ICYMI : Asia & EMEA news recap from James Hunt at The Block π πΈ Trump family buys crypto stocks New filings show investments in Coinbase, Strategy, and MARA. π Link π°π· Hana acquires Dunamu stake The banking giant is buying a $670M position in Upbitβs parent company. π Link πͺπΊ…
C2 secures MiCA license The firm received approval under the EU crypto framework. π Link π Bit Digital revenue declines Q1 revenue fell 13.6% compared to the previous quarter. π Link π° OKX eyes Coinone stake The exchange is reportedly seeking a 20% ownership position. π Link π Forward Industries revenue jumps The Solana treasury firm posted 319% year-over-year growth. π Link π₯Ά Iran-linked USDT targeted Victims of terrorism cases are seeking turnover of frozen Tether assets. π Link β οΈ THORChain pauses trading A suspected multi-chain exploit may have caused losses above $10M. π Link π΅ IREN closes $3B offering The miner raised capital as it expands AI infrastructure operations. π Link π²π² Myanmar proposes harsh crypto penalties A new bill includes life sentences and possible death penalties for scam activity. π Link