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Kiwoom eyes Bithumb stake as Korean brokerages push into crypto: Report

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3 hours ago

June 29, 2026

Kiwoom Securities is reportedly seeking to acquire a stake in crypto exchange Bithumb, as more brokerage firms race to secure a stake in the industry ahead of the FSC’s new regulatory reforms in July.

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Germany leads MiCA crypto authorization race as Europe’s deadline looms

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2 hours ago

June 29, 2026

MiCA crypto licensing data shows 244 approved companies across EU and EEA jurisdictions, led by Germany with France and the Netherlands also among top hubs ahead of July 1 cliff.

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Vitalik Buterin says obfuscation could unlock private onchain crypto voting

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2 hours ago

June 29, 2026

Vitalik Buterin said indistinguishability obfuscation could eventually support private, collusion-resistant onchain voting without trusted committees, though the technology remains impractical.

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Prediction-market operational consolidation could spur M&A wave: Bernstein

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2 hours ago

June 29, 2026

Bernstein says platforms are bringing exchange, clearing and brokerage infrastructure in-house, setting up potential deals while increasing antitrust and regulatory risks.