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Will 2026 Unwind Crypto Treasury Firms?
The trade that once let equity investors proxy Bitcoin exposure is breaking down. With treasury firms underperforming their underlying assets, the model is shifting from accumulation to debt management—and many DATCOs may not make it through the next phase.
Blockcast 82 | Decentralization & Privacy: Insights From TEN Protocol's Cais Manai
Exploring the intersection of privacy and decentralization in blockchain technology with TEN Protocol's co-founder.
Blockcast 81: Licensed to Shill – Why Central Asia; Why Now? ft. Anthony Howe (GFTN)
GFTN's Anthony Howe joins the panel to chat about Georgia, highlighting the strategic importance of Central Asia and the role of fintech and decentralized networks.
Blockcast 80 | Kaia's Path to Mass Adoption: Blockchain in Everyday Apps
Dr. Sangmin "Sam" Seo and John Cho talk Kaia's strategies for mass adoption, the evolving regulatory landscape in Asia, and the integration of blockchain technology into messaging platforms.
Blockcast 79 | Licensed to Shill VII: Token Listings, Market Makers & Regulation, ft. Gracie Lin (CEO, OKX Singapore)
OKX Singapore CEO Gracie Lin joins Licensed to Shill for a discussion on how exchanges, foundations, and market makers should align on standardized due diligence to protect investors and build a sustainable token ecosystem.
2025 in Review: Crypto Options Adoption Accelerates on Wall Street
Institutional inflows are transforming crypto from a retail-led market into a derivatives-driven asset class, with options now central to risk, liquidity, and price formation.
Crypto Cues to Watch Heading Into 2026 & Beyond
Crypto markets are set to be shaped less by single data prints and more by deeper forces – central bank credibility, AI-driven risk cycles, tariff-led inflation pressures, and dollar liquidity – creating a year defined by volatility, not clean trends.
Bitcoin's Cautious Rise & Pullback Reflects 2026 Bets
With liquidity fading and demand still weak, Bitcoin’s repeated failure at $90,000 has traders bracing for continued range-bound action into the new year.
Bitcoin Missing Out on "Santa Rally" Amid Whales' Action Intrigue
Bitcoin sits out the Santa Rally as losses mount on-chain, whales shuffle billions, and a heavy supply overhang threatens any push back toward $100,000.
Hong Kong to Allow Insurers to Hold Crypto Under New Capital Rules
Regulator proposes 100% risk charge on crypto assets, lower charges for regulated stablecoins
Disingenuity, Part 2: Ireland Banishes the Coinbase Snake
Europe’s rare and severe enforcement action against Coinbase highlights systemic compliance breakdowns that collide with the company’s calls for softer treatment in the United States.
Differing Crypto Dynamics & Bets in South Asia
Pakistan is moving to harness crypto as a tool for capital formation, while India remains firmly cautious – highlighting a widening policy divide in South Asia’s approach to digital assets.
Bitcoin Falls to $86K as Senate Delays Crypto Market Structure Bill
Legislative postponement triggers risk-off positioning as total market cap slips below $3 trillion
Standard Chartered Launches Tokenized Deposit Solution With Ant International as First Client
Bank rolls out SGD and USD blockchain balances for 24/7 treasury management
Crypto.com Adds DBS Banking Rails for Singapore Fiat Transfers
Southeast Asia's largest bank provides SGD and USD deposit channels alongside Standard Chartered partnership
Olea Raises $30m Series A Led By BBVA, SC Ventures to Expand Trade Finance Platform
Funding will support AI-driven analytics and blockchain-enabled trade finance as Olea scales across major global corridors
Singapore Overtakes US as Top Country for Crypto Adoption, Bybit Report Finds
Asia-Pacific dominates global rankings as six regional markets place in top 20
Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 Kicks Off Wednesday, Marking 10th Anniversary Milestone
The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) opens today for its 10th anniversary edition, running through November 14 as global leaders convene to explore how AI, tokenisation, and quantum technologies are reshaping the future of finance.
Consensus Hong Kong 2026 Returns February 10-12 With Expanded Programming
Premier crypto and blockchain conference doubles down on Asia following sold-out inaugural event that drew 10,000 attendees
Yat Siu on Stablecoins, Institutional Adoption, and Asia's Web3 Moment
Blockhead brought together industry leaders for an evening exploring how stablecoins are reshaping the digital asset economy — and what comes next.
Singapore Fintech Festival 2025: Charting the Future of Digital Finance Through AI, Tokenization, Quantum
The world's largest fintech gathering returns to Singapore EXPO on November 12-14, marking a decade of innovation with groundbreaking discussions on next-generation financial technologies
Disingenuity, Part 2: Ireland Banishes the Coinbase Snake
Europe’s rare and severe enforcement action against Coinbase highlights systemic compliance breakdowns that collide with the company’s calls for softer treatment in the United States.
Who Are You Trying to Protect?
As the SEC loosens custody rules for digital assets, it's not a win for deregulation but a concession to reality. Investor protection now hinges on keeping people inside a broken system, not perfecting it.
Kalshi, State Regulators & Freedom to Speculate
Kalshi’s clash with state regulators highlights a looming question in U.S. law: Can federal licenses override state restrictions? The outcome could reshape how decentralized markets are regulated.
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Crypto Cues to Watch Heading Into 2026 & Beyond
Crypto markets are set to be shaped less by single data prints and more by deeper forces – central bank credibility, AI-driven risk cycles, tariff-led inflation pressures, and dollar liquidity – creating a year defined by volatility, not clean trends.
Disingenuity, Part 2: Ireland Banishes the Coinbase Snake
Europe’s rare and severe enforcement action against Coinbase highlights systemic compliance breakdowns that collide with the company’s calls for softer treatment in the United States.
When JP Morgan Goes Onchain, the Game Has Changed
Why the largest U.S. bank tokenizing cash products matters more than another blockchain experiment.
The AI Anxiety Gripping Finance: Why Crypto Should Pay Attention
Cybersecurity concerns and misinformation risks top list of AI-related threats as industry adoption accelerates
Ethereum Completes Fusaka Upgrade, Expanding Rollup Capacity, Network Efficiency
Major protocol enhancement activates with increased gas limits, PeerDAS implementation, and improved validator performance