Day: 10 November 2025

Quick Breakdown  Ledger is considering a New York IPO following its strongest year on record. Rising crypto thefts are prompting users to seek offline security solutions. Product updates have sparked debate between long-time users and growth-focused leadership.   Ledger is positioning for a major strategic shift as global interest in ...

Quick Breakdown  Standard Chartered anchors its digital finance strategy in Hong Kong to leverage fintech-friendly regulations. The bank explores blockchain, tokenized deposits, and stablecoins through HKMA sandboxes. CEO Bill Winters emphasizes growth via technology-driven efficiency and enhanced customer service.   Standard Chartered is placing Hong Kong at the centre of ...

Quick Breakdown  Approximately 35% of affected wallets have received partial refunds, with additional batches expected to follow. The collapse affected over 10,000 users, resulting in losses estimated at $33 million. Full recovery remains uncertain due to legal and liquidity constraints. Refunds resume after a long silence ZK Casino has re-emerged ...

Quick Breakdown  The Bank of England has published draft regulations for sterling-backed stablecoins used on a large scale in payments. Issuers must back at least 40% of liabilities through deposits at the central bank and the remainder in UK government debt. Individual holdings may be capped at £20,000 per token, ...

Quick Breakdown  South Korea’s top financial groups are partnering with tech giants like Naver, Kakao, and Samsung to develop stablecoin infrastructure. Stablecoin usage in the country has surpassed $41 billion despite lacking full regulatory recognition. Woori and BDACS have already tested a KRW-pegged stablecoin, signaling growing momentum for commercial deployment. ...

Quick Breakdown  Standard Chartered anchors its digital finance strategy in Hong Kong to leverage fintech-friendly regulations. The bank explores blockchain, tokenized deposits, and stablecoins through HKMA sandboxes. CEO Bill Winters emphasizes growth via technology-driven efficiency and enhanced customer service.   Standard Chartered is placing Hong Kong at the centre of ...

Quick Breakdown  The US Senate has secured enough votes to advance a deal ending the government shutdown. Bitcoin’s price decline has been driven mainly by political and economic uncertainty. Prediction markets suggest the shutdown could end this week, potentially boosting crypto sentiment.   The US crypto market may soon see ...

Quick Breakdown Hong Kong issues a third round of multi-currency digital bonds via blockchain. Bonds may utilize Ethereum or DLT platforms provided by HSBC and Goldman Sachs. City strengthens its push to become Asia’s top digital asset hub.   Hong Kong is deepening its commitment to blockchain-based finance with a ...

Quick Breakdown  Digital asset funds experienced $1.17B outflows, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum. U.S. markets face heavy withdrawals; Europe sees steady inflows. Altcoins like Solana and HBAR attract significant capital amid volatility.   Digital asset investment products recorded a second consecutive week of outflows, totaling US$1.17 billion, as market sentiment ...

Quick Breakdown  The new proposal requires crypto system providers to register, limiting use to approved platforms. The measure follows the 2024 DMM Bitcoin hack, highlighting the risks of outsourced management. FSA aims to submit law amendments in 2026 to boost investor protection and market confidence.   Japan’s Financial Services Agency ...