Tags: #ASIA
South Korea loses millions of seized Bitcoin to phishing scam: Report
South Korean prosecutors have faced a significant setback after losing a substantial amount of seized Bitcoin due to a phishing scam. The amount reportedly lost is valued at $47…
1/23/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC
China’s Digital RMB: Trillion-Dollar Shift In Payment And Crypto Rails
China has recently made significant advancements in its digital currency, the digital Yuan, by incorporating an interest payment feature. This development marks a crucial shift…
1/22/2026 3 min read
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Trump aimes to sign major crypto bill 'very soon' in a push to make U.S. crypto capital of the world
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his support for legislative efforts related to cryptocurrency. This announcement comes amid a broader push to position the United States…
1/21/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #POLICY
Japan's Bond Volatility Puts Global Liquidity, Bitcoin Under Pressure
Recent turmoil in Japan's bond market has had significant repercussions for global markets, particularly impacting risk assets and raising concerns about tighter financial…
1/21/2026 2 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #MARKET
Ethereum posts record on chain activity as research points to possible spam-driven growth: Asia Morning Briefing
Ethereum has recently experienced a significant increase in on-chain activity, which has raised eyebrows in the crypto community. Research indicates that this uptick in…
1/20/2026 2 min read
ETH #ASIA #ETH #MARKET
South Korea Customs Uncovers $102M Crypto Laundering Scheme
South Korea's customs officials have taken significant action against an alleged cross-border cryptocurrency laundering scheme involving three Chinese nationals. This development…
1/19/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #LAW AND ORDER
Chinese crime ring arrested in South Korea laundered over $100 million worth of crypto
Recent developments in South Korea have brought to light the activities of a Chinese crime ring involved in laundering significant amounts of cryptocurrency. South Korean customs…
1/19/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #EXCHANGE #FINANCE
Bitcoin Long Signal That Preceded 370% Move Is About To Go Off Again — What To Know
As the weekend approached, Bitcoin's price struggled to maintain the bullish momentum it had shown earlier in the week. Following a period of consolidation, recent on-chain data…
1/18/2026 3 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #MARKET
South Korea Tightens Crypto Access as Google Play Blocks Unregistered Exchanges
South Korea is tightening its regulations surrounding cryptocurrency access as a result of a new app store crackdown. This development coincides with lawmakers in the country…
1/16/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS
Crypto exchanges face ban in South Korea as Google Play updates rules
Recent updates from Google have introduced new compliance requirements for cryptocurrency applications available on the Google Play store. This change is particularly significant…
1/16/2026 3 min read
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Democrats Blast SEC Over Crypto Retreat, Justin Sun’s Alleged China Ties
House Democrats have raised concerns regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach to regulating cryptocurrency firms. They have specifically criticized the…
1/16/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #LAW AND ORDER
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
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