Author: olivia

Olivia reports on regulation, compliance, and policy developments shaping the crypto industry. Her coverage examines how legal and regulatory decisions influence market structure, project development, and industry behavior.She also follows Web3 initiatives and altcoin markets when regulatory changes are a key factor.

The long-awaited issuance of the first stablecoin issuer licences in Hong Kong during the first quarter of this year marks a milestone in the region’s financial strategy. Paul Chan, the city’s Financial Secretary, confirmed from the World Economic Forum in Davos that this move seeks to consolidate a responsible and sustainable digital asset ecosystem, ensuring the stability of the local market today.

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The dYdX Foundation’s 2025 Ecosystem Annual Report presented a deliberate strategic shift: the protocol moved from trading-driven volatility to building institutional-grade liquidity and a predictable revenue architecture. The report tied that pivot to concrete metrics—$1.55 trillion in cumulative volume and a set of tokenomic and technical changes intended to lock in market share.

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