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South Korea’s crypto investor base surges over 50% last year

A South Korean survey shows a 50% increase in crypto investors to 9.66 million in 2024, notably including older individuals, highlighting a significant demographic shift in crypto participation.

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Fidelity Joins the Tokenized US Treasury Bills Race, Taking on BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund

Fidelity is launching a tokenized fund for U.S. Treasury bills, competing directly with BlackRock's BUIDL fund, which has a strong market presence and partner network.

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Crypto VC giant targets $1B for new funds, expects oversubscription — Report

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Sam Altman says AI skills are the new coding—and Gen Z must adapt or fall behind

Sam Altman urges Gen Z to focus on AI skills, highlighting AI literacy's growing importance and the value of soft skills in the evolving job market.

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Trump admin may tap gold profits to stack Bitcoin Reserves: Bo Hines

Bo Hines suggests using U.S. gold holdings to fund a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, addressing public concerns and exploring creative, budget-neutral financing methods.

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IMF updates global standards to include crypto in balance of payments

The IMF's new Balance of Payments Manual classifies digital assets, including cryptocurrencies and tokens, enhancing statistical standards and acknowledging their economic impact on traditional financial systems.

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Public Keys: Predictions for HOOD, DTCC Doubles Down on ETH and Bakkt Is Back—Again

This week in crypto: Bakkt Holdings faces setbacks while launching new partnerships, Robinhood ventures into prediction markets, and Coinbase eyes Derebit acquisition.

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Tether Engaging With Big 4 Accounting Firm: Report

Tether is in discussions with a Big Four accounting firm for an independent audit of its stablecoin backing to enhance transparency amid regulatory scrutiny.

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Haun Ventures seeks $1 billion to fund crypto startups: report

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Ex-DOGE head, Vivek Ramaswamy backs Tether’s US Treasury strategy to sustain USD status

Tether acquired $33.1B in US Treasuries in 2024, becoming the seventh-largest holder, while promoting stability for its stablecoin and emphasizing transparency in its investments.