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Good Morning, Asia. Here's what's making news in the markets:Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk's Crypto Daybook Americas.August delivered a rare reversal in the ETF tide: Bitcoin spot funds shed $751 million in net outflows just weeks after powering the asset to a $124,000 all-time high, while Ethereum ETFs quietly absorbed $3.9 billion, according to market data.The divergence is striking because it marks the first time since both products launched that BTC ETFs have lost ground, while Ethereum ETFs have posted strong inflows in the same month, suggesting that institutional investors may be rebalancing their...

Bitcoin is on track for explosive institutional adoption, with forecasts pointing toward a potential $1.3 million price by 2035. Bitwise Sees Massive Growth Ahead for Bitcoin Asset management firm Bitwise published its “ Bitcoin Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions: 2025” report last week, providing one of the industry’s most detailed long-term forecasts for the crypto asset.Source link

Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that most of the trade between the two countries is settled using yuan and ruble-based payments, leaving the dollar behind. He noted that Sino-Russian trade had risen by $100 billion, and they were still working to dismantle trade barriers. Putin: Local Currencies Take Control of Sino-Russian Trade, Dollar Relegated PresidentSource link

This week, Binance Research published “10 Charts Shaping 2025,” a data-driven scan of the macro and crypto-native trends defining this year’s market. Market Cap Adds $600B YTD as Stablecoins Hit Record, Report Says Total crypto market capitalization is up 9.9% year to date, adding more than $600 billion after weakness in the first quarter gaveSource link

Bitcoin’s latest rally is spilling over into the luxury holiday market.The Financial Times (FT) reported earlier today that private jet firms, cruise lines and boutique hotels are increasingly accepting crypto payments. Flexjet-owned FXAIR, for instance, now takes tokens for transatlantic trips costing about $80,000, while cruise operator Virgin Voyages sells annual passes worth $120,000. SeaDream Yacht Club and boutique hotel groups including The Kessler Collection have also added crypto checkout options, according to the FT. High-end travel is a natural niche for crypto spending. On six-figure invoices, fees and volatility matter less, and merchants can instantly convert payments into fiat. For customers, paying in bitcoin carries status value, echoing earlier bull-market splurges on Lamborghinis and watches. This time, the indulgence...