More than 25% of South Koreans in their 20s to 50s now own digital assets according to a new Hana Institute of Finance report released Sunday. Crypto investments make up 14% of their financial portfolios with Bitcoin remaining the top choice for 60% of investors. People in their 40s lead with 31% participation followed by those in their 30s at 28% and 50s at 25%.

Around 78% of investors in their 50s use crypto to build funds and 53% said they are preparing for retirement. Over 70% of respondents are interested in expanding crypto investments. Nearly half would invest more if traditional banks played a bigger role and 35% want stronger legal protections for confidence.

Regular crypto purchases have tripled from 10% to 34% showing maturing patterns. Mid-term trading rose from 26% to 47% while short-term trading fell slightly. Investors are turning to official exchanges and analytics instead of word-of-mouth as they seek growth diversification and stability.

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Bolivia’s central bank reports a crypto boom with transactions hitting $430 million in the past 12 months — a 630% surge from the year before. Most transfers came from individuals with Binance-linked channels handling the largest share. In just six months of 2025 crypto volumes soared to $294 million compared to $46.5 million in the same period of 2024.

New laws and government backing are driving this rise. Resolution 082/2024 allows banks to route customer crypto orders to exchanges. The national energy firm YPFB now uses crypto to pay for fuel imports as Bolivia faces a dollar shortage and fuel supply strain.

President Luis Arce’s government launched Supreme Decree 5384 creating licenses for fintechs and crypto service providers. The central bank paired this with a national literacy campaign teaching private key safety fraud prevention and crypto basics. Officials say digital tools can boost the economy but users must understand the risks.

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Bitvavo has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets. This major achievement allows the exchange to operate across Europe under the new regulatory framework that promotes fairness and innovation in the crypto industry. CEO Mark Nuvelstijn welcomed the approval and highlighted that consistent rules across member states are vital for a level playing field.

The MiCA license provides Bitvavo with clear guidance and confidence to expand its services across Europe. Nuvelstijn praised the MiCA process for strengthening investor protection and supporting financial stability. Chief risk officer Jeetan Patel called the licensing journey rigorous yet efficient and thanked the regulator for its constructive collaboration throughout.

More crypto exchanges are racing to obtain MiCA approval as the regulation brings renewed trust to the market. Firms like Kraken Coinbase and Bybit have also secured licenses recently. Experts say this has fueled significant growth in crypto trading across the EU signaling a bright future for digital assets.

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Robinhood announced the launch of micro futures contracts for XRP, Solana and Bitcoin Friday futures on its trading platform. This move strengthens its position as a leader in crypto derivatives and expands its total offerings to nine. The micro futures provide traders with lower capital requirements making it easier for retail investors to access crypto futures markets.

The micro XRP futures come with a contract multiplier of 2500 where a tick of 0.0005 equals $125. Micro Solana futures have a multiplier of 25 with each 0.5 tick move worth $1.25. Both contracts are cash settled and trade nearly 24 hours a day from 6 PM to 5 PM ET offering more flexibility to traders.

Robinhood recently relisted XRP Solana and Cardano on its US platform responding to growing user demand. The move aligns with broader market trends as major platforms like CME Group and Coinbase have also added new crypto futures. The company aims to attract new customers by offering more diverse trading options.