Hashkey joins DTCC working group as first Asian crypto service provider
Hashkey joined the DTCC’s working group on tokenization innovation as the first Asian crypto service provider to join with over 100 financial institutions,…
Asia sees digital asset custody infrastructure deals from Ripple, Coincheck
Ripple was among the latest blockchain companies to sign a strategic partnership to build more custody and tokenized asset management solutions for Asian…
SBI buys 20% stake in Indonesia's Ajaib for $270 million to expand yen stablecoin in Southeast Asia
The Japanese financial giant is acquiring a 20% stake in the Indonesian online brokerage to build a crossborder, blockchainbased settlement network.…
Visa doubles down on South Korea with Upbit operator Dunamu on stablecoin payments
Following a deal with Shinhan Financial, the global payments giant is widening its footprint in Asia’s major crypto hub through South Korea's largest exchange.…
Second straight rate hike for Asia’s number-three economy as Nvidia-led AI expansion continues
The Bank of Korea tightened monetary policy by 25 basis points to 3% Thursday while simultaneously raising growth forecasts. Asia’s thirdlargest economy is…
Franklin Templeton and Hashkey roll out U.S. tokenized money fund in Asia
Tokenized U.S. treasury and money market funds are one of the fastestgrowing segments in the digital asset markets, growing fifteenfold in two years.…
Korean bank taps Ripple for payments, Pakistan opens crypto licensing: Asia Express
Asia’s biggest crypto hubs are locked in a taxcut arms race, while Ripple will help Korea’s Jeonbuk Bank move money across borders. Source：Cointelegraph
Crypto holds big weekly rally as Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut comes into focus
Bitcoin holds above $77,000 after a 21% week, with XRP up 46% over the same stretch. Asian stocks fell as Samsung and Alibaba slid. Source：CoinDesk
‘Fabricated rumors’ about BitMart founder, Binance bStocks dominate: Asia Express
Binance’s bStocks are the second largest tokenized stock issuer just two months after launch, and BitMart’s internal feud erupts into the spotlight ahead of…
Bitcoin tops $64,000 in Asia morning hours as HYPE jumps 8% on the week
Every major gained on Sunday, though bitcoin, ether, XRP and solana are all lower over seven days. Source：CoinDesk
B2C2 taps Schroders veteran to chase Asia’s growing crypto wealth
The institutional crypto liquidity provider is bringing on the former Schroders Wealth Management Asia chairman as it targets family offices and asset managers…
Harmony’s ONE dives 26% after an attack appears to mint tokens equal to quarter of supply
Harmony said in Asian morning hours it is working with exchanges to freeze funds and preparing a software fix. Source：CoinDesk