Investments

TradFi

South Korea’s Traditional Banks Begin Offering Bitcoin-Backed Loans

South Korea has seen its first traditional bank loans secured by bitcoin, with third-party custodians holding the assets and court-ordered sales available if borrowers default.

By Chloe · Oct 12, 2026

ETFs

Bitcoin Holds Above $84,000 Despite Heavy ETF Outflows as Oil Slips

Bitcoin retained its weekend gains and traded above $84,000 even as crypto ETFs recorded more than $600 million in outflows last week and oil prices moved lower.

By Chloe · Oct 12, 2026