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Social media platform Reddit has diversified its assets by investing in cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as revealed in its IPO filing.

Greg Solano’s return as Yuga Labs CEO spurs a significant increase in Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT prices.

Montenegro court approves extradition of Terraform Labs’ Do Kwon to the US, where he faces fraud charges.

USDC halts TRON support, aligning with Circle’s IPO plans.

Ethereum’s native token, Ether, briefly surged to US$3,000 for the first time in 22 months before retracing.

Starknet distributes 728 million STRK tokens, with initial trading volatility.

Animoca Brands announces partnerships with OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet, elevating the user experience in the Mocaverse network.

New cryptophone by Aptos and Jambo priced at US$99 targets customers in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America.

“Terrorists” still prefer to use traditional finance products, according to U.S. Treasury’s Brian Nelson.

Both layer-1 chains are backed by major Asian internet companies.

Bitcoin’s current market value is greater than the world’s eighth largest company.

Zhao has pleaded guilty to money laundering charges in November.

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

The Ethereum network is poised for a significant upgrade this March, with the Dencun update focusing on proto-danksharding.

International tug of war over Kwon’s fate takes a new turn with Montenegro court’s reversal on extradition.

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

Solana, a blockchain that has been plagued with outages in the past, had its first network interruption in almost a year.

Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen must pay almost US$7 million in Yuga Labs’ attorneys’ fees, court documents show.

Genesis, in bankruptcy, seeks court approval to sell Bitcoin and Ether trust assets worth US$1.6 billion.

The mystery of the FTX hack unfolds as the DOJ charges three unnamed suspects for the US$400 million theft in November 2022.

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

Celsius Network starts repaying $3 billion to creditors, marking a step towards resolving its bankruptcy.

Tether reports a record US$2.85 billion profit last quarter as its USDT soars towards US$100 billion market cap

Ripple’s Chris Larsen loses $112M in XRP to hackers in a recent security breach.

The “One BNB Paradigm” aims to streamline BNB Chain’s ecosystem, focusing on DeFi, gaming, and AI.

Non-fungible tokens (NFT) marketplace OpenSea is reportedly considering acquisition proposals. According to DL News, OpenSea Chief Executive Officer Devin Finzer said the firm has not ruled out the possibility of selling the company, and indicated a willingness to engage with interested parties.  ”We think that if the right partnership comes along, then that’s something we […]

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.

Jupiter Exchange experiences a trading boom as the Solana community awaits the upcoming JUP airdrop.

Hong Kong could welcome its first spot Bitcoin ETF, courtesy of Harvest Global’s recent filing.

Gamers can now play Doom directly on the Dogecoin blockchain, merging nostalgia with modern tech.

Algorand community warned as CEO’s social media falls prey to hackers.

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

The total value of stolen crypto decreased last year but the number of individual hacking incidents grew.

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

Long-awaited Bitcoin repayments closer as Mt. Gox confirms creditor addresses.

Do Kwon-founded Terraform Labs files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.

Allied nations impose sanctions on entities allegedly aiding Hamas’ crypto transactions.

Bitcoin mining now more eco-friendly than ever, reaching a 54.5% sustainable energy usage.

Investors flock to Bitcoin spot ETFs, pushing trading volumes past the US$10 billion milestone.

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

A UN report reveals USDT’s growing role in money laundering and underground banking in Southeast Asia

With the acquisition of Valkyrie Funds, CoinShares aims to strengthen its position in the competitive ETF market.

Support from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink boosts prospects for Ethereum ETFs.

Ether’s price rises sharply, contrasting with Bitcoin’s stagnant performance despite recent ETF launches.

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

The DeRec Alliance, involving HBAR and Algorand Foundations, aims to solve digital asset recovery challenges with a new protocol.

Grayscale and BlackRock’s ETFs lead a bullish debut for newly listed Bitcoin ETFs.

With the filing for an IPO, Circle aims to capitalize on the growing interest in crypto assets, despite recent industry setbacks.

Ripple Labs’ tender offer aims to repurchase US$285 million shares, valuing the firm at US$11.3 billion and fortifying financial standing.

Billy Restey inscribes SEC’s Gensler tweet on Bitcoin blockchain, ensuring clarity after a false ETF approval claim rattles the crypto market.

Steven McClurg says Valkyrie Investments may be poised for a historic ETF launch this week, with the potential to inject up to US$400 million into the market.

BNB Chain’s merger plans aims for a seamless and secure blockchain by April 2024

Projects are rethinking how to make DAOs more fun and less disappointing.

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

Tokenization is on the rise not only in the private sector. In Asia, governments are leading the charge to use this technology for the greater public good.

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?

Silicon Valley venture giant Andreessen Horowitz plants flag in London: fuels UK’s ascent as a Web3 innovator.

Three SFC-authorized crypto ETFs will be available on UBS’ Hong Kong platform.

ICBC was disconnected from its trading partners after a cyberattack.

BlackRock’s Ether ETF filing comes as the U.S. SEC entered an eight-day window to potentially approve pending Bitcoin ETF applications.

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

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

Top blockchain and crypto news: Hong Kong mulls Bitcoin ETFs, Ordinals flip Ethereum NFTs, IPO comes full circle.

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.

The proposed guidelines will work as a liquidity stress test for stablecoin issuers, according to the EBA.

Binance said it aims to onboard the next billion Web3 users with its new wallet.