Blockchain / Crypto

UOB sees stablecoins, CBDCs, and tokenized deposits drive digital money evolution

The global push for tokenized money is entering a new, more mature phase. According to a recent UOB report, industry expectations are shifting from isolated pilots toward scalable operating models underpinned by five key drivers, captured in the acronym SCALE: Standards, Compliance, Access, Linked infrastructures, and Ecosystem.

DV8 to acquire Rakkar Digital, plans capital injection of $2.7M

Thailand-based media, advertising, and event management firm DV8 Public Company Limited has announced a strategic acquisition to acquire Rakkar Digital Company Limited to broaden its presence in Thailand’s digital asset services sector.

Startale closes $63M Series A investment from SBI, Sony Innovation Fund

Singapore-based blockchain firm Startale Group announced Wednesday the second close of its Series A round, securing $50 million from SBI Group, Inc.

Binance recruiting General Manager in Vietnam

Binance, among the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is recruiting a General Manager for its office in Vietnam.

The four-year cycle is broken, what is next for Bitcoin?

Real-world asset tokenization creates an unexpected tailwind for crypto infrastructure. As billions in bonds, real estate, and institutional funds migrate onto blockchain rails, the underlying settlement networks gain legitimacy and liquidity depth. Digital assets become integrated into traditional finance workflows rather than sitting in isolated silos. 

Singapore Web2.5 payments firm MetaComp raises $35M in Pre-A+ funding round backed by Alibaba

Singapore-based MetaComp Pte. Ltd., a unified Web2.5 payments and wealth group-level platform, has announced the completion of its Pre-A+ funding round backed by Alibaba, bringing the total capital raised to $35 million across two rounds within three months.

Vietnam prioritizes UAV, 5G, Blockchain as key products for immediate development

Vietnam will prioritize immediate development and deployment of six products, including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), 5G network, and Blockchain-tracking application & digital assets, the Ministry of Science and Technology said at a Tuesday meeting on strategic technologies.

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Bitrue’s Adam O’Neill on market structure, RWAs, and exchange strategy in 2026 [Q&A]

In this TNGlobal Q&A, Adam O’Neill, Chief Marketing Officer at Bitrue, shares his view on how exchanges are responding to a more competitive and more mature market. He discusses how Bitrue approaches regional expansion, product strategy, and user protection at a time when trust, liquidity, and localization remain key concerns across the digital asset…

SC to develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets

Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Monday it will develop appropriate regulatory frameworks for alternative assets to provide clarity to market players.

Standard Chartered appoints Karby Leggett as Head of Digital Assets for GCNA, South Asia and ASEAN

Global bank Standard Chartered has appointed Karby Leggett as Head of Digital Assets for Greater China North Asia, South Asia and ASEAN within the Digital Assets Centre of Excellence.