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Singapore, Thailand authorities move to block crypto betting site Polymarket – report
Users on social media reported losing access to the site over the weekend.
Aaron Foo steps into new role as Tyme’s Chief Product Officer
Tyme Group, the multi-country digital banking group headquartered in Singapore with over 15 million customers in Africa and South-East Asia, has announced that Aaron Foo, Tyme’s and GoTyme Bank’s Chief Strategy Officer, will be taking on a new role as Tyme’s Chief Product Officer.
JLL expands Asia Pacific data center capital markets platform
Global real estate firm JLL has on Thursday announced a strategic expansion of its data center capital markets platform to align closer with the unique requirements of data center investors, operators, and end-users.
CloudHQ partners ESR to co-develop and operate $2B data center campus in Japan
Hong Kong-based real asset manager ESR Group Limited and global data center provider CloudHQ have entered into a joint venture on $2 billion Cosmosquare data center campus in Nanko Kita, Osaka, Japan.
Thailand may allow first bitcoin ETF in bid to boost sector – report
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering allowing individuals and institutions to invest in local bitcoin ETFs, Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon said.
Indonesia plans minimum age for social media use – report
In November last year, Australia has approved a social media ban for children aged under 16, setting a benchmark for jurisdictions around the world with one of the toughest regulations targeting Big Tech.
Grab-backed Superbank mulling Jakarta IPO this year to raise up to $300M — report
The Indonesia-based company may seek a valuation of $1.5 billion to $2 billion in a potential listing.
Indonesia’s MAKA Motors debuts first locally designed electric motorcycle, MAKA Cavalry
With this launch, MAKA Motors aims to redefine the riding experience for Indonesian consumers while advancing the electric vehicle ecosystem within the region.
NVIDIA-backed MetAI secures $4M seed funding to redefine physical AI training through digital twins
Investors include Addin Ventures, Kenmec Mechanical Engineering, NVIDIA, Solomon Technology, SparkLabs Taiwan, and Upstream Ventures.
BDx Data Centers partners APJII to boost Indonesia’s digital infrastructure
BDx Data Centers, an Indonesia-based data center operator, has announced a data center cooperation agreement with the Association of Indonesia Internet Service Providers (APJII) that will bolster the nation’s digital ecosystem.
