Latest from Sam Reynolds
Asia Morning Briefing: Market Observers Say Bitcoin’s Structure Looks Weak Even as Industry Strengthens
Glassnode's data shows fragile positioning after Bitcoin’s retreat from record highs, while Enflux points to institutional capital and regulatory alignment quietly reshaping the market.
South Korea Tells Crypto Firms to Stop Launching New Lending Products as Leverage Risk Builds
Regulators froze new lending products after forced liquidations and market distortions, but some analysts say improvements, not shutdowns, are the smarter path forward.
Blockchain Lender Figure Joins Crypto IPO Rush With Nasdaq Listing Bid Under 'FIGR'
The move follows a confidential SEC submission earlier this month and comes amid a surge of digital asset firms tapping the equity markets.
Asia Morning Briefing: Traders Tilt Bearish on August BTC, ETH Targets as Retail Lags Institutions
Prediction markets are flashing red even as institutions keep doubling down on BTC and ETH.
Thailand’s Digital Tourist Wallet Rolls Out, With Crypto Link Still Stuck in Sandbox
Bangkok’s push to revive tourism now includes an e-money wallet for foreign visitors, with a crypto conversion feature still under regulatory review.
Asia Morning Briefing: Crypto's Rising Leverage Trades Show Signs of Stress, Galaxy Digital Says
Crypto loans are back near bull-market highs, but last week’s $1B liquidation shows leverage is cutting both ways.
Story Protocol Co-Founder Jason Zhao Steps Back to Pursue New AI Venture
Zhao will remain an adviser as Story Protocol enters its next phase under SY Lee’s leadership, while he launches Poseidon to bring AI into frontier industries like science and space.
Hong Kong Regulator Tightens Custody Standards for Licensed Crypto Exchanges
A regulatory review earlier this year found weaknesses in some exchanges’ cyber defenses, prompting the SFC to set new custody standards for licensed platforms.
Asia Morning Briefing: ETH's Bullrun Meets Early Signs of Selling Pressure
ETH’s rally is fueled by record flows and BTC outperformance, but rising exchange inflows spark debate over momentum vs. consolidation.
Asia Morning Briefing: Korea’s 'Onshore' Won Policy Could Hinder Its Stablecoin Ambition
Korea's Won is stuck onshore. That's going to put a damper on any demand for a Won-backed stablecoin.
