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Crypto Friendly Xapo Bank Expands to India, Rest of South Asia

Xapo's CEO said the move "is in line with the positive shifts we are witnessing in Asia’s evolving crypto landscape"

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Ripple Executive on SEC Lawsuit, Expansion in Dubai

Ripple has announced plans to expand its presence in Dubai. This comes as CEO Brad Garlinghouse reportedly says the firm's legal battle against the SEC is set to cost around $200 million. Ripple's Managing Director of South Asia and MENA, Navin Gupta, discusses the blockchain company's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa region.

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Crypto Innovation and Regulation Should Be Partners, Not Adversaries

Developers are flourishing elsewhere amid strident relationships with U.S. regulators.

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Bitdeer to Raise $500M for Bhutan Crypto Mining Operations in Deal With Government

Bitdeer said the agreement marks "a crucial expansion into Asia" and expects fundraising efforts to commence this month.

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Asia-Based Digital Asset Firm HashKey Group Introduces Wealth Management Service

HashKey has also expanded its OTC service by expanding its liquidity coverage and range of tokens in the spot market.

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Crypto Exchange Bitget Launches $100M Fund Targeting Asia-Focused Web3 Startups

Seychelles-based crypto exchange Bitget has started a $100 million fund targeting Web3 startups as Asian countries build a framework for developing Web3. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential outcomes and the future of crypto in Asia.

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Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Declares Now Is the 'Right Time' for Web3 Adoption

Finance chief Paul Chan said in a blog post that despite recent volatility in crypto, now is the time to push forward Web3 technologies.

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Crypto Exchange Bitget Starts $100M Asia-Focused Web3 Fund

The firm started its fund as more crypto projects seek non-U.S. jurisdictions.

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Thailand Offers $1B Tax Break for Companies Issuing Investment Tokens: Reuters

Thailand is offering a tax break for companies that issue digital tokens for investment, in a move that may cost the government 35 billion baht ($1 billion), according to a report from Reuters. "The Hash" panel discusses what this suggests about the state of crypto in Thailand and Asia at large.

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Bitcoin Hovers Below $25K After Notching ‘Golden Cross' Earlier This Week

Verified Investing Crypto Chief Market Strategist Gareth Soloway joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss bitcoin's recent price action as crypto traders react to the latest regulatory developments in Asia and the U.S. Plus, his bitcoin price outlook as the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization notches a "golden cross."

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