Analysis
Bitcoin drops 10% after Indian government proposes new crypto ban
The leading cryptocurrency fell in price after the Indian government new proposed legislation for banning Bitcoin.
José Oramas 3 min read
Asia News
Insights on policy shifts, CBDC pilots, mining trends, and the broader impact on global crypto markets.
Coverage footprint 6.8%
News sentiment 50 /100
Top Asia Stories
Trading
South Korean crypto exchange volumes surpass those of its entire stock market
The country is one of the biggest markets for crypto in the world and is known for its ‘Kimchi Premium.’
Adoption
This Chinese public company just bought $22 million in Ethereum (ETH)
It purchased another $17 million in Bitcoin and became the first public company to put Ethereum on its treasury books. Buying Bitcoin…and Ethereum You may…
Latest Asia Crypto News & Analysis
Adoption
China: Private banks to help with the rollout of booming digital yuan
The nation is leading in the development of a state-backed digital currency and banks are joining that cause. China’s private banks step up Some…
Contributor
Regulation
Here’s why DeFi will future-proof India’s crypto ecosystem
After less than a year of Indian cryptocurrency users enjoying unfettered access to the cryptocurrency markets, it now looks likely that the authorities will…
Regulation
Hong Kong’s Bitcoin trading ban could see users turn to ‘unregulated’ platforms
Hong Kong’s crypto users could shift to “unregulated” and riskier venues to trade their digital assets should the government move forward with tighter controls…
Adoption
Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z to collaborate on Bitcoin development fund
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey and rapper Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, are funding a Bitcoin trust. Both will pool together 500 BTC, approximately…
Adoption
Ethereum-based blockchain solutions to now feature in 80 Chinese cities
One of the only state-recognized blockchain networks in China will now officially work with a major Ethereum development lab. Ethereum for the Chinese public…
Analysis
Singapore trading desk explains what is driving the ongoing Bitcoin bull market
Bitcoin has undergone an extremely strong rally over recent months, despite the ongoing drop. The cryptocurrency, which trades for $36,000, is up around 100…
More Asia Crypto News Headlines
Contributor
Interview
Bobby Ong on why he started CoinGecko, building a team in Malaysia, eschewing venture capital and more
Contributor
Adoption
KardiaChain CTO on bringing the whole Vietnamese population onto the blockchain, crypto predictions and more
Adoption
This Vietnamese blockchain startup is about to launch its interoperable mainnet
Adoption