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StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange

StraitX to debut Singapore and U.S. dollar stablecoins on Solana for quick currency exchange

StraitX is set to launch stablecoins pegged to the Singapore dollar and the U.S. dollar on the Solana blockchain. This move aims to enable instantaneous currency exchanges…

12/16/2025 2 min read

SOL #ASIA #EXCHANGE #MARKET

Bitcoin Could Drop To $70K As Bank Of Japan Rate Move Approaches—Analysts

Bitcoin Could Drop To $70K As Bank Of Japan Rate Move Approaches—Analysts

Analysts are warning that Bitcoin may face significant downward pressure, potentially dropping towards the $70,000 mark, if the Bank of Japan (BOJ) implements an anticipated…

12/16/2025 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #FIAT

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

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #SBI

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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Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns

Bitcoin Hashrate Sees Sharpest Post Halving Drop Since 2024 Amid China Machine Shutdowns

Bitcoin's hashrate experienced a significant decline, marking the sharpest drop since the last halving event in 2024. This downturn is attributed to the shutdown of approximately…

12/15/2025 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #MARKET

Bitcoin will ‘dump below $70K’ thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts

Bitcoin will ‘dump below $70K’ thanks to hawkish Japan: Macro analysts

The Bank of Japan is anticipated to raise its benchmark interest rates on an upcoming Friday, a move that macro analysts suggest could have significant implications for riskier…

12/14/2025 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #FIAT

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 30-Year High, Posing Another Threat to Bitcoin

The Bank of Japan is poised to increase interest rates to levels not seen in three decades. This potential move is significant as it could have implications for global financial…

12/13/2025 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #FIAT

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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New Xiaomi Smartphones Will Come With Sei Crypto Wallets Preinstalled

New Xiaomi Smartphones Will Come With Sei Crypto Wallets Preinstalled

Xiaomi has announced a partnership that will integrate a Sei crypto wallet and discovery app into its smartphones. This initiative will see the app preinstalled on devices sold…

12/11/2025 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #TECHNOLOGY

Marketnode, Lion Global Bring Singapore-Vaulted Gold Fund Onchain on Solana

Marketnode, Lion Global Bring Singapore-Vaulted Gold Fund Onchain on Solana

Marketnode and Lion Global have launched a new investment fund that provides exposure to physical gold bars securely stored and insured in Singapore. This fund, which operates on…

12/11/2025 3 min read

SOL #ASIA #FIAT #SOL

A16z Crypto opens office in South Korea as it bets on Asia

A16z Crypto opens office in South Korea as it bets on Asia

A16z Crypto has officially opened its first office in Asia, located in Seoul, South Korea. This strategic move is led by SungMo Park and reflects the firm's recognition of the…

12/11/2025 3 min read

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