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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

RWA

China-based Linklogis partners with XRP Ledger to transform global supply chain finance

XRPL's role in RWA grows as Linklogis joins a wave of global partners driving digital trade finance transformation.

7 months ago

A glowing Bitcoin planet labeled "Metaplanet" orbits in space, surrounded by smaller Bitcoin coins forming rings like a solar system - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Adoption

Japan-based Metaplanet aims to raise $880M from overseas investors for Bitcoin buying spree

By increasing shares and focusing on Bitcoin, Metaplanet aims to broaden liquidity and investor engagement from overseas markets.

7 months ago

Stacks of Solana, Ethereum, and Binance Coin are shown inside a secure vault, symbolizing growing corporate crypto treasury allocations - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Adoption

Solana, BNB, Ethereum to get $1.75B injection as global companies accelerate crypto treasury buys

A Hong Kong bank, a U.S. small cap and new funds pile into multi-chain assets.

7 months ago

A glowing vault filled with Bitcoin stacks symbolizes Strategy and Metaplanet’s combined 651,448 BTC holdings worth $72.6 billion - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Adoption

Strategy and Metaplanet collectively control 651,448 BTC worth $72.6B after surprise $367M buy

Acquiring over 3,100 BTC, Strategy and Metaplanet continue aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategies.

7 months ago

Tokenization

76% of Japan’s banks eye tokenized securities as SBI bets on Chainlink

SBI's financial expertise meets Chainlink's tech infrastructure to unlock benefits for Japan’s digital asset ecosystem.

7 months ago

Adoption

Philippines lawmaker introduces legislation to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin for national security reserve

Representative Villafuerte champions landmark crypto proposal to diversify Philippine balance sheet with Bitcoin reserves.

8 months ago

A display of luxury watches is shown in a store featuring a glowing Bitcoin symbol on the wall - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate

Investments

Nasdaq listed BTC treasury company AsiaStrategy now sells luxury watches in Bitcoin

Top Win's rebrand ties consumer sales directly to corporate Bitcoin strategy.

8 months ago

A large glowing XRP coin is depicted rising above Tokyo Bay with the Rainbow Bridge and city skyline illuminated in neon lights - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate. Image includes combined content which may include AI-generated content

Stablecoins

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to enter Japanese market by 2026

By teaming up with SBI VC Trade, Ripple plans RLUSD launch aligning with Japan's stablecoin regulatory reviews.

8 months ago

Ethereum lands DBS tokenized notes as $1000 units rewrite private banking

Banking 8 months ago

China quietly prepares yuan stablecoins as 99% of supply minted in dollars

Stablecoins 8 months ago

Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2, later-stage deals dominate

Crypto 8 months ago

Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts

Stablecoins 8 months ago

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

China-based Linklogis partners with XRP Ledger to transform global supply chain finance

Japan-based Metaplanet aims to raise $880M from overseas investors for Bitcoin buying spree

Solana, BNB, Ethereum to get $1.75B injection as global companies accelerate crypto treasury buys

Strategy and Metaplanet collectively control 651,448 BTC worth $72.6B after surprise $367M buy

76% of Japan’s banks eye tokenized securities as SBI bets on Chainlink

Philippines lawmaker introduces legislation to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin for national security reserve

Nasdaq listed BTC treasury company AsiaStrategy now sells luxury watches in Bitcoin

Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin to enter Japanese market by 2026

Ethereum lands DBS tokenized notes as $1000 units rewrite private banking

China quietly prepares yuan stablecoins as 99% of supply minted in dollars

Crypto venture funding drops 59% to $1.9 billion in Q2, later-stage deals dominate

Asian powerhouses Japan and South Korea advance stablecoin regulatory efforts