Tags: #ASIA
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
Korea Probes Crypto Exchange Over $40 Billion in ‘Ghost Bitcoin’
South Korea is currently investigating the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb regarding a significant transaction involving $40 billion in Bitcoin. The inquiry centers on the…
2/9/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #EXCHANGE
South Korea expands crypto market probes after $44B Bithumb Bitcoin blunder
South Korea's financial regulatory authority has announced plans to investigate high-risk trading tactics within the cryptocurrency market. This decision comes in the wake of a…
2/9/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #MARKET
Takaichi Triumph: Japan’s record 56,000 Nikkei surge sends bitcoin to $72,000, gold past $5,000
Recent developments in Japan have led to a significant surge in its equity market, particularly the Nikkei index, which reached a record high. This upward momentum has also had a…
2/9/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #FIAT
What crashed Bitcoin? Three theories behind BTC's trip below $60K
Bitcoin has recently experienced a significant decline, dropping below the $60,000 mark. This downturn has raised questions regarding the underlying causes, with particular focus…
2/7/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #TRADING