Categories: ASIA
Stablecoin platform VelaFi secures $20M to scale cross-border settlement rails
VelaFi, a stablecoin platform, has successfully secured funding amounting to $20 million. This financial backing is intended to enhance the company's capabilities in providing…
1/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS
VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure
VelaFi, a company based in Latin America, has successfully secured $20 million in a Series B funding round. This financing aims to bolster the company's infrastructure for…
1/12/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #FUNDRAISING
South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has reportedly announced new guidelines that will permit listed companies to invest in cryptocurrencies. This significant policy…
1/12/2026 2 min read
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China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules
China's recent decision to implement interest payments on its digital yuan has raised significant concerns regarding the competitiveness of US stablecoins. This development…
1/8/2026 3 min read
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GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs
Recent discussions surrounding the GENIUS Act have raised concerns among crypto executives, particularly regarding the potential implications of banning yield on stablecoins.…
1/8/2026 2 min read
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China’s financial associations reclassify RWAs as ‘risky‘: Report
Recent developments in China's financial regulatory landscape have led to a significant policy change regarding Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization. According to a report by Wu…
1/5/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BLOCKCHAIN #MINING
Emerge’s Top 10 WTF AI Moments of 2025
The year 2025 marked a significant turning point for artificial intelligence, as numerous incidents showcased the technology's unpredictable nature. From bizarre AI behaviors to…
12/31/2025 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
Coinbase exec warns Senate stablecoin misstep could hand China a global edge
A Coinbase executive has expressed concerns regarding potential modifications to the GENIUS Act, warning that such changes could undermine the position of US dollar stablecoins…
12/31/2025 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #EXCHANGE #REGULATION
South Korea delays crypto bill over stablecoin concerns: Report
South Korea's stablecoin legislation, which is being led by President Lee Jae-myung, has been postponed until 2026. This decision comes in response to significant concerns…
12/30/2025 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION
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'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
ASIA #ASIA #FIAT #MACROECONOMICS
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
ASIA #ASIA #FIAT #MACROECONOMICS