Categories: ASIA
A16z Crypto to Open Seoul Office, Hire Sungmo Park to Lead Asia Efforts
Andreessen Horovitz's crypto venture capital unit, A16z Crypto, has announced plans to open a new office in Seoul, South Korea. The move is part of their strategy to expand their…
12/10/2025 3 min read
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Japan plans major shift as crypto moves from payments to securities law
Japan is poised to implement significant changes in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation. The country plans to transition its regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies from…
12/10/2025 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION
HashKey crypto exchange opens Hong Kong IPO subscription, targets $215M
HashKey, recognized as Hong Kong's largest crypto exchange, has initiated its initial public offering (IPO) subscription. The exchange aims to raise approximately $214.7 million,…
12/9/2025 2 min read
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HashKey Files for Hong Kong IPO, Aims to Be City’s First Listed Crypto Exchange
HashKey, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency sector, has made a significant move by filing for an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong. This filing marks an important…
12/9/2025 2 min read
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South Korea to impose bank-level liability on crypto exchanges after Upbit hack: Report
South Korea is set to implement stringent no-fault compensation standards for cryptocurrency exchanges, aligning them with the regulations applicable to traditional banks. This…
12/7/2025 1 min read
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Maryland Man Sentenced for Helping North Korea Infiltrate U.S. Tech Firms
A Maryland man has been sentenced for his involvement in a scheme that assisted North Korean operatives in infiltrating U.S. technology firms. This operation allowed overseas…
12/5/2025 1 min read
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Sony's Blockchain Partner Launches Institutional-Grade Stablecoin for Soneium
Sony's blockchain partner has launched an institutional-grade stablecoin known as USDSC on the Soneium platform. This development comes as Japan is progressing with its trials…
12/3/2025 1 min read
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Japan’s new crypto tax could wake ‘sleeping giant’ of retail investors
The Japanese crypto industry is on the brink of significant growth as the government is set to implement a new tax policy. This policy involves a moderate tax rate on…
12/3/2025 1 min read
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Parataxis Agrees to Buy Control of South Korea's Sinsiway for $27M, Build Ether Treasury
Parataxis has reached an agreement to acquire control of Sinsiway for a significant sum. This acquisition is expected to lead to the establishment of South Korea's first…
12/3/2025 1 min read
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China's Z-Image Dethrones Flux as King of AI Art—And Your Potato PC Can Run It
China's Z-Image model has emerged as a dominant force in the AI art landscape, surpassing the capabilities of Flux2. Notably, Z-Image can operate effectively on hardware from…
12/2/2025 1 min read
ASIA #ASIA #ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Japan government backs 20% tax on crypto profits, on par with stocks
Japan has announced a significant reform in its approach to cryptocurrency taxation. The government has decided to implement a flat tax rate of 20% on profits from crypto…
12/2/2025 1 min read
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Airwallex Faces China Backdoor Allegations From Prominent VC
Airwallex, a fintech unicorn, is facing serious allegations from prominent investor Keith Rabois. He claims that the company's structure allows the Chinese government potential…
12/1/2025 1 min read
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