Asia’s regulatory frameworks in tokenization are attracting global investors, with Japan and Hong Kong setting the pace for real-world asset adoption. Asia’s leadership in tokenization is drawing growing attention from global investors, with regulatory clarity in the region attracting capital that was once on the sidelines, according to Maarten Henskens,Continue Reading

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced on Friday that it has acquired the leadership team behind Opyn Markets, a crypto derivatives platform. Opyn CEO Andrew Leon and Head of Research Joseph Clark will provide their expertise in areas such as perpetual options or simply “perps,” which are essentially derivative products with noContinue Reading

Sygnia, a South African investment manager, has launched the Sygnia Life Bitcoin Plus Fund, which tracks Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). Sidestepping South Africa’s Regulatory Hurdles South African investment manager Sygnia has launched a product that tracks Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). Known as the Sygnia LifeContinue Reading

The figure is quoted in a report published by New York-based investment research firm Benchmark on Friday. Analysts Predict Metaplanet Stock Could Reach ¥2,400 Shares of Japanese bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet continue to defy gravity, soaring 7,900% since the once embattled hotel company implemented a well-executed bitcoin ( BTC) corporateContinue Reading

BlockFi’s bankruptcy administrator and the DOJ have settled a $35 million crypto asset transfer lawsuit. The administrator overseeing BlockFi’s bankruptcy wind-down and the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have reached a settlement to dismiss a $35 million crypto asset transfer lawsuit involving the crypto lender. The agreement was approved byContinue Reading

The Akon City project, a high-profile initiative by singer Akon, has been officially terminated following an agreement between Akon and a state owned enity. Akon City Terminated Amidst Construction Delays The futuristic crypto-themed Akon City project, a high-profile initiative from Senegalese-American singer and entrepreneur Akon, has been officially terminated. AkonContinue Reading