Crypto
Binance Unveils New Crypto Concierge Service for Wealth Management
Binance has launched a specialized service catering to family offices and asset managers looking to enter the crypto market.
News
Nomura Expands Into Japan's Institutional Cryptocurrency Sector
Nomura's Laser Digital Holdings is in discussions with Japan's FSA to secure a crypto trading license aimed at institutional investors.
Crypto
VelaFi Secures $20 Million to Enhance Global Payment Solutions
VelaFi has successfully raised $20 million to deepen its enterprise payment services across North America, Latin America, and Asia.
News
Metaplanet Approves Dividend-Paying Shares for Global Institutional Investors
Metaplanet, Japan's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has approved the issuance of preferred shares that offer dividends, signaling a new direction towards attracting institutional investors focused on income.
Finance
Standard Chartered and AirAsia's Parent Company to Experiment with Ringgit-Backed Stablecoin
Standard Chartered Malaysia and Capital A are set to launch a ringgit-pegged stablecoin for wholesale transactions, marking a key step in Malaysia's digital asset landscape.
News
Wemade collaborates with partners to advance KRW stablecoin initiative following challenges
Wemade has formed the GAKS alliance, comprising Chainalysis, CertiK, and SentBe, to support the mainnet for a compliant KRW stablecoin after facing various obstacles.
News
Uzbekistan Approves Stablecoins for Payments Under New Regulatory Framework
Uzbekistan is set to implement stablecoins as a legitimate payment method starting January 2026 through a newly established regulatory sandbox.
News
Thai Authorities Demand Erasure of 1.2 Million Iris Scans from Sam Altman's World
The Thai government is calling for the deletion of iris scans from the Sam Altman-supported digital ID project World, as operations halted over legislative breaches.
News
Korean Stablecoin Regulations at a Standstill Due to Bank Disputes
South Korea faces delays in establishing a framework for stablecoins amidst disagreements regarding the involvement of banks in issuance.
Cryptocurrencies
Kazakhstan's Bold Move Towards a $1 Billion Crypto Reserve
Kazakhstan aims to transform part of its National Fund into a cryptocurrency reserve, marking a significant step towards embracing digital assets.
News
Thai Authorities Conduct Raid on World's Iris Scanning Facility Amid Legal Concerns for Sam Altman's Venture
Regulatory issues arise for Sam Altman's digital identity platform as Thai authorities conduct a raid on an iris scanning site linked to the project.
Crypto
Japanese Major Banks Collaborate to Create Yen-Pegged Stablecoin
Leading banks in Japan are set to jointly release a yen-based stablecoin to enhance payment systems and corporate transactions.
Crypto
Key Developments in Cryptocurrency for Today
A summary of the latest trends and significant events affecting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, DeFi, and regulations.
Blockchain
China Merchants Bank Launches $3.8 Billion Fund on BNB Chain
China Merchants Bank's subsidiary tokenizes a significant money market fund in collaboration with BNB Chain, following a previous project with DigiFT.
Crypto
Sanae Takaichi's Election Sparks Optimism for Crypto in Japan
The election of Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to bolster the appetite for risk assets and cryptocurrencies among Japanese investors, as market sentiments align with her pro-growth policies.
