Blockchain / Crypto
DBS launches market-first tokenized physical gold in Singapore
Amid growing demand and a nation-wide push to cement Singapore’s status as a global gold trading hub, DBS has on Thursday announced it will offer tokenized physical gold to customers.
Visa unveils AI, stablecoin capabilities to power next generation of commerce
Visa has announced a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI), stablecoin, and token capabilities at its Payments Forum 2026 in San Francisco.
Singapore leads global crypto-friendly cities index as Asia Pacific dominates top 10
Singapore has been ranked the world's most crypto-friendly city in Multipolitan's Crypto Friendly Cities Index 2026, with six Asia Pacific cities making the global top 10, underscoring the region's growing dominance in attracting digital asset capital, founders, and infrastructure.
Satellite-powered network Spacecoin to deploy decentralized satellite infrastructure in Vietnam’s DETI Technology, targets $100M annual revenue
Spacecoin, a decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) powered by blockchain-enabled LEO nanosatellite constellation, plans to deploy decentralised satellite telecommunications, sovereign routing, blockchain, and Edge AI in Vietnam.
Vietnam Gov’t seeks Bybit’s support in developing cryptocurrency market
The Vietnamese government has called on Bybit, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, to share its experience in developing a regulated digital asset market, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang.
SMEs in Vietnam can utilize digital assets as loan collaterals
Vietnam plans to recognize digital assets and virtual assets as valid loan collaterals for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), under a draft amendment to the law on support for SMEs.
AirAsia MOVE, Intebix, Solana Foundation team up to explore stablecoin integration in Kazakhstan
AirAsia MOVE, Intebix, and the Solana Foundation have on Monday signed a letter of intent (LOI) to explore a strategic collaboration which will explore integrating Evo (KTZE), a Tenge-denominated stablecoin on Solana into the AirAsia MOVE platform in Kazakhstan, with the aim of expanding digital payment options and creating a more seamless travel…
SC issues revised guidelines on Recognized Markets for Digital Asset Exchange
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Wednesday it has enhanced the Guidelines on Recognized Markets, marking a significant step in the evolution of the regulatory framework for Digital Asset Exchange (DAX).
MAS revokes major payment institution license of Bsquared Technology
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said Wednesday it has revoked the Major Payment Institution License of crypto liquidity provider Bsquared Technology Pte Ltd (BSQ) with effect from May 14 2026.
Fasset raises $51M to expand stablecoin banking services in Asia, Americas, Africa
Fasset, a banking and investment platform headquartered in the United States, has raised $51 million in a Series B funding round as it expands its stablecoin-powered banking and financial infrastructure services across Asia, including Southeast Asia, and other emerging markets.
