最新报道：Welcome to the Asia-Pacific Morning Briefing—your indispensable digest of overnight cryptocurrency news that will impact regional markets and global sentiment. Grab a cup of green tea and tune in. Chinese mining giant Bitmain is expanding its presence through manufacturing initiatives in the United States, while the Vietnamese government is embracing cryptocurrency regulation through the Dunamu partnership. Meanwhile, the FBI cracked down on ransomware criminals, and Japan pioneered NFT vending machines, marking major milestones in blockchain adoption as the company expands globally. Bitmain Expands US Presence with First ASIC Manufacturing Plant. According to Bloomberg, Chinese Bitcoin mining giant Bitmain will establish its first US manufacturing plant in early 2026. The world's largest ASIC chip producer plans to open its headquarters in Texas or Florida by the third quarter of 2025. Bitmain's global business head, Irene Gao, stated that Bitmain's expansion will speed up deliveries and repairs for US customers. Bitmain controls 82% of global Bitcoin ASIC production, while competitors MicroBT and Canaan account for 15% and 2%, respectively. The company will initially hire 250 local workers for manufacturing and facility maintenance. The expansion follows favorable cryptocurrency policies under the Donald Trump administration and addresses previous regulatory challenges. Previously, US authorities seized thousands of Bitmain ASICs in November 2024 under sanctions. Domestic production provides a solution to ongoing regulatory issues while capitalizing on the US Bitcoin mining boom. Full production is expected to be achieved by the end of 2026. The FBI raided the Chaos ransomware group. The FBI seized $2.4 million worth of Bitcoin from cybercriminal "Hors" associated with the Chaos ransomware group. The Dallas FBI operation resulted in the seizure of 20.28 BTC, a major victory in the fight against international cybercrime. Chaos, a dangerous new threat linked to the BlackSuit group, emerged in February 2025. The group specializes in double extortion attacks targeting multiple countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Their sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service model targets Windows, Linux, and network storage systems with advanced encryption. This successful seizure demonstrates the growing ability of law enforcement to track cryptocurrency transactions despite efforts to maintain anonymity. Dunamu Meets with Vietnamese Prime Minister to Discuss Cryptocurrency Market Expansion. Dunamu, the parent company of South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit, met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh in Hanoi. According to Vietnamese state media, Vice Chairman Kim Hyung-nyeon discussed strategic partnerships for the development of Vietnam's digital asset ecosystem and regulatory framework. The meeting included executives from Hana Financial Group, which is exploring a blockchain-based asset management platform. Dunamu pledged comprehensive cooperation, including technology transfer based on global regulatory experience, infrastructure development, and talent development. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh instructed the Ministry of Finance to lead the development of a resolution for pilot operations, while also directing support from the Central Bank. Vietnam plans to fully implement institutionalization, including a regulatory sandbox, tax system, and investor protection standards, to achieve balanced growth in the industry. According to CoinMarketCap, Upbit ranks fourth among global cryptocurrency exchanges by trading volume. Japan launches the world's first NFT vending machine. Japanese company 24karat has partnered with Dapper Labs to sell sports NFTs through AIICO vending machines nationwide. This world-first initiative brings digital collectibles, including NBA Top Shot, to physical retail stores. Customers tap a touchscreen and scan a QR code, making wallet-free purchases without requiring blockchain knowledge. Contributed by Shigeki Mori.