Hong Kong Web3 Daily Must-Read: The Central Bank of Iran has increased its holdings of at least $507 million USDT over the past year, and South Korea's sovereign bonds have been tokenized for the first time on the Solana network.

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De Xiang Real Estate Introduces Strategic Investment from Gao Feng Group Chairman Wu Jie Zhuang, Aiming for Web3 Transformation

De Xiang Real Estate plans to place 11.5 million new shares at HKD 1.14 per share to Dr. Wu Jie Zhuang, Chairman of Gao Feng Group, and will also place 130 million new shares at the same price to existing strategic shareholder The Reynold Lemkins Group (Asia). The company will also issue 180 million unlisted warrants to The Reynold Lemkins Group, with an initial exercise price of HKD 1.704 per share; if the related warrants are fully exercised, The Reynold Lemkins Group's shareholding may rise to 30.90%, potentially triggering a full takeover obligation under the Takeover Code.

Selected Activities in Hong Kong for January

We have specially compiled noteworthy activities in the cryptocurrency field in Hong Kong for January, which will open a window to the future of Web3 for you.

Regulation/Macro

We have specially compiled noteworthy activities in the cryptocurrency field in Hong Kong for January, which will open a window to the future of Web3 for you.

Gwangju District Prosecutor's Office Suspected of Entering "Phishing Website" During Asset Seizure Inspection, Suspected Loss of Bitcoin Worth Approximately $49 Million

The Gwangju District Prosecutor's Office in South Korea has been reported to have lost Bitcoin worth hundreds of billions of Korean won during the custody of seized items, with the anomaly discovered during a routine check of private key information stored on a USB.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Will Continue to Promote Multilateral and Bilateral Monetary Financial Cooperation and International Rule-Making

Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jia Kun responded to questions regarding Trump's cryptocurrency remarks at a regular press conference, stating that China has always actively engaged in multilateral and bilateral monetary financial cooperation and participated in global macro policy coordination and the formulation of international financial rules.

Hubei Luotian Police Dismantles USDT Money Laundering Chain, Involving Over 1 Million Yuan

Hubei Huanggang Luotian police recently dismantled a criminal chain providing money laundering services for an overseas fraud group, arresting 6 suspects. The group collected fraud-related funds offline through a "cash withdrawal fleet," which were then exchanged for USDT by "U-coin acceptors" and handed over to overseas personnel. The police stated that they withdrew cash 28 times around Wuhan, with a total amount involved exceeding 1 million yuan. Currently, core member Liu is criminally detained for suspected illegal use of information networks, while other members are detained for suspected concealing and disguising criminal proceeds, and the case is still under investigation.

Thailand SEC Advances Cryptocurrency ETF and Futures Rules, Plans to Include Digital Assets in the Derivatives Act

The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is formulating rules to support cryptocurrency ETFs, cryptocurrency futures trading, and tokenized investment products, and plans to issue formal guidelines for cryptocurrency ETFs this year. Reports quote SEC Deputy Secretary-General Jomkwan Kongsakul as saying that regulators intend to treat crypto assets as "another class of assets," suggesting a maximum allocation of 5% for investors in diversified portfolios, and promoting the launch of cryptocurrency futures on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX), incorporating related products into the Derivatives Act framework. The SEC will also tighten regulations on "financial influencers," requiring those involved in income promises or investment advice to possess investment advisory or intermediary licenses.

Insiders: Senate Banking Committee Shifts Focus to Housing Legislation, Review of the CLARITY Act May Be Delayed

Some key senators on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee have recently shifted their attention to legislation supporting Trump's housing affordability initiatives, potentially delaying the review of the CLARITY Act further, possibly until late February or March. The bill had already faced delays in the Banking Committee, and will need to be passed separately with the Agriculture Committee version before being merged for a full Senate vote. The progress of related legislation remains subject to subsequent congressional agendas and formal arrangements.

Central Bank of Iran Increased Holdings of At Least $507 Million in USDT Over the Past Year to Hedge Against Rial Pressure and Evade Sanctions

The Central Bank of Iran has purchased over $500 million in dollar-pegged digital assets, primarily Tether (USDT), over the past year to alleviate the currency crisis and avoid U.S. sanctions.

Senate Agriculture Committee to Release New Version of Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill Text

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is expected to release the latest text of the cryptocurrency market structure bill today, in preparation for the rescheduled markup meeting next Tuesday. Reports indicate that the bill focuses on definitions of "digital commodities," token classification standards, and CFTC regulatory funding arrangements. Meanwhile, related bills in the Senate Banking Committee have faced obstacles due to Coinbase withdrawing support. Additionally, Trump stated in a speech at Davos that he hopes to sign the cryptocurrency market structure bill being drafted by Congress as soon as possible.

