Blockchain / Crypto

China’s Xinghuo BIF appoints Malaysia’s MyEG to own and operate Xinghuo International Supernode

China’s national blockchain Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility (XInghuo BIF) has inked an agreement with Malaysian listed digital services firm MY E.G. Services Bhd (MyEG) for MyEG to own and operate the Xinghuo International Supernode (Malaysia) to connect China blockchain to global markets.

Korea’s ambition for launching Layer 1 blockchains will accelerate in 2023

The Layer 1 take-off will force established platforms to re-architect their infrastructure to accommodate new players. Where South Korea has begun to realize this potential for a strengthened user-owned economy, we’re certain that the Layer 1 take-off won’t stay a regional phenomenon for long.

Singapore’s Temasek writes down $275M investment in FTX; says currently have no direct exposure in cryptocurrencies

“In view of FTX’s financial position, we have decided to write down our full investment in FTX, irrespective of the outcome of FTX’s bankruptcy protection filing,” Temasek said.

Bigo Live partners TripleA to enable users pay with crypto

Bigo Live, a Singapore-based social live streaming platforms, has partnered with TripleA, a Singapore-based licensed crypto payment gateway, to enable users to pay with cryptocurrencies.

Singapore’s Web3Re Technologies launches curated metaverse ecosystem

Web3Re Technologies Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based blockchain-as-a-service (BAAS) solutions company, has launched the country’s first curated metaverse ecosystem - Goya Universe, premised on demonstrating how blockchain can be used for good.

Cool Cats partners with Animoca Brands and OneFootball Labs to launch “Cool Cats FC”

Cool Cats Group, the web3 company behind the iconic blue-chip non-fungible token (NFT) collection Cool Cats, Animoca Brands, the company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, and OneFootball Labs, a joint venture between Animoca Brands, OneFootball, and Liberty City Ventures, on Friday announced the launch of the new…

Hashkey secures licences to operate virtual asset trading platform in Hong Kong

Hash Blockchain Limited (HBL), a member of the HashKey Group, a digital asset financial services group in Asia, has received approval from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to operate a virtual asset trading platform.

Animoca Brands partners Arevo to produce NFT-centric carbon fiber bikes

United States 3D-printing firm Arevo, Inc. has partnered with Animoca Brands to produce a line of custom carbon fiber bikes inspired by and decorated with individually owned non-fungible token (NFT) artwork.

SPORTFIVE partners Be Media, Animoca Brands to launch first NFT digital collectibles for ASEAN football

Global sports marketing agency SPORTFIVE and Be Media, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced on Thursday a partnership to jointly launch Onside, the first non-fungible tokens (NFTs) digital collectibles for the AFF Mitsubishi Electric Cup 2022, ASEAN’s premier football tournament that will take place from December 20, 2022 to January 16, 2023.

Animoca Brands and TinyTap to auction first education Publisher NFTs

Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based company advancing digital property rights for gaming and the open metaverse, and its subsidiary TinyTap, the platform for user-generated educational games, announced Thursday the launch of Publisher non-fungible tokens (NFTs).