Stablecoin under siege: Israel and China's push for digital sovereignty
Israel accelerates on the digital shekel while China expands the digital yuan, putting pressure on the dominance of dollar-linked stablecoins.
Asia by SpazioCrypto explores the crypto and blockchain ecosystem in China, Japan, South Korea, India, Singapore, and other emerging economies on the continent. It covers technological innovations, government regulations, market trends, local exchanges, and startups, offering a detailed picture of the dynamics that make Asia a central driver of global digital finance.
24 PostsIsrael accelerates on the digital shekel while China expands the digital yuan, putting pressure on the dominance of dollar-linked stablecoins.
Japan is preparing a historic revision of crypto regulations: 105 tokens will be reclassified as financial products and the 55% tax will be replaced by a 20% flat rate.
The de-escalation agreement between the US and China provides for a 10% reduction on duties in November 2025 and the purchase of 25 million tonnes of soya beans per year until 2028. Benefits for agriculture and crypto.
North Korean hackers intensify crypto fraud: GhostCall and GhostHire campaigns use AI and the impersonation of Web3 executives to distribute malware, an evolution of the Lazarus Group.
Hong Kong marks a historic milestone by approving the first spot ETF on Solana (SOL) in Asia, making it the first jurisdiction to list a 100% spot fund on SOL.
According to Cisco Talos and Google, the North Korean groups Famous Chollima and UNC5342 are employing new strains of decentralised malware (such as EtherHiding and the BeaverTail/OtterCookie pair)
Tokyo's new plan to criminalise insider trading in the cryptocurrency sector could redefine how Asia, and perhaps the world, protects the fairness of digital asset markets.
The Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) launched ASTOMO, a security token platform, opening up the fractional real estate market to retail investors. An analysis of the rapidly expanding Japanese market.

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