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Bitcoin slid to its weakest level since Donald Trump’s election victory, underscoring how fragile sentiment has become across digital-asset markets as tighter financial conditions, regulatory uncertainty and profit-taking converge. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell sharply in volatile trading, extending a multi-week decline that has erased a large portion of gains built up earlier in the cycle. Prices moved to levels last seen shortly after Trump secured the […]

Market attention has turned sharply to Washington as legislation reshaping digital-asset oversight advances while uncertainty over the next Federal Reserve chair weighs on risk appetite across crypto markets. The convergence of these two developments has sharpened debate over how the United States intends to regulate trading venues, stablecoins and derivatives at a time when capital flows remain sensitive to policy signals. Lawmakers have pushed forward the Financial […]

Crypto firms expanded hiring through 2025, with job openings rising 6% to 1,801, as companies pivoted towards compliance, business development and operations roles, signalling a maturation of the sector beyond its engineering-heavy origins. The increase came despite volatile digital asset prices and tighter oversight across major markets, underscoring how crypto businesses are adapting to regulatory scrutiny and a broader push for institutional credibility. While software engineers and […]

A UAE-based investment firm has acquired a 49% holding in World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency platform linked to Donald Trump, in a transaction that values the venture at about $500 million and places foreign capital at the heart of a politically sensitive digital-asset business. The investment, disclosed through corporate filings and confirmed by people familiar with the transaction, gives the Gulf investor a near-equal stake in a […]

Crypto markets closed January in the red despite a policy backdrop that, on paper, appeared more accommodating than at any point in the past two years. Prices slid across major tokens, trading volumes thinned, and investor sentiment softened even as regulatory signals from Washington and other financial centres suggested a shift away from outright hostility towards digital assets. Bitcoin, the bellwether for the sector, ended the month […]

BitMine Immersion Technologies, the crypto treasury vehicle closely associated with veteran market strategist Tom Lee, is bearing the brunt of a sharp downturn in ether prices as its vast token stash registers more than $6 billion in unrealised losses, underscoring the hazards of concentrated digital-asset holdings on corporate balance sheets. This loss equates to a significant drawdown on the company’s roughly 4.2 million ETH position as the […]

Worldcoin’s native token WLD has entered 2026 carrying a mix of ambition and unease, shaped by sharp price swings, regulatory scrutiny around biometric data, and the project’s long-term bet on global digital identity. Trading far below its earlier peak, the token’s trajectory over the next four years has become a focal point for investors weighing whether the network can convert technological promise into sustained demand. WLD touched […]

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Federal authorities have taken legal control of assets valued at roughly $400 million that prosecutors say were generated through a darknet cryptocurrency mixing service known as Helix, marking one of the largest forfeiture actions tied to illicit crypto activity. The Department of Justice said the haul spans digital currency, cash-equivalent instruments and property interests traced to transactions that laundered proceeds from online drug markets. According to court […]

A warning from a long-standing crypto fund manager has reignited debate over Bitcoin’s long-term viability, with claims that the world’s largest cryptocurrency could face a structural security breakdown within the next seven to eleven years unless its economic model changes. Justin Bons, founder and chief investment officer of Cyber Capital, has argued that Bitcoin’s reliance on declining block subsidies will eventually undermine the incentives that secure its […]

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai has begun opening its high-value property market to smaller global investors by allowing completed homes to be bought and sold in fractional digital shares through blockchain-based platforms, a move that could reshape how international capital enters the emirate’s real estate sector. The approach, known as real-estate tokenisation, allows a finished apartment or villa to be divided into hundreds of digital units, each […]

Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, climbed past the $30 mark as a sharp increase in activity linked to silver trading propelled volumes across the decentralised derivatives platform. The move capped a multi-day rally that has drawn attention from both crypto-native traders and traditional commodities participants experimenting with on-chain markets. Market data showed HYPE posting gains of roughly 50 per cent over three sessions, coinciding with a spike in […]

