Categories: ASIA
Stablecoin payments go 'invisible' in Southeast Asia as crypto card business surges
StraitsX, a company based in Singapore, has reported significant growth in its stablecoin card program. The company has experienced a 40-fold increase in transaction volume and…
3/30/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #ZRX
Japan’s Crypto Revolution: Speculative Bets To Institutional Backbones
Japan's approach to blockchain technology is evolving. An industry veteran has highlighted a significant shift in the country's perspective, emphasizing the transition from…
3/13/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BLOCKCHAIN #FORBES DIGITAL ASSETS
PayPay, 40% owner of Binance Japan, seeks up to $1.1 billion in Nasdaq IPO
PayPay, a payments firm with significant backing from SoftBank, is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq. The company aims to raise up to $1.1 billion and…
3/3/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #EXCHANGE #BNB
Crypto infrastructure company BitGo named issuer for FYUSD stablecoin
BitGo, a prominent player in the crypto infrastructure sector, has been appointed as the issuer for a new stablecoin known as FYUSD. This stablecoin is designed with a specific…
2/23/2026 2 min read
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Japan's SBI to issue 10 billion yen onchain bond with XRP rewards for retail investors
SBI Group, a prominent financial services company in Japan, is set to issue on-chain bonds worth 10 billion yen. These bonds, known as the SBI START Bonds, will feature a fixed…
2/22/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BLOCKCHAIN #BUSINESS
South Korea’s Hanwha makes a $13 million bet on ‘seedless’ crypto wallets
Hanwha, a prominent South Korean financial firm, has made a significant investment in a U.S.-based blockchain company, committing $13 million. This strategic move aims to enhance…
2/19/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BLOCKCHAIN #BUSINESS
Hong Kong is trying to build up its crypto regulations: State of Crypto
Hong Kong is making strides to enhance its regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. Recent announcements from various leaders in the region indicate a concerted effort to…
2/16/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #NEWSLETTERS
All social program benefits can be distributed onchain: Compliance exec
Recent discussions in Hong Kong, Thailand, and the Marshall Islands have highlighted a significant shift towards the integration of blockchain technology in public…
2/14/2026 2 min read
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State-Sponsored Hackers Using Popular AI Tools Including Gemini, Google Warns
A recent report from Google AI Threat Tracker reveals that state-sponsored hackers from North Korea, Iran, and Russia are increasingly utilizing popular artificial intelligence…
2/13/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS
Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules
Recent insights from Consensus Hong Kong indicate that Asia is taking significant strides ahead of the West in terms of on-chain retail usage. This development is primarily…
2/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #FINANCE
Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins
At the Consensus conference, industry experts highlighted a significant shift among Asian institutions towards stablecoins. This trend is largely influenced by recent regulatory…
2/12/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
AI-powered agents dominate the EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon
The EasyA x Consensus Hong Kong hackathon showcased the impressive capabilities of AI-powered agents in software development. Winning projects, such as FoundrAI, exemplified the…
2/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #TECH #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026