Blockchain / Crypto
Singapore Gulf Bank selects Fireblocks to power secure wallet infrastructure
Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a fully licensed digital wholesale bank regulated by the Central Bank of Bahrain, has selected Fireblocks, the global enterprise platform for secure digital asset custody, settlement, trading operations, and stablecoin payments, to power secure wallet infrastructure.
Truth Social offers prediction markets via exclusive partnership with Crypto.com
Trump Media and Technology Group Corp., operator of the social media platform Truth Social, the streaming platform Truth+, and the FinTech brand Truth.Fi, announced Tuesday that it will make prediction markets available on Truth Social through an exclusive arrangement with Crypto.com | Derivatives North America (CDNA), a CFTC-registered exchange and…
When market leaders in South Korea go Web3
Blockchain is no longer living on the fringes of the economy and is making a major step into the core of how global companies operate. The next phase of Web3 will not just integrate with daily life but decide who controls the value created by our data and participation.
Openmarkets explores capital raise options to accelerate DeFi expansion in Asia
Openmarkets Group (OMG), an Australian fintech company specializing in trading and wealth management technology and infrastructure, announced Monday it is exploring a $50 million capital raise initiative aimed at accelerating its decentralized finance (DeFi) strategy and expanding its footprint across Singapore, the United States, Hong Kong and other key…
Fasset appoints Mehtap Onder as Managing Director to accelerate institutional adoption of digital assets across Asia
Fasset, a Dubai-based fintech platform, has appointed Mehtap Onder as Managing Director as the company accelerates its growth across Asia and Africa following its digital banking license approval earlier this month.
Bitget Wallet expands crypto payment offering to Asia-Pacific, including Malaysia
South Africa-based crypto firm Bitget Wallet has officially launched Bitget Wallet Card in selected Asia-Pacific markets including Malaysia, expanding its crypto payment offering to one of the world's most dynamic regions.
Singapore’s StraitsX raises $10M from UQPAY for regional expansion
StraitsX, the Singapore-based stablecoin settlement firm, has raised $10 million strategic investment from UQPAY, a cross-border payment solutions provider, for regional expansion.
International Blockchain Organization (Malaysia) launched to drive national leadership in Web3, digital economy transformation
The International Blockchain Organization (Malaysia) (IBO Malaysia) was officially launched recently, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward blockchain innovation, digital inclusion, and Web3 ecosystem development.
Tim Draper leads $3.2M seed in Ryder to simplify crypto self-custody
Ryder said the fresh capital will be used to ramp up production, expand marketing and engineering, and accelerate development of Ryder One, which the company pitches as a hardware wallet that can be set up in “60 seconds or less.” The company is planning a broader marketing push to build brand awareness as it brings the device to more users.
MAS launches BLOOM initiative to enable tokenized, stablecoin settlements
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced Thursday a new initiative – BLOOM (Borderless, Liquid, Open, Online, Multi-currency), to extend settlement capabilities offered by financial institutions.
