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Taiwan’s central bank studying Bitcoin’s inclusion in national reserve, Sony launches DeFi super app for its Ethereum layer 2. Asia Express. Taiwans government will complete an inventory by year-end detailing how much Bitcoin it currently holds through confiscations, Premier Cho Jung-tai said Tuesday during a finance committee.  The central bank will also deliver a formal assessment on whether Bitcoin should be considered as part of Taiwans national reserves. The move comes as lawmakers press the government to clarify how seized crypto is handled and whether Taiwan should follow a growing global trend of treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. Read more

Taiwan’s central bank studying Bitcoin’s inclusion in national reserve, Sony launches DeFi super app for its Ethereum layer 2. Asia Express. Taiwans government will complete an inventory by year-end detailing how much Bitcoin it currently holds through confiscations, Premier Cho Jung-tai said Tuesday during a finance committee.  The central bank will also deliver a formal assessment on whether Bitcoin should be considered as part of Taiwans national reserves. The move comes as lawmakers press the government to clarify how seized crypto is handled and whether Taiwan should follow a growing global trend of treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. Read more

Crypto influencers charged for shilling “Hong Kong’s FTX.” Philippines senate considers putting government budget on blockchain. Asia Express. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday formally charged influencers linked to the defunct crypto exchange JPEX. Among those charged are Joseph Lam Chok, a lawyer-turned-influencer, and Chan Yee, a prominent key opinion leader (KOI) in the cryptocurrency community. Prosecutors say they promoted JPEX while either knowing or ignoring that the platform had no approval to operate in Hong Kong. Under Hong Kongs Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, it is an offense to fraudulently or recklessly induce others to invest in crypto. Six core members of the alleged JPEX group and seven operators of over-the-counter crypto shops were also charged, along with three individuals accused of serving as front account holders. Read more

Crypto influencers charged for shilling “Hong Kong’s FTX.” Philippines senate considers putting government budget on blockchain. Asia Express. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday formally charged influencers linked to the defunct crypto exchange JPEX. Among those charged are Joseph Lam Chok, a lawyer-turned-influencer, and Chan Yee, a prominent key opinion leader (KOI) in the cryptocurrency community. Prosecutors say they promoted JPEX while either knowing or ignoring that the platform had no approval to operate in Hong Kong. Under Hong Kongs Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, it is an offense to fraudulently or recklessly induce others to invest in crypto. Six core members of the alleged JPEX group and seven operators of over-the-counter crypto shops were also charged, along with three individuals accused of serving as front account holders. Read more

Crypto influencers charged for shilling “Hong Kong’s FTX.” Philippines senate considers putting government budget on blockchain. Asia Express. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday formally charged influencers linked to the defunct crypto exchange JPEX. Among those charged are Joseph Lam Chok, a lawyer-turned-influencer, and Chan Yee, a prominent key opinion leader (KOI) in the cryptocurrency community. Prosecutors say they promoted JPEX while either knowing or ignoring that the platform had no approval to operate in Hong Kong. Under Hong Kongs Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, it is an offense to fraudulently or recklessly induce others to invest in crypto. Six core members of the alleged JPEX group and seven operators of over-the-counter crypto shops were also charged, along with three individuals accused of serving as front account holders. Read more

Crypto influencers charged for shilling “Hong Kong’s FTX.” Philippines senate considers putting government budget on blockchain. Asia Express. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday formally charged influencers linked to the defunct crypto exchange JPEX. Among those charged are Joseph Lam Chok, a lawyer-turned-influencer, and Chan Yee, a prominent key opinion leader (KOI) in the cryptocurrency community. Prosecutors say they promoted JPEX while either knowing or ignoring that the platform had no approval to operate in Hong Kong. Under Hong Kongs Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, it is an offense to fraudulently or recklessly induce others to invest in crypto. Six core members of the alleged JPEX group and seven operators of over-the-counter crypto shops were also charged, along with three individuals accused of serving as front account holders. Read more

Crypto influencers charged for shilling “Hong Kong’s FTX.” Philippines senate considers putting government budget on blockchain. Asia Express. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday formally charged influencers linked to the defunct crypto exchange JPEX. Among those charged are Joseph Lam Chok, a lawyer-turned-influencer, and Chan Yee, a prominent key opinion leader (KOI) in the cryptocurrency community. Prosecutors say they promoted JPEX while either knowing or ignoring that the platform had no approval to operate in Hong Kong. Under Hong Kongs Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, it is an offense to fraudulently or recklessly induce others to invest in crypto. Six core members of the alleged JPEX group and seven operators of over-the-counter crypto shops were also charged, along with three individuals accused of serving as front account holders. Read more

Crypto influencers charged for shilling “Hong Kong’s FTX.” Philippines senate considers putting government budget on blockchain. Asia Express. Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday formally charged influencers linked to the defunct crypto exchange JPEX. Among those charged are Joseph Lam Chok, a lawyer-turned-influencer, and Chan Yee, a prominent key opinion leader (KOI) in the cryptocurrency community. Prosecutors say they promoted JPEX while either knowing or ignoring that the platform had no approval to operate in Hong Kong. Under Hong Kongs Anti-Money Laundering Ordinance, it is an offense to fraudulently or recklessly induce others to invest in crypto. Six core members of the alleged JPEX group and seven operators of over-the-counter crypto shops were also charged, along with three individuals accused of serving as front account holders. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more

China’s central bank boss really, really doesn’t like stablecoins and crypto, Japanese yen comes to DeFi: Asia Express. China has finally put rumors to rest following a speech by Peoples Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng at an annual financial conference in Beijing. After Hong Kongs stablecoin licensing regime took effect in August, several companies including some from mainland China reportedly lined up to apply for licenses in the city. The move had fueled speculation that Beijing might be preparing to ease its long-standing crypto ban. However, Pan made clear that no such shift is underway. Referring to the series of prohibitions rolled out since 2017, he said the existing policies remain in effect. Read more