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Fusing traditional banking and blockchain, OSL collaborates with UBS to execute Hong Kong’s first transaction of a tokenized warrant on the Ethereum.

Despite the Shapella upgrade allowing withdrawals, Ethereum’s proof-of-stake transition continues to attract validators, with over 30 million Ether staked.

BlueSky, the decentralized social media platform by Jack Dorsey, opens its doors to the public.

Crypto criminals with more than US$3.76 billion in profits may face life in South Korea.

Only two exchanges are licensed to provide crypto trading services to Hong Kong’s retail sector so far.

Crypto derivatives exchange Bybit seeks to enter Hong Kong’s market with a new license application.

Transak integrates with Visa Direct to simplify crypto-to-fiat transactions globally.

A GME-themed meme coin, not affiliated with the video game retailer GameStop, is replicating the company’s meme stock frenzy on the Solana blockchain.

Floki Inu suspends its staking program in Hong Kong following regulatory warnings.

Swan Bitcoin steps into mining ahead of halving as it prepares for a stock market debut.

Analysts at JPMorgan slash Coinbase rating to underweight, questioning ETF impact.

Solana Mobile hints at second smartphone following surprise success of Saga. 

HashKey Group achieves unicorn status following a US$100 million funding round, reaching a US$1.2 billion valuation.

With its recent US$7 million funding, Bitfinity wants to enhance Bitcoin’s utility in DeFi and NFTs.

Social media platform X, under Elon Musk, quietly removes NFT profile picture feature, aligning with broader tech industry trends.

Major crypto exchanges vanish from Apple’s App Store in India, adhering to FIU mandates.

Upbit joins 15 other crypto firms permitted to provide digital payment token services in Singapore.

The most promising carbon offset programs can still wither and die from financing distress. Blockchain technology can help them survive and bear fruit.

Indian crypto companies flock to Dubai, escaping high local taxes and finding solace in the emirate’s favorable regulatory environment.

From reducing paperwork to verifying title quickly, blockchain technology promises to overhaul the age-old industry. But it faces regulatory hurdles and resistance by those who profit from inefficiency.

Our 21st century economy still rides on old, slow and costly financial rails. Here’s how blockchain technology can build a network of monetary superhighways.

A year after the Merge made Ethereum even more popular, the network now faces the perils of a staking-fueled liquidity crunch. What are the alternatives?

Ether rose to an over six-month high of US$2,045.

The SEC has reportedly been in contact with Grayscale since its court victory in August.

Prosecutors have reportedly identified new suspects after searching nine locations related to JPEX.

Blockchain-based gaming and remittances among top drivers toward adoption in central and South Asia.

The move is part of SC Ventures’ expansion into the United Arab Emirates.

Bitcoin is up over 32% in the past month.

Hong Kong’s legal system provides a solid foundation for crypto-related services, said SEBA Group CEO Franz Bergmueller.

Over 1,000 crypto firms will have to complete their applications by Nov. 17 to avoid regulatory consequences.

The joint study aims to create the infrastructure for issuing regulatory-compliant stablecoins for improved cross-border settlement.

While Hong Kong and Singapore compete for the top spot, Dubai is already shaping the future of fintech and Web3, writes Mohammad Alblooshi, chief executive officer of the DIFC Innovation Hub.

The artificial intelligence service is designed to predict the depegging of stablecoins in 24-hours.

The central bank expects to release the final set of regulations by 2025.

Hong Kong is charging ahead in its digital currency initiatives, but more must be done to address the e-HKD’s environmental impact and security concerns.

Bitcoin was trading above US$34,000, as the decreasing job creation in the U.S. fueled hopes of another interest rate pause.

The US$5 million fund aims to help Vauld users who can’t withdraw their assets from the platform.

SOL rose over 319% in 2023 so far, despite concerns around FTX’s lawsuit.

PayPal said that it is collaborating with the SEC’s request.

Tether extends US$610 million loan to boost Northern Data’s AI and Bitcoin mining operations.

Top blockchain and crypto news: Bankman-Fried’s memory lapses, betting on the return of NFTs, ETF dreams and Bitcoin’s Uptober

Circle said the account closures do not apply to businesses or institutional Circle Mint accounts.

Colossal failures in online age verification have opened the floodgates for kids to access harmful content and become ‘friends’ with adult strangers. Can encrypted decentralized IDs put a stop to all that?

Backpack said it also secured operational licenses in other jurisdictions.

The MAS said that its previous tokenization pilots demonstrated great potential benefits of the technology.

The U.K. intends to introduce rules on fiat-backed stablecoins in early 2024, according to the government’s latest cryptocurrency policy update published on Monday.  See related article: Singapore, Thailand clarify crypto rules; NFTs become new cultural frontier Fast Facts See related article: Blockchain tech in Thailand gets boost from new pro-crypto lead

The move is part of an Asia Pacific expansion effort by the cryptocurrency custodian.

In a rare move, Judge Lewis Kaplan sent the jury home early so he can decide what is and isn’t admissible in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s testimony.

Mastercard’s potential tie up with custody service providers may turbocharge crypto wallets’ growth with its global payments prowess.

Parity CEO Björn Wagner said that despite the need for layoffs, the company’s financial health “remains robust.”

Global regulatory pressure on the world’s largest exchange continues to take its toll.

Astar Network and Startale Labs partner with Japanese telecom giant KDDI to boost Web3 adoption.

PBOC to crack down on crypto speculation, as Hong Kong restricts access to certain “complex” virtual asset products.

Coins.ph, a cryptocurrency exchange based in the Philippines with millions of users, appeared to have lost 12.2 million XRP tokens, The Block reported on Friday.

The pillars of Wall Street are muscling their way into crypto and decentralized finance. Who stands to benefit the most?

Binance announced it has secured new fiat partners for euro services after its former partner cut ties with the exchange last month.

FTX’s former general counsel Can Sun testified he was “shocked” by $7 billion in missing customer funds as the prosecution’s case starts to draw to a close.

Coinbase said that the regulatory clarity MiCA provides to the industry is “hugely welcome.”

Top blockchain and crypto news: Is Japan a new frontier for Binance? AI art sweeps NFT sales. ETF buzz electrifies Bitcoin.

The U.K. is also listed as the 14th economy on Chainalysis’ Global Crypto Adoption Index.

TWT price rose over 15% during the past week, after Trust Wallet announced a major rebranding upgrade.

The new data sharing rules will go into effect 20 days after their publication in the Official Journal.

The plight of the Philippines — which has a high rate of crypto adoption but is also plagued by fraud — offers a window into why the industry’s ‘do your own research’ mantra isn’t enough.

Few tokens and too many exchanges are a bad recipe for Japan’s smaller crypto trading houses. The experts say there’s room for up to five only. So what happens to the little guy now that the world’s largest exchange Binance has rolled back into town?

OSL’s parent firm said investors should exercise caution due to the “unusual movement” in the company’s stock price.

The exchange added that it will also stop releasing new products and services in the country.

FTX co-founder Nishad Singh testified on Bankman-Fried’s “excessive” spending including political donations coordinated in a group chat titled “Donations Processing.”

Inside the world’s largest crypto exchange’s annus horribilis.

The luxury car maker said it started accepting crypto payments due to popular demand from its crypto investor customers.

Singapore’s major payment institution license will enable Upbit to continue offering regulated digital asset services while awaiting its full license.

The Australian Department of the Treasury said it will accept feedback on the draft bill by December.

From tech monopolies to the synergy of AI and blockchain, Alex Tapscott, author of “Web3: Charting the Internet’s Next Economic and Cultural Frontier,” dissects the trajectories of the digital landscape.