ASIA
Asia's Evolving Crypto Landscape: Regulatory Shifts in 2025
Asia is advancing crypto regulations to balance innovation and oversight. Key changes in Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea aim to foster growth and investor protection.
Hong Kong's New Stablecoin Regime: What Indian Start-Ups and Exchanges Need to Know
Hong Kong's Stablecoins Ordinance, effective August 1, 2025, mandates licensing for fiat-pegged stablecoins, impacting Indian start-ups aiming for compliance.
Gaming, IP, and the Open Metaverse at WOW Summit Hong Kong 2025: How HK Can Lead the Next Creator-Economy Cycle
At WOW Summit HK 2025, Hong Kong showcased its potential to lead the creator economy through gaming, IP, and the open metaverse, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional support.
Tether Launches USD₮ on Kaia Blockchain to Boost Web3 Adoption in Asia
Tether has launched its USD₮ stablecoin on the Kaia blockchain, in collaboration with LINE NEXT, to enhance Web3 and stablecoin adoption across Asia.
HKMA Partners with Global Institutions for Climate Investment in Asia
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) collaborates with multilateral organizations to enhance climate investment strategies in Asia, aiming for sustainable growth and reduced emissions.
Immutable (IMX)'s Impact on Asia's Web3 Gaming Ecosystem
Immutable (IMX) is transforming Asia's gaming market by leveraging blockchain technology, partnering with leading studios, and spearheading Web3 gaming innovations.
Bitdeer and NVIDIA Partner to Launch AI Cloud Service in Asia
Bitdeer Technologies Group and NVIDIA are set to launch Bitdeer AI Cloud in Asia, utilizing NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD technology, to meet the growing demand for AI computing power in the cloud PaaS market.
Ninety Eight Launches $25M Ecosystem Fund to Boost Web3 Startups in Asia
Ninety Eight, transitioning from Coin98 Finance, has launched a $25M Ecosystem Fund to support Web3 startups in Asia, leveraging the Viction blockchain and $C98 token.
Australia Surpasses Asia in Crypto ATM Installations
Australia has surpassed Asia in the total number of crypto ATMs installed, with 364 machines as of January 2023. The country has consistently added Bitcoin ATMs over the last eight months and is on a crypto ATM installation spree. Internal documents from Australia’s Department of the Treasury suggest that crypto legislation is on the horizon.
Asia Crucial to Web3 Gaming Industry
A report by DappRadar highlighted the importance of Asia in the Web3 gaming industry, due to the region's majority share of gamers and gaming revenue, as well as its high interest in blockchain technology. While China prohibits gaming companies from integrating blockchain technology, Japan and South Korea are leading the way in adopting blockchain technology in gaming.
FINEXPO Brings FinTech Industry Leaders and Enthusiasts Together at FinTech Festival Asia 2023
Bangkok, 3 April 2023 – FINEXPO, the world's leading event organiser, announced today that it is hosting its first-ever FinTech Festival Asia (FTF Asia) on 27 and 28 September 2023 at the Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand.
Gemini co-founder: Crypto's next bull run will start in Asia
Last October, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes and Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss predicted that Asia will lead the next bull run.
92% High-Net-Worth Individuals in SG & HK Are Interested in Digital Assets: KPMG
KPMG China conducted a study dubbed “Investing in Digital Assets” and found that family offices and high-net-worth individuals in Singapore and Hong Kong have a growing interest in terms of virtual digital assets.
Eastern Asia’s Crypto Market Growth Halts, China's Crypto Transaction Volume Drops by 31% YoY
Eastern Asia's crypto growth came to a near standstill since last year triggered China crackdowns.
Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital To Make Entry into Asia
Crypto Bank Anchorage Digital is making an entry into Asia with five new partnerships, including crypto exchange Bitkub, asset management firm Dream Trade, blockchain investment firm FBG Capital, venture firm IOSG Ventures and digital assets financial services provider Antalpha.