A spokesman for the White House National Security Council said in a statement that the South Korean president issued an emergency martial law order "without prior notice" to the Biden administration, and the White House did not receive any notification.

According to the official website of Huobi HTX, the HTX token rose to $0.000003596 this morning, setting a new record high. The price of HTX has risen by nearly 350% since it bottomed out at $0.0000008 in early August. Previously, HTX DAO has decided to convert HTX used for liquidity donations to direct destruction starting from the fourth quarter of 2024, and 50% of Huobi HTX's quarterly revenue will be used to directly destroy HTX. In addition, TRON tokens TRX and SUN rose by 56% and 48% today, respectively.

Peter Todd, a Canadian computer scientist and Bitcoin Core developer, recently wrote a blog post describing the feasibility of building a Bitcoin mining facility in the vacuum of space. Todd claims that cryptocurrency mining in space is not only possible with existing technology, but also economically feasible if the cost of sending goods into space can be reduced. The idea of ​​cryptocurrency mining in space has been discussed in the community for years. Supporters often point out that space mining operations can use unlimited solar energy and will not leave any carbon footprint on Earth. Opponents, however, warn that there may be inherent centralization due to the relatively high cost of deploying, building and operating extra-planetary mining facilities. On the technical side, both parties seem to agree that even if it is economically feasible to launch such a project, there are some obstacles that need to be overcome to conduct operations in space. His post questions the assertion that cooling mines in space will be a problem, saying that the nature of space allows for radiative cooling, that is, the dissipation of heat through thermal radiation. He further added that through a combination of sun-synchronous orbits and proximal positioning, latency can be controlled to a negligible level. In addition, Todd supports his claims with calculations and simplified explanations. According to Todd, “there is nothing fundamentally preventing space mining from being possible.” However, he went on to point out that this technical feasibility does not mean that such facilities will be built anytime soon. (Cointelegraph)

President-elect Trump has approached pro-crypto advocate Paul Atkins to lead the SEC, but insiders say the challenge of reforming Gensler's contentious agency may dissuade him.

According to official news, RWA Inc. has integrated LayerZero's OFT standard for its native token RWA and deployed it on Arbitrum, BNB Chain and Base.

According to Yonhap News Agency: South Korea's ruling party has not yet made a final decision on South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol's withdrawal from the party. (Jin Shi)

This article uses the chaebol economy as a starting point to analyze South Korea's path to modernization and to reflect on the East Asian paradigm behind it.

The leadership of the ruling People's Power Party of South Korea held a non-public Supreme Committee meeting in the National Assembly on the 4th. Kim Jong-hyuk, the Supreme Committee member of the People's Power Party, revealed to the media that the meeting discussed plans such as President Yoon Seok-yeol's withdrawal from the party and the resignation of the entire cabinet to hold Yoon Seok-yeol accountable for issuing an emergency martial law order. (Kim Ten)

According to Foresight News, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently responded to comments on Warpcast labeling him as "evil." Buterin noted that such opinions about him have existed since July 20, 2016. On that date, Ethereum underwent a hard fork, implementing a backward-incompatible change. This event has been a point of contention within the Ethereum community, leading to differing opinions about the decision and its implications. The hard fork was a significant moment in Ethereum's history, as it aimed to address issues that arose from the DAO hack, which had compromised a substantial amount of Ether. Buterin's acknowledgment of the long-standing criticism highlights the ongoing debates within the cryptocurrency community regarding governance and decision-making processes. The Ethereum hard fork was a pivotal moment that not only shaped the future of the platform but also sparked discussions about the ethical and technical aspects of blockchain technology. Despite the criticism, Ethereum has continued to evolve, with Buterin remaining a central figure in its development and vision.

According to PANews, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino recently shared a brief message on social media, "135B," which is believed to indicate that Tether's current circulating market capitalization has reached $135 billion. This aligns closely with data from CoinMarketCap, which reports Tether's market cap at $135.1 billion. Tether, known for its stablecoin USDT, has seen significant growth in its market capitalization, reflecting its widespread use and acceptance in the cryptocurrency market. The stablecoin is pegged to the US dollar, providing a stable alternative for traders and investors in the volatile crypto market. The increase in Tether's market cap underscores its role as a key player in the digital currency ecosystem, offering liquidity and stability. The growth in Tether's market cap is indicative of the broader trends in the cryptocurrency market, where stablecoins have become essential tools for trading and hedging against market volatility. As the market continues to evolve, Tether's position as a leading stablecoin is likely to remain significant, influencing the dynamics of digital asset trading and investment.

According to PANews, Roger Ver, known as 'Bitcoin Jesus,' has filed a motion through his legal team to dismiss tax evasion charges. The charges allege that Ver failed to pay taxes on Bitcoin earnings in 2017 and undervalued his assets when renouncing his citizenship in 2014. Ver's legal representatives argue that he adhered to the limited tax guidelines available at the time and engaged legal and assessment services to ensure compliance. They claim the charges are politically motivated. With the Trump administration's commitment to ending the crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry, there is potential for the case to be dismissed.

Saga issued a reminder on X: "The SG-1 (@sg1_online) account key has been leaked, but no funds have been affected and the network is still safe. The new SG-1 validator node is now online, and the foundation has unstaked 16 million Saga tokens from the old SG-1. If the user has previously delegated to the old SG-1, please re-delegate."

According to on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa, the Animoca Brands-associated address has recharged $4.17 million worth of PIXEL and SAND to Binance in the past half hour. Pixels and The Sandbox are both projects led by Animoca Brands. The address also received 50 million tokens transferred from the multi-signature contract address before PIXEL went online.

Meme coin has almost occupied the top position in this round of bull market. Why? Because it has several unique characteristics.

My preference for productive assets with development arcs remains the same, but my appreciation for the broader potential of memecoin is much broader.

Virgin Voyages is making history as the first cruise line to accept Bitcoin, expanding on its innovative seasonal passes for unlimited voyages. Will this bold move chart success or face rough seas?

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol lifted martial law six hours after tensions mounted in the country's National Assembly.

South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol suddenly declared a state of martial law across the country and emphasized in a televised speech that the move was aimed at "protecting a free South Korea, resisting the threat of North Korean communist forces, and eliminating anti-national forces from the North (pro-North Korea)."

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange has $21.6 billion in user funds deposited.

Recently, we have seen a lot of progress in Ethereum wallets to improve user experience, security, and functionality.