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Bitcoin coin on a briefcase of cash with Chinese flag and city skyline in background, symbolizing questions over China’s exposure to US Bitcoin ETFs via a Hong Kong firm and major investment in BlackRock’s ETF

ETF

Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT

As Chinese crypto regulations tighten, Hong Kong firms increasingly invest in US ETFs for Bitcoin exposure.

4 weeks ago

Aerial Southeast Asia map shows chained border compounds and neon stablecoin flows freezing under a U.S. crackdown spotlight.

Crime

Washington sanctions 19 entities while $16.6B in US losses intensifies pressure

FBI tallies heavy victim losses as FinCEN’s Huione finding targets $4B in laundering linked to Cambodia and Myanmar networks.

6 months ago

Kazakhstan’s President is depicted pressing a glowing “Crypto Reserve” button on a futuristic digital dashboard - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Adoption

Kazakhstan bets big on state-backed crypto reserve to boost digital economy

Kazakhstan's move to establish a crypto reserve aligns with global trends, positioning it as a leader in digital finance.

6 months ago

A Bitcoin treasure chest glows as two-thirds are marked by Strategy and Metaplanet logos, symbolizing their control of supply - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Investments

Strategy and Metaplanet scooped up 66% of newly mined Bitcoin last week

Strategy missed the S&P 500 but doubled down with 1,955 more Bitcoin this week.

6 months ago

Mining

Chinese miner Cango boosts Bitcoin output amid strategic US expansion

Despite a significant net loss, Cango's innovative approach fuels a 44% increase in Bitcoin production and international expansion.

6 months ago

Sora Ventures has launched a $1 billion Bitcoin fund with $200 million already committed - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Investments

Sora unveils $1 billion Bitcoin fund with $200 million already committed

The firm sets a six month window to deploy the full $1 billion in BTC purchases.

6 months ago

Stacks of US dollar bills are shown converting into Ethereum coins inside a vault, symbolizing the flow of capital into ETH investments - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Crypto

Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng Financial dives into Ethereum for corporate treasury transformation

Yunfeng's ETH purchase signals a strategic shift toward Web3, aiming to diversify corporate finance beyond traditional currencies.

7 months ago

A silhouetted nominee figure faces a glowing DeFi maze alongside the South Korean flag, symbolizing political disorientation in the tech landscape - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate

Culture

South Korean FSC head nominee faces backlash after denouncing crypto

South Korea's Financial Services Commission nominee faces criticism for underestimating crypto's evolving market role.

7 months ago

A glowing Bitcoin symbol hovers above a Metaplanet skyscraper, representing the firm’s milestone of 20,000 BTC holdings - Cover art/illustration via CryptoSlate.

Crypto

Metaplanet achieves 20,000 BTC milestone amid shareholder-approved $2.8B treasury growth plan

During the shareholder meeting, CEO Simon Gerovich outlined the company's plan to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027.

7 months ago

Thailand’s DV8 Bitcoin treasury push deepens as Jason Fang becomes CEO after 99.9% raise

People 7 months ago

US tech stocks under pressure as AI growth shows signs of cooling

Macro 7 months ago

Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks

Tokenization 7 months ago

Corporate Bitcoiners eye Thailand as gateway to $3.8 trillion ASEAN Bitcoin treasury play

Adoption 7 months ago

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Asia News

Is China using US Bitcoin ETFs as a backdoor? Mystery Hong Kong firm invested $436M in BlackRock’s IBIT

Washington sanctions 19 entities while $16.6B in US losses intensifies pressure

Kazakhstan bets big on state-backed crypto reserve to boost digital economy

Strategy and Metaplanet scooped up 66% of newly mined Bitcoin last week

Chinese miner Cango boosts Bitcoin output amid strategic US expansion

Sora unveils $1 billion Bitcoin fund with $200 million already committed

Jack Ma-backed Yunfeng Financial dives into Ethereum for corporate treasury transformation

South Korean FSC head nominee faces backlash after denouncing crypto

Metaplanet achieves 20,000 BTC milestone amid shareholder-approved $2.8B treasury growth plan

Thailand’s DV8 Bitcoin treasury push deepens as Jason Fang becomes CEO after 99.9% raise

US tech stocks under pressure as AI growth shows signs of cooling

Japan-based Gumi commits $17M to XRP amid expansion into global payment networks

Corporate Bitcoiners eye Thailand as gateway to $3.8 trillion ASEAN Bitcoin treasury play