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Japanese Watchdog to Require Exchanges to Hold Liability Reserves: Report

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The Financial Services Agency in Japan will reportedly require cryptocurrency exchanges to maintain liability reserves as part of measures to guard against hacks or unforeseen events. According to a Monday Nikkei report, Japan’s FSA will revise its requirements for local companies to include methods for quickly compensating users affected by security breaches or other causes. The financial watchdog cited recent hacks of global exchanges as part of the reason behind the change. The Financial System Council, an advisory body to the FSA, is set to release a report on the…

Bitkub Plans Hong Kong IPO, Report Says

Key Notes Bitkub is looking to raise approximately $200 million in a major expansion move. As a result, it is eyeing an IPO in Hong Kong, scheduled for 2026. This comes as Hong Kong eyes a transformation to be a regional digital asset hub. Bitkub is looking to raise $200 million and is considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Hong Kong to achieve this feat, according to a Bloomberg report. Notably, it plans to have the IPO go live by 2026. It perceives Hong Kong as a strong market…

Thailand’s Bitkub Exchange Considers Hong Kong IPO: Report

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Bitkub, Thailand’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) abroad amid a downturn in the local stock market. Bitkub is planning to raise $200 million as part of a potential IPO in Hong Kong, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing unidentified sources familiar with the matter. Founded in 2018, Bitkub trades about $66 million daily, according to CoinGecko data. The exchange had considered an IPO in Thailand, targeting a public launch in 2025, which has reportedly been stalled because of volatility and uncertainty in the Thai stock market.…

Report: US Probes Bitmain Over Bitcoin Miners, Espionage Risks

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Bitmain Technologies is reportedly under a federal investigation, dubbed Operation Red Sunset, to determine whether its devices pose a threat to U.S. national security. Federal Probe and Scope of Investigation Bitmain Technologies Ltd., the Chinese manufacturer that supplies most of the world’s Bitcoin-mining machines, has been the subject of a months-long federal investigation into whether […] Original

US Probes Bitmain ASICs for National Security Risks: Report

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The leading Bitcoin mining application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) manufacturer, Bitmain, which is based in China, is reportedly under investigation in the US over national security concerns. According to a Friday Bloomberg report, an unspecified US official and six other anonymous people familiar with the matter said that Bitmain’s hardware is at the center of a federal investigation known as “Operation Red Sunset.” The investigation, led by the US Department of Homeland Security, reportedly seeks to determine whether the ASICs could be remotely controlled for spying or to sabotage the US…

India’s Gov To Consider Stablecoin Regulations in Annual Policy Report

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The government of India may consider stablecoin regulations in its Economic Survey 2025-2026, while the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) takes a “cautious” approach to crypto and pushes for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), revealing a divergence in policy recommendations.  The government will “present its case” for stablecoins in the annual report published by India’s Ministry of Finance, which outlines key policy recommendations and the state of the economy, business publication MoneyControl reported, citing an official familiar with the matter. However, the central bank continues to urge a “cautious”…

Ethereum Treasury Firm BTCS Posts $65.59 Million Income in Q3 Earnings Report

Key Notes Company’s nine-month revenue already exceeds full-year 2024 performance by more than 2.3 times following strategic pivot. Ethereum dividend and loyalty program successfully reduced short interest from 5.56 million shares to under one million within weeks. ETH price consolidates near $3,183 as technical indicators suggest continued downside risk toward $3,000 support level. BTCS has reported the most transformative quarter in its history, announcing record Q3 2025 revenue of $4.94 million, a staggering 568% year-over-year increase and 78% sequential growth. According to the official press release, the company’s aggressive Ethereum-first…

Tokyo Exchange Operator Mulls Limits on Digital Asset Treasury Firms: Report

The heat is rising on digital asset treasuries in the Far East. Japan Exchange Group (JPX), which operates the Tokyo Stock Exchange, is considering measures to curb the growth of listed companies that hoard digital tokens as treasury assets, according to Bloomberg. The bourse is exploring actions such as stricter enforcement of backdoor listing rules and fresh audits for firms tilting to crypto in a bid to protect investor interest. Since September. JPX has already pushed back against three Japanese companies planning to evolve as digital asset treasuries, warning of…

Report: Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Top $444B; Digital Credit Instruments Gain Steam

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Corporate adoption of bitcoin is entering a new phase as companies diversify holdings and embrace yield-bearing “digital credit” instruments, according to Bitcoin Treasuries’ October Corporate Adoption report. Bitcoin Treasuries Report: Corporate BTC Holdings Hit 4.05M Bitcoin Treasuries (bitcointreasuries.net) found that firms such as Strategy, Strive, and Metaplanet are spearheading financial innovation with preferred shares and […] Original

Solana ETF Era Could ‘Reshape’ Its Price Trajectory – Report

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Following the launch of the first Solana (SOL) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the US, Bybit analysts believe that the cryptocurrency could enter a multi-quarter rally fueled by institutional demand. Related Reading Solana ETF Era To ‘Reshape’ Price Trajectory On Friday, crypto exchange Bybit discussed the potential impact of the recently launched Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) and Grayscale Solana Trust ETF (GSOL) on the altcoin’s long-term narrative and performance. In its Crypto Insights Report, the exchange noted that the altcoin joined Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as one of the…