Blockchain / Crypto

Singapore’s Crypto.com partners with Mastercard to scale the digital payments industry in GCC region

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange firm Crypto.com has secured a principal license with Mastercard, enabling the company to directly issue cards on Mastercard’s network.

GORO becomes first participant in Indonesia’s Regulatory Sandbox for property tokenization

GORO’s admission into the OJK Regulatory Sandbox is a pivotal step forward, showcasing its business model’s compliance with Indonesia’s highest regulatory standards. With less than 10 percent of 275 million Indonesians participating in investments, GORO aims to democratize property investment, empowering tens of millions to enter the market.

Bitcoin heading 100K: A new chapter about to begin for crypto adoption

Looking ahead to next year, the election victory of President #Trump could signal a broader shift of regulation over the #Crypto industry and will have a far-reaching impact on US and global markets.

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank becomes Asia’s first bank to offer crypto trading services for retail users

Global crypto demand is skyrocketing, with users reaching 560 million by mid-2024 — a 30 percent year-on-year increase. Crypto market capitalisation has surged nearly 90 percent, surpassing $2.3 trillion. Bitcoin hit record highs following the US presidential election, driven by expectations of crypto-friendly policies from the new Congress.

Hong Kong’s Animoca Brands makes strategic investment in Pudgy Penguins’ parent company Igloo, Inc.

The investment expresses Animoca Brands' belief in the transformative power of consumer crypto and its confidence in the growth potential of Pudgy Penguins, one of the leading NFT-based intellectual properties, and in Abstract, the blockchain that Igloo, Inc. contributes to and that is characterized by its emphasis on direct distribution for consumer…

Temasek-backed blockchain FinTech firm Partior welcomes Deutsche Bank as strategic investor

This marks the close of the second round in Partior’s Series B funding and comes on the heels of the first close led by Peak XV Partners in July 2024 with participation from J.P. Morgan, Jump Trading Group, Standard Chartered, Temasek and Valor Capital Group.

Mocaverse partners with SK Planet to co-develop Web3-enabled experiences with Realm SDK and MOCA Coin

Animoca Brands' subsidiary Mocaverse has partnered with South Korea's information and communications technology platform SK Planet to co-develop Web3-enabled experiences with Realm SDK and MOCA Coin.

Crypto.com and Triple-A team up to enable direct crypto payments

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com and cryptocurrency payment firm Triple-A have announced a strategic partnership that will provide Crypto.com’s global customer base access to a diverse range of new global merchants.

Crypto exchange OKX launches SGD deposits and withdrawals for Singapore customers

OKX, a global crypto exchange and onchain technology company, has on Monday announced it will provide instant, zero-fee SGD deposits and withdrawals to OKX customers in Singapore through PayNow and Fast and Secure Transfers (FAST) payment services.

Alternative Airlines partners Triple-A to expand cryptocurrency options

Alternative Airlines, an online travel agency based in the United Kingdom,, has on Thursday announced its partnership with Triple-A, a licensed digital currency provider based in Singapore, to expand cryptocurrency options.