XRP is consolidating within a narrow range, indicating potential for a bullish breakout soon. Rising Open Interest and Ripple’s expansion in Asia signal increasing momentum for XRP’s future growth. One of the most often used cryptos on the market, XR
Sam Altman’s OpenAI has once again made global headlines, revealing plans to forge ahead with international expansion strategies. The AI firm on Wednesday revealed that it is opening new offices in the United States, France, and Asia, marking another
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added another 108.78 Bitcoin (BTC) to its existing holdings, bringing its total reserves to over 639 BTC. Metaplanet Unfazed By Bitcoin Price Movement In an announcement made on October 7, 2024, Tokyo-based Met
Swift will begin live trials for digital asset and currency transactions in 2025, engaging banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in a major step toward real-world applications. By leveraging its existing network, Swift aims to merge digital an
Banks across North America, Europe, and Asia will kick off the experiment.
On Tuesday, Asia’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet announced the purchase of 107 Bitcoins to its kitty just as the crypto market kickstarts Q4 on an optimistic note with investors eyeing a Bitcoin Uptober rally. Over the past few months, the Japanese-listed
Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mo
Gemini, the US-based cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is expanding globally, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Leading this effort is Saad Ahmed, Head of APAC, now based in Singapore. Ahmed, who joined Ge
The US is in danger of being left behind by more progressive jurisdictions in Asia, Europe and elsewhere.
This week’s roundup highlights regulatory tightening and innovations in the crypto sector across Asia and MENA. Dubai’s regulator implements new crypto marketing rules, which will be effective as of October 1, 2024. Meanwhile, in South Korea, Worldco
Worldcoin fined over privacy rules in South Korea, Hong Kong crypto trading store clerk scarpers with customer’s $500K in cash: Asia Express.
Samson Mow, a Bitcoin advocate in Asia and CEO of JAN3, is encouraging the Japanese government to acquire 167,000 BTC. This suggestion came after a Bitcoin and Layer 2 conference in Japan, which focused on promoting the crypto adoption at a governmen
The deal allows Bitget to tap into the popularity of Spanish football in Asia and Latin America, where crypto adoption is also ramping up.
Tether launderers sentenced as Bhutan’s Bitcoin hodling places it as the fourth largest among governments: Asia Express.
Hong Kong’s 86% year-over-year crypto transaction growth is impressive. Chainalysis reports that Hong Kong leads Eastern Asia in crypto adoption following this rise. The region ranks 30th in digital currency adoption internationally, indicating its p
With lower prices and new markets, Solana Mobile’s second smartphone is already generating buzz in Asia.
Movement Labs is a startup project that raised $38 million in Series A funding earlier this year and its Layer 2 blockchain called Movement has recently gained global attention. The two founders, Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon used to be the student
Chinese crypto noobs are being tricked into laundering funds for ‘rewards’ — and pig butchering scammers are kidnapping kids: Asia Express.
[PRESS RELEASE – Singapore, Asia, September 12th, 2024] Since announcing their partnership at Bitcoin Nashville, Elastos and Particle Network have quickly reached a key milestone in simplifying user onboarding. Developers can now build dApps that mak
While the global market grappled with uncertainty, South and Southeastern Asia economies – particularly India, Indonesia and Malaysia – have emerged as unexpected investment hotspots. With strong GDP (gross domestic product) growth, favorable inflati