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Nomura’s crypto-focused subsidiary, Laser Digital, has filed an application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to establish Laser Digital National Trust Bank (LDNTB), a proposed federally regulated national trust bank dedicated to digital assets. Announced on January 27, 2026, this move aims to deepen Laser Digital’s institutional presence in the U.S. by providing regulated custody and …

Asian markets opened unevenly on January 28, 2026, as investors balanced risk assets like cryptocurrency with safe-haven commodities amid ongoing global uncertainty. Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $88,000–$89,000, showing resilience after recent pullbacks, while gold extended its rally to fresh all-time highs above $5,100 per ounce. Bitcoin Update BTC has fluctuated in the $87K–$89K range over the past day, reflecting cautious …

Thailand is reeling from a high-profile corruption case involving senior Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) officials accused of facilitating illegal Bitcoin mining by abusing their positions to enable massive electricity theft. The scandal, exposed in late January 2026, has ignited public outrage over misuse of state resources and governance failures in the energy sector. What Happened? The Department of Special Investigation …

Thailand is facing a significant corruption scandal as senior officials from the Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) have been linked to illegal cryptocurrency mining operations that siphoned off electricity worth several billion baht. The case, uncovered by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), has triggered public outrage and demands for accountability in the energy and crypto sectors. **What Happened?** Investigations revealed …

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has initiated backend testing of USDF, a custom stablecoin developed by crypto infrastructure firm Flipcash, as it advances its Custom Stablecoins program. Announced in December 2025, this initiative allows businesses to create branded, dollar-backed stablecoins fully collateralized 1:1 by flexible assets like USDC, with Coinbase handling issuance, custody, compliance, and security. **What is Flipcash’s USDF?** …