ChainCatcher news, recently, TRON founder Justin Sun has once again graced the cover of Asia Weekly after 14 years, highlighting his leadership position in the blockchain industry as a "global crypto pioneer." Asia Weekly, as an authoritative current affairs publication in Asia, is known for its in-depth insights and rigorous reporting, and the significance of its cover figures is self-evident. From a young talent with a "Peking University dream" in 2011 to becoming one of the recognized Chinese leaders in the crypto industry, Justin Sun has demonstrated extraordinary influence.In an exclusive interview with Asia Weekly, Justin Sun detailed a series of recent achievements of TRON, including the adoption of TRON's native token TRX as a strategic reserve asset by the Nasdaq-listed company SRM. Justin Sun stated that this move will propel TRON to become a pioneer in the listing of crypto assets in the U.S. stock market. Recently, TRON supported the launch of the stablecoin USD1 issued by the Trump family on its network, further enriching the stablecoin ecosystem. Regarding the recent legislative progress on stablecoins in Hong Kong, Justin Sun expressed strong optimism about Hong Kong's prospects as a "testing ground" for stablecoin development, as its advantages in connecting the mainland with the global market can drive innovation in cross-border payments and trade settlements.

ChainCatcher news, according to Zhitong Finance, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of Hong Kong, Xu Zhengyu, stated at the "Hong Kong Digital Finance Awards 2025" that Hong Kong is building a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets and will officially implement a licensing system for stablecoin issuers in August to promote substantive application development.He introduced that the "Hong Kong Digital Asset Development Policy Declaration 2.0" proposes the "LEAP" framework, which covers regulatory optimization, product expansion, scenario promotion, and talent development, supporting Hong Kong in building a trustworthy and sustainable digital asset ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, cryptocurrency exchange CoinW has announced that it has become the official partner of the East Asian Football Championship (EAFF E-1 Football Championship) for the second consecutive year. Through this partnership, CoinW will achieve concentrated exposure on national television media such as CCTV, KBS, and NHK, further consolidating its brand influence in traditional mainstream channels.Sports are a highly resonant and cohesive arena in East Asian culture. By deeply participating in regional top events, CoinW conveys its brand philosophy of "safety and compliance, user first," building a more trustworthy Web3 image in the East Asian market and promoting the integration of the cryptocurrency industry with the local mainstream society.

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has launched the first digital currency pricing process in the Middle East and North Africa region based on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT).The bond is issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and will be listed on ADX, launched through HSBC's Orion platform, which is a blockchain-based digital asset infrastructure operated by the Hong Kong Central Money Unit (CMU).This transaction is the result of a collaboration between ADX, HSBC, and FAB, combining local market infrastructure with HSBC's experience in digital issuance. Global investors will be able to access the bond through accounts with CMU, Euroclear, or Clearstream, or via existing custodians.

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, BACKSEAT has completed its seed round financing, raising a total of 1.4 billion yen (approximately 9.7 million USD).The seed round was co-led by Spiral Capital and Headline Asia, with participation from East Ventures. BACKSEAT Exchange was established based on the Japanese cryptocurrency exchange coinbook, which was previously acquired by BACKSEAT Corporation.

ChainCatcher news, according to Caixin reports, Huang Shijin, the President of Swift Asia-Pacific, recently stated in an exclusive interview that Swift maintains a "neutral observation" attitude towards the rapidly developing stablecoins.He mentioned that Swift has been closely monitoring the evolution of new technologies and new forms of value. However, whether it is central bank digital currencies, stablecoins, or any digital assets, a critical issue that cannot be avoided for achieving secure and scalable usage globally is ensuring safe and seamless interaction between different systems and technologies. This is a key factor in unlocking the potential of these new technologies and new value solutions. Ultimately, it will also face a series of regulatory tasks such as KYC and anti-money laundering to ensure the credibility of financial services and the stability of the financial system, and naturally, it will also confront the "last mile" problem.

ChainCatcher news, according to QCP Asia analysis, although Israel resumed limited strikes a few hours after the ceasefire agreement, market sentiment has shifted to a full risk appetite. The Nasdaq reached a new high, and the S&P 500 approached its historical peak. Coinbase (COIN) rose 12%, closing at a six-month high of $344.94, mainly due to two major regulatory positives:The United States passed the GENIUS Act, clarifying the compliance framework for stablecoins;Coinbase received approval from Luxembourg regulators, becoming the first U.S.-based exchange authorized under MiCA. Against this backdrop, institutions continue to increase their Bitcoin holdings, with the ProCap fund purchasing $386 million in BTC, bringing the total corporate holdings to 3.45 million coins.

ChainCatcher news, according to an announcement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, HK Asia Holdings Limited has officially changed its name to "Moon Inc." (the English name has been changed from HK Asia Holdings Limited to Moon Inc.). The Registrar of Companies in the Cayman Islands issued the certificate of change of name on May 15, and the Hong Kong Companies Registry confirmed the name change on June 2.Starting from 9:00 AM on June 12, the company's stock abbreviation on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will change from "HK ASIA HLDGS" and "HK Asia Holdings" to "MOON INC" and "Moon Inc.", while the stock code remains unchanged at "1723".The company stated that this name change will not affect shareholder rights or the group's operations and financial status, and existing shares will continue to be valid without the need to exchange for new shares for free.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Ripple announced an expansion of its blockchain education investment in the Asia-Pacific region, adding $5 million in funding to its university blockchain research program in six countries.

ChainCatcher news, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen was interviewed by CNBC during Bitcoin2025. In the interview, she shared her views on the next round of cryptocurrency catalysts, the level of participation from institutional investors, and Bitget's strategic planning in the Asian market.When discussing the launch of USD1 on Bitget, Gracy stated, "We launched USD1, which is the stablecoin issued by WLF. On one hand, it is due to user demand, and on the other hand, we also see WLF promoting its ecological partnerships, which may lead to deeper cooperation with us in the future."

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Asian crypto trading company Caladan announced that it will establish a representative office in New York, planning to allocate at least 5% of its global workforce to expand into the U.S. market and seek broker registration and membership with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The company has formed a three-person team led by Gian-Paul Caccia, including former employees from institutions such as Coinbase, BlackRock, and Bank of America, focusing on promoting institutional partnerships and compliance strategies.This move comes as the Trump administration adjusts the crypto regulatory framework, including appointing a pro-crypto SEC chairman, withdrawing multiple lawsuits, and supporting the GENIUS Act among other policies. The crypto lending platform Nexo, which previously exited the U.S. market, also announced its return last month, citing an improved policy environment. Trump's recent launch of the meme coin TRUMP on Solana has sparked political controversy, but his team continues to push for stablecoin legislation and industry dialogue.

ChainCatcher news, according to crypto KOL Pete Rizzo, the US-listed fintech company DigiAsia plans to raise $100 million and has committed to using 50% of its profits to purchase Bitcoin.