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Industrial pressure gauge and valve marked with Bitcoin and Bithumb symbols, representing the fading kimchi premium as South Korea intensifies scrutiny on the exchange

Why Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets crypto exchange

FIU’s proposed six month partial ban targets new user transfers, but the bigger shock may be price discovery shifting to Upbit.

3 weeks ago

Technology

Hong Kong pilots first-ever digital yuan payment system for cross-border transactions

The Digital Yuan pilot scheme does not support peer-to-peer transactions.

2 years ago

Regulation

India’s securities watchdog calls for crypto regulation; Turkey moves toward licensing model

Both developments could build frameworks for engagement rather than harsh policies.

2 years ago

Regulation

Deutsche Bank selects Axelar developer as partner in joining Project Guardian Singapore

Partnering with Interop Labs, Deutsche Bank aims to set new standards in blockchain interoperability and asset tokenization.

2 years ago

Crypto

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlines Bitcoin plan amid rising economic pressure in Japan

Metaplanet said it would embrace a Bitcoin-first approach and praised the blockchain's proof-of work mechanism.

2 years ago

Crypto

Metaplanet boosts its Bitcoin reserves, positions itself as Asia’s MicroStrategy

Metaplanet's total Bitcoin holdings is approximately 117.72 BTC, valued at ¥1.2 billion

2 years ago

Regulation

Taiwan revises money laundering act to include digital assets

Taiwan updates its Money Laundering Control Act, increasing oversight on virtual assets and enhancing penalties for non-compliance to align with global standards.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Japanese exchange Coincheck set for Nasdaq listing through SPAC merger

When its merger is complete, Coincheck will become the second publicly listed crypto exchange in the US after Coinbase.

2 years ago

Crypto

Restrictive OTC regulations for institutions amid Hong Kong ETF launch – BitGo APAC director

HB Lim of BitGo analyzes Hong Kong's new spot ETFs and their potential to shape the regional crypto market and regulatory practices.

2 years ago

Bitcoin retraces back to critical monthly all-time high support level from 2021

Analysis 2 years ago

Ripple teams up with HashKey DX on blockchain-based supply chain finance in Japan

Crypto 2 years ago

Hong Kong’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launch with lower than expected trading volumes

Crypto 2 years ago

Hong Kong Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs expected to outperform US counterparts’ volume on day 1

Crypto 2 years ago

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Why Bitcoin’s kimchi premium is on life support after South Korea targets crypto exchange

Hong Kong pilots first-ever digital yuan payment system for cross-border transactions

India’s securities watchdog calls for crypto regulation; Turkey moves toward licensing model

Deutsche Bank selects Axelar developer as partner in joining Project Guardian Singapore

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet outlines Bitcoin plan amid rising economic pressure in Japan

Metaplanet boosts its Bitcoin reserves, positions itself as Asia’s MicroStrategy

Taiwan revises money laundering act to include digital assets

Japanese exchange Coincheck set for Nasdaq listing through SPAC merger

Restrictive OTC regulations for institutions amid Hong Kong ETF launch – BitGo APAC director

Bitcoin retraces back to critical monthly all-time high support level from 2021

Ripple teams up with HashKey DX on blockchain-based supply chain finance in Japan

Hong Kong’s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launch with lower than expected trading volumes

Hong Kong Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs expected to outperform US counterparts’ volume on day 1