Blockchain / Crypto
Singapore-based RtistiQ launches Southeast Asia’s first online NFT-driven art marketplace
The online art marketplace leverages blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT) and near field communication (NFC) to provide provenance tracking and ensure authenticity of the artwork.
Bank of China, DBS & HSBC join GSBN to form Trade Finance Advisory Group to transform global trade
The advisory group will explore the technical, legal, and regulatory frameworks needed to break the siloes between the global supply chain and financial institutions.
Singapore’s Broctagon Fintech Group launches WorldBook, a global crypto liquidity movement
The WorldBook combines the orderbooks of all connected exchanges to create a unified orderbook that enables multilateral liquidity flow.
Singapore’s Zipmex bags over $41M in Series B funding round
Bank of Ayudhya’s corporate venture capital arm, Krungsi Finnovate, has joined as an investor. Plan B Media Public Company Ltd and Master Ad Public Company Ltd have also announced their commitment to the company in the Series B fundraising.
Singapore blockchain security firm CYBAVO raises $4M in pre-Series A round
The company intends to use the latest funding to fuel expansion in the East Asian, European, and North American markets and invest in R&D.
Taiwan’s XREX raises $17M in Pre-Series A funding round led by CDIB Capital
XREX will use the funding to expand its fiat currency portfolio, acquire additional licenses, and forge partnerships with more financial institutions and digital wallets.
3 Ways cryptocurrency is innovating finance in the APAC region
Cryptocurrency is one of the most innovative ideas of the 21st Century. It is not only disrupting the financial system. More importantly, it has created new ecosystems not only in the finance sector but in many other markets that are now pursuing more innovations in response to the increasing use of crypto and blockchain.
Guschcloud International launches celebrity NFT collection in partnership with Robin8 and ToKAU Japan
Gushcloud International has announced that it has teamed up with AI-powered influencer platform Robin8, as well as global NFT platform ToKAU Japan to create NFT collectibles, in an effort to bring celebrities and influencers closer to their fans.
FinTech democratizes access to investments as capital shifts toward private markets, says Oi Yee Choo of ADDX [Q&A]
The shift toward private capital is driving innovation in many ways – in technology, in business processes, and in the way the markets are regulated. The rise of platforms like ADDX that expand access to private investments such as VC funds, pre-IPO equity, hedge funds, wholesale bonds, and private real estate, is an example of that innovation.
Crypto wealth platform Vauld raises $25M in Series A round led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures
The funding will be used to support the company’s international growth and licensing as well as expand its retail crypto banking and investing platform.
