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APAC Will Lead the Next Phase of Global Crypto Growth – Report

APAC is “uniquely positioned” to lead the next phase of global cryptocurrency growth, according to a survey conducted last month by Protocol Theory on behalf of CoinDesk.
This is just a preview of the insights available in CoinDesk’s latest report, <a href=»https://consensus-hongkong2025.coindesk.com/report/» target=»_blank»>Driven by Demand: The People-Powered Crypto Movement in APAC</a>. Download the report today for even more exclusive findings.
The region already boasts a higher adoption rate than its neighbors at 24% versus a worldwide average of 7.8%. The report found this is driven by a range of factors including rising internet penetration, evolving regulatory environments, speculative interest, practical utility, growing understanding, and a belief in crypto’s future potential.
Surveying 4,267 people across Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and the UAE, it found that 50% of adults in the region are somewhat or very positive toward crypto – despite a regional adoption rate of less than half that.
“This highlights enormous potential for future growth,” the report’s authors wrote.
A further 27% held neutral views on crypto and 24% said they remained skeptical of its value. But positive sentiment is growing, with 50% feeling more positive about crypto than they did a year ago. “This upswing in sentiment might be influenced by several factors, including Bitcoin’s recent strong performance and an absence of any notable, recent scandals,” the report noted.
“However, sentiment can be fickle, so there’s an urgency for market players to responsibly capitalize on these favorable conditions.”
Financial Transformation
More than six out of ten adults in the region believe that digital assets will play a significant role in the future of global finance and investment, according to the survey.
As the region undergoes a financial transformation coupled with fast development in emerging markets, the report noted a grassroots-level interest and embrace of crypto. Over half of adults think crypto will be used for everyday purposes, despite crypto not being legal tender in most countries in the region. “This optimism suggests a sense of inevitability about crypto’s role in daily life,” the report said.
It also states that further adoption will be driven by practical benefits. A total of 29% of respondents said that 29% value crypto for the ability to make payments within their country, 27% for cross-border transactions and 30% for access to financial services-though the report does not state what proportion of respondents have used crypto for these purposes.
Nevertheless, it states that these motivations “underscore a pragmatic approach to crypto adoption, one based on tangible benefits and real-world applications.”
Emerging Markets
The report also reported higher interest and adoption in emerging markets compared to more established financial jurisdictions such as Japan and Australia. Despite the two’s relatively favorable crypto regulation and infrastructure, actual adoption remains lower compared to other areas due to a comparatively weaker demand.
“Conversely, places like the Philippines and the UAE not only have effective enablers in place to support crypto adoption, but also strong underlying demand,” the report said. “[This results] in some of the highest crypto adoption rates in not just APAC, but the world.”
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Crypto Trading Firm Keyrock Buys Luxembourg’s Turing Capital in Asset Management Push

Crypto trading firm Keyrock said it’s expanding into asset and wealth management by acquiring Turing Capital, a Luxembourg-registered alternative investment fund manager.
The deal, announced on Tuesday, marks the launch of Keyrock’s Asset and Wealth Management division, a new business unit dedicated to institutional clients and private investors.
Keyrock, founded in Brussels, Belgium and best known for its work in market making, options and OTC trading, said it will fold Turing Capital’s investment strategies and Luxembourg fund management structure into its wider platform. The division will be led by Turing Capital co-founder Jorge Schnura, who joins Keyrock’s executive committee as president of the unit.
The company said the expansion will allow it to provide services across the full lifecycle of digital assets, from liquidity provision to long-term investment strategies. «In the near future, all assets will live onchain,» Schnura said, noting that the merger positions the group to capture opportunities as traditional financial products migrate to blockchain rails.
Keyrock has also applied for regulatory approval under the EU’s crypto framework MiCA through a filing with Liechtenstein’s financial regulator. If approved, the firm plans to offer portfolio management and advisory services, aiming to compete directly with traditional asset managers as well as crypto-native players.
«Today’s launch sets the stage for our longer-term ambition: bringing asset management on-chain in a way that truly meets institutional standards,» Keyrock CSO Juan David Mendieta said in a statement.
Read more: Stablecoin Payments Projected to Top $1T Annually by 2030, Market Maker Keyrock Says
Business
Crypto Trading Firm Keyrock Buys Luxembourg’s Turing Capital in Asset Management Push

Crypto trading firm Keyrock said it’s expanding into asset and wealth management by acquiring Turing Capital, a Luxembourg-registered alternative investment fund manager.
The deal, announced on Tuesday, marks the launch of Keyrock’s Asset and Wealth Management division, a new business unit dedicated to institutional clients and private investors.
Keyrock, founded in Brussels, Belgium and best known for its work in market making, options and OTC trading, said it will fold Turing Capital’s investment strategies and Luxembourg fund management structure into its wider platform. The division will be led by Turing Capital co-founder Jorge Schnura, who joins Keyrock’s executive committee as president of the unit.
The company said the expansion will allow it to provide services across the full lifecycle of digital assets, from liquidity provision to long-term investment strategies. «In the near future, all assets will live onchain,» Schnura said, noting that the merger positions the group to capture opportunities as traditional financial products migrate to blockchain rails.
Keyrock has also applied for regulatory approval under the EU’s crypto framework MiCA through a filing with Liechtenstein’s financial regulator. If approved, the firm plans to offer portfolio management and advisory services, aiming to compete directly with traditional asset managers as well as crypto-native players.
«Today’s launch sets the stage for our longer-term ambition: bringing asset management on-chain in a way that truly meets institutional standards,» Keyrock CSO Juan David Mendieta said in a statement.
Read more: Stablecoin Payments Projected to Top $1T Annually by 2030, Market Maker Keyrock Says
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Gemini Shares Slide 6%, Extending Post-IPO Slump to 24%

Gemini Space Station (GEMI), the crypto exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has seen its shares tumble by more than 20% since listing on the Nasdaq last Friday.
The stock is down around 6% on Tuesday, trading at $30.42, and has dropped nearly 24% over the past week. The sharp decline follows an initial surge after the company raised $425 million in its IPO, pricing shares at $28 and valuing the firm at $3.3 billion before trading began.
On its first day, GEMI spiked to $45.89 before closing at $32 — a 14% premium to its offer price. But since hitting that high, shares have plunged more than 34%, erasing most of the early enthusiasm from public market investors.
The broader crypto equity market has remained more stable. Coinbase (COIN), the largest U.S. crypto exchange, is flat over the past week. Robinhood (HOOD), which derives part of its revenue from crypto, is down 3%. Token issuer Circle (CRCL), on the other hand, is up 13% over the same period.
Part of the pressure on Gemini’s stock may stem from its financials. The company posted a $283 million net loss in the first half of 2025, following a $159 million loss in all of 2024. Despite raising fresh capital, the numbers suggest the business is still far from turning a profit.
Compass Point analyst Ed Engel noted that GEMI is currently trading at 26 times its annualized first-half revenue. That multiple — often used to gauge whether a stock is expensive — means investors are paying 26 dollars for every dollar the company is expected to generate in sales this year. For a loss-making company in a volatile sector, that’s a steep price, and could be fueling investor skepticism.
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