South Korea Chooses Crypto Over Conservatism in Historic Election
In a decisive rebuke to political instability, South Korean voters elected pro-crypto reformist Lee Jae-myung as president.

In a decisive rebuke to political instability, South Korean voters elected pro-crypto reformist Lee Jae-myung as president.
Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform has taken steps toward launching a Bitcoin ETF through a NYSE Arca filing with the SEC.
A May 27 lawsuit in Manhattan accuses outsourcing firm TaskUs of failing to secure Coinbase customer data after an employee allegedly leaked sensitive information to hackers.
Crypto businesses operating abroad must stop services or obtain licensing by June 30, 2025, or face S$250,000 fines and three-year prison sentences.
Australia has implemented new restrictions on cryptocurrency ATMs, including a $5,000 AUD ($3,250) cap on cash transactions, as authorities report a spike in fraudulent activity.
The Japanese firm just bought another 1,088 Bitcoin for $117.5 million, pushing its total holdings to 8,888 BTC (~$930 million).
A proposal to assess Bitcoin as a potential treasury asset for Meta was decisively rejected, with only 0.08% of shareholders in favor.
Michael Saylor’s latest Bitcoin chart post isn’t just another tweet – it’s become Wall Street’s most watched signal for institutional crypto adoption.
Banco Santander could soon join the ranks of banks embracing crypto, with plans under consideration for a proprietary stablecoin and retail digital asset services.
The SEC has moved to dismiss its lawsuit against Binance, according to a May 29 court filing.
The “CLARITY Act of 2025,” introduced by Representative French Hill with bipartisan support, outlines a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets, with significant implications for crypto businesses.
The Government of Pakistan has authorized the creation of a national Bitcoin strategic reserve, Crypto Council Chairman Bilal Bin Saqib announced May 28 at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas.
Nearly $57.65 million in USDC has been frozen following a court order in the LIBRA memecoin lawsuit.
The US Labor Department has revoked its 2022 guidance discouraging cryptocurrency in 401(k) plans.
Miami, Florida, 28th May 2025, Chainwire

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