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Bhutan’s Bitcoin Holdings Revealed: Kingdom Owns $780M in BTC from Mining

[Sep 16 4:42 PM] South Asian country Bhutan, a Buddhist kingdom on the Himalayas’ eastern edge, has been revealed as a major Bitcoin holder, owning 13,011 BTC worth around $780.49 million, according to a report by Arkham Intelligence. The public data company…

HashKey and Kaia partner to boost Web3 adoption in Asia

[Sep 2 8:12 AM] HashKey Group and Kaia collaborate post-rebrand to accelerate Web3 adoption, coinciding with the Kaia-Finschia merger and new mainnet launch.

WazirX announces INR withdrawals will resume on Aug. 26

[Aug 23 6:04 PM] The crypto exchange did not provide a timeline on when crypto withdrawals might resume, citing legal issues.

Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs Saw Highest Inflows in a Month

[Aug 22 9:49 PM] Hong Kong's spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their largest inflow of funds in over a month today, highlighting growing Asian interest in Bitcoin investment vehicles.JUST IN: Hong Kong #Bitcoin ETFs saw $15 million in inflows today, the highest in a…

Coinbase’s Paul Grewal Says Crypto Should Remain Non-Partisan

[Aug 7 10:03 AM] Technology should transcend the political divide, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer says.

$235M WazirX exchange hack has implications for India’s crypto industry

[Jul 22 7:30 AM] North Korean hackers are suspected to be involved in the $235 million hack of Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX.

Asia's First Inverse Bitcoin ETF to Launch Tomorrow in Hong Kong

[Jul 22 3:16 AM] The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is poised to make history tomorrow with the launch of Asia's first inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).JUST IN: Asia’s first inverse #Bitcoin ETF to go live tomorrow in Hong Kong…

Hong Kong to launch Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin ETF

[Jul 22 3:13 AM] CSOP’s new inverse Bitcoin ETF aims to profit from BTC price declines following their successful 2022 launch of the firm’s Bitcoin Futures ETF.

Hong Kong to launch Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin ETF

[Jul 22 3:13 AM] CSOP’s new inverse Bitcoin ETF aims to profit from BTC price declines following their successful 2022 launch of the firm’s Bitcoin Futures ETF.

TSMC becomes first Asian company to reach $1T as AI demand surges

[Jul 20 10:26 AM] The company is now worth more than Broadcom and closing in on Meta.

Bitcoin L2s help crypto miners in Asia supplement income with staking

[Jul 17 7:01 AM] Bitcoin L2s remain crucial to the Asian crypto ecosystem, offering miners new revenue streams after the most recent halving.

Asian Currencies Hit 19-Month Low: Devere CEO Predicts Continued Weakness

[Jun 27 9:11 PM] Asian currencies have reached their lowest levels in over 19 months as the U.S. dollar strengthens, driven by expectations of prolonged elevated U.S. interest rates. The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index fell by 0.1% on Thursday, marking its lowest point…

IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East's Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency

[Jun 19 1:21 AM] Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may not be essential to achieving intended policy goals, instead addressing underlying constraints and improving other digital payment systems may be a more practical alternative, a survey of 19 central banks…

Taiwan establishes association to help crypto firms self regulate

[Jun 13 1:49 PM] The association was formed after the country’s Justice Ministry proposed AML amendments for crypto firms that could result in penalties, including up to two years in prison.

Crypto Has an Unrealized Opportunity in Asia

[Feb 13 10:46 AM]

Thailand's SEC Breaks New Ground in 2024 With Crypto-Friendly Rules

[Jan 30 10:11 AM] Thailand's SEC has updated its rules by removing retail investors' limits for asset-backed tokens, creating new rules for custodians and giving them a larger role in monitoring digital asset business.

Bitcoin ETFs in and Around Asia After U.S. Approvals? Analysts Are Optimistic About Momentum

[Jan 29 12:16 AM] The much-awaited approval of spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can give unprecedented momentum for similar regulatory approvals in and around Asia.

Tether Hits Back at UN Report Alleging Role of USDT in Illicit Activity in East Asia

[Jan 16 5:25 AM] Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin by market cap, has challenged the United Nations (UN) for its report on underground banking and money laundering infrastructure in East and Southeast Asia.

Philippines SEC begins Binance ban countdown

[Dec 14, 2023 3:52 AM] The head of the Philippines SEC clarified that Binance and any other unregistered exchange issued with an advisory has three months before they are banned from the country.

Singapore releases national AI strategy 2.0, plans for 15,000 AI experts

[Dec 5, 2023 5:30 AM] Singapore released an updated version of its national AI strategy that includes plans for boosting government competency, building a smart nation and increasing compute capacity.

South Korean financial authorities solicit reports on unlicensed crypto exchanges

[Dec 4, 2023 2:38 AM] Financial regulators in South Korea have opened a window of time for people to come forward and report any unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges operating in the country.

There Is a World of Web3 Outside the U.S. and Europe

[Nov 16, 2023 10:22 AM]

APEC finance ministers to share perspectives on crypto at meeting in San Francisco

[Nov 13, 2023 3:18 PM] U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she is looking forward to hearing from the finance ministers of some of the world’s most crypto-forward countries.

Kazakhstan’s authorities confirm they blocked access to Coinbase: Report

[Nov 7, 2023 4:55 AM] The authorities cited the Law on Digital Assets, enacted in February 2023, that forbids the issuance and trading of digital currencies and crypto exchange operations without a national license, according to reports.

Hong Kong securities regulator updates crypto policies, citing market developments

[Oct 20, 2023 10:24 AM] The notice came more than a month after more than a thousand users reported losses from the JPEX crypto exchange.

Asian and European stocks rally amid a wave of risk appetite

[Oct 10, 2023 9:18 AM] Asian and European stocks registered a bullish surge on Tuesday owing to the Fed’s hawkish outlook on interest rates.

Kazakh crypto miners plead with President to cut energy prices

[Oct 3, 2023 3:40 AM] Eight major cryptocurrency mining operators signed an open letter to the President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Indian state governments spur blockchain adoption in public administration

[Sep 19, 2023 7:44 AM] Numerous initiatives by local and state governments in India — from data management systems to verifiable certificate issuances — currently use blockchain technology.

Grab, Uber’s Southeast Asian rival, debuts Web3 services with Circle

[Sep 14, 2023 2:04 AM] Grab, Southeast Asia’s Uber-like super app, is working with the USDC issuer Circle to enable Web3 services for its 187 million users.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Sees Growing Presence of Asia Developers in Blockchain Tech

[Sep 13, 2023 10:40 AM]