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Decent January US Jobs Data Still Has Holes
Massive benchmark revisions reveal the US lost 862,000 jobs despite headline gains, fueling expectations for more aggressive Fed rate cuts that could lift crypto markets—even as Bitcoin struggles to hold $67,000 and analysts remain divided on its trajectory.
Blockcast 84 | Licensed to Shill: What's in Store for 2026 – Stablecoins, the Future of DeFi.. and a Return of NFTs?
Licensed to Shill opens 2026 with a forward-looking conversation on the forces shaping the next phase of digital assets.
Blockcast 83 | Jito Foundation's Marc Liew on Why Institutions Are Turning to Solana
Key topics include the role of stablecoins, the challenges of cross-border payments, and the future of decentralized finance.
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.
Decent January US Jobs Data Still Has Holes
Massive benchmark revisions reveal the US lost 862,000 jobs despite headline gains, fueling expectations for more aggressive Fed rate cuts that could lift crypto markets—even as Bitcoin struggles to hold $67,000 and analysts remain divided on its trajectory.
Weak US Job Market Becomes Linchpin for Fed Policy, Market Direction
Payroll data expected today could reset expectations for interest rates across stocks, bonds, and crypto
Onchain Accumulation, ETF Stabilization Offset Persistent Selling Pressure for Bitcoin
Conflicting signals from on-chain data, ETF flows, and derivatives positioning suggest Bitcoin is entering a consolidation phase near $70,000 rather than preparing for an immediate breakout or breakdown.
Bitcoin Steadies at $70K After Wild Swings; Risk Appetite Returns on Trade Deal Hopes
After plunging to $60K and rallying to $80K in a single week, Bitcoin finds footing around $70K as U.S.-India trade talks and whale buying reignite risk appetite—though fragile sentiment means volatility could return quickly.
2026 is When Blockchain Gets Boring – That's the Point
As regulation unlocks institutional adoption, blockchain is poised to fade into the background, becoming the unremarkable plumbing of global finance.
The Next Cycle Belongs to the Power Plants, Not the Treasuries
As ETFs commoditize price exposure, durable returns in crypto will accrue to companies that operate, secure, and scale the networks themselves.
The Post-Trade Convergence Gap: Between Vision & Operational Reality
The post-trade stack is finally converging on tokenization and real-time settlement, yet the operational and regulatory lift remains far heavier than the industry admits.
Tokenized RWAs: Where Demand Is Real, and Where It Isn’t
RWA tokenization isn’t waiting for adoption; it’s waiting for demand. The winners are emerging where yield, efficiency, and balance-sheet logic already exist, not where narratives are loudest.
Vietnam Proposes 0.1% Tax on Cryptocurrency Transactions
Draft rules exempt crypto from VAT, apply 20% corporate tax to domestic firms
Hong Kong Lawmaker Pitches City as Crypto's Neutral Ground Amid US-China Tech Rivalry
Johnny Ng sees opportunity in fragmentation: while superpowers draw battle lines, Hong Kong can be the place where both sides still do business
SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Rules for Tokenized Securities as Blockchain Finance Expands
Staff statement distinguishes between issuer-sponsored and third-party tokenization models, setting framework as Wall Street builds onchain infrastructure
Hong Kong to Launch Stablecoin Licensing Regime in 2026, Financial Chief Says
Financial Secretary announces regulatory progress at Davos as city positions for tokenized asset growth
IG Group Completes Acquisition of Crypto Exchange Independent Reserve
Online trading firm to launch digital asset services in Singapore, Australia, UAE in second half of 2026
Regulated Markets Power OKX Growth, With APAC Near 30% of Global CEX Volume
Asia-Pacific volumes rose about 20% year on year, helping push OKX’s regulated market trading up 53x as user wallets and onchain activity expanded sharply.
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
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
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Epstein Tracked Bitcoin’s Rise, Funded Early Infrastructure, Files Show
The Epstein files reveal an unexpected role in crypto’s early days—as a financier, networker, and self-styled go-between for Bitcoin’s mysterious creators.
The Post-Trade Convergence Gap: Between Vision & Operational Reality
The post-trade stack is finally converging on tokenization and real-time settlement, yet the operational and regulatory lift remains far heavier than the industry admits.
The Woeful State of Web3 Auditing, And What Can Be Done
Crypto audits have evolved from catching real bugs to listing quantum computing risks and noting that "code quality could be improved." As programmers got better at avoiding basic mistakes, auditors started padding reports with generic warnings, leaving the actual risks buried or ignored entirely.
Tokenized RWAs: Where Demand Is Real, and Where It Isn’t
RWA tokenization isn’t waiting for adoption; it’s waiting for demand. The winners are emerging where yield, efficiency, and balance-sheet logic already exist, not where narratives are loudest.
Bitcoin’s Next Phase: From Store of Value to Productive Financial Asset
The next phase of Bitcoin’s evolution is not about leverage or yield chasing, but about using BTC as credible collateral, security, and economic infrastructure.
Regulated Markets Power OKX Growth, With APAC Near 30% of Global CEX Volume
Asia-Pacific volumes rose about 20% year on year, helping push OKX’s regulated market trading up 53x as user wallets and onchain activity expanded sharply.