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Asia-Based Digital Asset Firm Hashkey Group Introduces Wealth Management Service

[Apr 13, 2023 7:00 PM] HashKey has also expanded its OTC service by expanding its liquidity coverage and its range of tokens in the spot market.

Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Declares Now Is the 'Right Time' for Web3 Adoption

[Apr 10, 2023 10:21 AM] Finance chief Paul Chan said in a blog post that despite recent volatility in crypto, now is the time to push forward Web3 technologies.

Bitget launches $100M Web3 fund for crypto projects in Asia

[Apr 10, 2023 12:35 AM] Bitget's new fund will receive $100 million as an initial investment to support the next generation of Web3 projects.

Conflux proposes deploying Uniswap v3, setting up $2M liquidity pool for CFX pairs

[Apr 7, 2023 1:45 PM] Following the expiration of the Uniswap V3 code license on April 1, Conflux seeks to deploy the decentralized crypto trading protocol on its network.

Islam and crypto: How digital assets can comply with Islamic financial law

[Apr 6, 2023 7:45 AM] A look at cryptocurrency’s role in the world of Islamic banking and finance.

Indonesian government looks to NFTs to preserve cultural heritage

[Mar 30, 2023 7:12 AM] The Deputy of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy explains how NFTs and cryptocurrency can help solve social and economic challenges within Indonesia.

Fujitsu interested in crypto trading services, trademark application reveals

[Mar 26, 2023 1:04 AM] The brand wants to offer financial services, including accepting deposits, financing loans, financial management and the exchange of crypto assets.

Putin, Xi Vow to Use Yuan as Russia and China Move to Settlements in National Currencies

[Mar 22, 2023 4:00 PM] As part of the talks that Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese president Xi Jinping are currently conducting in Russia, Russia has vowed to move to use the Chinese yuan as a settlement currency with countries in Asia, Africa, and Latam…

Neutronpay And BitcoinVN To Host Lightningcon Vietnam, Asia’s First Bitcoin And Lightning Conference

[Mar 8, 2023 3:39 PM] In March, Bitcoin and Lightning builders and developers will congregate at a beachside resort in Da Nang, Vietnam.Asia’s first Bitcoin and Lightning Network conference will take place in Da Nang, Vietnam, March 22-24, 2023 at the beachside Furama…

Bitcoin Price Jumps 2% Due To Bids From Asia, Here’s What’s Going On

[Mar 1, 2023 4:15 AM] Over the past few months, the US market has been driving the Bitcoin price. During the US trading hours, the Bitcoin price showed much higher trading activity and volatility. This makes today’s 2% jump for the Bitcoin price during Asian…

Could NFTs and crypto help Japan’s ‘Cool Japan’ strategy?

[Feb 28, 2023 8:02 AM] Crypto-adjacent technologies could be a valuable part of Japan's strategy to promote its culture and boost its economy.

Bitcoin bulls remain in charge even in the face of increasing regulatory FUD

[Feb 27, 2023 2:30 PM] BTC’s correction to $22,750 followed negative remarks from financial regulators, but key Bitcoin price metrics show bulls remain optimistic.

Hong Kong’s crypto ambition gets subtle nod from Beijing: Report

[Feb 20, 2023 11:39 PM] While China has cracked down on cryptocurrencies in the mainland, it's apparently taking a softer approach to Hong Kong's crypto hub aspirations.

Crypto’s next bull run will come from the East: Gemini co-founder

[Feb 19, 2023 8:32 PM] Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss believes the next crypto bull run will come from Asia, while America has two options — embrace crypto or be left behind.

Bulgarian Businessman Loses Half a Million Dollars to Call Center Crypto Fraud

[Feb 6, 2023 4:00 AM] A Bulgarian investor has lost a large amount of money to fraudsters who convinced him he was putting cash into cryptocurrency. The scam operated through a call center in what is becoming an established scheme for extracting money from victims lured…

Sri Lanka against Bitcoin adoption, rejects Draper’s anti-corruption pitch

[Feb 4, 2023 4:03 AM] Central bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe believes that adopting decentralized cryptocurrencies would worsen the country’s economic situation.

