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Asia’s wealthy shifting from US dollar to crypto, gold, China: UBS
14.5.2025
High-net-worth clients across Asia are gradually pivoting away from US dollar-based investments, favoring gold, cryptocurrencies and Chinese assets instead, according to financial services giant UBS Group.“Gold is getting very popular,” Amy Lo, the Swiss bank’s co-head of wealth...
Asia’s wealthy shifting from US dollar to crypto, gold, China: UBS
14.5.2025
High-net-worth clients across Asia are gradually pivoting away from US dollar-based investments, favoring gold, cryptocurrencies and Chinese assets instead, according to financial services giant UBS Group.“Gold is getting very popular,” Amy Lo, the Swiss bank’s co-head of wealth...
Asia’s Biggest Corporate Bitcoin Holder Buys Another $126M in BTC
12.5.2025
Japan’s Metaplanet said Monday it had purchased another 1,241 bitcoin (BTC), bringing total holdings to nearly 6,800
Asia Gaming Invests $50 Million in WillBet – A Bet on the Future of Global Gaming
8.5.2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. In a move reminiscent of SoftBank’s legendary 8-minute decision to back Jack Ma, Asia gaming has announced a $50 million strategic investment in WillBet, signaling a major shift in the global betting landscape. This was not a decision made...
Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain Bringing Stablecoin Access to 196 Million Users
8.5.2025
LINE NEXT and Kaia have teamed up with Tether to bring USDT to Kaia’s blockchain, enabling 196 million LINE users across Asia to access stablecoin payments, transfers, and DeFi services directly within LINE Messenger. Stablecoin Adoption Expands in Asia as LINE NEXT Integrates USDT Tether’s USDT...
Crypto Daybook Americas: Powell Will Set the Tone While Markets Eye Asia Battles, Trade
7.5.2025
Your day-ahead look for May 7, 2025
Stacks Partners With EVG and Aspen Digital to Expand Bitcoin Layer 2 Adoption Across Asia
1.5.2025
The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has partnered with EVG and Aspen Digital to accelerate the adoption of Stacks, the bitcoin layer two (L2) protocol, across Asia by tapping into high-growth markets, institutional networks, and localized outreach. New Alliance Aims to Ramp Up Bitcoin Adoption in Asia...
Stacks Asia DLT Foundation Registers in ADGM to Advance Bitcoin L2 Innovation
29.4.2025
The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has officially registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), becoming the first Bitcoin-based foundation to establish a presence in the financial center. Bitcoin L2 Projects Get Support Through New ADGM Registration According to the announcement shared with...
Stacks Asia expands Bitcoin initiatives with Abu Dhabi partnership
28.4.2025
The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has become the first Bitcoin-based organization to establish an official presence in the Middle East, aiming to promote institutional Bitcoin adoption through expanded educational initiatives.Stacks Asia has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) —...
Stacks Asia expands Bitcoin initiatives with Abu Dhabi partnership
28.4.2025
The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has become the first Bitcoin-based organization to establish an official presence in the Middle East, aiming to promote institutional Bitcoin adoption through expanded educational initiatives.Stacks Asia has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) —...
Asian firms ramp up Bitcoin buys: Metaplanet, HK Asia lead charge
24.4.2025
Asian investment firms are stepping up their Bitcoin accumulation strategies, with Japan’s Metaplanet and Hong Kong’s HK Asia Holdings leading the way.Tokyo-based Metaplanet disclosed on April 24 that it acquired an additional 145 Bitcoin (BTC) for 1.9 billion Japanese yen (around $13.4...
Maple Finance CEO Sidney Powell on Building the DeFi-Bond Bridge
23.4.2025
Powell, a speaker at Consensus 2025, sat down with CoinDesk to chat about his work on the blockchain capital platform, its expansion in Asia and Latin America, focus on bitcoin yield products, and more
Crypto Airdrops Powerful Tool for User Acquisition, Study Finds
23.4.2025
A MEXC study reveals that airdrops drive over a third of new user registrations, surpassing referrals and organic sign-ups. The Commonwealth of Independent States region leads in airdrop participation, followed by Southeast and South Asia. Airdrops Outpace Referral Programs A new study by...
Astra Fintech commits $100M for Solana growth in Asia
21.4.2025
Astra Fintech, a global blockchain payments provider, has launched a $100 million fund to support the Solana ecosystem's growth throughout Asia, according to an April 21 announcement. Through the fund, Astra Fintech plans to deploy capital to accelerate projects and form partnerships with...
XRP Tracker Fund Unleashed in Asia With Ripple Driving Capital and Strategy
18.4.2025
An XRP Tracker Fund has launched in Asia, opening the floodgates for institutional investors to tap into XRP’s explosive growth and Ripple’s game-changing blockchain strategy. XRP Tracker Fund Goes Live in Asia—Ripple Drives Strategy as Investor and Trusted Advisor Digital asset management firm...
Hashkey takes aim at XRP ETF in Asia with new fund backed by Ripple
18.4.2025
Hong Kong-based crypto investment firm HashKey Capital announced the launch of an XRP fund, with plans to convert it into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the future.According to an April 18 announcement, the fund, officially titled the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, is reportedly “the first...
HashKey Capital to Debut Asian XRP Tracker Fund With Ripple as Anchor Investor
18.4.2025
The fund aims to simplify institutional access to XRP for cross-border payments, crypto investing in Asia
Bitcoin Flat as White House Pushes Mixed Messages on Technology Tariffs
14.4.2025
BTC is trading above $84K, while major stock indices in China are up
Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds
12.4.2025
Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBitFor years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia’s liquidity hubs.The United States dominates capital formation, and its recent embrace...
Asia holds crypto liquidity, but US Treasurys will unlock institutional funds
12.4.2025
Opinion by: Jack Lu, CEO of BounceBitFor years, crypto has promised a more open and efficient financial system. A fundamental inefficiency remains: the disconnect between US capital markets and Asia’s liquidity hubs.The United States dominates capital formation, and its recent embrace...