Morgan Stanley Seeks Approval for New Bitcoin ETF

South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled that bitcoin held on exchanges can be seized under criminal law, dismissing the appeal. The decision creates a binding precedent that raises custody risk for exchange users and increases compliance pressure on platforms.

Dogecoin saw higher liquidations than Bitcoin over the last hour after an explosive 23,354% price spike, producing a sharp liquidation imbalance favoring DOGE.

President Trump announced the U.S. would withdraw from the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, raising immediate legal questions about unilateral withdrawal and implementation. The decision could ripple into crypto markets that rely on carbon markets and energy policy clarity.

The SEC has postponed its decision on Canary Capital’s PENGU ETF, which would offer exposure to the Solana-based PENGU token and Pudgy Penguins NFTs. The delay keeps regulatory uncertainty alive for hybrid crypto-NFT products and their investors.

India’s tax authorities have flagged enforcement gaps around virtual digital assets ahead of the Union Budget, echoing concerns raised by the Reserve Bank of India. The alignment increases the chance of tougher reporting and compliance measures for crypto businesses and investors.