Post-US Election Honeymoon Ends as Macroeconomic Data Drives Markets

cryptopotato.com Digital asset investment products saw modest inflows of $48 million last week. While nearly $1 billion flowed in during the early part of the week, outflows of $940 million…

Crypto-friendly ZA Bank Considers Physical Branches in Hong Kong

cryptonews.com ZA Bank, the largest digital bank in Hong Kong and a trailblazer in crypto-friendly financial services, is reportedly exploring establishing physical branches. According to…

Hong Kong Based Crypto Provider HashKey Secures Provisional VASP License In UAE. Best Crypto to Buy in 2025?

99bitcoins.com HashKey Group, a leading digital asset financial services provider from Asia announced on 13th January 2025that a member company, HashKey MENA FZE received in-principal…

Stacks’ Muneeb Ali: Let the Bitcoin L2s Bloom

coindesk.com On Jan. 2, Muneeb Ali, the co-founder and CEO of leading Bitcoin L2 Stacks, updated his X bio from simply “founder @Stacks” to “war time founder @Stacks.” The change…

These six non-crypto firms are copying MicroStrategy and gobbling up Bitcoin

dlnews.com They span industries like health tech, sustainable energy, gaming, and education, but share the same strategy — stacking Bitcoin. The tactic has been very lucrative for…

Dubai VARA Grants HashKey In-Principle Approval For VASP Application

cryptonews.com HashKey Group announced Monday that its Middle East and North Africa arm has received an in-principle license approval from Dubai. The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory…

HashKey Secures Virtual Asset Provider License from Dubai VARA

beincrypto.com HashKey Group, a leading digital asset financial services group in Asia, announced that its subsidiary, HashKey MENA FZE, has received an In-Principle Approval (IPA) from…

HashKey expands global footprint with Dubai virtual asset license approval

cryptoslate.com HashKey Group, a digital asset firm based in Asia, has announced it received in-principle approval for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Dubai Virtual…

Crypto Headlines Bitcoin Volatility Has Overshadowed

forbes.com The end of 2024 and first days of 2025 have been a busy time for the crypto sector, with the IRS issuing new regulations for crypto DeFi brokers, speculation around the…

African crypto revolution continues as Ethiopia ranks among global BTC mining leaders

crypto.news 2024 was a pivotal year for Ethiopia as it generated around $1 billion in BTC mining profits due to its access to cheap, reliable, and renewable energy sources. Africa is a…

Is HTX redeeming 80% of TrueUSD?

protos.com TrueUSD’s market capitalization is reported as $497 million on CoinGecko, $495 million on CoinMarketCap, and $502 million on the TrueUSD website. However, these numbers…

Two More Public Companies Just Added Bitcoin to Their Balance Sheets

decrypt.co Two publicly traded companies announced big Bitcoin buys this week as a raft of firms have begun emulating MicroStrategy's crypto treasury model. Los Angeles-based social…

ETH hits 5-month High, Hong Kong set to Cut Crypto Taxes, XT Hacked!

decrypt.co ETH hits 5-month high, leads majors higher. ETH beta-coins lead altcoins, led by DeFi & memes. Hong Kong set to announce zero taxes on crypto. Hyperliquid to launch HYPE…

Bitcoin Dominance Falls, Bessent picked for Treasury, PumpFun streams Criticised

decrypt.co ETH/BTC begins to reverse, BTC dominance falls. Pro-crypto Bessent nominated for Treasury. BTC may reach $180k this cycle: Van Eck. CBOE to launch BTC ETF-linked options in…

Crypto is Booming in China as Asia Leads with 60% of Global Users

beincrypto.com Asia dominates the global cryptocurrency market, accounting for 60% of worldwide crypto users and contributing the largest share of global liquidity. New research from…

Trump’s Bitcoin policy lashed in China, deepfake scammers busted: Asia Express

cointelegraph.com China banker says Trump’s Bitcoin plan contradicts his US dollar dreams as Hong Kong busts deepfake AI pig butcher scammers. Asia Express.

