Ripple Deepens Blockchain Education Efforts in Asia-Pacific

Ripple has committed over $5 million to expand blockchain research in APAC, advancing innovation, education, and talent across the region. Ripple Commits Over $5M to Advance Blockchain Research in APAC Ripple is expanding its commitment to blockchain development in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as highlighted in a Ripple Insights article published on June 10. APAC … Read more

Asia Accelerates De-Dollarization in ASEAN Currency Overhaul Plan

Southeast Asian nations are advancing plans to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar through an ASEAN initiative aimed at strengthening the use of local currencies and altering global financial dynamics. ASEAN Launches Strategic Push for De-Dollarization and Financial Sovereignty Efforts to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar have gained momentum across Asia and other regions … Read more

Binance: 80% of Asian Crypto Users Adopt 2FA, yet Advanced Security Lags

Binance’s recent report uncovers a sweeping shift in crypto security across Asia, as users adopt stronger protections like 2FA and demand smarter, safer exchange safeguards. Binance Report Shows Rising Security Awareness Among Asian Crypto Users Crypto exchange Binance published a report last week showing that users across Asia are adopting stronger security measures, though key … Read more

Tether Launches USDT on Kaia Blockchain Bringing Stablecoin Access to 196 Million Users

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 is now live on the Kaia blockchain, thanks to … Read more

XRP Tracker Fund Unleashed in Asia With Ripple Driving Capital and Strategy

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, a major player in Asia’s blockchain investment space, announced a significant … Read more

Trade War Fury: Asia’s Markets Crushed, Recession Fears Soar

Asian markets experienced significant declines on April 7, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index plummeting over 13%. The turmoil affected other asset classes, including bitcoin, which briefly fell below $75,000. China Sovereign Wealth Fund Intervenes Asian markets began the week of April 7 with steep drops across major indices, including Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index, … Read more

Hong Kong-Listed HK Asia Holdings Increases Its Bitcoin Investment to 8.88 BTC

HK Asia Holdings Limited has announced a further investment in bitcoin, purchasing approximately 7.88 BTC for around $761,000 on February 20, 2025. This decision follows a previous investment disclosed on February 16, 2025, and brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to approximately 8.88 BTC, with an average cost of about $97,000 per unit. The number … Read more

Metaplanet Raises $745 Million for Largest Bitcoin Purchase in Asia

The strategic bitcoin roadmap by Metaplanet for 2025 and 2026 will see the company establish itself as one of the largest bitcoin owners globally. Metaplanet Doubles Down on its Bitcoin Position Metaplanet, fondly known as Asia’s MicroStrategy, has announced that it will raise approximately $745 million (¥116 billion) for more bitcoin purchases by issuing 21 … Read more