Asia News

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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

Investments

Singaporean sovereign fund Temasek exits crypto altogether amid regulatory crackdown

The investment chief conceded that Temasek might invest in crypto if the regulatory framework becomes comfortable, but the fund is still nursing its wounds from its FTX bet gone sour.

3 years ago

Elon Musk says that China is ‘going to be great’ at AI development

Musk appeared in a video segment at China's World AI Conference (WAIC).

3 years ago

Regulation

South Korea prepares further crypto legislation focused on asset issuance, stablecoin regulation

South Korea's FSC is reportedly considering expanding the Virtual Asset User Protection Act to crypto asset management firms.

3 years ago

Analysis

Global regulatory developments are literally reshaping the crypto world

Governments across the globe are catching up cryptocurrency innovation as they work to establish regulations that will shape the industry's physical and geographical presence.

3 years ago

Adoption

Circle targets APAC’s 74% USD trade invoicing for digital dollar growth

Circle's USDC seeks to transform Asia's financial infrastructure, leveraging the USD's dominance in trade invoicing.

3 years ago

Regulation

Belarus eyes ban on peer-to-peer crypto transactions in fight against cybercrime

Belarus said the move would help the country combat cybercrimes and make it difficult for criminals to launder their funds.

3 years ago

Regulation

Asia crypto hubs introduce new bans to lending, staking for retail investors

Singapore and Thailand are limiting the offering lending or staking services to retail users.

3 years ago

Regulation

South Korea passes new crypto legislation focusing on investor protections

The legislation combines 19 different crypto-related bills that aim to establish a regulatory framework for the industry and define digital assets that are securities.

3 years ago