π―π΅ WebX 2025, Japanβs biggest Web3 event, is coming to Tokyo Aug 25-26! π Over 1,000 companies & 100+ exhibitors expected. Key speakers: Yoshitaka Kitao, Arthur Hayes, & Gov. Yuriko Koike. Focus: blockchain, crypto, fintech & policy. +150 side events! β‘οΈ WebX Fintech EXPO (Aug 22, Osaka).
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Indonesia is updating crypto taxes, starting Aug 1st! π Sales tax on local exchanges rises to 0.21% (was 0.1%), & overseas platforms to 1% (was 0.2%). Good news: buyers are now VAT-exempt! Mining VAT also increases to 2.2%. A mining income tax will be phased out by 2026. #crypto #Indonesia #tax
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Hong Kong fintech RD Technologies raised ~$40M in A2 funding led by ZhongAn International & others, to build stablecoin infrastructure ahead of new licensing rules (Aug 1st). Theyβve partnered with ZhongAn Bank & launched HKDR, a HKD-pegged stablecoin, after HKMA sandbox participation.
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OpenSea is considering a token airdrop & evaluating user data! They're looking at trading volume, engagement β including OG users (active through bear markets), recent activity, & those who were active during past bull runs. The OpenSea Foundation will lead the evaluation. π
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ζβs Oriental Harbor Fund boosted its US stock holdings in Q2 to $1.126B (8B yuan), up from $868M in Q1. New investment: ~$54.7M in Coinbase. #investing #stocks #crypto
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