Cryptocurrencies

South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after unintentional $50 billion giveaway

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb had accidentally given away bitcoin to customers as promotional rewards.

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South Korean crypto exchange to reimburse some users after $51b error

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb had intended to award won to winners of a promotion, but an employee keyed in Bitcoin instead.

‘Don Colossus’: Golden Trump statue crippled by crypto pay dispute

The bust portion of a 4.6mbronze statue of US President Donald Trump, coated in gold leaf, lies on its back in the studio of sculptor Alan Cottrill in Zanesville, Ohio.

Bitcoin drops below US$61,000, wiping out gains since Trump’s win

Bitcoin slumped below US$61,000, erasing gains since President Trump's election due to leveraged bets and broader market turbulence.

Bitcoin-led crypto rout erases nearly half a trillion in a week

Bitcoin regained some ground in Asia on Feb 4, trading at US$76,200 at 10am in Singapore.

Abu Dhabi royal invested in Trump crypto venture, WSJ says

A White House spokesperson told the WSJ that Mr Trump’s assets are in a trust managed by his children.

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Lured by a deepfake video, retiree lost over $4,000 in an investment scheme

In some cases, scammers can take almost a month to cultivate trust before introducing victims to investment opportunities.

Bitcoin plunges below US$80,000 as the crypto slide accelerates

A deepening drawdown has erased more than 30 per cent from Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

Spanish police arrest Chinese hair salon owner accused of financing Hamas

Members of the armed wing of Hamas in Gaza City on Nov 5, 2025.

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