Japan is gearing up to innovate and introduce robust payment systems as its economy gradually becomes cashless. Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) Executive Director Kazushige Kamiyama said that while the country does not have any firm stance on CBDCs yet, it must develop other payment options as society becomes increasingly cashless. According to an article published … Read more
On 2 June 2025, Robinhood announced acquiring the 2011-founded global cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp. The acquisition is mainly part of Robinhood’s efforts to expand its crypto services worldwide. Importantly, the $200 million deal will give Robinhood the edge it sought as it introduces its first institutional crypto business. “The acquisition of Bitstamp is a major step … Read more
Tether, the issuer of USDT stablecoins, and LINE, a popular messaging app known for its all-in-one functionality, have entered into a strategic partnership plan to expand Tether’s presence in the Asian market. The alliance, announced on 7 May 2025, will enable LINE users to send and receive USDT within the app. USDT will now be … Read more
Stellar, a blockchain company that facilitates fast, low-cost, and energy-efficient transactions, has announced a string of developments, from regional partnerships to real-world asset (RWA) integrations, that have made its momentum hard to ignore. On 17 April 2025, AEON Group, South Asia’s largest retail conglomerate, announced its partnership with Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) to facilitate the … Read more
The crypto scene in Asia is rampaging; the sleeping giant has awakened to reshape the global market. While US reserve narratives in 2025 are obsessed with Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies, Asia’s crypto stocks are climbing independently. With its crypto trading volumes and institutional adoption, Asia shows that they’re outpacing the US and Europe. Asian crypto … Read more