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[AsiaNexgen]

It’s been awhile since our last recap of regulations in the digital assets space, and we try to summarize recent highlights across the globe from time to time so our community will get some useful and condensed information. 🌏

Needless to say, 2024 has seen the global landscape of crypto regulations undergo some significant changes. This year has also seen some high profile events like CZ of Binance’s sentencing, controversial views from former US president Donald Trump and ongoing issue of scams in the space. 🚨

In our latest writeup, we take a look at some key regulatory updates across the globe, including Hong Kong, where OAX is based ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/08/19/Digital-Assets-Regulations-Across-the-Globe-in-2024.html

Stay tuned for more insights coming your way - remember to follow us across all our social and community channels!

[AsiaNexgen]

Hi community members, Happy Friday!

We recently posted an introductory piece to the Atomicals Protocol on our social media and a lot of you seemed really interested! 🙂

We've put together a simple 101 writeup on Atomicals Protocol - a handy piece for those who want to understand the ARC-20 token standard more. 🌐

Link to post ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/09/13/An-Overview-of-the-Atomicals-Protocol.html

[AsiaNexgen]

The stablecoins and payments space has been heating up! 🔥

In recent months, there's been a rise in discussions about the stablecoin ecosystem - from regulators, to #fintech leaders and government entities exploring the issuance of their own digital currencies. 💹

Throughout the years, stablecoins have solidified their crucial position in the #digitalassets ecosystem. 🌐 In our latest writeup, we'll be taking a look at some historical points, identify key leaders in the market and dissect opportunities and challenges for the growing space.

Link to post ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/09/24/The-Rise-of-Stablecoins-and-Payments.html

What do you think of the growing Stablecoins space? Will Stablecoins manage to become a mainstream method of payment, or will regulatory and adoption challenges hinder its progress?

[AsiaNexgen]

Hi community members,
The month of September brings significant updates in the digital assets space, such as:

➡️ The Fed’s rate cut by half a point, causing the S&P 500 and Dow to surge, with tech shares gaining optimism.
➡️ China’s aggressive stimulus measures also moving and injecting liquidity into the stock markets.
➡️ Positive movements in the Bitcoin ETF market, showcasing net inflows of $494.4million last week.

On OAX’s end, our joint community activity with Notifs App gained over 400 questions - thank you all for the support and congratulations to the winners! 🙂

We’d like to also continue to remind the community on staying safe in the space due to an increase in scams of late. Please DYOR and practice utmost caution. 🚫

For a full recap, read our Sept Community Updates: https://www.oax.org/2024/09/30/September-2024-Community-Updates.html

[AsiaNexgen]

It's currently the exciting month of Blocktober in Hong Kong! Recent weeks has brought quite a number of updates and challenges to the crypto, web3 and fintech space in the city.

While the global digital assets landscapes continues to evolve, local initiatives and regional influences are shaping the future of Web3 and crypto in the financial hub. 🌐

Taking into account the initial effects of China economic stimulus, ongoing developments with HK's CBDC pilot, eHKD, and  general regulatory progress - read our latest writeup for a deeper picture of what’s been going on in the Hong Kong digital assets space ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/10/10/The-Growing-Web3-and-Fintech-Landscape-in-Hong-Kong.html

[AsiaNexgen]

Hi community members,

We would like to remind everyone that we are currently not running or involved with any sort of airdrop or similar campaigns. 🚫

Do note that these fraudulent airdrops are promoted on a variety of external platforms. ⚠️

Please practice extra caution and check in with us to verify if you spot anything suspicious. If something sounds too good to be true - it probably is!

[AsiaNexgen]

The month of Blocktober has certain flew by and it's been nothing short of amazing, as expected! 🎉

The team managed to attend quite a few prominent events, such as GameOn, Solana HackerHouse, FinTech Week, the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum and more. 🙂

One of the highlights of the month was definitely Hong Kong Fintech Week, which was a pivotal gathering of financial institutions, innovative projects and enthusiasts in the bustling city of #HongKong. A lot of discussions were made on the future of Web3, AI and the convergence of both TradFi and DeFi. 🌐

While Blocktober might be over, we believe ecosystem growth is an ongoing journey. In Hong Kong, sentiments seem positive with the government's proactive stance, community engagement and attraction of international BUIDLers, putting the city in a positive spot in becoming a hub for fintech and digital assets. 🌏

For the full deep-dive into Blocktober, read our latest Community Updates: https://www.oax.org/2024/10/31/October-2024-Community-Updates.html

[AsiaNexgen]

We attended many events during Blocktober last month and one of the popular topics that was discussed was the growth of GameFi and traction in the Web3 Gaming space.  🎮
 
While the topic is not new, there has been many updates in the space - and needless to say, things do seem pretty exciting, albeit with challenges like driving on-chain user adoption to match current conventional games. 
 
