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South Korea's Top Crypto Exchange to Be Absorbed By Tech Giant in $10.3 Billion Deal
A significant merger is on the horizon in South Korea's crypto landscape, as Dunamu, the owner of Upbit, is set to be absorbed by the payments giant Naver in a deal valued at…
11/26/2025 1 min read
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South Korea stablecoin framework stalls as regulators split over banks’ role
The development of a stablecoin framework in South Korea is facing delays due to disagreements among regulators and the Bank of Korea regarding the role of banks in issuing…
11/26/2025 1 min read
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Japan’s FSA to Mandate Liability Reserves for Crypto Exchanges to Enhance Security
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is implementing a new regulation that mandates digital asset exchanges to maintain liability reserves. This initiative aims to enhance the…
11/25/2025 1 min read
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South Korea’s Upbit parent plans US IPO after Naver merger: Report
Dunamu, the parent company of the South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, is reportedly considering a listing on the Nasdaq following its merger with Naver. This potential move could…
11/25/2025 1 min read
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Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Steadies as Polymarket Traders Lean Toward December Rate Cut
Recent developments in the crypto markets have led to a sense of stabilization, particularly for Bitcoin. Rising expectations regarding a potential shift in Federal Reserve…
11/25/2025 1 min read
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SoftBank’s PayPay changes the game for Binance Japan users
SoftBank's PayPay is set to make significant changes for users of Binance Japan. This integration comes ahead of PayPay's anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in the United…
11/21/2025 1 min read
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Asia Morning Briefing: Market Turns Defensive as Bitcoin Loses Its Bid
The crypto market is currently exhibiting a defensive stance as Bitcoin experiences a noticeable decline. Factors contributing to this shift include indications of exhausted…
11/20/2025 1 min read
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Grab deepens stablecoin push with StraitsX Web3 wallet and settlements
Grab, a prominent Southeast Asian super app, has solidified its commitment to stablecoins through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with StraitsX. This partnership marks a…
11/18/2025 1 min read
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Crypto bank AMINA gets Hong Kong license to launch institutional trading
Crypto-friendly AMINA Bank has recently obtained a license to broaden its institutional crypto services in Hong Kong. This development comes at a time when the region is…
11/18/2025 1 min read
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Singapore’s SGX to launch Bitcoin and Ether perps as institutional demand climbs
Singapore's SGX is set to introduce a new range of Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures products. This initiative comes in response to the increasing demand for cryptocurrency…
11/17/2025 1 min read
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UBS and Ant bet on blockchain to break bottleneck in global treasury flows
UBS and Ant International are set to conduct a significant blockchain pilot in Singapore, focusing on tokenized deposits aimed at enhancing real-time cross-border payments and…
11/17/2025 1 min read
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SGX Derivatives Debuts Bitcoin, Ether Perpetual Futures Tied to iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is set to introduce new derivatives contracts for Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures. These contracts will be linked to the iEdge CoinDesk Crypto…
11/17/2025 1 min read
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