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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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Strategy's Bitcoin Bets Surge Even as Firm Posts Record Loss
While Saylor has leveraged common share and debt offerings to amass Bitcoin, enabling the Strategy to surpass nearly every significant US stock, a pressing concern among many observers remains: how sustainable is this approach in the long run?
Digital Yuan Gaining Prominence Globally?
China's digital yuan, or e-CNY, is rapidly reshaping global finance in ways that could challenge the U.S. dollar's dominance without firing a single shot. China has quietly turned its digital currency into a potent geopolitical tool, revolutionizing international trade and cross-border transactions.
US Economy Opens 2025 With a Contraction; Tariffs Taking Hold?
The US economy contracted in the first quarter of 2025, marking its first decline since 2022, as anxieties surrounding President Trump's trade policies and rising inflation took hold, overshadowing a contrasting surge in cryptocurrency-related stocks during a volatile April.
What About the Recession?
Across both sides of the Atlantic, a recession isn't the primary scenario we're expecting, yet we can all concur that it's not a particularly compelling prediction. A significant factor will likely hinge on the potential reduction of tariffs in China over the coming weeks
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"It Really Hurt My Feelings": Hawk Tuah Breaks Silence on Crypto Meltdown
Breaking her silence after months, she expressed vague remorse, but her account underscores a dangerous trend of celebrity-endorsed crypto schemes that further tarnish the industry's already fragile reputation.
Coinbase's Brian Armstrong Bets Big on Longer Life
The significant funding secured by NewLimit underscores the growing investor interest in the longevity field.
Singapore Gulf Bank Strengthens Global Ambitions, Launches Cutting-Edge Payment Network
As the first fully licensed digital bank in the MENA region with the ability to serve crypto clients globally, SGB is strategically positioned to become a pivotal player.