Blockchain / Crypto
How APAC leads the world in fighting crypto fraud
Cryptocurrency fraud has been growing globally for several years now, leading to various financial losses. APAC countries are taking a stance in this fight, leading the charge with stronger regulations, advanced technology, intelligence sharing, and other practices. Entrepreneurs and businesses must understand and adopt similar efforts to protect their…
Malaysian Central Bank explores asset tokenization while monitoring crypto risks
Malaysia's Central Bank said Monday that it will explore asset tokenization while monitoring crypto risks.
Halogen Capital, Affin partner to offer shariah-compliant Bitcoin fund
Halogen Capital, a Malaysia-based licensed digital asset fund manager, has signed with lender Affin Bank Berhad to distribute their Halogen Shariah Defensive Bitcoin Fund with an integrated capital preservation strategy.
Ignoring crypto won’t make it disappear; India needs a plan
The lack of formal regulations has not stopped adoption—it has only driven it into grey areas where oversight is minimal. If India does not address this regulatory gap soon, it risks allowing an unregulated market to flourish, potentially creating even greater financial vulnerabilities.
HashKey secures license to expand crypto service offerings in Hong Kong
HashKey Capital, a Hong Kong-based institutional asset manager investing in blockchain technology and digital assets, has obtained a Type 1 license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), further expanding its regulated capabilities under the SFC.
Hong Kong’s RedotPay secures $40M in Series A funding round led by Lightspeed
RedotPay, a crypto payment platform based in Hong Kong, has announced the successful close of a $40 million Series A funding round led by Lightspeed following their commitment in December 2024.
Singapore’s BetterX secures $1.72M in Pre-Series A funding to expand into Asia, the Middle East, and the US
BetterX, a Singapore-based digital asset-focused business to business (B2B) platform, has successfully closed a S$2 million ($1.72 milion) pre-Series A funding round.
Thai SEC adds USDC and USDT to the cryptocurrencies list
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has added USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT) to the cryptocurrencies list
Matrixport’s Fly Wing receives major payment institution license from MAS in Singapore
Fly Wing Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixport, a one-stop crypto financial services platform in Asia, has on Tuesday announced that it has been granted the major payment institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
BTSE’s Jeff Mei on the growing role of AI in the crypto industry [Q&A]
The intersection of AI and #cryptocurrency presents numerous synergies. AI can enhance trading strategies by providing real-time analytics and predictive modeling, which can lead to better investment decisions over time. Additionally, AI-driven tools can help identify market patterns and automate trading processes. We are witnessing these synergies manifest…
