Google Trends shows “spot Bitcoin ETF” search value expected to peak at 100 this week

South Korea’s ruling People Power Party has confirmed that the trading of spot digital asset ETFs will be permitted by the end of this year, according to local media outlet Edaily. For the first time, this development will allow domestic investors to gain exposure to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum through exchange-traded funds.

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) has raised fresh concerns about the integrity of the country’s crypto landscape, revealing that several cryptocurrency exchange providers remain on the official register despite no longer being operational. These dormant platforms now risk deregistration unless they voluntarily withdraw.

Decentralized finance protocol Loopscale has successfully retrieved almost half of the $5.7 million drained from its vaults during a major security breach on April 26. The recovery follows ongoing white-hat negotiations with the exploiter, which have shown significant progress recently.

Hyperliquid is set to roll out a revamped fee discount system and a new account linking feature on May 5, 2025, at 03:00 UTC. These updates aim to enhance trading incentives and user flexibility on the platform.