Security
As global interest in stablecoins continues to rise, authorities in Shenzhen, China, are urging the public to be cautious. On Monday, local regulators issued a clear warning about the risks of illegal financial schemes that are increasingly using buzzwords like “digital assets” and “financial innovation” to mislead investors. 許正宇：穩定幣牌照年內發
Understanding Volatility: The Pulse of Market Risk Volatility isn’t just a buzzword you hear on CNBC or Crypto Twitter — it’s one of the most important concepts in finance. At its core, volatility measures how much and how quickly the price of an asset moves. The more a price
Markets
A shake-up in Solana’s memecoin ecosystem is underway. LetsBONK, a rising player in the token launch scene, has officially edged out longtime leader Pump.fun in daily volume, memecoin launches, and token graduations for the first time since Pump.fun’s debut in January 2024. According to dashboard data
Cryptocurrency
Minna Bank Joins Forces with Fireblocks and Solana Japan in Stablecoin Pilot Japan’s digital-first Minna Bank is stepping into the world of Web3 finance, partnering with Fireblocks, Solana Japan, and Japanese tech firm TIS to explore how stablecoins could reshape everyday banking. The collaboration aims to evaluate the use
Markets
Crypto Options Market Preps for Volatility Surge as Bitcoin, Ethereum Consolidate After a relatively quiet June, options traders are gearing up for what could be a high-stakes July in the crypto markets — especially for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). With implied volatility cooling off last month, data from decentralized options
DeFi
First Half of 2025 Sees $2.4B in Crypto Losses, Led by DeFi and Exchange Breaches Crypto-related hacks and scams cost the blockchain industry more than $2.37 billion in the first half of 2025, according to a mid-year report from blockchain security firm SlowMist. The number marks a 66%
AI
A Global Blueprint in the Making: UK and Singapore Align on AI in Finance In a rare case of cross-border cooperation with tangible next steps, the United Kingdom and Singapore are taking a practical, hands-on approach to shaping the future of artificial intelligence in finance. During their 10th annual Financial
Innovation
China Broadens Digital Yuan Testing Ground Beyond Shanghai China is accelerating its digital currency ambitions by expanding its digital yuan initiative beyond Shanghai’s Free Trade Zone to a broader network of national free trade zones, the country’s central bank confirmed on Friday, July 4. 【央行：加大“上海经验”复制推广力度，
Bonds Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter Bonds might sound complicated, but they’re really just a type of loan — except you’re the one lending the money. When you buy a bond, you’re giving a loan to a government, corporation, or municipality. In return, they agree
Blockchain
Chinese chipmaker Nano Labs has taken a bold step into the crypto world, confirming its first major purchase of Binance Coin (BNB) as part of a long-term strategy to hold up to 10% of the token’s total circulating supply. The company revealed on Thursday that it has bought $50
Politics
In a pivotal meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) called for a more modern and open regulatory framework for digital assets. The gathering, held Thursday with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, focused on the evolving landscape of
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin Suisse’s Top Lawyer Criticizes Stablecoin Regulations in Europe and Switzerland Peter Märkl, General Counsel at Swiss crypto firm Bitcoin Suisse, is calling out regulatory gaps and burdensome policies in both the European Union and Switzerland when it comes to stablecoins. Speaking during German Blockchain Week, Märkl argued that