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South Korea’s top court rules exchange-held Bitcoin can be seized

The ruling confirms that Bitcoin in South Korean exchange accounts is an “object of seizure” under criminal law, aligning Seoul with US and EU enforcement practices.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 08:49:56

Creator: Cointelegraph by Christina Comben

Iran is cut off from the internet: Here’s how crypto could still work

Protests began in Iran in response to worsening economic conditions and as the Iranian rial hit record lows against the US dollar.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 06:24:49

Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte

Optimism floats OP buyback proposal using Superchain revenue

A new plan would tie OP token value to network performance by using half of all Superchain fee revenue for systematic repurchases.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 02:55:41

Creator: Cointelegraph by Brian Quarmby

Global sanctions fuel record flow to illicit crypto addresses

The Global Sanctions Inflation Index estimated there were just under 80,000 total sanctioned entities and persons globally as of May 2025.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 02:25:47

Creator: Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte

Bitcoin to hit $2.9M by 2050 as it muscles into global trade: VanEck

VanEck analysts said Bitcoin could handle 5–10% of global trade and make up 2.5% of central bank reserves by 2050, driving its strategic role as a monetary hedge.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 02:15:35

Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea

Coinbase lands 2nd ‘buy’ rating in a week, with BofA seeing 38% upside

Bank of America has upgraded Coinbase's rating on reversing short interest and tax-loss harvesting, while the exchange is broadening its vision to put the financial system onchain.

Published Date: 2026-01-09 01:33:26

Creator: Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea