Tags: #FINANCE
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
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
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 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 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, 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
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, 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, 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
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 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’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