Asia
Chainlink Unveils 'Chainlink Runtime Environment,' Aiming for Better Blockchain Workflows
Chainlink hopes the new programming environment, under the acronym "CRE," will be as important for Web3 as Cobol and JavaScript languages, which were important for automating finance and bringing it to the internet.
Binance Unveils 'Binance Wealth' for Elite Customers
The initial focus will be on Asia and Latin America, Binance said.
Stablecoins Will Drive Institutional Adoption in Asia: Chainalysis CEO
In an interview, Michael Gronager also said it doesn't matter who wins the U.S. presidential election.
Coinbase’s Paul Grewal Says Crypto Should Remain Non-Partisan
Technology should transcend the political divide, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer says
IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East's Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency
The survey said that the 19 central banks in the region are exploring issuing a CBDC and the countries are mainly focused on how CBDCs can enhance financial inclusion and payment system efficiency.
Crypto Has an Unrealized Opportunity in Asia
Practical retail use of crypto in developing markets is converging with institution adoption, BitGo Director Abel Seow writes.
Thailand's SEC Breaks New Ground in 2024 With Crypto-Friendly Rules
Retail investors can now invest without limits in digital tokens backed by real estate or infrastructure.
Bitcoin ETFs in and Around Asia After U.S. Approvals? Analysts Are Optimistic About Momentum
Hong Kong has voiced the most interest in achieving the reality of a bitcoin ETF approval, and that the U.S. approval could move things along faster
UN Says Tether Plays Major Role in Illicit Activity in East Asia; Stablecoin Issuer Hits Back
Tether said it was "disappointed" that the report had singled out its stablecoin, USDT.
How Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan Are Approaching Crypto Regulation
Japan, Singapore and Hong Kong are known for having better legal clarity around digital assets compared to the U.S., but these jurisdictions also have some of the toughest rules in the world. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker shares her expert analysis, after returning on a recent trip from Asia.
