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South Korea Complete First AI Digital Currency Auto-Payment Test

South Korea is successfully striding toward automated finance after LG CNS and the Bank of Korea successfully demonstrated the nation’s first agentic AI-powered digital currency auto-payment system. The test, announced on January 22, is the first time artificial intelligence in Korea completed the entire payment process on its own.

Binance Alpha Launches HeyElsa; Limited Airdrop for Early Members

Binance has announced that its Alpha platform will become the first platform to feature HeyElsa (ELSA), which is an artificial intelligence–powered crypto assistant designed to simplify on-chain activity. Trading for the ELSA token is scheduled to start on January 20, 2026, at 08:00 UTC.

Why is the Crypto Market Down Today?

The global crypto market is currently facing a downturn, with top assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP posting significant losses. Amid heightened geopolitical tensions...

Tether and Bitqik Launch Stablecoin Education Drive Across Laos

Tether and Laos-based crypto exchange Bitqik have announced a joint initiative for accelerating financial literacy around Bitcoin and stablecoins across the country. The partnership will be marking one of the most structured education efforts focused on digital assets and especially stablecoin in the Lao market.

Hong Kong Backs Mandatory Crypto Reporting Under OECD CARF Rules

Hong Kong’s financial industry has voiced strong support for the mandatory registration of crypto asset service providers as the city prepares to implement the OECD’s CARF. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Professionals Association outlined how the framework and related amendments to the Common Reporting Standard should be applied locally.

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