Tags: #ASIA
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
Solana leans into tokenization and payments at Hong Kong’s Accelerate APAC event
At the Accelerate APAC event in Hong Kong, Solana made a significant push towards the realms of tokenization and payment solutions. The focus was on moving beyond the trend of…
2/12/2026 2 min read
SOL #ASIA #MARKET #SOL
BlackRock exec says 1% crypto allocation in Asia could unlock $2 trillion in new flows
During a recent panel discussion at Consensus in Hong Kong, a BlackRock executive highlighted the potential for significant capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market. The…
2/11/2026 3 min read
MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #MINING
Hong Kong ready to issue first stablecoin licenses in March, Financial Secretary says
Hong Kong is poised to take a significant step in the cryptocurrency landscape by issuing its first stablecoin licenses. According to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, this…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #POLICY
Tom Lee says stop timing the bottom and start buying the dip
Thomas Lee recently addressed attendees at the Hong Kong Consensus 2026, emphasizing the importance of seizing investment opportunities in the current crypto landscape. He…
2/11/2026 2 min read
MARKET #ASIA #BUSINESS #MARKET
MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says
At the Hong Kong Consensus 2026, the chairman of BitMine discussed the potential impact of MrBeast's recent acquisition of neobank Step on the cryptocurrency landscape. This…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #FINANCE
Hong Kong working to allow perpetual contracts, chief regulator says
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is taking significant steps towards the integration of perpetual contracts within its financial framework. SFC CEO Julia Leung…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #HONG KONG
Solana's Lily Liu champions internet capital markets at Consensus Hong Kong 2026
At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, Lily Liu of Solana engaged in a fireside chat with Michael Lau, emphasizing the importance of finance and the central role of Asia in the evolving…
2/11/2026 2 min read
SOL #ASIA #MARKET #SOL
Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says
Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John KC Lee, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering the growth of the local digital asset community. This announcement, made during…
2/11/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026
South Korea probes Bithumb after $43B ‘phantom’ Bitcoin payout
South Korean authorities have initiated an investigation into Bithumb, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, following a significant operational error where the platform…
2/10/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC