Trump's Crypto Project Adds Billions to Family Wealth

South Korea Joins International Crypto Reporting

South Korea intends to join the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), where foreign investor information is shared from domestic crypto exchanges like Upbit and Bithumb. Korean citizens' foreign crypto trades will be reported to the domestic tax authority. The system launches in 2027 with information exchange beginning next year.

ESMA Warns of Tokenized Share Risks

EU Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Chair Natasha Cazenave warns that many tokenized shares don't provide actual shareholder rights like voting or dividends. This can mislead investors who believe they own real company shares. While tokenization offers benefits like fractional trading and 24/7 markets, the lack of ownership rights brings significant risks.

U.S. Publishes GDP Data on Blockchains

The U.S. Department of Commerce has begun publishing gross domestic product data directly on the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana blockchains. The goal is to improve transparency and reduce reliance on centralized data infrastructure. This is a historic moment for government on-chain data and a clear signal that blockchains are being taken seriously at the highest levels.

$84 Trillion Generational Wealth Transfer Could Trigger Bitcoin Supercycle

A Forbes report highlights that the coming $84 trillion wealth transfer from Boomers to younger generations could act as a powerful driver for Bitcoin and crypto's next supercycle. Younger generations adopt crypto faster, and Bitcoin is increasingly seen not just as an inflation hedge but as a long-term beneficiary of this demographic shift.

Coinbase and OKX Target Australian Pension Savings

According to Bloomberg, Coinbase and OKX are launching new crypto products targeting Australia's AUD 4.3 trillion pension savings (SMSF). Crypto's share of these savings was already AUD 1.7 billion in March 2025 – seven times more than in 2021. Both exchanges offer clients assistance in establishing their own pension funds through third parties.

Crypto Companies Raise Record Sums in 2025

In 2025, crypto companies have already raised over $28 billion – more than ever before. Growth is driven by infrastructure projects, tokenization initiatives, and institutional interest. While token prices fluctuate, capital flows toward building foundations. The largest funding rounds have focused on DeFi infrastructure and Layer 2 solutions.