“China’s Ethereum” co-founders clash on New Year’s Eve over Neo’s treasury, major Asian economies warm up to Bitcoin ETFs. Asia Express

Viral “U cards” are quietly onboarding Chinese users to crypto, and the digital yuan can now earn depositors interest at banks. Asia Express.

Indian crypto holders now hold 5 tokens on average, Ripple secures regulatory approval in Singapore, and Japan’s crypto tax: Asia Express

How the $36 million hack of Upbit led to surging altcoin prices, China’s mining ban less effective than ever, Thailand vs WRLD: Asia Express

Metaplanet might be underwater, but it’s doubling down on Bitcoin — plus a new survey shows 6 in 10 Singaporeans hold crypto. Asia Express.

Taiwan’s central bank studying Bitcoin’s inclusion in national reserve, Sony launches DeFi super app for its Ethereum layer 2. Asia Express.