Bitcoin’s big month: Did US institutions prevail over Asian retail traders?

[Feb 3, 2023 8:01 AM] There may be no single reason for BTC’s 39% January price gain, but some suspect institutional investors. Can their impact be quantified, though?

Bitcoin aims for $25K as institutional demand increases and economic data soothes investor fears

[Jan 30, 2023 1:42 PM] Strong corporate earnings and investors’ anticipation of a Federal Reserve pivot are helping to cement the case for risk assets like Bitcoin.

$1.48B in Bitcoin options expire on Friday — Will BTC hold $22K?

[Jan 25, 2023 12:09 PM] BTC price has started to correct, and with $1.48 billion in Bitcoin options expiring on Jan. 27, traders are watching to see if the price holds above $22,000.

Stablecoin data points to ‘healthy appetite’ from bulls and possible Bitcoin rally to $25K

[Jan 23, 2023 4:04 PM] Bitcoin price continues to press higher this week as demand for stablecoins and a key BTC price metric suggests bulls have a “healthy appetite.”

Asian Traders Behind Most Of Bitcoin’s Recent Gains, Report Reveals

[Jan 18, 2023 3:00 PM] Data shows most of Bitcoin’s recent gains since November 27 have been observed during Asian trading hours, according to a report. Bitcoin Saw The Most Returns During Asian Trading Hours As per the latest weekly report from Arcane Research…

Hashkey Capital Raises $500 Million for Its Third Fund, Despite Crypto Market Downturn

[Jan 17, 2023 10:30 PM] On Tuesday, global asset manager Hashkey, which focuses on crypto and blockchain investments, announced that it has closed its third fund at $500 million. The company’s “HashKey Fintech Investment III” is dedicated to developing…

Bitcoin holds $20K while flirting with a neutral futures premium for the first time in 6 months

[Jan 17, 2023 1:45 PM] Global and U.S. economic data and a few BTC derivatives-related metrics could determine whether Bitcoin retests the $20,000 level in the short-term.

Bithumb ordered to pay outage damages to investors by South Korean court

[Jan 16, 2023 4:18 AM] A ruling from local courts has Bithumb liable to pay just over $200,000 in damages to the 132 investors which filed against the cryptocurrency exchange.

Crypto regulation world: How laws for digital assets changed in 2022

[Jan 4, 2023 12:56 PM] While regulations were once seen as hurdles to crypto adoption, they are now perceived as the fastest way to attain global mainstream adoption.

$16K retest the most likely path for Bitcoin, according to 2 derivative metrics

[Dec 19, 2022 3:48 PM] Top traders' long-to-short ratio and stronger demand for stablecoins in Asia indicate higher odds of further price correction.

Amber Group raises $300M to recover from FTX contagion

[Dec 16, 2022 3:59 AM] The new funding from Fenbushi aims to help Amber address some of the “significant drawdowns” as an aftermath of the FTX default.

Hong Kong Stock Exchange’s First Bitcoin Futures ETF Receives $53 Million Initial Investment

[Dec 15, 2022 11:24 AM] The futures ETF will be the first of its kind available in Asia according to the asset manager, CSOP.Investors in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will be able to trade the CSOP Bitcoin Futures ETF (3066.HK) starting December 16 according to a press…

Bitcoin traders cross fingers in hopes that a positive Fed meeting triggers a run to $18K

[Dec 12, 2022 12:21 PM] All eyes are on this week’s Federal Reserve meeting, and BTC traders hope that positive strides against inflation trigger a run to $18,000.

Pakistan launches new laws to expedite CBDC launch by 2025

[Dec 5, 2022 2:19 AM] The State Bank of Pakistan signed in new laws for Electronic Money Institutions — non-bank entities offering digital payment instruments — to ensure the timely issuance of a CBDC in the next three years.