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Upbit Plans U.S. Nasdaq Debut After Strategic Merger with Naver

TLDR Upbit is preparing for a Nasdaq listing following its merger with South Korea’s tech giant Naver. The merger with Naver strengthens Upbit’s position in the global crypto market. Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, saw profits increase by 85% and shareholder dividends triple. The full details of Upbit’s Nasdaq listing, including timeline and valuation, have

Is e-HKD Stablecoin Ready? HKMA Announces Fintech 2030 Timeline

TLDR HKMA launched Fintech 2030 strategy on November 3, 2025, at Hong Kong FinTech Week. Chief Executive Eddie Yue presented over 40 initiatives across four key areas. e-HKD stablecoin will integrate into the Project Ensemble pilot program for settlements. The HKMA plans to issue regular tokenized government bonds under a new framework...

Investors End Class Action Against Strategy Over Bitcoin Rules

TLDR Investors in Strategy Inc. have voluntarily ended their class action lawsuit over Bitcoin accounting misrepresentation. The lawsuit claimed that Strategy misled shareholders about the impact of new cryptocurrency accounting rules. The court dismissed the claims with prejudice, preventing the same lawsuit from being filed again...

Gumi Unveils Massive XRP Treasury to Fuel Blockchain Expansion

TLDR Gumi has launched a 2.5 billion yen ($17 million) XRP treasury to expand its blockchain operations. The company aims to strengthen its role in cross-border payments and international remittance systems. Gumi’s XRP acquisition is part of a broader strategy to enhance blockchain-related financial services. The company also acquired 1 billion yen worth of Bitcoin

CoinShares Eyes Major U.S. Crypto Move with Valkyrie Deal

TLDR CoinShares has announced its intention to potentially acquire Valkyrie Funds to enter the U.S. crypto ETF market. The deal includes an exclusive option to acquire Valkyrie Funds and a brand licensing agreement for the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund. CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti sees the acquisition as an opportunity to expand its digital asset management expertise

Crypto Regulation Twist: Brazil Acts Fast While US Waits

TLDR Brazil has introduced strict crypto regulation focusing on stablecoin transfers. The Central Bank of Brazil plans to restrict transfers to self-custody wallets in foreign currencies. These regulations aim to improve consumer protection and reduce risks in the crypto sector. Coinbase warned that the new rules could limit market growth and drive users to unregulated