Fidelity Investments, the global asset manager overseeing about $6 trillion in client assets, is preparing to enter the fast-evolving stablecoin market with plans to issue its own digital token, signalling a deeper push by traditional finance into blockchain-based payments and settlement infrastructure. People familiar with the matter say the Boston-based firm has been working on the technical and regulatory framework for a dollar-linked stablecoin that would be […]

Dollar-pegged digital tokens are moving from trading desks into everyday payments, payrolls and cross-border transfers as financial institutions and consumer apps expand support for stablecoins, reshaping how value is stored and moved in the crypto economy. Stablecoins now account for a growing share of on-chain activity, reflecting demand for price stability amid swings in other digital assets. Market capitalisation has climbed sharply over the past year, crossing […]

Bangkok will host Wiki Finance Expo Thailand 2026 in April, positioning the Thai capital as a focal point for discussions on financial technology, digital assets and Web3 innovation across Southeast Asia. The event is scheduled to take place at the Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park, bringing together industry executives, policymakers, investors and technology developers at a time when the region’s digital finance ecosystem is expanding at pace.

The expo is expected to draw thousands of participants from Asia, the Middle East and Europe, reflecting Bangkok’s growing role as a neutral convening hub for global fintech dialogue. Organisers have indicated that the programme will centre on payments innovation, decentralised finance, blockchain infrastructure, digital asset regulation and the integration of artificial intelligence into financial services. These themes mirror broader shifts in global finance, where traditional institutions and technology-driven platforms are increasingly intersecting.

Thailand’s selection as host underscores the country’s strategic importance within Southeast Asia’s fintech landscape. Bangkok already serves as a base for regional operations of banks, digital payment firms and cryptocurrency exchanges, supported by a large consumer market with high smartphone penetration and rising adoption of cashless payments. Regional analysts note that Southeast Asia’s fintech sector has moved beyond experimentation, with platforms scaling rapidly across borders in areas such as e-wallets, buy-now-pay-later services and tokenised assets.

Wiki Finance Expo has established itself as a travelling forum, with earlier editions held in cities including Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore. The Thailand edition is expected to build on that track record by offering a mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions and business matchmaking sessions. Industry leaders from blockchain firms, digital asset custodians, payment processors and trading platforms are likely to outline strategies for navigating regulatory complexity while pursuing growth in emerging markets.

A central focus of the Bangkok gathering will be Web3, an area attracting increasing interest from both venture capital and established financial institutions. Developers are using blockchain-based architectures to reimagine trading, lending and data ownership, while governments across Asia are assessing how to balance innovation with consumer protection. Participants are expected to debate how decentralised technologies can coexist with existing financial systems rather than replace them outright.

Regulation is set to be another major thread. Southeast Asian jurisdictions have taken varied approaches to digital assets, ranging from proactive licensing frameworks to tighter restrictions on retail participation. Thailand has introduced structured oversight for digital asset businesses, aiming to reduce systemic risk while allowing innovation to continue. Discussions at the expo are expected to explore how clearer regulatory pathways can attract institutional capital and encourage responsible product development.

The event also comes as cross-border payments remain a priority for the region. High remittance flows, driven by labour mobility and trade, have highlighted inefficiencies in legacy systems. Fintech firms are increasingly promoting blockchain-based settlement and real-time payment networks as solutions. Panels in Bangkok are expected to examine whether these technologies can achieve scale while meeting compliance and security requirements.

Beyond policy and technology, the expo is positioned as a commercial platform. Start-ups will have opportunities to pitch to investors, while established companies can seek partnerships or market entry strategies. Organisers have emphasised the importance of connecting global capital with Southeast Asian innovation, particularly as funding patterns shift towards projects with clearer revenue models and regulatory alignment.

