Blockchain / Crypto
Singapore Red Cross partners with Triple-A to accept cryptocurrency donations
Singapore homegrown humanitarian organization Singapore Red Cross has partnered with crypto payment gateway Triple-A to include cryptocurrency as a newly-accepted form of donation. With Triple-A's white-label crypto payment solutions, the Singapore Red Cross can now receive cryptocurrency donations from supporters, to deliver humanitarian services to uplift…
HashKey becomes the first licensed exchange for retails users in Hong Kong
HashKey Exchange, a Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) licensed virtual asset exchange, has officially announced the upgrade of Type 1 and Type 7 licenses, marking the first licensed trading platform in Hong Kong to offer retail services.
Binance receives operational MVP license in Dubai
Crypto asset trading platform Binance's Dubai subsidiary Binance FZE has become the first exchange to receive the operational minimum viable product (MVP) license from Dubai's Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA).
Nomura’s crypto arm receives operating license from Dubai
Laser Digital Middle East FZE, Nomura’s Dubai-based digital asset subsidiary, announced Tuesday that it has received operating license approval from Dubai’s Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) completing the final stage in VARA’s licensing process.
Philippine construction expert launches ‘Homeqube’ blockchain and AI-powered homebuilding platform
Philippine construction firm Multi-Development and Construction Corporation (MDCC) Former Chief Executive Officer Jose Paolo Calma has launched Homeqube, a blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered homebuilding platform that enables users to design their dream homes through its built-in network of architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and…
Binance launches new platform in Japan
Crypto asset trading platform Binance has launched Binance Japan, its new platform designed for the Japanese market. Binance believes this to be a significant milestone in the country’s Web3 journey and hope to deliver an unmatched crypto experience to its users in Japan.
This Singapore-based insurtech firm offers unique microinsurance for ‘underserved’ groups including farmers, gamers & even your pets [Q&A]
In the interview, Mehta also shared about Igloo's plans and strategy after the fundraise last year. He also shared his views about the insurance industry in Southeast Asia, the challenges Igloo faces expanding in the region and the company plans to address these challenges, among others.
Malaysia’s MYEG seals deal to deploy blockchain-based customs clearance between the Philippines and China
Malaysian digital services company MY E.G. Services Berhad (MYEG) has entered into a collaboration and secured regulatory approval to deploy its blockchain-based customs clearance and processing services for trade flows between the Philippines and China.
Crypto.com partners with LINE Xenesis to drive crypto adoption in APAC
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com has partnered with LINE's crypto asset and blockchain-related business developer LINE Xenesis Corporation (LINE Xenesis) to advance the latest cryptocurrency business solutions developed by Crypto.com through the LINE user network and collectively advance crypto technology across Asia Pacific and…
Shinhan Bank, SCB TechX, other financial institutions complete stablecoin remittances pilot on Hedera
South Korean bank Shinhan Bank, Siam Commercial Bank's technology innovation business unit SCB TechX, and the largest financial institution in Taiwan have on Tuesday announced the successful completion of a stablecoin remittance proof-of-concept (PoC) pilot.
