Welcome to the Asia Pacific Morning Brief—your essential digest of overnight crypto developments shaping regional markets and global sentiment. Grab a green tea and watch this space. Hong Kong advances Web3 through corporate stablecoin ventures and an August regulatory framework. Pudgy Penguins denies OpenSea acquisition rumors while PENGU surges 300%. Elizabeth Warren criticizes Trump’s crypto…
Pudgy Penguins has denied recent speculation suggesting it acquired the NFT marketplace OpenSea. The rumors gained momentum after resurfaced social media posts and coincidental timing between announcements from both projects led some users to believe a quiet acquisition had taken place. Pudgy Penguins Shuts Down OpenSea Rumors Amid ETF Plans On July 26, Beau, the…
AI firm Anthropic is reportedly negotiating a multi-billion-dollar funding round that could push its valuation to a staggering $150 billion. According to a Financial Times report, the company is seeking to raise between $3 billion and $5 billion from investors in the Middle East. FTX Missed $10 Billion Upside This fresh capital would significantly enhance…
Solana-based token launch platform Pump.fun is preparing to roll out a trading volume rewards system as it looks to revive user engagement and claw back market share from rising competitor LetsBONK. According to a July 26 thread from crypto research collective Dumpster DAO, Pump.fun has updated its Software Development Kit (SDK). Pump.fun Reportedly Considers 1…
In 2025, there has been a notable rise in crypto scams, hacks, and exploits. Over $2 billion was stolen from cryptocurrency services in just the first six months. Mitchell Amador, CEO of Immunefi, a Web3 security platform, believes that many teams now view security as merely a ‘pre-launch checkbox.’ In an exclusive interview with BeInCrypto,…
Global companies have raised nearly $86 billion so far in 2025 to buy cryptocurrencies, outpacing the capital raised through US initial public offerings this year. This surge marks a turning point in how corporations view digital assets—not just as investments, but as core balance sheet holdings. Around 100 Firms Raised $43 Billion Since June to…
Providing fresh market insight on X, Cryptowzrd revealed that Chainlink ended the session on a bullish note, with signs pointing to further upside pressure. As LINKBTC gains momentum and Bitcoin’s dominance trend declines, the setup appears promising. Cryptowzrd noted he will be monitoring the intraday chart closely for the next scalp opportunity, particularly if LINK…
Wall Street banking giant JPMorgan has halted its efforts to re-establish banking ties with Gemini, one of the largest US-based crypto trading platforms. The decision comes amid growing friction over data access between major banks and fintech companies. Gemini’s Winklevoss Slams JPMorgan After Sudden Banking Reversal On July 25, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of Gemini, disclosed…
Crypto adoption continues to rise as more users turn to the sector amid rising inflation, broader macroeconomic pressures, and a desire for greater control over their finances, not to mention the fear of missing out on its potential. Amid this shift, where do traditional financial institutions like banks fit? BeInCrypto consulted several experts to explore…
Worldcoin is redefining how digital identity is developed by centering on the human iris as its primary biometric. However, in doing so, Sam Altman’s company, which now goes by simply as World, has drawn scrutiny from individuals and governments alike. According to Shady El Damaty, CEO of Holonym and expert in zero-knowledge cryptography, the World…