Tourism and hospitality stakeholders in Bangkok are also expected to benefit from the influx of international delegates. Large-scale business events have become an important segment of the city’s post-pandemic recovery strategy, complementing leisure tourism. Hosting a high-profile fintech expo aligns with efforts to brand Bangkok not only as a travel destination but also as a regional business and technology centre.

DXC Technology has entered a strategic partnership with blockchain payments firm Ripple to integrate institutional-grade digital asset custody and payments into DXC’s Hogan core banking platform, a move aimed at accelerating banks’ adoption of tokenised assets and real-time settlement across borders. The collaboration brings Ripple’s blockchain infrastructure into a core system used by large financial institutions worldwide, positioning DXC to offer regulated banks a turnkey path to […]

Shiba Inu has moved into what market analysts describe as a yearly demand zone, a price range where buying activity has historically intensified, coinciding with a sharp acceleration in token burns that has removed a sizeable volume of SHIB from circulation. The shift has drawn attention across the digital asset market because a comparable alignment of price consolidation and aggressive supply reduction preceded a powerful rally during […]

McLaren Racing has entered a partnership with distributed ledger platform Hedera to roll out free digital collectibles for fans across its Formula One and IndyCar operations, marking a further step by elite motorsport teams into blockchain-backed fan engagement without paywalls. The agreement makes Hedera an official partner of the McLaren Formula 1 Team and Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, with the collaboration centred on issuing no-cost digital items […]

GameStop has moved bitcoin valued at about $420 million to Coinbase Prime, triggering market speculation over whether the videogame retailer is preparing to sell part of its digital asset holdings or repositioning them for custody and treasury management. Blockchain tracking firms flagged the transfer after a series of transactions shifted thousands of bitcoins from wallets associated with GameStop into addresses linked to Coinbase Prime, the institutional platform […]

Bitcoin slipped below a widely watched technical floor this week, extending a pullback that traders say reflects broader unease over global macro conditions even as large holders quietly add to positions. The move saw the largest cryptocurrency trade under a descending support line associated with a bearish flag formation, a pattern often read as a continuation signal after a sharp run-up. Market participants pointed to a mix […]

Coinbase chief executive Brian Armstrong has argued that the growing divide in global wealth stems from structural barriers in capital formation and ownership, positioning blockchain-based tokenisation as a way to broaden access to assets traditionally controlled by a narrow segment of society. Tokenised finance framed as a path to wider ownership has become a recurring theme in Armstrong’s public remarks, investor communications and policy-facing discussions, where he […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 January 2026 – As stablecoins, AI, and automated systems increasingly enter real-world finance and payments, digital asset infrastructure is approaching a critical inflection point. Enterprise blockchain infrastructure provider Cregis has announced it will participate in Consensus Hong Kong 2026, taking place February 10–12, where it will engage with industry peers on the evolving role of stablecoins, enterprise asset management, and emerging technologies in financial systems.

Attendees can visit Booth 1808 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre to explore Cregis’ infrastructure offerings, including its crypto payment engine, self-custody MPC wallet infrastructure, and enterprise-grade self-custody solutions. According to the team, the event represents not just an industry appearance, but an opportunity to observe and contribute to a deeper question: how crypto assets can meaningfully integrate into real financial systems.

Digital Assets Enter Business Operations

Over the past few years, much of the industry conversation has centered on issuance and trading. But as institutional participation accelerates, the focus is shifting toward a more complex challenge: how digital assets are operated in secure, compliant, and efficient ways.

As financial institutions and payment companies begin using on-chain assets in real business workflows, asset management is no longer just about private key security. It becomes a system-level problem involving multi-party coordination, permission design, auditability, and risk governance.

Against this backdrop, Cregis plans to focus on:

  • The security and coordination requirements of enterprise asset management in stablecoin and payment use cases
  • How permissions, accountability, and auditability should function across multi-team, multi-system operations
  • How automation and intelligent systems are redefining the requirements for underlying asset infrastructure


Stablecoins Move to the Center of Financial Infrastructure

Consensus Hong Kong 2026’s agenda reflects a broader industry shift. Compared with previous years, stablecoin-related discussions have expanded significantly, with the focus moving from whether stablecoins are viable to how they scale.

