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Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules

Asia leapfrogging the West in onchain retail use as regional hubs lead on stablecoin rules

Recent insights from Consensus Hong Kong indicate that Asia is taking significant strides ahead of the West in terms of on-chain retail usage. This development is primarily…

2/12/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #REGULATION #FINANCE

Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins

Crypto industry experts at Consensus see Asian institutions pivot toward stablecoins

At the Consensus conference, industry experts highlighted a significant shift among Asian institutions towards stablecoins. This trend is largely influenced by recent regulatory…

2/12/2026 3 min read

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026

Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins

Gate CEO and founder Lin Han says banks have lost the war against stablecoins

Lin Han, the CEO and founder of a prominent crypto exchange, has made significant statements regarding the ongoing dynamics between traditional banking systems and stablecoins.…

2/12/2026 3 min read

BTC #BTC #EXCHANGE #TRADING

Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate

Espresso network launches ESP token with 10% airdrop amid Ethereum layer-2 debate

Espresso Network has recently made significant strides in its development by launching the ESP token while simultaneously transitioning to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.…

2/12/2026 2 min read

ETH #BLOCKCHAIN #ETH #AIRDROP

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize

OKX Ventures backs STBL in partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize

OKX Ventures has announced a strategic partnership with Hamilton Lane and Securitize to launch a new stablecoin backed by real-world assets (RWA). This initiative will be…

2/12/2026 3 min read

BLOCKCHAIN #BLOCKCHAIN #FINANCE #SECURITIZE

Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano

Charles Hoskinson confirms deal to onboard LayerZero on Cardano

Charles Hoskinson, the CEO and founder of Input Output, has confirmed a significant deal to integrate LayerZero, an institutional-focused protocol, onto the Cardano blockchain.…

2/12/2026 2 min read

ADA #ADA #BLOCKCHAIN #FINANCE

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system

Gen Z 'nihilism' is fueling a $100 trillion crypto derivatives boom in response to a broken system

The rising costs associated with housing have rendered home ownership unattainable for many individuals of Generation Z. This financial landscape has contributed to a sentiment…

2/11/2026 3 min read

OTHER #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026 #PERPETUAL CONTRACTS

Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership

Aviva Investors to tokenize funds on XRP Ledger in Ripple partnership

Aviva Investors, a prominent asset management firm based in the U.K., has announced a collaboration with Ripple to tokenize traditional fund structures on the XRP Ledger. This…

2/11/2026 2 min read

BUSINESS #BUSINESS #WALLET #XRP

Arkham Intelligence said to be shutting crypto trading platform as usage fails to sparkle

Arkham Intelligence said to be shutting crypto trading platform as usage fails to sparkle

Arkham Intelligence, a data analytics firm, has reportedly decided to shut down its crypto trading platform. This decision comes after the platform failed to generate significant…

2/11/2026 2 min read

TRADING #EXCHANGE #TRADING #ARKM

MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says

MrBeast's finance bet could become the new generation's Schwab, Robinhood, Tom Lee says

At the Hong Kong Consensus 2026, the chairman of BitMine discussed the potential impact of MrBeast's recent acquisition of neobank Step on the cryptocurrency landscape. This…

2/11/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #BUSINESS #FINANCE

Spark looks to build building a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi

Spark looks to build building a safe bridge between onchain capital and TradFi

Spark is taking significant steps to connect on-chain capital with traditional financial markets. The company has announced that it will be opening access to its stablecoin…

2/11/2026 2 min read

MARKET #MARKET #FINANCE #DEFI

Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says

Hong Kong continues to support local digital asset community growth, chief executive says

Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, John KC Lee, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to fostering the growth of the local digital asset community. This announcement, made during…

2/11/2026 2 min read

ASIA #ASIA #FINANCE #CONSENSUS HONG KONG 2026