Categories: ASIA

North Korea-linked theft and poor key security dominate Web3 losses: Hacken

North Korea-linked theft and poor key security dominate Web3 losses: Hacken

In a recent report, Hacken revealed that losses in the Web3 sector have escalated to nearly $4 billion in 2025. A significant portion of these losses has been attributed to cyber…

12/30/2025 2 min read

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China lets banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026

China lets banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026

China's central bank has announced a significant policy shift regarding its digital yuan initiative. Starting January 1, 2026, banks in China will be permitted to pay interest on…

12/29/2025 2 min read

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China to let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026

China to let banks pay interest on digital yuan wallets from January 2026

China's central bank has announced a significant policy change regarding the digital yuan, also known as e-CNY. Starting January 1, 2026, banks in China will be permitted to pay…

12/30/2025 2 min read

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Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts

Crypto exchange Bybit to restrict access for Japanese users as regulatory pressure mounts

Bybit, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to restrict access for users located in Japan. This move follows a recent trend of increased regulatory scrutiny within…

12/23/2025 2 min read

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Hong Kong Plans New Crypto, Infrastructure Rules for Insurers

Hong Kong Plans New Crypto, Infrastructure Rules for Insurers

The Hong Kong Insurance Authority has announced a proposal that aims to introduce a new set of regulations allowing insurance companies to invest in cryptocurrencies and…

12/22/2025 3 min read

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What Malaysia’s royal stablecoin reveals about Asia’s shift to tokenized money

What Malaysia’s royal stablecoin reveals about Asia’s shift to tokenized money

Malaysia’s introduction of the RMJDT stablecoin illustrates a significant movement in Asia towards the integration of stablecoins into regulated financial systems. This…

12/19/2025 3 min read

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North Korean Hackers Have Stolen $2 Billion in Crypto This Year: Report

North Korean Hackers Have Stolen $2 Billion in Crypto This Year: Report

In a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency security, attackers from North Korea have reportedly stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year. This…

12/18/2025 2 min read

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Singapore Entrepreneur Loses Entire Crypto Portfolio After Downloading Fake Game

Singapore Entrepreneur Loses Entire Crypto Portfolio After Downloading Fake Game

A Singapore entrepreneur, Mark Koh, has suffered a significant loss of his entire cryptocurrency portfolio due to a malware incident. The malware was downloaded after he…

12/17/2025 2 min read

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SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement

SBI, Startale to launch regulated yen stablecoin for global settlement

SBI and Startale are set to launch a regulated yen stablecoin as part of their initiative to connect Japan to on-chain finance and facilitate cross-border tokenized asset flows.…

12/16/2025 2 min read

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Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework

Japan’s SBI and Startale plan regulated yen stablecoin in 2026 under new framework

SBI Holdings and Startale have announced their intention to develop a regulated yen stablecoin in collaboration with Shinsei Trust. This initiative is set to facilitate the…

12/16/2025 2 min read

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BlackRock Expands Crypto Bet With 7 Senior Hires Across U.S. and Asia

BlackRock Expands Crypto Bet With 7 Senior Hires Across U.S. and Asia

BlackRock, a leading asset management firm with $10 trillion in assets under management, is making significant strides in the cryptocurrency sector. The company has announced the…

12/15/2025 2 min read

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Hong Kong's OSL Group to Offer U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin with Anchorage Digital

Hong Kong's OSL Group to Offer U.S.-Regulated Stablecoin with Anchorage Digital

Hong Kong's OSL Group has announced plans to launch a new stablecoin, the USDGO token. This digital asset will operate under U.S. federal oversight and will be fully backed 1:1…

12/11/2025 2 min read

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