How Bitcoin and Ethereum are rekindling with equities
What is the relationship between crypto assets and stock prices? An analysis week’s market trends.
Solana price hits all-time high as Bitcoin, crypto market dip
Bitcoin’s price dropped following a quick ascent past US$50K, but analysts say the rally is set to continue. Meanwhile, Solana again defied the overall market to post a new price high.
How a Hong Kong newspaper is remaking history with NFTs
The South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s paper of record for 118 years, is experimenting with NFTs and metaverse technology to bring its storied past into the future.
How blockchain is transforming shipping and redefining global trade
Rising from the rubble of a Covid economy, shipping companies are now using blockchain technology to rebuild profitability and reduce inefficiencies.
Korea reveals crypto exchange ‘Death Note’: DeFi investment booms
Korea reveals crypto exchange ‘Death Note’: DeFi investment booms
Taiwan Semiconductor chip price increase on the way
Amid global supply shortage, the move could impact clients such as mining rig maker Bitmain, which sources TSMC’s wafers for its Antminer S19 series.
South Korea unveils “death note” for crypto exchanges
24 out of 63 digital currency exchanges in South Korea are not expected to meet new compliance requirements and will most likely be shut down in less than a month.
DeFi TVL hits all-time high, breaking past correlation with Ethereum price
While DeFi has historically moved with the Ethereum price, the latest all-time high in total value locked in can largely be attributed to new blockchains purpose-built for the sector and institutional interest.
How regulators should consider the future of DeFi | Ep. 1
What is DeFi, why it’s poised to enable financial inclusion, and how the showdown between decentralized finance and regulators is taking shape.
HK football team launches NFTs; Food concept offers crypto mooncakes
HK football team launches NFTs; Food concept offers crypto mooncakes
Bitcoin bulls brace. CryptoPunks’ pulling power. China’s crypto lawfare.
Top blockchain and crypto news: Is another Bitcoin bull run coming soon? Punks rocking NFTs. Why crypto contracts may not be enforceable in China.
Dark web tool Antinalysis is back and openly available on the internet
The previous version of Antinalysis, which was based on the AMLBot API, was shut down but within a week it has respawned not just on the darknet but also on the clearnet.
Hong Kong’s Resources Capital Football Club kicks off NFT goals
The team joins a growing number of football clubs around the world launching non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as they look to engage fans and generate new revenue streams.
Vogue Singapore catwalks to a metaverse with NFT launch
The magazine unveils two digital-only covers as well as fashion, beauty and design NFTs, all for sale in a new metaverse.
Court in China says trading in cryptocurrency ‘not protected by law’
The ruling by Shandong’s High Court backs up China’s official stance against trading in cryptocurrencies. What does this mean for investors?
Professor jailed for crypto scam; Cryptopunks trading volume soars
Professor jailed for crypto scam while Cryptopunks trading volume soars
CryptoPunk NFTs smash records as VISA purchases a CryptoPunk for US$150K
CryptoPunks sales volume increased by over 1,100% in the last 24 hours
Why institutional investors cannot afford to ignore DeFi
Much of traditional finance still believes DeFi is too risky and not worth the bother, writes Ilia Maksimenka of PlasmaFinance. Are these perceptions accurate?
Bitcoin miners may soon face tougher digging
As the crypto hashrate continues to recover, miners will likely have to work harder for their coins.
Ripple: SEC ex-chief Hinman’s views on XRP are ‘dubious’
Ripple also challenges SEC’s use of ‘deliberative process privilege’ to prevent agency documents on Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP from disclosure.
Upbit submits compliance report: China’s e-CNY trials broaden
Upbit submits compliance report: China’s e-CNY trials broaden
Digital yuan trials now looking like a ‘soft launch’ stage
China’s high penetration of smartphones, digital-savvy population helps reduce e-CNY testing time, observers say
Bitcoin price above $50K, Cardano and Solana at all-time highs as crypto market surges
Led by Ethereum rivals, crypto prices are in an upswing with over $2.1 trillion in total market cap. Is this the start of another crypto bull run?
Taiwanese startup XREX raises $17 million to advance crypto payment services
XREX’s fundraise reflects Taiwan’s ambition to be part of fintech and blockchain innovation in spite of the island’s strict banking regulations.
Why an open metaverse economy might be coming soon
The ideal metaverse is open and interoperable, says Jamie Burke of Outlier Ventures. Here’s how blockchain gaming and NFTs are closing in on that future.
As China cracks down on crypto, blockchain technology keeps flowering
Steelmaker Ansteel Group and lithium battery producer Tianneng are the latest companies to make use of blockchain in accordance with China’s national strategy.
Coinbase launches in Japan: Binance users take legal action
Coinbase launches in Japan while Binance users take legal action
Coinbase partners with Mitsubishi UFG for entry to Japan
The largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. has partnered with one of Japan’s largest banks to gain market entry. What does the move say about the Japanese market as the industry is rocked by yet another crypto exchange hack?
Cardano hits new all-time high as upcoming smart contracts send ADA into new price discovery
Cardano’s Alonzo upgrade is fueling ADA’s price growth into top-3 cryptocurrency. Major crypto players are now also signaling bullishness on Cardano.
Binance users burned by outage band together to take legal action
Crypto traders who suffered losses on Binance due to tech outages are turning to arbitration and crypto litigation finance.
Blockchain investment goes green: Court says bitcoin legally protected
Blockchain investment goes green while Court says bitcoin legally protected
How UN goals are guiding new blockchain ESG investment vehicles
As ESG drives more corporate agendas, Sonic Capital’s Sphere aims to provide access to blockchain investment opportunities toward a greener future.