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Solana Company Maps Out ‘Pacific Backbone’ Roadmap to Boost Asia-Pacific Infrastructure
24.2.2026
Solana Company unveiled plans for the “Pacific Backbone,” a high-speed infrastructure expansion across Asia-Pacific aimed at strengthening staking, validation, and institutional access within the Solana ecosystem. Solana Company Bets on Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong The digital asset...
Bitgo Appointed Issuer for FYUSD to Establish US Stablecoin Standards in Asia
23.2.2026
Bitgo and New Frontier Labs have partnered to launch FYUSD, a regulated stablecoin designed to bring U.S. compliance standards to institutional markets across Asia. New Frontier Labs announced its strategic partnership with Bitgo Bank & Trust to introduce the FYUSD stablecoin. Bitgo serves...
CoinDesk Research: U.S. leads institutional crypto, Asia rules trading ahead of Consensus Miami
4.2.2026
Asia’s dominance is visible across every major dataset in this report, but the U.S. is assembling the institutional engine for the next surge of global adoption, while Latin America is already proving how utility-driven demand can scale in the real economy
Lack of liquidity is a growing concern in crypto, says Auros' Jason Atkins
17.1.2026
Ahead of Consensus Hong Kong, Auros’ Jason Atkins says market depth, not hype, will determine crypto’s next phase
A16z Crypto Expands Into Asia With Seoul Office Launch
11.12.2025
Andreessen Horowitz launches strategic expansion into Asian crypto market, appointing SungMo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market in South Korea. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) crypto announced its expansion into Asia, opening its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The move comes in response to...
A16z Crypto to Open Seoul Office, Hire Sungmo Park to Lead Asia Efforts
10.12.2025
Andreessen Horowitz's crypto venture capital unit pointed to high levels of crypto ownership in South Korea and Singapore, and growing onchain activity in Japan
Bybit Announces $100,000 Humanitarian Aid for Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah Floods
1.12.2025
Cryptocurrency exchange provides emergency relief to support communities devastated by severe flooding across Southeast Asia, with 420 lives lost and tens of thousands displaced. Bybit has committed $100,000 in humanitarian aid to support relief efforts in Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah....
ATM Operator Bitcoin Depot Enters Hong Kong, First Expansion Into Asia
14.11.2025
Bitcoin Depot launches crypto ATM operations in Hong Kong, marking its first Asia market entry. Bitcoin Depot (NASDAQ: BTM) announces expansion into Hong Kong on Nov. 12, 2025, opening its first Asian footprint to provide cash‑to‑crypto access via Bitcoin ATMs and aiming to become a top‑five...
New Strike Force Set to Target Overseas 'Pig Butchering' As U.S. Hits Burma Operation
12.11.2025
U.S. federal agencies are establishing a Scam Center Strike Force to counter the industrial-scale efforts to swindle money via crypto transactions
Human Rights Foundation Grants 1 Billion Satoshis to Freedom Tech
29.10.2025
HRF’s Bitcoin Development Fund awards 1 billion satoshis (10 BTC) to projects supporting privacy, decentralization, and dissidents. The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announces 1 billion satoshis in grants from its Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF), funding open‑source development, censorship‑resistant...
APAC's Biggest Stock Exchanges Push Back Against Digital Asset Treasury Strategies: Bloomberg
22.10.2025
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing has challenged at least five companies over plans to buy and hoard large amounts of cryptoassets
Huobi Founder Li Lin to Lead $1B Ether Treasury Firm: Bloomberg
17.10.2025
Li Lin’s Avenir Capital is said to be teaming up with Asia's crypto pioneers to build a regulated vehicle focused on ether accumulation
Korea’s Naver Acquires Upbit Operator Dunamu in a Bold Digital Finance Expansion
26.9.2025
Naver has acquired Upbit operator Dunamu through a stock swap, combining South Korea’s largest online platform with its leading crypto exchange to launch a won-pegged stablecoin and pursue global fintech growth. South Korea’s Naver and Dunamu Unite for Global Fintech Push South Korea’s Naver...
Asia Morning Briefing: BTC Traders Brace for Fed Cuts But Massive $4.5B Liquidity Tests Loom
17.9.2025
A 25 bps cut is priced in, but OKX’s Gracie Lin says token unlocks and liquidity shocks will test markets, and only resilient liquidity will separate winners from losers
Asia Morning Briefing: Equities Rally on Rate-Cut Bets, Crypto Stays Cautious
9.9.2025
Rate-cut optimism and gold’s rally have not spilled into crypto, where positioning stays defensive and near-term direction hinges on the inflation report
Metaplanet to Expand Bitcoin Treasury With $881 Million Capital Raise
27.8.2025
Metaplanet will raise $881 million (¥130.3 billion) through an international share sale, using most of the proceeds to buy bitcoin. The move would expand its BTC holdings by $837 million and strengthen its position as Japan’s leading bitcoin treasury company. Japan’s Metaplanet Plans Massive...
SBI and Chainlink Partner to Accelerate Institutional Tokenization and Stablecoin Use in Japan and APAC
25.8.2025
SBI Group and Chainlink announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets in Japan and key Asia‑Pacific (APAC) markets by developing infrastructure for tokenized real‑world assets, tokenized funds and regulated stablecoins. The collaboration will...
Asia’s Wealthy Investors Embrace Crypto Amid Record Gains and Clearer Regulations
22.8.2025
Asia’s wealthiest investors are piling into crypto at record pace, capitalizing on explosive gains, regulatory clarity and rising institutional appetite while global counterparts lag behind. Asia’s Rich Are Moving Fast on Crypto—and the Rest of the World Is Late Wealth managers across Asia have...
Remixpoint CEO to Receive Entire Salary in Bitcoin
11.7.2025
Japanese-listed firm Remixpoint has become the first in the country to pay its CEO entirely in bitcoin, aligning executive incentives with shareholder value and showcasing its commitment to crypto-centric corporate strategy. A First for Japan As Remixpoint Links Executive Pay to BTC Remixpoint,...
Remixpoint Commits $215 Million to Bitcoin, Targets 3,000 BTC Reserve
10.7.2025
Remixpoint has raised $215 million (31.5 billion yen) to fund a significant bitcoin acquisition, setting a near-term goal of owning 3,000 BTC. The board cited long-term conviction in bitcoin’s value and corporate growth potential. Japanese Firm Remixpoint Raises Fresh Capital to Fund Major Bitcoin...