Naver in Talks to Acquire Upbit Operator Dunamu in KRW 20T Deal, Reshaping Korea’s...
The Naver Dunamu merger centers on a KRW 20T stock-swap that would place Upbit’s operator inside Naver’s fintech business. The move would create one of the strongest challengers to Kakao’s hold on the market.
Kraken Files for a $20B IPO While Insisting It’s “Not Racing to the Door”
Kraken has filed a confidential S-1 after raising $800M at a $20B valuation, positioning itself for a potential 2026 IPO. The move comes as U.S. crypto policy enters a rare window of regulatory clarity.
From Listings to Launches: Coinbase Moves Upstream With a Regulated Token-Sales Platform
Coinbase’s new token-sales platform revives public access to early-stage crypto launches while enforcing strict compliance, lockups, and anti-flip rules.
Inside ICBA’s Case Against Coinbase’s Trust Charter — and Why Coinbase Calls It Protectionism
Coinbase’s bid for a national trust bank charter faces strong opposition from U.S. community banks. The ICBA warns the OCC against lowering standards, while Coinbase calls the pushback protectionist.
From Silence to Sorry: MEXC’s $3 Million Freeze and the Cost of Accountability
MEXC froze ~$3M from a high-volume trader in July, stayed silent for months, then apologized only after the outcry. This analysis traces the timeline, weighs proof-of-reserves against real liabilities, and explains what the episode says about centralized-exchange accountability and your withdrawal risk.