Stablecoin Giant Circle Donates 1 Million USDC to President Trump’s Inaugural Committee

cryptonews.com Jeremy Allaire, Circle’s CEO, revealed on Thursday that the company had donated $1 million USDC to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural committee. @circle has…

China’s Tech-Savvy Youth Drives Global Demand for Blockchain Apps, Despite Restrictions

cryptonews.com China’s massive and tech-savvy population still drives global demand for blockchain applications, in spite of strict regulatory restrictions, found the ‘GTM in Asia’ report…

US Bitcoin Reserve in Q1 2025? Crypto Industry Lobbies Amid Selloff News

coingape.com The crypto industry has already started lobbying behind President-elect Donald Trump to approve a US Bitcoin reserve as soon as he takes office on January 20. As per the…

US Entities’ Bitcoin Holdings Reach Massive Record: Details

cryptopotato.com The US entities’ share of global Bitcoin reserves has reached an all-time high amidst increasing confidence in the asset class. The figure is now 65% higher than non-US…

HongKong’s Bold Step: HKMA’s New Initiative to Boost DLT Adoption in Banking

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Hong Kong Launches Initiative to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption in Banking

cryptonews.com The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled the “Supervisory Incubator for Distributed Ledger Technology” (DLT) to help banks safely adopt blockchain-based…

Dutch Student Arrested in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Fraud

beincrypto.com A 24-year-old Dutch law student from Hengelo, Netherlands, has been arrested following allegations of running crypto scams that defrauded approximately 300 people out of…

Algorand-Linked Exodus Wallet Goes Public on NYSE

coingape.com Crypto wallet developer Exodus Movement Inc has made history in its journey as it got uplisted on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) American. For a firm that traded in the…

Bhutan’s GMC Adopts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB as Reserve Assets

beincrypto.com Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region (SAR) in Bhutan, has incorporated digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Binance Coin (BNB) into…

Asia-Based Crypto Firm HashKey Secures VASP Approval In Ireland

bitcoinist.com HashKey Group, a prominent Asia-based cryptocurrency financial services firm, has successfully obtained Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration approval from the…

Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset? Czech Central Bank Governor Opens the Discussion

cryptopotato.com Governments and central banks, from the United States to Switzerland, are giving Bitcoin serious consideration as an alternative to traditional reserve assets, with the…

What Does OpenAI's Sam Altman Mean When He Says AGI is Achievable?

decrypt.co Sam Altman started 2025 with a bold declaration: OpenAI has figured out how to create artificial general intelligence (AGI), a term commonly understood as the point where AI…

How many seasons of Outlander are on Netflix?

watcher.guru Your guide: How many seasons of Outlander are on Netflix? Since its premiere in 2014, Outlander has become a favorite show for people who like historical dramas and love…

OCBC Launches Tokenized Bonds for Corporate Investors in Singapore

cryptonews.com Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has launched tokenized bonds for corporate accredited investors, becoming the first bank in Singapore to introduce this service. A…

Agora’s Nick van Eck Is All-In on Stablecoins

coindesk.com Having travelled extensively through many emerging markets, Nick van Eck, the CEO and co-founder of stablecoin issuer Agora, is keenly aware of the problems that currency…

BEXBACK Crypto Exchange Review: Features, Fees, Pros and Cons, Deposit, Withdrawal

coinpedia.org The post BEXBACK Crypto Exchange Review: Features, Fees, Pros and Cons, Deposit, Withdrawal appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Introduction Core Features of BexBack…

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey secures VASP license in Ireland

coinjournal.net HashKey has secured a VASP license in Ireland. The license allows crypto trading and custody services. The licensing aligns with the EU’s MiCA regulations requirement. In a…

US Bitcoin ETF Records $978M Influx Sparking Optimism, BTC Rally To Sustain?

coingape.com US Bitcoin ETF records inflow for the second consecutive day, sparking optimism among investors. Besides, it also comes amid a significant BTC rally, with the flagship…

HashKey Europe Secures VASP License from Ireland’s Central Bank

cryptonews.com HashKey Europe, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey, has obtained approval for a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license from the…

HashKey’s Big Break: Just Got Approved for a Big Crypto License in Ireland!

coinpedia.org The post HashKey’s Big Break: Just Got Approved for a Big Crypto License in Ireland! appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News HashKey Group, a top digital asset services…

Bitcoin Bull Run Could Be Accelerated by China's Market Meltdown: Crypto Observer

coindesk.com The new year has offered no relief for Chinese assets, which continue to decline in a meltdown that could further fuel the ongoing bitcoin (BTC) bull run. The Chinese yuan…

Crypto Market Prediction: Why 2025 Could Start Strong but End with Challenges

coinpedia.org The post Crypto Market Prediction: Why 2025 Could Start Strong but End with Challenges appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As we kick off 2025, the crypto world finds…

