Artificial Intelligence is no longer an abstract technology discussed only in labs and conferences. In 2025, AI is embedded into every aspect of work — from software engineering to product design, from marketing analytics to enterprise planning. And as the technology accelerates, the knowledge gap widens. To bridge it, the companies defining AI — Google,…
Crypto markets tanked hard over the weekend as Bitcoin retreated back to support at $112,000 as trade tariff economic uncertainty returned, quashing risk appetite. Trump rolled out new “reciprocal” tariffs through an executive order, and a weak US jobs report caused markets to stumble late last week. Trade tensions are back in the spotlight as…
Metaplanet has added another 463 Bitcoin to its growing treasury, pushing the company’s total holdings to 17,595 BTC. The purchase, announced on Aug. 4, is part of the Tokyo-listed firm’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy launched in late 2024. At current prices, Metaplanet’s total BTC stash is now worth more than ¥261.28b or about $1.78b. But…
Ethereum and Solana are the key players for derivatives, while Ondo Finance continues to make waves in the RWA space. Stablecoin movements are signalling a continuation of the current rally. Shuffling of Assets Bybit, the world’s second-largest exchange by trading volume, has released its latest Smart Money Report, which focuses on analyzing institutions and influential…
Dr. Xiao Feng of HashKey Group, often dubbed as The Father of China’s Blockchain, warns that cryptocurrency hype far exceeds regulatory reality in Asia’s emerging markets. The influential CEO argues stablecoins aren’t payment tools but represent a fundamental reimagining of global financial infrastructure. The Stablecoin Fever: Hong Kong’s Cautious Regulators vs. Market Enthusiasm In a…
Bitcoin rose to $114,500 while Ethereum climbed 3% to $3,559, and XRP traded above $3, up 5% in the past 24 hours. Despite these gains in major coins, the overall crypto market cap is still down 2.4%, reflecting uneven recovery across sectors. PayFi tokens led the rebound with a 8% surge, driven by strong performances…
Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain network, successfully returned from Blue Origin’s NS-34 mission on Saturday. Five other crew members joined the crypto entrepreneur on the commercial spaceflight. Sun had won his seat through a $28 million bid placed in 2021. Earth Perspective Inspires Reflection on Planetary Protection The ten-minute journey took the crew…
Welcome to the Asia Pacific Morning Brief—your essential digest of overnight crypto developments shaping regional markets and global sentiment. This Monday’s edition is brought to you by Paul Kim. Grab a green tea and watch this space. The crypto market in August is off to a challenging start. Last week, Bitcoin prices sharply fell, breaking…
Now, what that means is that the total amount of circulating stablecoins of these eight denominations (e.g., USDT) was collectively worth approximately $245 billion US dollars, according to CoinMarketCap data as of the time of this writing. Stablecoins Compared To US Dollar Base Supply Stablecoins are already a significant part of the financial economy in…
South Korean banks are rushing to prepare crypto and stablecoin-related business plans, with some of the country’s biggest lenders finally set to enter the crypto fray. The South Korean newspaper Maeil Kyungjae reported that banks are creating dedicated organizations and preparing for the rollout of legislation that will let them issue and operate stablecoins. The…