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South Korea Faces Backlash over Planned 22 Percent Crypto Tax Rollout
A parliamentary petition and rival opposition bills seek to delay the levy on annual digital asset gains above 2.5 million won.
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Cryptex Allocates 4.88 Percent XRP Weighting in US Digital Asset ETF Filing
Cryptex Finance has assigned XRP a 4.88 percent portfolio allocation in an amended SEC registration statement for its proposed Digital Market Cap ETF.
Sarah ChenFinance
Bitcoin Leads Crypto Recovery with 1.55 Trillion Dollar Market Cap
A two-week rally spurred by US Treasury bond buybacks forced short sellers to liquidate 3.3 billion dollars in bearish positions.
Sarah ChenFinance
Bitcoin Tests $80,000 Level as IREN Beats Sales Targets
Mining operator IREN exceeded revenue forecasts while the largest digital asset climbed toward an unprecedented threshold.
Sarah ChenFinance
Japan Plans Blockchain Settlement System for Instant Stock and Bond Trades
A joint study group led by the central bank and ministries targets a blueprint by early 2027 to replace multi-day clearing cycles.
Minjun ParkFinance
US SEC Regulation Signals Greater Clarity for Crypto Assets
A new regulatory framework from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to bring much-needed clarity to the digital asset space. This development is seen as a crucial step in formalising how crypto assets are classified and traded, potentially…
Sarah ChenFinance
Bangladesh Closes 20,000 Mobile Accounts in Digital Lending and Crypto Crackdown
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit shuttered more than 20,000 mobile financial service accounts linked to unauthorized online lenders, illegal betting networks, and crypto trading.
Minjun ParkFinance
SEC Regulation Proposal Drives Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Gains
New regulatory proposals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have led to a modest uptick in the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The suggested framework aims to clarify capital-raising for crypto firms and potentially reclassify mature digital…
Minjun ParkFinance
Trump Urges Congress to Pass Clarity Act for Cryptocurrency Regulation
Former President Donald Trump has called on US lawmakers to approve the Clarity Act, a proposed law designed to create a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry and prevent ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes. The legislation aims to differentiate…
Sarah ChenFinance
S&P Soars as Crypto, Gold Tumble: How the Feds Shift Shakes Up Market Landscape in 2026
As we approach the midway point of 2026, a stark disparity has emerged across various asset categories. The S&P 500 is showing an upward trend with a 5.7 percent increase so far this year. However, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced…
Sarah ChenFinance
Deel Empowers Global Contractors with New Stablecoin Wallet Amid Currency Volatility
Deel, the global workforce management company, is set to intensify its focus on digital assets as it unveils a stablecoin wallet. This innovative solution is intended to support contractors in emerging economies by maintaining the value of their income,…
Aiko TanakaFinance
HSBC Breaks New Ground with Hong Kong’s First Bank-Issued Stablecoin
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of HSBC, has been granted a license to issue stablecoins by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), marking a significant foray into the regulated digital asset space. The bank intends to…
Maria SantosFinance
Crypto.com Bolsters Fiat Payment Capabilities in Singapore through Enhanced Partnership with DBS Bank
Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has further established its presence in Singapore’s highly regulated digital asset market with an enhanced partnership with DBS Bank, the largest bank in Southeast Asia in terms of assets. This latest development…
Minjun ParkFinance
Singapore Soars to Global Crypto Leadership: Asia-Pacific Emerges as the Epicenter of Digital Finance Revolution
The 2025 World Crypto Ranking Report by Bybit has uncovered a significant shift in the worldwide adoption of digital assets. Singapore has superseded the US as the global leader in the crypto sphere, with six economies from the Asia-Pacific region entering…
Minjun ParkFinance
Coinbase Survey Reveals: Over 60% Singaporeans Own Cryptocurrency – A Deep Dive into Their Investment Trends
Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in Singapore, with the majority of its citizens having some level of interaction with the digital asset, as revealed by a recent survey. Singaporean Interest in Cryptocurrencies A substantial portion of…
Wei ZhangFinance
UBS and Ant International Pioneer Real-Time Global Payments: Unveiling Next-Gen Blockchain Solutions for Cross-Border Settlements
Swiss institution UBS has announced a strategic partnership with Singaporean fintech firm Ant International. The collaboration aims to build blockchain-based tokenised deposits to facilitate real-time global payments. This alliance marks a significant…