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Asia-Pacific equities rise on strong US tech earnings, AI, semiconductor boost

The rise in Asia-Pacific equities highlights the global influence of U.S. tech earnings, underscoring AI and semiconductor sectors' pivotal roles.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez31 Jul

KSNET partners with Solana Foundation to bring Solana Pay to 330,000 South Korean merchants

The partnership could accelerate crypto adoption in Asia, enhancing Solana's market presence and potentially influencing regional payment systems.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Jul

Bitcoin price wedged into ‘most divided’ FOMC as Iran war spikes oil prices 8%

Bitcoin traders weathered an oil-price surge and ongoing Asia chip-stock sell-off into the Federal Reserve interest-rate decision.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by William Suberg29 Jul

Morpho Signs First Hong Kong Partnership With HashKey's HSK Chain

Morpho will deploy on HSK Chain and become its official onchain credit partner as the lending network pushes into Asia's institutional market.

The Defiant•The Defiant Team29 Jul

China, Russia navies conclude joint patrol after transiting key northeast Asia waterways

The joint patrol underscores strategic posturing, influencing regional security dynamics and market perceptions of potential conflict scenarios.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez29 Jul

Moonshot AI raises $3.5B in latest funding round, eyes $30B valuation

Moonshot AI's rapid valuation growth highlights the intense investment focus on AI, potentially reshaping market benchmarks in Asia.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team29 Jul

Bitcoin Asia 2026 Announces First Wave of Speakers for August Hong Kong Event

Balaji Srinivasan, Simon Gerovich, Hugh Hendry, and Other Additional Voices from Global Finance, Policy, and Bitcoin Infrastructure Confirmed for Asia’s Largest Bitcoin Conference Bitcoin Asia 2026 today announced its first wave of confirmed speakers for the two-day conference taking place August 27–28 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

TheNewsCrypto•Isabella29 Jul

Live updates: Bitcoin clears $64,000 in Asia hours ahead of Fed decision

CoinDesk•Shaurya Malwa29 Jul

The 10 Easiest Airports To Transit Through In 2026

Most of these hubs are in Asia, balancing efficiency with amenities.

Simple Flying•Daniel S Osipov28 Jul

Bitcoin lows pierce $63K as Asia chip-stock crash spreads to Wall Street

Bitcoin and crypto dropped as contagion from a major Asia stock-market correction spreads to the US at the Wall Street open.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by William Suberg28 Jul

Ratio CEO Says Multi-Currency Stablecoins Could Eliminate Costly FX Conversions Across Asia

Global trade still relies on outdated correspondent banking networks, pre-funded Nostro/Vostro accounts, and time-zone mismatches that cause multiday delays. Industry leader John Cho advocates for a multi-currency stablecoin ecosystem where local currency stablecoins complement USD stablecoins to prevent double foreign exchange conversions. The Friction of Foreign-Exchange Overhead For decades, the global financial plumbing that powers […]

Bitcoin.com News•Terence Zimwara28 Jul

AI anxiety sparks tech selloff in Asian markets, hits KOSPI and Nikkei

The tech selloff in Asia highlights investor uncertainty in AI, potentially reshaping global tech valuations and investment strategies.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez28 Jul

Bitcoin declines in early Asia trading as interest rate fears rise

Rising interest rates and economic uncertainty may drive investors away from volatile assets like Bitcoin, favoring safer investments.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Jul

Red Sea oil blockade worsens Asia’s energy crisis, impacts global markets

The Red Sea oil blockade highlights Asia's energy vulnerability, potentially reshaping global oil markets and influencing future pricing dynamics.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez28 Jul

Binance phishs its own staff monthly, India censors BitChat code: Asia Express

Binance has been phishing its own staff to get ahead of potential attacks. South Korean crypto volumes tank 89% — plus all of the week’s other crypto news from Asia.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Andrew Fenton28 Jul

Metaplanet plans bitcoin-backed Bitbonds with 4% to 6% yields

Metaplanet's initiative could set a precedent for crypto-backed financial products in Asia, potentially transforming digital asset markets.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul

Goldman Is Bullish on Three Asian Currencies, All Three Are Down in 2026

Goldman Sachs is bullish on the South Korean won, Taiwan dollar, and Malaysian ringgit, arguing that the artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom now shapes Asia’s foreign exchange market. The bank ranks those currencies above energy importers such as the Thai baht and Indonesian rupiah, which it expects to keep lagging. Why Chips and Oil Now

BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir27 Jul

AI Memory Demand Lifts CXMT to China’s Most Valuable Company

Shares of Chinese memory chipmaker CXMT rose about 470% on their Shanghai trading debut Monday. The move lifted its market value to roughly 3.3 trillion yuan. The Hefei-based company raised 57.92 billion yuan, or about $8.6 billion, in Asia’s largest initial public offering this year. Investors bid it up as memory prices climb amid demand

BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir27 Jul

Goldman Sachs says AI is reshaping Asia’s currency markets in ways traders didn’t expect

AI-driven capital flows are reshaping currency dynamics in Asia, challenging traditional models and increasing market volatility risks.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul

CXMT set for Shanghai debut after Asia’s biggest IPO raises $8.6 billion

CXMT's IPO success highlights China's growing semiconductor influence, challenging global tech dynamics amid US-China trade tensions.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team27 Jul