Blockchain / Crypto

Thailand may allow first bitcoin ETF in bid to boost sector – report

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering allowing individuals and institutions to invest in local bitcoin ETFs, Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon said.

Singapore’s Crypto.com renews partnership with Formula 1 to 2030

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com has on Thursday announced that it is extending its relationship with Formula 1® to 2030.

Singapore’s Triple-A partners Rezo Money to enable crypto-based mobile recharges globally

Triple-A, a Singapore-based cryptocurrency payment firm, has announced a partnership with Rezo Money, a United Kingdom-based digital currencies firm, to enable crypto-based mobile recharges globally.

Singaporean DePIN startup Copute secures ICP community grant

Singaporean DePIN protocol Copute has secured a community grant from DFINITY Foundation, a Swiss non-profit organization that has a focus on the research and development (R&D) of blockchain technology.

Singapore’s Crypto.com teams up with Deutsche Bank for banking services

Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange company Crypto.com announced Tuesday that Deutsche Bank will provide corporate banking services for Crypto.com in Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong, with a commitment to working closely to provide additional banking support and country coverage as the relationship progresses.

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…