Hong Kong’s ZA Bank becomes Asia’s first bank to offer crypto trading services for retail users

Global crypto demand is skyrocketing, with users reaching 560 million by mid-2024 — a 30 percent year-on-year increase. Crypto market capitalisation has surged nearly 90 percent, surpassing $2.3 trillion. Bitcoin hit record highs following the US presidential election, driven by expectations of crypto-friendly policies from the new Congress.