Blockchain / Crypto
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.
Animoca Brands, Brinc launch Launchpad Luna, an accelerator for NFT startups
The Launchpad Luna accelerator will identify and foster NFT innovation in the fields of culture, art, entertainment, media, gaming, streaming, collectibles, insurance, finance, and data management; DeFi and additional verticals will be added in the future.
The future of decentralized finance is in ease of user experience, says Flurry Finance CEO Mike Ting [Q&A]
"Challenges in DeFi can be addressed through the following: helping users in understanding the product, ensuring an enhanced user experience, and improving transparency in DeFi solutions."
Animoca Brands hits unicorn status after completing $138.88M capital raise with second tranche of $50M
The new capital will be used to fund strategic investments and acquisitions, product development, and licenses for popular intellectual properties.
Blockchain FinTech AID:Tech raises $3.5M Series A funding led by Affinidi, will focus on growth and scale in Southeast Asia
The funding will go towards scaling their team in Singapore, relocating their new headquarters, focus on growth in Southeast Asia and increased support for cross chain interoperable Digital ID applications.
The freedom to speak out novel ideas through avatars
To convey their innovation and distinctiveness, the companies behind DeFi projects need to pay attention to engagement. Investors and customers typically do not go out of their way to get to know certain DeFi projects more, especially since not many of them have a solid grasp of what crypto and DeFi actually are.
How decentralized and cryptographic technologies are fighting back against deepfakes
Southeast Asians are not one to be left behind as they are reportedly jumping on the NFT bandwagon for extra income. They are not only selling digital art. There are also those who play NFT-based games like Axie Infinity, which allows players to collect game items that can then be sold for bitcoins or other digital currency.
