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Top Crypto Stories This Week: From Korean Election Hype to Chinese ETF Hype
An exciting week in Asia for crypto but could the coming weeks be even better? Only South Korea's opposition party and Hong Kong regulators know the answer
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Mixed Crypto Approach in Latin America
Latin America’s crypto landscape is diverging as Argentina pulls back on fintech reforms, Brazil weighs a Bitcoin reserve and tax breaks, and El Salvador pushes ahead with a $100 million tokenized investment plan for small businesses.
Rising Short Bets on Bitcoin Put $68K Support in Focus
As more traders position for downside following Bitcoin’s recent pullback, futures market pressure is building. With key support near $68,000 and resistance at $70,000, technical indicators suggest volatility ahead as the market searches for direction.
China Draws a Red Line Under Tokenization, Stablecoins
Beijing expands its crypto crackdown, while Hong Kong defies the mainland by preparing to issue stablecoin licenses in March, raising questions about regulatory autonomy and US dollar dominance in digital finance.
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.
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Mixed Crypto Approach in Latin America
Latin America’s crypto landscape is diverging as Argentina pulls back on fintech reforms, Brazil weighs a Bitcoin reserve and tax breaks, and El Salvador pushes ahead with a $100 million tokenized investment plan for small businesses.
Industry Inflection Point: How 2026 Will Define Enterprise Adoption of Crypto’s Fastest-Growing Asset Class
Bhau Kotecha, co-founder and head of Paxos Labs, explains why programmable stablecoins are becoming core financial infrastructure—and how institutions can capture value beyond payments.
Mirae Asset to Acquire 92% Stake in Korbit
South Korea’s largest investment group buys oldest Korean bitcoin exchange Korbit in USD92 million deal.
Crypto Wasn’t on the Ballot in Japan, But the Mandate Will Shape It
Sota Watanabe, CEO of Startale Group and founder of Astar Foundation, discusses how Japan's snap election could affect crypto tax and regulatory reforms.