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Hong Kong Approves First Solana Spot ETF — Here’s When Trading Begins
Hong Kong’s securities regulator has approved the first Solana (SOL) spot exchange-traded fund, marking another milestone in the city’s effort to position itself as Asia’s leading hub for regulated di...
Japan’s new PM orders major stimulus package to fight inflation
Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has instructed the development of a new package of economic measures to address the effects of inflation on families and businesses. Takaichi was el...
Asia markets dip, led by tech selloff as investors await U.S. inflation data
Asia markets mostly lower on Wednesday, as tech stocks led the retreat following a modest pullback in Wall Street’s Nasdaq ahead of key U.S. inflation data later this week and the FOMC meeting next we...
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset will be made in Vietnam
Apple’s latest unit, the new Vision Pro headset, which is set to hit stores on Wednesday with an upgraded M5 processor and redesigned band, is being manufactured in Vietnam. The debut Vision Pro model...
Asia’s stock exchanges are pushing back against crypto treasuries: Report
Top exchanges in Hong Kong, India and Australia are rejecting companies seeking to become crypto hoarders, citing shell company concerns....
Thailand deputy finance minister pressed for response after links to scam networks
Speaking to reporters in Bangkok on Tuesday, Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that he had asked Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong to “clarify in writing” reports suggesting...
Prediction Markets Say Government Shutdown Will be Record-Setting: Asia Morning Briefing
Kalshi and Polymarket are pricing in a shutdown that lasts over 40 days.
Asia’s Top Markets May Tighten Rules on Digital Asset Treasuries as Bitcoin Holdings Come Under Scrutiny
In Asia-Pacific, digital asset treasuries (DATs) are facing tightening listing rules and increased regulatory scrutiny. Hong Kong, India, and Australia are limiting cash-heavy models, while Japan rema...
Asia exchanges crack down on crypto hoarders masquerading as listed firms
Asia’s top three stock markets are tightening their listing rules and supervising companies to ensure they don’t become quasi–crypto investment vehicles. The move comes as regulators across the region...
SBI Turns XRP Into Core Asset With $200M Institutional Infrastructure Drive
XRP is entering a breakout phase as institutional investors ramp up exposure, led by a $200 million move from SBI Holdings aimed at building one of the largest XRP treasuries ever—signaling massive co...
Japan May Let Banks Trade Bitcoin as FSA Revises Crypto Rules
Japan may lift crypto ban for banks, with the Financial Services Agency weighing a revision to allow bank-affiliated securities firms to trade and hold digital assets. If approved, banks would...
Japan’s banks eye crypto comeback as regulator rethinks ban
Japan is on its way to laying the groundwork for how traditional banks interact with crypto. The country’s financial watchdog is close to making its decision on whether to permit members of banking gr...