Categories: ASIA

Japan’s new crypto tax could wake ‘sleeping giant’ of retail investors

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 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 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

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Japan government backs 20% tax on crypto profits, on par with stocks

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 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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Ripple Can Now Offer Wider XRP, RLUSD Services After Singapore Regulator Approval

Ripple Can Now Offer Wider XRP, RLUSD Services After Singapore Regulator Approval

Ripple has received approval from Singapore regulators, allowing the company to expand its offerings of token-based settlement and payment services. This development is…

12/1/2025 1 min read

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HashKey edges toward Hong Kong listing while China chills stablecoin plans

HashKey edges toward Hong Kong listing while China chills stablecoin plans

HashKey Holdings is moving closer to a significant initial public offering (IPO) as the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) has released a post-hearing information pack for the…

12/1/2025 1 min read

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Ripple Labs gets nod to expand payment activities in Singapore

Ripple Labs gets nod to expand payment activities in Singapore

Ripple Labs has received approval to broaden its payment activities in Singapore, marking a significant step in its expansion strategy. This development comes alongside Ripple's…

12/1/2025 1 min read

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Crypto industry pledges over $3M to victims of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

Crypto industry pledges over $3M to victims of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades

The crypto industry has come together to support the victims of a catastrophic fire in Hong Kong, which has been described as the city's most devastating in 80 years. This tragic…

11/29/2025 1 min read

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South Korea targets sub-$680 crypto transfers in sweeping AML crackdown

South Korea targets sub-$680 crypto transfers in sweeping AML crackdown

South Korea has initiated a significant overhaul of its anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, targeting cryptocurrency transactions below a specific threshold. This move is…

11/28/2025 1 min read

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Justin Sun Doubles Down on First Digital Trust Fraud Allegations, Urges H.K. Regulators to Act

Justin Sun Doubles Down on First Digital Trust Fraud Allegations, Urges H.K. Regulators to Act

Justin Sun has reiterated his allegations against First Digital Trust (FDT), claiming that the company has taken advantage of weaknesses in Hong Kong's trust company regulations.…

11/27/2025 1 min read

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South Korea's Top Crypto Exchange to Be Absorbed By Tech Giant in $10.3 Billion Deal

South Korea's Top Crypto Exchange to Be Absorbed By Tech Giant in $10.3 Billion Deal

A significant merger is on the horizon in South Korea's crypto landscape, as Dunamu, the owner of Upbit, is set to be absorbed by the payments giant Naver in a deal valued at…

11/26/2025 1 min read

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