Blockchain / Crypto

Trump’s crypto policies, or his macro policies that indirectly influenced crypto, achieved mixed results, although it is still too early to call. One thing is certain is that he is the crypto market’s best hope to transform policies and regulations that will be critical for the next bull run.

As climate concerns and decarbonization targets reshape the global economy, Southeast Asia is emerging as a hotbed for green innovation—and Vietnam is doubling down. On April 16, 2025, the country’s MOST will host the Policy Dialogue Forum on Promoting Investment and Business Growth for Startups in Green Transition and Sustainable Development, a centerpiece…

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com and electronic equipment firm Sony Electronics (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (SES) have on Wednesday announced the acceptance of USDC, a U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, exclusively on Sony Store Online in a move to make direct crypto payment accessible to SES’ consumers.

Cryptocurrency fraud has been growing globally for several years now, leading to various financial losses. APAC countries are taking a stance in this fight, leading the charge with stronger regulations, advanced technology, intelligence sharing, and other practices. Entrepreneurs and businesses must understand and adopt similar efforts to protect their…

Malaysia's Central Bank said Monday that it will explore asset tokenization while monitoring crypto risks.

Halogen Capital, a Malaysia-based licensed digital asset fund manager, has signed with lender Affin Bank Berhad to distribute their Halogen Shariah Defensive Bitcoin Fund with an integrated capital preservation strategy.

The lack of formal regulations has not stopped adoption—it has only driven it into grey areas where oversight is minimal. If India does not address this regulatory gap soon, it risks allowing an unregulated market to flourish, potentially creating even greater financial vulnerabilities.

HashKey Capital, a Hong Kong-based institutional asset manager investing in blockchain technology and digital assets, has obtained a Type 1 license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), further expanding its regulated capabilities under the SFC.

RedotPay, a crypto payment platform based in Hong Kong, has announced the successful close of a $40 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed following their commitment in December 2024.

BetterX, a Singapore-based digital asset-focused business to business (B2B) platform, has successfully closed a S$2 million ($1.72 milion) pre-Series A funding round.