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North Korea’s Lazarus Group now using crypto gifts to breach security defenses
Cybersecurity experts urge firms to bolster defenses as North Korean hackers layer trust with crypto gifts.
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Crypto
Sora Ventures announces MicroStrategy 2.0 Bitcoin yield strategy for Asia
By adopting MicroStrategy's approach, Sora Ventures empowers retail investors with institutional-grade Bitcoin treasury management.
Exchanges
Kraken faces 40% surge in law enforcement data requests, eyes India return
Kraken navigates rising data requests by focusing on regulatory compliance and user privacy protections.
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Regulation
Hong Kong plans major crypto regulatory overhaul highlighting $3 trillion opportunity
ASPIRe introduces five-pillar approach for market integration and enhanced investor safeguards in Hong Kong's digital asset landscape.
Stablecoins
StanChart, Animoca Brands and HKT launch joint venture to develop Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin
Both firms, along with telecom company HKT, have been in Hong Kong Monetary Authority's stablecoin sandbox since July 2024.
Rumors
User burns 600 ETH to send sci-fi message warning of Chinese use of brain control devices
Another 591 ETH was donated to Wikileaks along with another message from the alleged whistleblower.
Crypto
Metaplanet makes first Bitcoin purchase in 2025, buys 269 BTC
Metaplanet leverages capital market strategies to boost BTC yield by 15.3%, setting a quarterly target of 35%.
Regulation
South Korea to gradually permit corporate crypto trading amid market reform
The FSC's phased policy will permit government entities and firms to engage in crypto, focusing on risk management.
Crypto
Metaplanet fuels Bitcoin ambitions with $26 million raise as it enters MSCI Japan Index
Metaplanet's inclusion in MSCI Japan Index elevates its status as it aims for 10,000 BTC this year.
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Adoption
SBC Medical becomes latest Japanese firm to adopt Bitcoin strategy
Investments
BTC Inc and Sora Ventures join management of HK Asia Holdings deepening Bitcoin strategy
Adoption
Japanese gaming publisher Gumi announces plans to buy $6 million worth of Bitcoin for treasury
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