LianLian Digital is expanding its financial services presence in Asia by seeking stablecoin licenses in Singapore and Hong Kong. This strategic move aims to strengthen its fintech capabilities […]
Ant Group Prepares Regulated Stablecoin Launch in Key Markets
Ant Group’s expansion into the stablecoin market is set to take a significant step forward with its planned application for a Hong Kong stablecoin license. This move, aligned […]
Ant Group Targets Asia-Pacific Stablecoin Market
Ant Group is taking a proactive step towards expanding its footprint in Asia’s burgeoning digital currency market. The company has indicated plans to seek stablecoin licenses in Hong […]
Shifting Sands: Asian Countries Reduce Dependence on US Dollar
Across Asia, a trend is emerging as countries steadily decrease their reliance on the U.S. dollar. This shift is driven by geopolitical uncertainties, changes in monetary policy, and […]
Asian Markets Surge Following US-China Trade Deal Conclusion
Asian stock markets experienced a surge on Wednesday, following news of a follow-up plan outlined in a trade deal between the United States and China. The agreement, reached […]
Ripple Invests $5 Million to Boost Blockchain Education in Asia-Pacific
Ripple has committed an additional $5 million to expand its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) across six countries in the Asia-Pacific region. This investment aims to support academic […]
China Drives Asian Market Recovery Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
While global uncertainty lingers due to geopolitical tensions, the Chinese stock market has proven surprisingly resilient. As trade talks between China and the U.S. resume in London, Hong […]
Asia FX Faces Strain Amidst US Dollar Dip, Uncertainty Persists
The recent release of weak US jobs data triggered ripples across global markets, particularly the Forex market. This shift in currency movements has left Asia’s currencies grappling with […]
Asian Markets Rise Amidst Trade Tensions and Global Growth Slowdown
Asian stock markets witnessed a slight upward trend on Wednesday, driven by a cautious anticipation of impending U.S. tariffs. These tariffs, focused on steel and aluminum, are part […]
Asia Takes Charge: Asian Trading Hours Now Dominate Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Spot Trading
A seismic shift is underway in global cryptocurrency trading. Asian markets have overtaken U.S. trading hours, accounting for nearly 30% of the spot trading volume for Bitcoin (BTC), […]
Australian Dollar Plummets: Is It a Sign of Broader Regional Weakness?
The Australian dollar has experienced significant depreciation, challenging investors as it struggles against the backdrop of muted Asia FX market activity. While other currencies remain relatively stable within […]
Metaplanet Becomes Bitcoin’s Top 8th Corporate Holder After $117M Purchase Amidst Asian Institutional Surge
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has secured a significant place in the global top 10 of corporate Bitcoin holdings. This recent purchase of 1,088 BTC for $117.9 million signals […]
Asia’s Top Crypto Stories: Stablecoin Law, Bitcoin Reserve & More
This week in Asia’s crypto scene brought several significant developments. Hong Kong’s new stablecoin regulation law marks the country as a leader in responsible innovation and sets a […]
Asia Shifts Away from US Dollar as $7.5 Trillion Investment Exodus Begins
A quiet but significant shift in global finance is underway. Asian countries, particularly members of the BRICS group, are moving billions of dollars out of American assets, challenging […]
US Defense Secretary Warns of China’s Push for Asian Dominance
In a recent speech at the Asian security conference in Singapore, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth raised alarm about China’s growing influence in the region. His comments […]