Tags: #ASIA
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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 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 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
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