A16z Crypto Expands Into Asia With Seoul Office Launch

Andreessen Horowitz launches strategic expansion into Asian crypto market, appointing SungMo Park as Head of APAC go-to-market in South Korea. Andreessen Horowitz (A16z) crypto announced its expansion into Asia, opening its first office in Seoul, South Korea. The move comes in response to the region’s significant crypto market presence, with South Korea being the second-largest … Read more

Bhutan Launches Gold-Backed Digital Token on Solana Blockchain

Gelephu Mindfulness City introduces sovereign gold-backed digital token TER, leveraging Solana blockchain to bring physical gold into the digital realm. Bhutan announced the launch of TER, a gold-backed digital token, on December 11, 2025, through Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The token, whose name derives from the Dzongkha word for “Treasure,” will be issued on Solana’s … Read more

Balaji Srinivasan Warns Indian Tech Professionals Against US Immigration

Former Coinbase CTO advises Indian tech workers to consider alternatives to U.S. immigration, highlighting opportunities in India, internet economy, and international markets. Balaji Srinivasan published a provocative social media post on X, urging Indian technologists to reconsider immigration to the United States. The post outlines three alternative paths for Indian tech professionals: developing opportunities within … Read more

Jack Dorsey’s Block Joins Forces With OpenAI and Anthropic

The companies will collaborate on open-source projects that are narrowly focused on the advancement of agentic AI. A Triple Alliance: Block, OpenAI, and Anthropic Three prominent tech companies announced a new initiative on Tuesday, and some are calling it an unholy alliance while others are applauding it. Bitcoin firm Block and artificial intelligence (AI) darlings … Read more

Crypto.com and 21shares Partner to Launch New CRO Trust and ETF

Crypto.com and 21shares have announced a strategic partnership to develop new investment products, including a private trust and a future exchange-traded fund (ETF). The collaboration aims to broaden regulated exposure to the Cronos ecosystem as institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure continues to grow. 21shares and Crypto.com Expand Regulated Access to Cronos Investment Products Crypto.com and … Read more