Vietnam Launches Pilot Licensing for Cryptocurrency Trading Platforms, National Securities Commission Issues Licenses with a Capital Threshold of Approximately $38 Million

The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance released a resolution this week to launch a pilot licensing system for cryptocurrency asset trading platforms, aiming to bring the industry under regulatory framework. The resolution states that the Vietnam National Securities Commission will be responsible for issuing, adjusting, and revoking operating licenses for cryptocurrency asset trading platforms, and has published application guidelines. Applicants must be local companies in Vietnam, with a minimum paid-in capital of 100 trillion Vietnamese dong (approximately $38 million), and must meet requirements for infrastructure, governance, cybersecurity, and professional personnel configuration. Reports indicate that about 10 securities firms and banks have expressed interest in entering the market, including SSI, VIX, MBBank, Techcombank, and VPBank.

Project/Company Updates

South Korea's Sovereign Bonds Tokenized on Solana Network for the First Time

Asian securities firm Shinhan Securities has reached a strategic partnership with blockchain infrastructure company Etherfuse to promote the tokenization of South Korean government bonds, which have been launched on public chains including Solana. Reports indicate that the tokenized bonds are issued through Etherfuse's stablebond framework, aiming to provide institutional investors with on-chain access to South Korean sovereign debt while maintaining predictable interest and traditional bond characteristics.

Saga Updates on SagaEVM Security Incident Progress, Will Repair and Strengthen Cross-Chain and Deployment Components

On January 21, Saga discovered and responded to a security incident affecting the SagaEVM chain, involving a sequence of contracts for coordinated deployment, cross-chain operations, and subsequent liquidity extraction. Based on prudent considerations, SagaEVM has suspended operations at block height 6,593,800, with approximately $7 million in USDC, yUSD, ETH, and tBTC transferred to the Ethereum mainnet. Saga stated that it is working with exchanges and cross-chain bridge platforms to blacklist the related attack addresses and promote asset recovery, while also repairing and strengthening the affected cross-chain and deployment components. This incident did not involve consensus mechanism failures, validator breaches, or private key leaks.

Argentinian Fintech Pomelo Completes $55 Million Series C Financing, Led by Kaszek and Insight Partners

Argentinian fintech company Pomelo has completed a $55 million Series C financing round, led by Kaszek and Insight Partners, with participation from Index Ventures, Adams Street Partners, S32, Endeavor Catalyst, Monashees, and TQ Ventures. Pomelo stated that the funds will be used to expand its credit processing business in its two core markets, Mexico and Brazil, and to support the launch of a globally priced stablecoin credit card.

Bitcoin Treasury Company Strive Plans to Issue Series A Perpetual Preferred Shares to Raise $150 Million for Increasing Bitcoin Holdings and Repaying Debt

The U.S. publicly listed Bitcoin treasury company Strive announced plans to issue Series A perpetual preferred shares (SATA Stock) to raise $150 million. The funds will be used to reduce outstanding debt, purchase Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related products, and support company growth. Reports mention that this financing plan follows last week's approval by shareholders for Strive to acquire Semler Scientific; if the acquisition is completed, it is expected to add over 5,000 Bitcoins to Strive's balance sheet, increasing its Bitcoin reserves to 12,798 coins.

Delaware Life Insurance Company Partners with BlackRock to Include Bitcoin Exposure in Fixed Indexed Annuities for the First Time

Delaware Life Insurance Company has partnered with BlackRock to incorporate the "U.S. Stock-Bitcoin Balanced Risk 12% Index" into its fixed indexed annuity (FIA) product line. This index has been added to three annuity products: Momentum Growth, Momentum Growth Plus, and DualTrack Income. By dynamically adjusting cash positions, it combines U.S. stock and Bitcoin exposure (achieved through BlackRock's Bitcoin spot ETF IBIT) to maintain a target volatility of 12%. Delaware Life stated that this is the first time an insurance company has offered cryptocurrency exposure to clients through fixed indexed annuities.

In-Depth & Outlook

The Protocol is Not Dead, New Life for Operations: Lens and Farcaster Complete Key "Hand-off"

In contrast, Farcaster's choice of Neynar seems more like a natural continuation of ecological genes and a strategic entrustment of infrastructure. The essence of this handover can be glimpsed in the details of Dan Romero's statement—he emphasized that Neynar's CEO Rish and CTO Manan "have been building on Farcaster from the very beginning," and Neynar itself, as one of the earliest Farcaster clients, has supported "most of the developer ecosystem."

The Inevitable Rise of Equity Tokens

The solutions proposed within the industry are varied: from completely eliminating equity and transferring all ownership on-chain, to the other extreme—completely abandoning tokens. Both approaches have their supporters, but they also have significant flaws.

Opinions

What Key Content Has Been Added to the Latest U.S. Senate Cryptocurrency Market Structure Bill?

Yesterday, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, U.S. President Trump reiterated that the U.S. has further solidified its position as the "world's cryptocurrency capital" by supporting legislation that promotes the development of the digital asset industry. He emphasized that Congress is currently drafting a broader cryptocurrency market structure bill and hopes to "sign it soon."

Pioneer Group Enters with $700 Million, Has the Bottom for MSTR Been Reached?

Meanwhile, index provider MSCI has signaled that it may remove MSTR from its index. If this occurs, it could theoretically trigger a passive sell-off of approximately $8.8 billion; Strategy's own calculations also indicate that, in extreme cases, it could trigger $2.8 billion in stock liquidation.

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