Tags: #ASIA
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'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
ASIA #ASIA
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
BTC #ASIA #BTC #FIAT
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
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 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
ASIA #ASIA
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
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
ASIA #ASIA
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
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
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 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