Here's a deep dive into the current state of Web3 gaming ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/11/11/Traction-in-the-Gaming-Crypto-Ecosystem.html
 
What are your thoughts on the GameFi ecosystem? 😉

[AsiaNexgen]

In one of our previous writeups, we've covered some notable highlights leading up to the US Presidential elections - with the elections being over, we're taking a look at potential future implications on the crypto space. 🇺🇸🌍

Recent pro-crypto stances has reignited enthusiasm in the market, driving the price of Bitcoin to new highs and signaling a new era for the blockchain space. 🌐 As the industry is shifting towards a more favorable regulatory environment, it is a good time to take a look at potential implications of this political shift. ✅


We've covered some of these in our latest writeup: https://www.oax.org/2024/11/20/Implications-of-Trump's-Election-Win-on-the-Crypto-Industry.html

As 2024 is drawing closer to an end, how do you think recent changes will impact the digital assets space for the new year?

[AsiaNexgen]

As we’re rapidly reaching the end of 2025, the digital assets space seems poised for an exciting era of growth and opportunity. 🌍

The post-US elections landscape has reenergised the markets with Bitcoin hovering close to the monumental 100k mark, with political and regulatory movements suggesting the tides are turning a positive way for the blockchain space. 📈

In Hong Kong, ZA bank has become the first bank to offer retail crypto trading in the space, in partnership with Hashkey - which is a significant milestone for crypto in Asia.

We’ve also gotten some keen insights into the growth of Green Fintech and sustainability technologies in Hong Kong, and are excited to see more convergence between such green initiatives and the Web3 space. ☘️

And that’s not all, for the full rundown of latest highlights, read our latest community updates ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/11/29/November-2024-Community-Updates.html

[AsiaNexgen]

Hi community members 👋

We’ve previously covered other vibrant ecosystems like Solana and Base, today we’ll be deep diving into the growing Near Protocol ecosystem. 🙂

#NEAR Protocol is one of the leading Layer 1 blockchains in the space, focusing on usability, scalability and innovation. 🖥️ With growth in their ecosystem like Nightshade 2.0, Chain-Signatures and a more user-focused approach to #AI integration, Near Protocol has been positioning itself well as a #tech powerhouse in the space and an ecosystem for developers and projects to consider in the years ahead. ✅

In our latest writeup, read some of Near Protocol’s Q3 2024 highlights and milestones ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/12/10/Near-Protocol-Q3-Ecosystem-Deep-Dive.html
 
Which ecosystem would you like us to cover next? 😉

[AsiaNexgen]

Around this time last year, we wrote a recap of the NFT ecosystem in 2023 and it's interesting to see how the space has developed throughout 2024. 📈

While much of the hype has been around Bitcoin, regulatory changes and excitement around the bull market, NFTs remain an important cornerstone of blockchain innovation, driving usage of blockchain protocols like Solana and Base. 🌐

Are NFTs "dead"? The data tells us that the sector is not dead but rather is evolving. Read our in-depth look at the NFT space in 2024 ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2024/12/20/The-State-of-NFTs-in-Q4-2024.html

Whatever it is, 2024 has definitely been a rollercoaster ride for the NFT ecosystem as a whole. Here's to more growth and innovation in the space for 2025! 🚀

[AsiaNexgen]

What an impactful year it's been for the digital assets space! 🎉

Our year-end Community Updates is usually a little special, as we reflect on key happenings and milestones in both the industry and OAX for the whole year. 🙂

2024 has been a rollercoaster ride for sure, with a lot of tech developments, regulatory updates, key events such as the Bitcoin Halving, shifting political landscapes and more. 📈

For the full highlights, please read our year-end recap: https://www.oax.org/2024/12/30/December-2024-Community-Updates.html

Stay tuned for our coming 2025 Trends Report, which will offer insights into the explosive growth and emerging trends ahead for the new year. ✅

[AsiaNexgen]

