Outrage after ringleader of $1.8B DGCX fraud publicly mocks the intelligence of victims, and even the Infini hacker is long ETH! Asia Express

China’s Chang’an blockchain hits 100K TPS — but don’t mention “crypto.” Japan’s Minna Bank looks to issue stablecoins on Solana, Asia Express

WeChat hackers use victims’ friends to steal crypto. South Korean exchange Korbit denies hack after 12-hour maintenance.

Thailand sees 44% fall in Chinese tourists after crypto scam backlash, Japan to urge G7 to tackle North Korean crypto hackers. Asia Express.

Asian media outlets report unverified rumors of Chinese ban on owning Bitcoin, Gate.io faces $30M bill after perps liquidation fiasco: Asia Express

Chinese state-backed think tank highlights Bitcoin as a reserve asset against USD, Sony’s online bank launches new crypto unit. Asia Express.