The post South Korea to Impose Crypto Tax, Starting January 2027 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance has confirmed that crypto gains above $1,800 will face a 22% tax starting January 2027. The announcement marks one of the biggest regulatory shifts for the South Korean crypto market, which remains one of the largest and most active digital asset markets in Asia. The new rules are …

The post Coinbase Launches Gold and Silver Perpetual Futures appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Coinbase has launched gold (GOLD-PERP) and silver (SILVER-PERP) perpetual futures for eligible non-U.S. traders, expanding crypto-linked commodities trading. The new contracts are settled in USD Coin and offer up to 25x leverage. Meanwhile, Coinbase Derivatives is working with the CFTC to upgrade its regulated U.S. gold and silver futures markets to 24/7 trading, replacing the …

The post Asteroid Shiba Price Down 14% as Mystery Trader Cashes In After 731,000% Rally appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News ASTEROID Shiba is currently down around 14.82% in the past 24 hours, trading near 0.000368.  The correction comes after ASTEROID’s massive 731,582% surge over the past 30 days, triggering aggressive profit-taking from traders who entered early in the rally. Unknown Trader Makes Over $1 Million The token made headlines today after blockchain analytics platform Arkham …

The post WLFI Price Recovery Gains Steam as AI Integration Sparks Fresh Market Interest appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News WLFI is back on traders’ radar after a sharp recovery rally erased part of its recent breakdown losses. The token has climbed nearly 19% this week as speculative momentum returns to AI-linked crypto projects, with investors increasingly focusing on World Liberty Financial’s expanding AI ecosystem narrative.  The rebound comes despite ongoing legal controversy surrounding reports …

The post Ice Open Network Reveals New Direction After Security Breach and Team Cuts appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ice Open Network has finally addressed growing concerns from its community after weeks of silence, reduced updates, and rising criticism surrounding the project’s direction. The statement comes after many users pointed out that the development had slowed down following missed expectations, technical delays, and the sudden drop in communication from the team. In a lengthy …

The post South Korea to Launch Crypto Tax Rules in January 2027 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News South Korea will begin taxing virtual asset gains from January 2027, according to local reports. The country’s National Tax Service is coordinating with major exchanges including Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone, Korbit, and Gopax to finalize implementation measures. Under the current law, crypto gains exceeding KRW 2.5 million will face a 22% tax rate, including 20% income …

The post BNY Expands Crypto Custody Push to Abu Dhabi as UAE’s Digital Asset Race Heats Up appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News BNY, the world’s largest custodian bank with nearly $59 trillion in assets under custody and administration, is making a bigger move into crypto. The Wall Street giant is expanding its digital asset custody business into Abu Dhabi through partnerships with Finstreet and ADI Foundation.  As per the report, the new initiative will operate inside Abu …

The post NEAR Protocol Breakout Gains Momentum as Smart Money Bets on AI-Focused Crypto appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News NEAR Protocol emerged as one of the strongest-performing altcoins on Thursday after surging more than 13% in 24 hours, reigniting bullish momentum across AI-focused crypto assets. The rally pushed NEAR back toward a major breakout zone as traders rotated into infrastructure-driven narratives tied to artificial intelligence, decentralized compute, and next-generation blockchain ecosystems. The move comes …

The post Ondo Finance and XRP Ledger Complete Real-Time Treasury Settlement appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ondo Finance, Kinexys by JPMorgan Chase, Mastercard, and Ripple completed a breakthrough pilot connecting the XRP Ledger with institutional settlement rails. The transaction enabled tokenized U.S. Treasuries to settle across borders in near real time, even outside traditional banking hours. Ondo processed Ripple’s OUSG redemption on XRP Ledger, while Mastercard routed settlement instructions to Kinexys, …

The post Notcoin Price Jumps as Altcoin Season Momentum Accelerates appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Notcoin surged as the Altcoin Season Index climbed 7.5% in 24 hours, signaling stronger capital rotation into higher-risk altcoins despite Bitcoin slipping slightly. The rally appears driven more by broader market sentiment than coin-specific developments, highlighting growing appetite for speculative crypto assets. Analysts now see $0.00060 as a critical support level, while sustained altcoin momentum …