Crypto Man: A Peek Into Korea's Crypto Obsession, Inspired by the 2022 Terra Crash?
The highly anticipated South Korean film Crypto Man inspired by real events surrounding a $50 billion Won cryptocurrency crash is set to hit theatres in Jan 2025.

The highly anticipated South Korean film Crypto Man inspired by real events surrounding a $50 billion Won cryptocurrency crash is set to hit theatres in Jan 2025.
Despite his imprisonment, it is reported that Do Kwon, the disgraced founder of Terra, managed to make multiple cryptocurrency payments while in custody in Montenegro.
The Terra blockchain suffered a security breach due to a missed patch, resulting in a significant loss of tokens. The platform is implementing emergency measures to prevent future attacks.
Billion-dollar bombshell: Do Kwon and Terraform Labs embroiled in $4.5 billion SEC penalty! Explosive new evidence suggests a shocking conspiracy behind the catastrophic collapse of Terra, LUNA, and UST. Could Do Kwon and Daniel Shin orchestrate the fall of Terra from the beginning?
The federal regulator established that the stablecoin issuer and its founder provided misleading information to investors.
Prosecutors seek stricter bail conditions for Binance founder Zhao, citing flight risks due to wealth and connections. Despite legal hurdles, Binance saw a 30% increase in users, potentially boosted by smooth leadership transitions and Zhao's positive reputation.
Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon went from being a billionaire to Montenegro jail. What happened?
Earlier on 19 August, the network had issued a warning to its users, advising them to avoid interacting with any website utilizing the terra(dot)money domain until the platform regained full control of the website.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amplified its scrutiny of Terraform Labs by forming a partnership with the South Korean government.
Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, surpassing $100,000, while CZ remains unaffected by the surge, holding onto the same amount of Bitcoin. Binance Coin (BNB) also hit a record high, but CZ’s focus remains on Bitcoin’s long-term value rather than its fluctuating price.
The Cardano Foundation's X account was hacked on Sunday, spreading false claims about a Solana token and an SEC lawsuit. The Foundation confirmed the breach and promised updates via LinkedIn. While recovery is ongoing, did their swift response help stabilize ADA’s price?
SEC Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, known for her stricter stance on crypto than Gary Gensler, is up for renomination, sending ripples of concern through the crypto industry. Are these concerns justified, or is the reaction overblown?
Elon Musk’s comment on X, claiming Singapore is “going extinct,” sparked widespread debate about the country’s economic and demographic challenges. Key issues include historically low birth rates, an ageing population, reliance on robotics, and concerns over immigration's effect on national identity.
Developers have created AI-powered electricity meters that analyse consumer behavior, enabling power companies to detect and address energy theft effectively.
A 1999 first-edition, shadowless Holographic Charizard Pokémon card, graded PSA 10, is now being auctioned in a new blockchain format on Courtyard.io. Tokenised on the Polygon network, the 30-day auction allows buyers to own a digital version of the card with features like global trading and physical storage options, while maintaining security.
AUSTRAC has launched a dedicated taskforce to tackle financial crimes linked to cryptocurrency ATMs, focusing on money laundering and fraud. The agency will monitor compliance with AML/CTF laws and take strict action against non-compliant operators to address rising risks.
Despite previously claiming he would control the Federal Reserve, Trump now says he has no plans to remove Jerome Powell as Fed Chair. Powell reaffirms the Fed's independence, while Trump acknowledges presidents cannot directly control its decisions, reflecting tensions between presidential power and central bank autonomy.
Radiant Capital disclosed that a North Korean actor carried out a $50 million attack in October by posing as a former contractor. This follows a $4.5 million flash loan exploit in January, which led to a suspension of its lending markets.
Billy Markus, the founder of Dogecoin, recently shared regret about selling 37.37 bitcoins in 2015 for $424,152.54 — a decision that would now be worth over $368 million. Despite stepping away from Dogecoin in 2015, Markus reflects on its impact as a cultural icon while highlighting its true value lies in its community and shared ideals, not just market performance.