As blockchain firms and decentralized organizations reshape compensation models, more employees worldwide are receiving parts of their salaries in cryptocurrencies. According to a recent survey by Pantera Capital, the stablecoin USDC has solidified its position as the preferred payroll token, particularly among Asia-based workers who face traditional banking hurdles. USDC Exceeds USDT and Others in…
The crypto market is experiencing a rise in adoption, with assets reaching record highs. Furthermore, stablecoins have emerged as a cornerstone of this expansion and have proven to be the backbone of the real-world economy. However, Christopher Perkins, President of CoinFund, cautions that ‘security’ remains the largest risk to the rising stablecoin momentum. In an…
Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has announced today the listing of Story (IP), the native token of the Story Protocol. The announcement has sparked a significant double-digit surge in the token’s price. It also made IP the top trending coin on CoinGecko. Story (IP) Secures Upbit Listing For context, Story Protocol is a layer…
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. Today’s highlights include Japanese nail salon chain Convano launching sustainable Bitcoin mining operations, South Korea’s Financial Intelligence Unit conducting comprehensive stablecoin AML risk assessments, plus major cross-chain token…
According to a report from JPMorgan, the RWA tokenization sector is underperforming expectations. Its total market cap is $25 billion, which is roughly equivalent to US ETFs’ weekly inflows. Furthermore, the vast majority of current investment comes from crypto-native firms. TradFi institutions aren’t joining the trend, and their interest may be diminishing already. Is RWA…
According to the Web3 Industry Report 2025 by StartUs Insights, over 3,000 active startups now operate in the space, growing at an annual rate of more than 28%. While artificial intelligence continues to dominate investor priorities, Web3 startups are quietly building real-world use cases, raising millions, and executing strategic acquisitions. Here are some of the…
A new crypto scam is taking off, as thousands of fake TikTok clones are infecting their users with malware. These apps appear normal using counterfeit profiles and AI-generated content while stealing user seed phrases. A cybersecurity firm documented at least 15,000 impersonated websites with lookalike domains, but it’s unclear how widespread the campaign has been….
Popular altcoin Solana has seen a modest recovery, climbing upward since August 2. Despite earlier weakness, the token has since rallied nearly 10%, reaching $171.91 at press time. The uptick suggests a potential shift in sentiment, with technical indicators hinting at a continuation of the uptrend. SOL Price Recovery Gains Steam Readings from the SOL/USD…
Hedera’s HBAR token is up nearly 2% today, but the broader trend still looks shaky. Over the past week, HBAR has dropped close to 10%, and its overall structure continues to raise questions. Despite the Layer 1 network, designed for enterprise-grade applications, showing clear bullish patterns and heavy whale accumulation, the price hasn’t managed a…
Ethereum is up nearly 3% in the last 24 hours, and the weekly loss has been trimmed to just 3.5%. With price now closing in on the psychological $4,000 level again, both technicals and on-chain metrics are showing signs that the breakout might not be far away. Three signals in particular are connecting well. Short-Term…