Ledger orders a total sales freeze across 7 Asian markets as teardowns confirm tampered Flex wallets with LTE spy implants sold at Singapore airport & retail stores.
Coinfest Asia 2026 showcased Indonesia’s $28 billion plan for digital assets alongside a major industry shift toward AI, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets.
Thailand’s 5-year capital gains tax exemption on crypto sounds like a blanket tax haven, but traders only qualify if they use locally licensed exchanges.
Myanmar’s new Anti-Online Scam Bill mandates life imprisonment for running crypto scam centers and establishes the death penalty for fatal human trafficking.
The convergence of these organisations highlights Malaysia’s growing reputation as the most compelling destination for blockchain innovation, regulated digital assets, and institutional investment.
The conference will bring together blockchain developers, investors, enterprises, and policymakers to discuss web3 and artificial intelligence adoption in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam has introduced a new decree imposing fines, license suspensions, and anti-money laundering requirements for crypto asset issuers, service providers, investors, and banks under its pilot crypto market framework.
Indonesia Crypto Network (ICN) announced that the fifth annual Coinfest Asia crypto festival will take place on August 20–21, 2026, at Melasti Beach in Bali, Indonesia. The 2026 edition will expand across five beach clubs along the coastline to serve as a single integrated venue, according to an organizer statement. Tickets for Coinfest Asia 2026…
Coinbase’s shift toward AI automation and leaner teams has resulted in immediate cuts to the APAC growth division, specifically personnel driving regional adoption for the Base network.
From Hyperliquid to Ripple, from Canada to Malaysia, here are the crypto news you may have missed this week.
