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VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure

VelaFi raises $20 million in Series B to expand stablecoin payments infrastructure

VelaFi, a company based in Latin America, has successfully secured $20 million in a Series B funding round. This financing aims to bolster the company's infrastructure for…

1/12/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #FUNDRAISING

South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report

South Korea to lift ban on corporate crypto investment: Report

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has reportedly announced new guidelines that will permit listed companies to invest in cryptocurrencies. This significant policy…

1/12/2026 2 min read

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South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

South Korea to flip bitcoin ETF stance as part of broader crypto push

South Korea is set to implement a new regulatory framework for digital assets, which includes a significant shift in its approach to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The…

1/9/2026 3 min read

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South Korea’s top court says exchange‑held Bitcoin can be seized

South Korea’s top court says exchange‑held Bitcoin can be seized

South Korea's top court has made a significant ruling regarding the seizure of Bitcoin held in exchange accounts. This decision aligns the country's legal stance on…

1/9/2026 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #EXCHANGE

Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Legally Seized in South Korea, Supreme Court Affirms

Bitcoin on Exchanges Can Be Legally Seized in South Korea, Supreme Court Affirms

The South Korean Supreme Court has made a significant ruling regarding the legal status of Bitcoin held on cryptocurrency exchanges. The court affirmed that Bitcoin can be seized…

1/8/2026 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #REGULATION

China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules

China’s interest-bearing digital yuan piles pressure on US stablecoin rules

China's recent decision to implement interest payments on its digital yuan has raised significant concerns regarding the competitiveness of US stablecoins. This development…

1/8/2026 3 min read

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Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February

Solana Accelerate to open Consensus Hong Kong in February

The Solana Foundation, in collaboration with CoinDesk, has announced that the developer event "Solana Accelerate" will commence on February 11. This event marks the beginning of…

1/8/2026 2 min read

SOL #ASIA #MARKET #SOL

GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs

GENIUS Act changes would be a ‘national security trap’: Crypto execs

Recent discussions surrounding the GENIUS Act have raised concerns among crypto executives, particularly regarding the potential implications of banning yield on stablecoins.…

1/8/2026 2 min read

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Crypto credit is starting to look like cash savings accounts: Asia Morning Briefing

Crypto credit is starting to look like cash savings accounts: Asia Morning Briefing

Recent observations by Flowdesk indicate a notable shift in the crypto credit market, which is beginning to mirror traditional cash savings accounts. The report highlights a…

1/8/2026 2 min read

ETH #ASIA #ETH #MARKET

Alleged Crypto Scam Kingpin Arrested in Cambodia After $12 Billion Bitcoin Seizure

Alleged Crypto Scam Kingpin Arrested in Cambodia After $12 Billion Bitcoin Seizure

This week, a significant development in the world of cryptocurrency occurred with the arrest of an alleged mastermind behind a large-scale crypto scam ring in Cambodia. The…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #LAW AND ORDER

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds steady above $90K as fresh money returns to crypto

Asia Morning Briefing: Bitcoin holds steady above $90K as fresh money returns to crypto

In the latest developments within the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has maintained a steady position above $90K. This stability appears to be supported by new-year allocations…

1/7/2026 2 min read

BTC #ASIA #BTC #ETH

Japan’s XRP Integration Signals A Shift In Global Capital Flows

Japan’s XRP Integration Signals A Shift In Global Capital Flows

Japan's recent integration of XRP into its regulated capital flow infrastructure signifies a pivotal transformation in the role of digital assets within the financial landscape.…

1/7/2026 2 min read

MARKET #ASIA #MARKET #TRADING