Asia just tightened the screws on crypto and markets.
By Maxime Laurent · 2026-02-09 08:24
Asia just tightened the screws on crypto and markets.
China steps back from US debt, Korea cracks down on crypto — and $BTC sits between pressure and demand.
This week felt heavy. From Beijing to Seoul, regulators pressed their fingers deeper into the global financial machine. In China, authorities quietly advised major banks to slow down new purchases of US Treasury bonds and gradually reduce existing exposure. Official reason? Concentration risk and volatility. Unofficial vibe? Reducing dependence on the dollar, brick by brick.
At the same time, South Korea turned its spotlight back on crypto. After the recent mess on Bithumb, regulators announced large-scale investigations into market manipulation: whale pumps, fake price support, sudden coordinated buys. Big traders, exchanges — no one’s off the list.
Zoom out, sip coffee, breathe. Two forces are moving at once. China is slowly loosening its ties to traditional US-led finance. Korea is tightening control over crypto rails. And right in the middle sits Bitcoin and the broader crypto market — squeezed, but also validated.
That’s the paradox I keep coming back to. Regulation brings pressure, fear, and short-term pain. But it also confirms relevance. You don’t regulate toys. You regulate things that matter. Bon… uncomfortable, yes — but historically, this is where long-term narratives are forged. 🌊☕️
#Crypto #Bitcoin #BTC #Regulation #Macro #CryptoFriture
China steps back from US debt, Korea cracks down on crypto — and $BTC sits between pressure and demand.
This week felt heavy. From Beijing to Seoul, regulators pressed their fingers deeper into the global financial machine. In China, authorities quietly advised major banks to slow down new purchases of US Treasury bonds and gradually reduce existing exposure. Official reason? Concentration risk and volatility. Unofficial vibe? Reducing dependence on the dollar, brick by brick.
At the same time, South Korea turned its spotlight back on crypto. After the recent mess on Bithumb, regulators announced large-scale investigations into market manipulation: whale pumps, fake price support, sudden coordinated buys. Big traders, exchanges — no one’s off the list.
Zoom out, sip coffee, breathe. Two forces are moving at once. China is slowly loosening its ties to traditional US-led finance. Korea is tightening control over crypto rails. And right in the middle sits Bitcoin and the broader crypto market — squeezed, but also validated.
That’s the paradox I keep coming back to. Regulation brings pressure, fear, and short-term pain. But it also confirms relevance. You don’t regulate toys. You regulate things that matter. Bon… uncomfortable, yes — but historically, this is where long-term narratives are forged. 🌊☕️
#Crypto #Bitcoin #BTC #Regulation #Macro #CryptoFriture
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