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Hong Kong-based digital asset group HashKey's Singapore subsidiary, HashKey Capital Singapore, has secured a significant regulatory milestone, obtaining a full Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This licence empowers the firm to deliver regulated fund management services primarily concerning capital markets products within Singapore.

Palau's ongoing CBDC pilot is a significant stride towards a digitally inclusive and efficient financial ecosystem. With the success of Phase 1 and the onset of Phase 2, Palau is trailblazing the use of blockchain in national currencies, potentially shaping the future of global digital finance.

Trump debuts 'MugShot' NFTs, blending legal challenges, political aspirations, and crypto innovation in a unique collection capturing the first-ever mugshot of a U.S. President.

Swiss firm Pando Asset AG joins the competitive race for a Bitcoin ETF, aiming for a Nasdaq listing amidst a crowded field of industry giants.

A couple operating aesthetic medicine clinics in Taichung City, Taiwan, faces legal repercussions due to their involvement in cryptocurrency mining ventures. Zheng and Su sought to bolster their income by investing in virtual currency mining since 2021. Collaborating with Huang, who established eight mining sites in Taichung, the couple engaged in mining operations. However, suspicions arose as Huang is accused of stealing electricity, resulting in losses of approximately NT$80 million for Taiwan Power Company. The situation escalated when two mining sites experienced electrical fires, posing risks to adjacent tutorial centres and a hot pot restaurant.

Boyaa Interactive ventures into the crypto market with a $100 million investment, seamlessly combining gaming and finance in the Web3 era.

During the bull market, the exchange was valued at $14 Billion, but the valuation has halved since the collapse of 3AC.

SC Ventures and SBI Holdings form a $100 million crypto investment initiative, signalling their active involvement in decentralised finance, tokenisation, and the metaverse.

Former CEO and co-founder of Kyber Network, Loi Luu, recently unveiled Caliber, a pioneering Web3 venture builder focused on crafting crypto consumer applications.