Tags: #ASIA
Hong Kong regulators to submit draft bill for crypto framework in 2026
Hong Kong authorities are taking significant steps towards establishing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. An official announced that a draft framework will be…
1/30/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION
Former Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Secrets for China
A recent verdict in the United States has significant implications for the tech industry and its ongoing battle against economic espionage. Linwei Ding, a former engineer at…
1/30/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
China Executes Eleven Members of Crime Family Linked to Myanmar Scam Hubs
In a significant legal development, eleven members of the Ming family have been executed in China following their conviction for involvement in extensive criminal activities…
1/29/2026 3 min read
ASIA #ASIA #LAW AND ORDER
OSL Group raises $200M to expand stablecoin and payments business
OSL Group, a company listed in Hong Kong, has successfully raised a significant amount of capital aimed at enhancing its stablecoin and digital payments operations. This…
1/29/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS
A Fed move to backstop Japan bonds could boost Bitcoin: Arthur Hayes
Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, has provided insights regarding the current financial situation in Japan. He notes a significant weakening of the yen alongside an increase…
1/28/2026 3 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #BUSINESS
Bitcoin Hiring Surged In 2025 As 1,800 Positions Hit The Market
The Bitvocation 2025 Bitcoin Jobs Data report reveals a significant uptick in Bitcoin-related job openings, with a total of 1,801 positions available in 2025. This represents a…
1/28/2026 3 min read
BTC #ASIA #BTC #MARKET
Mesh joins crypto unicorn ranks with $75M Dragonfly-led Series C
Mesh, a crypto payments company, has successfully secured $75 million in a Series C funding round led by Dragonfly. This significant investment positions Mesh among the ranks of…
1/27/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA
Crypto money laundering balloons to $82B as Chinese-language services dominate, Chainalysis says
A recent report by Chainalysis highlights a significant increase in global crypto money laundering activities, reaching a staggering total of $82 billion. The report emphasizes…
1/27/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #POLICY #MONEY LAUNDERING
Privacy-focused Miden, Korea Digital Asset agree to build crypto infrastructure for institutional adoption
Miden and Korea Digital Asset have announced a partnership aimed at enhancing the infrastructure for cryptocurrency adoption among institutions in South Korea. This collaboration…
1/27/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #KODA
Wemade taps Chainlink for Korean won stablecoin infrastructure
Wemade, a notable player in the blockchain and gaming industry, has integrated Chainlink into its stablecoin alliance focused on the Korean won. This move comes at a crucial time…
1/27/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #LINK #REGULATION
South Korea’s central bank flags FX risks as lawmakers debate stablecoin issuance
The discussion surrounding stablecoin issuance in South Korea is currently at a standstill as lawmakers grapple with various concerns raised by the central bank. Key issues…
1/27/2026 2 min read
ASIA #ASIA #FIAT #MACROECONOMICS
A New Pact With Shanghai Propels Hong Kong As Asia’s Premier Gold Hub
Hong Kong has taken a significant step in solidifying its position as Asia's premier gold trading hub through a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Shanghai Gold…
1/27/2026 3 min read
TRADING #ASIA #EXCHANGE #FIAT