A very Happy New Year to all our community members! 🎆

We hope everyone had a good countdown - here's to a fantastic 2025 ahead, with lots of growth, opportunities and progress for the digital assets community. 🥳

[AsiaNexgen]

It's a new year, and that means there's more to look forward to especially in the ever-evolving blockchain and Web3 space. 🤩🎉

As promised, we usually kick the year off with a look at key trends and emerging spaces within crypto for the year - ranging from AI, growth in stablecoins and regulatory developments across the globe. 🌎

Read our deep dive into potential trends for 2025 here ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2025/01/10/Trends-in-Blockchain-to-Watch-in-2025.html

2024 has been nothing short of impactful in many ways and we look forward to what hopefully is a greater year ahead for the ecosystem's long-term growth. 📈

What are your predictions for trends to watch in 2025? Share below! 😉

[AsiaNexgen]

One of the key narratives in crypto and tech that is still dominating conversations in the industry in 2025 is the convergence of Artificial Intelligence and crypto. 🤝 We're keeping a close eye on developments in this space and have recently attended events such as the AWS re:Invent Business re:Cap to get a more intimate look at the growing ecosystem. 🌏

With a rapidly growing market cap spurned by innovative projects with real-world utility, the crypto X AI space is certainly on an uptrend, with potential to reshape the Web3 ecosystem. 📈 Moreover, there has been a growing interest in AI Agents, which are unlike conventional AI Models - AI Agents are dynamic systems capable of interacting, transacting and executing tasks for its user, which could simplify Web3 processes significantly for newcomers in the space. ✅

We take a deep dive into this trend in our latest writeup: https://www.oax.org/2025/01/20/Analysing-the-AI-and-Crypto-Revolution.html

Does the intersection of AI and crypto have what it takes to drive the next wave of mainstream adoption, hype and growth? 🙂 Read the link for key points and let us know your thoughts in the thread. ⬇️

[AsiaNexgen]

GM fam! 👋

What a ride it's been so far in 2025, and we're only in January! We're at a pretty unique juncture in the space we think -- where massive developments in AI and crypto are aligning; we're bracing for exponential growth coming. 📈🚀

Read our Jan community update for the full deets ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2025/01/30/January-2025-Community-Updates.html
Our community updates are also useful to read in case you missed out on any recent events in crypto. 🫡

On OAX's end, we remain committed to nurturing the digital assets community and we've got some tea to share soon 😉 Watch this space!

In the meantime, may the Year of the Snake bring you health and all the bullish energy there is for the year. 🤑

[AsiaNexgen]

Hey fam! 👋

Here's an update that's close to our hearts... 💛

We know our community has been waiting to hear from us on the Foundation's initiatives and plans for the community. 🙂This is our reassurance and a renewed commitment to driving innovation, adoption, and advancing education in the decentralized realm. 🌐

Read our full writeup here ➡️ https://www.oax.org/2025/02/10/Shaping-the-Web3-Driven-Future.html

We'd like to thank everyone who has journeyed with us - it's such an exciting time for the #digitalassets ecosystem and we're honored to play whatever role we can. 🤓

Watch this space! 🫶

[AsiaNexgen]

Hey fam! 👋

We're still reeling from the hustle and bustle the past two days -- with Consensus's first-ever conference hosted in Asia and in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, we were excited about it from the get-go and couldn't wait to participate!

But if you missed out on attending the event for whatever reason - we've got you. 😉 We've summarised the whole 2-day event in this post here ➡️ https://oax.org/2025/02/21/Wrapping-Up-An-Exciting-Consensus-2025-in-Hong-Kong.html

You can also check out the TLDR of the event earlier on our X timeline. 😊

We're here to be YOUR eyes and ears, hope you enjoyed the read. 🫶 We can't wait for the next crypto event!

[AsiaNexgen]

Hey fam!

Has the recent market downturn got you feeling a bit blue? 🩵 As we recap the month of February, we think there's been quite a number of positive events and developments that went on in the crypto ecosystem too! 🌐

TLDR:
➡️ We've posted tons about Consensus HK which was an amazing event bringing  folks in crypto together from all across the globe. 🌎
➡️ There were quite a few significant regulatory wins for the space this month! 👏
➡️ While the Bybit hack was damaging and chaotic, it was also a great display of crisis communication efforts from the Bybit leaders and team so far. 🫶

For the full recap, read: https://www.oax.org/2025/02/28/February-2025-Community-Updates.html

Here's to a hopefully good month of March ahead for the space! 🤞