MoonPay Targets South Korea as Stablecoin Adoption Accelerates

MoonPay launches Korea operations to establish a strategic base for Asian expansion. Woori, KB and KakaoBank will explore stablecoin payments and cross-border remittances. MoonPay will provide infrastructure rather than issue its own won-denominated stablecoin. MoonPay has launched its Korean subsidiary as it expands its Asian operations, targeting won stablecoins, cross-border...

Beldex Launches $1M Global Developer Grants Program

Beldex has launched a $1 million developer grants program aimed at supporting teams building privacy-focused applications, infrastructure and developer tools. Announced during Korea Blockchain Week 2026 in Seoul, the Beldex Grants Program is open to developers and teams worldwide. Unlike fixed-term grant programs or hackathon-based initiatives, applications will be accepted...

Morgan Stanley Builds Digital Asset Lab to Test Stablecoins and DeFi

Morgan Stanley launches a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, DeFi, and tokenization, targeting faster 24/7 payments for clients. Morgan Stanley has launched a Digital Asset Lab to test stablecoins, tokenization, and DeFi applications. According to Bloomberg, the lab will investigate blockchain-based banking and client services. The initiative is geared...

Japan Arrests 2 in Cambodia-Linked Crypto Fraud

Japan arrests 2 suspects after fake police allegedly tricked a woman into transferring 81 million yen in a crypto fraud. Japan has arrested 2 suspects linked to a Cambodia-based crypto fraud network targeting Japanese victims. Police suspect losses reached 240 million yen. Japan Police Arrest 2 Suspects Over Crypto Transfer...

Grayscale Seeks Approval for ZCSH High Income ETF

Grayscale seeks SEC approval for a ZCSH High Income ETF offering bi-weekly payouts through options linked to its Zcash product. Grayscale has filed with the SEC for a new ZCSH High Income ETF. The proposed fund would focus on income from options tied to Grayscale’s current ZCSH product. It would...

Brazil Sets $10K Reporting Rule for Self-Custody Crypto Trades

Brazil will require covered institutions to report $10K+ self-custody transfers to Coaf. Resolution 588 creates a reporting threshold, not a crypto transaction limit or ban. The rule differs from Brazil’s separate 24-hour retention measure starting in 2027. Brazil will require covered institutions to report qualifying crypto transfers involving self-custody wallets...