Crypto Brief
Mirae Asset Weighs Majority Stake in Korbit
South Korea’s Mirae Asset is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in crypto exchange Korbit, marking a potential first move into digital assets for the financial group.
The Briefs section compiles short, high-importance updates across cryptocurrency, blockchain, digital asset markets, regulation, venture activity, exchanges, and product launches. It is built for readers who want fast access to material developments without the length or structure of full reported features. This page serves as a running editorial feed for time-sensitive items that can affect sentiment, pricing, policy, or sector direction. It complements longer news and analysis by offering a condensed format for tracking the pace of change across the crypto industry.
South Korea’s Mirae Asset is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in crypto exchange Korbit, marking a potential first move into digital assets for the financial group.
China will allow commercial banks to pay interest on digital yuan holdings starting January 1, marking a shift in the central bank digital currency’s role within the financial system.
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NFT markets continued to weaken in December, with valuations, trading activity, and participation falling to their lowest levels of 2025.
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Spain will fully implement the EU’s MiCA framework by mid-2026, alongside stricter crypto reporting rules under the DAC8 directive starting earlier that year.
The Philippines has begun blocking access to Coinbase and Gemini as regulators intensify enforcement against crypto platforms operating without local licenses.
Prediction market Polymarket said recent account breaches were linked to a third-party login provider, after users reported missing funds and unauthorized access.
Bitget Wallet has integrated Hyperliquid to expand its onchain perpetual trading offering. The move adds lower fees, broader asset coverage, and advanced trading tools within a self-custodial environment.
OKX reported a sharp increase in trading activity after expanding into regulated markets in the United States and Europe. The exchange cited licensing approvals and regulatory clarity as key drivers.