There Is a World of Web3 Outside the U.S. and Europe
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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]
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities
[Sep 7, 2023 7:15 PM] The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm.
Mining Bitcoin on Household Electricity Most Profitable in Asia, Study Finds
[Aug 21, 2023 4:00 AM] Despite significant variations in electricity rates and regulations, the Asian region as a whole has the lowest average cost of bitcoin mining for solo miners, new research shows. At the same time, the surge of energy prices due to Covid…
Uzbekistan permits two banks to issue crypto cards
[Aug 16, 2023 2:13 AM] Kapital Bank and Ravnaq Bank got approval from the National Agency for Perspective Projects to participate in the digital sandbox of crypto regulation.
Circle CEO: 70% of USDC adoption comes from outside the US
[Aug 7, 2023 10:50 PM] Major stablecoin issuers Tether and Circle are focusing on non-U.S. markets where adoption is growing.
Asian Economies Could Benefit From Reduced Dollar Influence, Says Devere CEO
[Aug 5, 2023 7:30 PM] The CEO of asset management firm Devere Group says the world is shifting “away from a dollar-dominated financial system.” Emphasizing that a shift away from U.S. dollar influence “could have positive implications for Asian economies,” he…
Binance Japan begins launching trading services for residents
[Aug 1, 2023 10:54 AM] The Japan-based crypto exchange said it was offering spot trading for 34 tokens as of Aug. 1, with plans to migrate global Binance users starting on Aug. 14.
Ripple Committed to Markets With Clear Rules in Asia and Europe After US Court Win
[Jul 24, 2023 5:30 AM] Following a partial court victory in the United States, crypto company Ripple intends to stay focused on markets with clear regulations for the industry, including jurisdictions in Asia such as Singapore and Hong Kong. The U.S.-based blockchain…
Former UN Security Council President Kishore Mahbubani: ‘The American Century Is Over’
Kuwait bans crypto and virtual assets transactions
[Jul 20, 2023 1:16 AM] Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority has officially confirmed the commitment to “absolute prohibition” of virtually all crypto operations in the country.
Bitcoin price falls under $30K as macro and regulatory worries take center stage
[Jul 17, 2023 3:19 PM] As investors’ euphoria over Bitcoin subsides, regulatory and macroeconomic headwinds resurface to negatively impact the BTC price.
Report: Crypto Industry Boasts 10,000 Companies and 190,000 Professionals With a Collective Valuation of $180 Billion
[Jul 9, 2023 2:30 PM] A recent report released by K33 Research three days ago reveals that as of July 2023, the cryptocurrency industry boasts approximately 10,000 companies, employing an estimated 190,000 crypto professionals. Notably, K33 provides a comprehensive…
Account abstraction will drive a billion users from Asia to Web3: ConsenSys exec
[Jul 4, 2023 8:08 PM] In addition to “smart accounts” Ethereum adoption will be boosted by Web3 gaming along with zkEVM scaling and security, says Laura Shi.
Dappradar: Metaverse Projects Command 43.68% of the Web3 Investments in 2023
[Jul 4, 2023 12:00 AM] While metaverse and virtual world projects have nosedived, a recent report of Dappradar, a Web3 tracking site, has revealed that venture capital firms have invested $707 million in these projects since the start of 2023. This means that, even when…
Crypto VC is struggling only from a North American perspective — Animoca Brands CEO
[Jun 30, 2023 1:30 PM] Speaking with Cointelegraph at the Collision Conference, in Toronto, crypto veteran Yat Siu outlined how crypto firms can cope with unique environments, stressing that it is not "as bad as it sounds".
Limited generative AI usage to be allowed in Japanese schools
[Jun 22, 2023 7:37 AM] The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to allow limited use of generative AI, like ChatGPT, in elementary, junior high and high schools across the country.
Crypto Friendly Xapo Bank Expands to India, Rest of South Asia
[Jun 22, 2023 6:33 AM] Xapo's CEO said the move "is in line with the positive shifts we are witnessing in Asia’s evolving crypto landscape."
Binance launches regulated platform in Kazakhstan amid troubles in the West`
[Jun 21, 2023 7:22 AM] Amid growing regulatory uncertainty in the West several crypto platforms have shifted their focus toward the Asia Pacific region.
Gemini plans Asia-Pacific expansion as part of 'next wave of growth for crypto'
[Jun 20, 2023 10:30 AM] The crypto exchange has already announced efforts to expand into Canada and Europe amid a lawsuit from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors want crypto, but not without TradFi backing: Nomura survey
[Jun 15, 2023 9:08 PM] A Nomura Laser Digital survey has revealed the majority of institutional investors polled are still keen on crypto.
How I Missed The Early Days Of Bitcoin
[Jun 10, 2023 6:00 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Enza Coin, a Bitcoin-focused investor and content creator.The other day I was looking through my closet and found a pair of my old FitFlops. Does anyone remember these? FitFlops sold for some $100 and promised to…
Bitcoin Is Becoming A Lifeline For Political Dissidents In Myanmar
[Jun 9, 2023 6:00 AM] This is an opinion editorial by Win Ko Ko Aung, a McCourt Scholar for Georgetown University’s Data Science for Public Policy program and a survivor of Myanmar’s 2021 military coup.As the 2024 U.S. Presidential election campaign kicked off, one of…