Authorities Tighten Grip on Rising Crypto Scams and AI Fraud: Over $4 Million Recovered

bitcoinist.com Authorities worldwide appears to be ramping up efforts to combat cryptocurrency scams and AI-related fraud, as these threats continue to evolve and target unsuspecting…

Hong Kong Deepfake Scam Group Caught Pretending to Be Rich Single Women

decrypt.co Hong Kong police have intercepted over HK$34 million (US$3.37 million) in scam proceeds as part of an elaborate operation targeting victims through the use of artificial…

TRM Labs exec likens excitement about crypto under Trump to ‘space race’ hype

cryptoslate.com The excitement around crypto in the US under President-elect Donald Trump’s term is akin to a space race, according to Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at…

Vietnamese Police Arrest Four Suspects in Crypto Scam Amid Global Crackdown on Crypto-Linked Schemes

cryptonews.com Vietnamese police arrested four individuals on January 5, 2025, in Dong Nai Province for defrauding over 200 victims of 4 billion Vietnamese dong ($157,300) through…

Animoca Brands' Yat Siu: 2025 Will Be the Year Crypto Goes Mainstream

coindesk.com Yat Siu has seen a lot in his decade of investing in crypto as a venture capitalist. The Hong Kong-based venture studio and game developer Siu co-founded, Animoca Brands,…

MicroStrategy adds $101m Bitcoin to holdings, now at 447,470 BTC

coinjournal.net MicroStrategy buys another $101 million of Bitcoin. Company’s holdings now stand at 447, 470 BTC. KULR also announced it purchased $21 million worth of Bitcoin to add to its…

Global crackdowns target crypto scams and AI deepfake fraud

cointelegraph.com Vietnamese police arrest crypto mining scammers, Springfield warns about ATM fraud and Hong Kong busts AI-related scams.

Metaplanet Stock Shoots 5% As CEO Plans to 5x Bitcoin Holdings in 2025

coingape.com Metaplanet stock is making strong moves today on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as its CEO Simon Gerovich disclosed plans to 5x their Bitcoin holdings in 2025. This is a bold move…

Deepfake dating, crypto ring dismantled

thestandard.com.hk Thirty-one people have been arrested in connection to a dating scam in which perpetrators using deepfake technology lured people into investing in phony cryptocurrencies,…

Navigating MiCA: Anastasija Plotnikova on the future of global crypto regulation

cryptoslate.com In the evolving landscape of digital finance, MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) stands as a transformative framework poised to reshape the regulatory environment for digital…

Hong Kong crime ring used deepfake personas and dating apps to steal millions

dlnews.com Hong Kong authorities have dismantled a criminal syndicate that exploited deepfake technology and dating apps to con victims in Taiwan, Singapore, and Malaysia for over…

Block 877778: Important News of the Week

nobsbitcoin.com Every sat counts! Support our reporting here. News IRS delays bitcoin cost-basis reporting rules until 2026. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service announced that it has delayed…

California Man Sues Three Asian Banks Over $1 Million Crypto Fraud Loss

bitcoinist.com A California man, Ken Liem, has taken legal action against three prominent Asian-based banks—Fubon Bank, Chong Hing Bank, and DBS Bank—for allegedly facilitating a $1…

Edith Yeung Sees Big Things to Come for Crypto in Hong Kong

coindesk.com As the co-founder and general partner at early stage venture capital fund Race Capital, Edith Yeung has had a front-row seat on the development of the crypto sector,…

Nations States Turn To Bitcoin As A Strategic Reserve Asset

forbes.com In 2025, bitcoin is no longer just a niche investment but a geopolitical asset. Governments and central banks around the world, from Washington to Zurich, are engaged in…

Good Morning, Bitcoin

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Crypto scam victim files $3m lawsuit against three Asian banks

crypto.news Three Asian banks are being sued after they allegedly failed to protect a customer from a $1 million crypto scam by neglecting basic Know Your Customer and Anti-Money…

California Resident Sues 3 Asia-Based Banks for Failing to Prevent Crypto Scam Resulting in $1M Loss

cryptonews.com A California resident has filed a lawsuit against three Asia-based banks, accusing them of negligence in preventing a cryptocurrency scam that led to a loss of nearly $1…

Singapore Crypto Regulation: How Asia’s New Leader is Attracting Global Blockchain Giants

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