one of Asia's worst-performing markets. Hong Kong's growing digital asset IPO landscape and recent success in attracting listings make it a strategic alternative for Bitkub. The exchange initially planned a domestic IPO for 2025.
‍HYPE Whale Suffers $10.16 Million Loss Amid Market Volatility A major HYPE token holder has experienced a $10.16 million loss on a leveraged long position (126% decline). This occurred shortly before Robinhood announced HYPE spot trading, fueling speculation. Market dynamics, including upcoming token unlocks and activity from the largest HYPE short seller, Abraxas Capital, are also impacting the token's price. This event highlights the risks of leveraged trading in crypto.
‍ChangeHero Garners Triple Global Accolades for Secure Non-Custodial Crypto Swaps ChangeHero has received three nominations from World Business Outlook for their 2025 Awards: Best Instant Crypto Swap Platform, Most Secure Non-Custodial Exchange, and Innovation in Rate Optimization & No-Account Trading. These awards highlight the platform's commitment to security, user control, and innovative trading solutions, allowing users to swap assets instantly without mandatory account creation.
‍Bybit-Incubated DEX Byreal Launches Major Solana Upgrade Byreal has unveiled significant platform enhancements, including Dynamic Tick Array technology. This innovation slashes on-chain LP costs by approximately 95%. The upgrade also introduces a new Portfolio Dashboard for asset management and improved execution speed. The Real Farmer system now features social referrals, allowing users to share and replicate top LP strategies. "We're accelerating our development of decentralized liquidity infrastructure to provide users with a more efficient and transparent on-chain market-making and trading experience," stated Emily Bao, Head of Spot at Bybit and Founder of Byreal.
‍China's Bitcoin Mining Sector Rebounds to Third Global Position Despite a nationwide prohibition, China has reclaimed 14% of the global Bitcoin mining market share as of October 2023. This resurgence is driven by miners leveraging low electricity costs and expanded data center infrastructure in provinces like Xinjiang. Evidence of this revival includes a surge in demand from the Chinese market for mining equipment, with Canaan reporting over 50% of their Q2 2023 sales originating from China. This, alongside Hong Kong's stablecoin legislation and digital yuan development, suggests a complex approach to digital assets within the country.