HashKey Capital, a leading Asian digital asset manager, has secured $250 million in the first close of its new $500 million crypto fund focused on real-world use cases.

Gold is challenging a 50-year resistance level against the U.S. money supply after a 70% surge, while Bitcoin tests a make-or-break support. This analysis explores the diverging paths of these two assets.

Crypto M&A activity hit a record $8.6 billion in 2025, driven by the Trump administration's friendly regulatory stance. Major deals from Coinbase, Kraken, and Ripple signal industry consolidation.

Trump Media (DJT) moved 2,000 BTC worth $174 million, raising questions. Analysis suggests it's not a sale but a strategic reshuffling, signaling an active corporate crypto treasury strategy.

Prediction market Polymarket experienced account breaches, with users reporting losses up to $2,000. The platform blames a third-party login tool, raising security concerns.

China's central bank is expanding the digital yuan's reach, launching a cross-border payment pilot with Singapore. The move aims to challenge the US dollar's dominance and internationalize the yuan.

Stablecoin payments app Sling Money has received approval from the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The move paves the way for wider adoption of Solana-based cross-border transfers.

Bitcoin has been stuck in a tight $85k-$90k range for weeks. A massive $27 billion options expiry event on Dec. 26 could finally trigger a breakout, with key data points suggesting a move higher.

South Korea's KOSPI index fell, snapping a 3-day winning streak, due to profit-taking by retail investors. In contrast, the Korean won surged by the most in 3 years after government intervention.

South Korea's franchise sales hit $81 billion in 2024, but growth slowed to 6.8%, the lowest since the pandemic, signaling economic headwinds and sluggish job creation.

Japanese brewer Sapporo Holdings is selling its real estate business, including the prime Ebisu Garden Place, to a KKR and PAG-led group for $2.6 billion to focus on its core alcohol business.

Chinese automaker Chery is investing $800 million to build its largest ASEAN factory in Vietnam, set to open in 2026. With a 200,000-unit capacity, it aims to challenge VinFast and Toyota.