Welcome to the Asia-Pacific Morning Brief—an essential summary of overnight cryptocurrency developments shaping regional markets and global sentiment. Prepare your green tea and stay tuned.
Solana Mobile's Seeker phone is reaching the global market, and Takashi Murakami is launching Non-Fungible Token card packs on Base. Korean authorities are accelerating digital asset legislation amid growing regulatory momentum.
Solana Mobile Launches Second-Generation Seeker Phone Worldwide
Solana Mobile began shipping the Seeker phone to over 50 countries on Monday. The device has received more than 150,000 pre-orders, significantly outperforming the previous Saga model. General Manager Emmett Hollier emphasized upgraded hardware and enhanced on-chain features as key differentiators.
Seekers officially start shipping today! Thank you for your support and belief in Solana Mobile since day one.
— Seeker | Solana Mobile (@solanamobile) August 4, 2025
We're sending tens of thousands of devices to 50+ countries around the world, so sit tight as your order makes its way through over the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/dQtkWi26JB
The Seeker features a mobile-native cryptocurrency wallet and decentralized app store, bypassing traditional censorship. Seed Vault provides hardware-level security for private keys and seed phrases. The device targets developers seeking low fees and cryptocurrency enthusiasts wanting an enhanced mobile experience.
Priced between $450-$500, the Seeker could generate $67.5 million in total revenue for Solana Mobile. This represents a significant improvement over the first-generation Saga, which only sold 20,000 units.
Takashi Murakami Launches Non-Fungible Token Card Pack on Base Network
Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami has released the "108 Flowers Revised Edition" digital Non-Fungible Token card pack on Base. The collection features 108 unique digital cards available through Coinbase's Base app platform. Each pack includes five cards priced at 0.0014 ETH, with unlimited issuance.
The seven-day sale will continue until August 8, accepting credit card and ETH payments. The cards feature five rarity levels, from common to special art classifications. Purchases will be processed through the Kaikai Kiki Marketplace, operated by Murakami's art production company.
Korea Accelerates Digital Asset Policy Framework
Korea's Deputy Prime Minister Goo Yoon-chul announced the government's efforts to develop a comprehensive digital asset bill. He emphasized Korea's commitment to becoming a global leader in digital economic transformation. These remarks were made at a Web3 Ecosystem Innovation Forum hosted by Democratic Party Representative Min Byung-deok.
Min urged urgent regulatory modernization to avoid missing the global digital transformation wave. He argued that Korea possesses world-class digital infrastructure through companies like Naver and Kakao. Both officials highlighted the potential for Korea to lead by leveraging existing advantages without massive capital investment.
