Blockchain in 2022 and beyond: Is the current crypto tumble a mirror of 2018?

During a webinar on 26 January 2022 organized by Huobi Research Institute, three industry experts debated the future awaiting the crypto market this year. Topics covered included…

India’s Bizongo gets $25M working capital facility from Liquidity Group’s Mars Growth Capital

India-based business to business (B2B) trade enablement giant Bizongo announced Wednesday it has secured a $25 million working capital facility from Liquidity Group’s Mars Growth…

Taiwan’s KKday aims to drive $100M in revenue for Vietnam’s tourism industry

KKday, a Taiwan-based online travel experiences platform, announced Thursday it will be aggressively expanding its footprint in Vietnam, and driving over $100 million in revenue…

United Kingdom’s Revolut launches cryptocurrency service in Singapore

Revolut, the United Kingdom-based financial superapp, on Thursday launched a new cryptocurrency service in Singapore, enabling customers to securely buy, hold and sell…

3 vital developments supplementing digital banking industry growth

With the higher obligation to facilitate customer engagement, improved profitability, and control, the stronger need for automating the traditional banking services has paved the…

India’s River rasies $11M Series A funding led by Lowercarbon Capital

River, an India-based startup that builds electric two-wheelers, announced on Tuesday an $11 million Series A fundraise led by Chris Sacca’s Lowercarbon Capital in participation…

Singapore’s Evo raises $600,000 seed funding led by East Ventures

Singaporean direct-to-consumer (DTC) startup Evo announced Wednesday the completion of its $600,000 seed funding round led by East Ventures. The round also saw participation from…

Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 withdraws $250M IPO

Catcha Investment Corp 2.0 intends to focus its search on a target with operations or prospective operations in the technology, digital media, financial technology, or digital…

India’s WebEngage raises $20 million Series B funding led by Singularity Growth Opportunities Fund and SWC Global

WebEngage, an India-based full stack retention operating system and business to business (B2B) software as a service (SaaS) startups, announced Tuesday that it raised $20 million…

Singapore’s ST Engineering Ventures invests $3.13 million in United Kingdom’s Skyports

Skyports, the United Kingdom-based advanced air mobility (AAM) vertiport infrastructure and drone services provider, said Tuesday it has completed the final close of its Series B…

UpGrad acquires Exampur to build India’s largest test-prep platform for government jobs

UpGrad, an India-based higher EdTech major announced on Tuesday it has acquired Exampur, one of India’s largest test-prep providers for government jobs, for an undisclosed amount,…

Digital Treasures Center secures licence to provide digital payment token and other payment services in Singapore

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted Singapore-based enterprise payment service provider Digital Treasures Center (DTC) the major payment institution (MPI)…

GoTyme Bank gets approval to bring digital banking services to Philippines

GoTyme Bank was awarded its Certificate of Authority (COA) to operate as a digital bank by the Bangko Sentralng Pilipinas (BSP) last Friday. The issuance of a COA is the third and…

Singtel to invest an additional $100M into innovative technology start-ups through Singtel Innov8

Singapore telecommunications firm Singtel announced Tuesday its plan to invest a further $100 million into Singtel Innov8, its corporate venture arm, raising its total capital…