Topics around cross-border payments, settlement efficiency, liquidity movement, and regulatory frameworks are increasingly seen as the connective layer between crypto-native systems and traditional finance. For many industry participants, this marks a transition: crypto assets are no longer viewed primarily as speculative instruments, but as emerging components of financial circulation infrastructure.

AI, Automation, and Crypto Enter the Execution Phase

Beyond stablecoins, the convergence of AI, robotics, and crypto has emerged as another defining theme at Consensus 2026. Rather than focusing on conceptual narratives, industry discussions are now centered on execution. Attention has shifted toward ensuring asset security as AI agents operate autonomously, clarifying responsibility and authority when automated systems participate in economic activity, and rethinking how financial infrastructure must evolve as enterprise systems themselves become economic actors.

Together, these discussions reflect a broader industry shift: technological convergence is moving decisively toward real-world deployment, marking a transition from storytelling to implementation.

The Debate Has Shifted

Disagreements around the future of crypto adoption remain. But the nature of the debate has changed. At Consensus Hong Kong 2026, the discussion is less about whether crypto will be adopted, and more about:

  • What form adoption will take
  • Whether infrastructure will become invisible to end users
  • Who bears systemic risk, and who defines operational rules

In this context, the maturity of infrastructure is emerging as a key determinant of where the industry goes next.

Observing and Participating in an Inflection Point

The industry is transitioning from “exploring possibilities” to “building durable systems.” The evolving themes at Consensus Hong Kong 2026 are a clear signal of that shift.

As stablecoins, digital assets, and intelligent systems move deeper into real financial and commercial environments, the resilience, controllability, and compliance-readiness of infrastructure will determine how far adoption can go. During the event, Cregis will engage with participants across payments, financial institutions, and Web3, while continuing to focus on the evolution of enterprise digital finance infrastructure.

Cregis aims to provide enterprises with end-to-end digital asset management and operational infrastructure. By building security-first, flexible, and compliance-oriented systems, the company seeks to abstract complex onchain operations into standardized solutions that enterprises can easily integrate and manage — helping institutional clients navigate this industry transition with confidence.
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About Cregis

is a global provider of enterprise-grade digital asset infrastructure, delivering secure, scalable, and compliant solutions for institutional clients.

Its core offerings—MPC-based self-custody wallets, Wallet-as-a-Service, and a robust Payment Engine—help exchanges, fintech platforms, and Web3 businesses manage digital assets with confidence.

With over 3,500 businesses served globally, Cregis empowers businesses to accelerate their Web3 transformation and unlock new digital asset opportunities.

A sharp exchange at the World Economic Forum in Davos has underlined widening fault lines between global financial authorities and the cryptocurrency industry, as Brian Armstrong challenged warnings from François Villeroy de Galhau over digital assets, stablecoins and the idea of a so-called bitcoin standard. Speaking during a packed panel discussion on the future of money, Armstrong argued that decentralised finance and blockchain-based currencies were expanding choice, […]

BitGo set the price for its initial public offering at $18 a share, presenting itself to public-market investors as a steadier institutional infrastructure business rather than a bet on volatile crypto trading volumes. The pricing places the company at the lower end of expectations circulating among bankers and analysts, reflecting a cautious market for digital-asset listings even as broader equity indices show resilience. Founded in 2013, BitGo […]

New York Stock Exchange plans to introduce continuous, 24-hour trading for United States equities through a newly designed on-chain, tokenised exchange, marking a structural shift in how shares could be issued, traded and settled across time zones. The proposal, disclosed by people familiar with the exchange’s roadmap and echoed in public briefings around digital market infrastructure, would extend trading beyond traditional hours while keeping securities within a […]

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