Can blockchain-powered microinsurance become a new global standard? [Panel discussion podcast]
Essentially, microinsurance is insurance with low premiums, covering potentially up to billions of people at scale, especially for those who can’t afford regular insurance. Today,…
Nike acquires C Ventures-backed virtual sneaker maker RTFKT
NIKE, Inc. has acquired RTFKT, a C Ventures-backed brand that leverages cutting edge innovation to deliver next generation collectibles that merge culture and gaming. This…
Grab to acquire Malaysia-based supermarket chain Jaya Grocer
While Grab did not disclose the financials of the transaction in the filing, the deal is said to be worth between MYR1.5 billion ($354 million) and MYR1.8 billion ($425.42…
Hong Kong venture accelerator Brinc closes $130M funding led by Animoca Brands
Brinc announced the closing of its $30 million Series B fundraise and a further $100 million for startup investments, led by Hong Kong unicorn Animoca Brands. The new capital will…
Family offices: Global landscape and key trends [Beyond Virtual Panel recap]
Improving the family office is a serious concern since most of the 17,000 family offices are believed to be inefficient, siloed, and fragmented. The family office market is…
Amazon Web Services launches Indonesia cloud region, to invest $5B in the region over next 15 years
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Jakarta) Region. It is planning to invest an estimated $5 billion in Indonesia over the next 15 years…
Zoomcar launches operations in the Philippines, plans to invest $25 million over next 12 months
Zoomcar announced its launch of operations in the Philippines. The company plans to invest $25 million across the Philippines in the next 12 months to fuel its expansion in the…
Indonesia’s Lemonilo raises $36M Series C funding from Sofina and Sequoia Capital India
Lemonilo, an Indonesian healthy lifestyle consumer goods company, has raised a US$36 million Series C funding led by Sofina. Sequoia Capital India, Lemonilo’s current investor,…
Philippine gaming firm AcadArena raises $3.5M seed round from 1KX, Hashed and others
AcadArena has recently secured $3.5 million in funding led by token fund 1KX, Korean blockchain venture capital firm Hashed, and others. Over 50 investors from prominent…
Game on – The evolution of eSports and gaming [Beyond Virtual Panel recap]
Digital gaming and eSports continue to advance further and become more enticing for players. Their popularity, particularly in the midst of a pandemic, is also in a way blurring…
Brands have ‘one shot to impress’ with digital services or risk losing customers, says AppDynamics’ Joe Byrne [Q&A]
Getting real-time visibility across the entire IT environment is critical to maintaining operations and enabling innovation, says AppDynamics CTO Joe Byrne, in a TechNode Global…
Binance withdraws Singapore cryptocurrency bourse application – report
The company was said to be among some 170 firms that applied to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a permit to offer cryptocurrency services.
Vietnam retail platform The Crown X raises $350M led by Temasek, TPG and ADIA
Vietnam conglomerate Masan Group Corporation announced Monday the signing of a $350 million primary investment in its retail unit The CrownX Corporation by a consortium of…
