Spot crypto ETFs log $18B net inflows YTD as institutional demand holds; bridge exploits top $340.7M in 2026; Bank of Korea seeks 51% bank control of won stablecoin issuers

Spot cryptocurrency ETFs have attracted $18 billion in net inflows year to date, signaling that institutional demand remains intact. Crypto bridge exploits are back in focus after 14 attacks in 2026 resulted in $340.7 million in losses, underscoring renewed security risks. In South Korea, the Bank of Korea is calling for banks to hold a 51% ownership stake in won-denominated stablecoin issuers. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) has pushed back against the proposal.