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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.

Japan’s Osaka Digital Exchange to kick off security token trading with Ichigo’s real estate assets

Japan’s Osaka Digital Exchange to kick off security token trading with Ichigo’s real estate assets

Ichigo will reportedly sell about $20 million worth of securities backed by property investments.

South Korean crypto trading volumes soar with altcoins taking center stage

South Korean crypto trading volumes soar with altcoins taking center stage

Upbit commands an 80% market share among South Korean exchanges as altcoin trading drives the surge.

Singapore’s MAS reveals plan to issue ‘live’ CBDC for wholesale settlement

Singapore’s MAS reveals plan to issue ‘live’ CBDC for wholesale settlement

Singapore wants to ensure a safe and innovative use of digital money within its jurisdiction.

South Korea national pension fund nets 40% gain on Coinbase stock investment

South Korea national pension fund nets 40% gain on Coinbase stock investment

Coinbase's stock is one of the best-performing of the past year.

Regulatory victory for Paxos as Singapore approves US dollar stablecoin plan

Regulatory victory for Paxos as Singapore approves US dollar stablecoin plan

Paxos set to launch USD stablecoin in Singapore following 'in principle' green light from MAS.

Binance launches ‘invite-only’ exchange in Thailand with billionaire partnership

Binance launches ‘invite-only’ exchange in Thailand with billionaire partnership

Binance partnered with the one of the largest businesses in Thailand for its new venture.

IMF managing director says CBDCs can replace cash, but urges public and private sector cooperation

IMF managing director says CBDCs can replace cash, but urges public and private sector cooperation

Kristalina Georgieva spoke to a rising global interest in CBDCs to enhance monetary systems and streamline cross-border payments.

Binance Japan to list 13 tokens new tokens in one of the world’s strictest crypto markets

Binance Japan to list 13 tokens new tokens in one of the world’s strictest crypto markets

The crypto giant's Japanese division, which has long-term plans to offer 100 or more tokens, will add the new listings on Nov. 27.

Singapore’s Monetary Authority launches new asset tokenization pilots with Project Guardian expansion

Regulation 2 years ago

Despite 80% AI adoption, APAC banks grapple with confidence in scam prevention

Singaporean VC firm Foresight Ventures buys 80% stake in The Block

Investments 2 years ago

Bitget subsidiary BitgetX closes operations, opts out of Hong Kong crypto market

Exchanges 2 years ago