Web3

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The real value: Tokenization as the infrastructure layer digital systems need

Tokenization works as infrastructure, or it doesn't work at all. Bolted onto existing systems as a feature, it adds another layer to manage. Designed in from the start, it removes layers – which is the only reason to do it.

Crypto in times of crisis: At home and abroad

DeFi is an evolving and promising direction for crypto but its success hinges on infrastructure stability and reliability as centralized exchanges create a foundation of security.

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We built identity systems for an internet that no longer exists

The tools to build fake identities are improving faster than the tools to detect them, and that gap is only going to widen. Every month that passes, the synthetic personas get more convincing, the scams get harder to spot, and the losses get larger.

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The role of the blockchain in smart city management

Blockchain plays a transformative role in smart city management by improving security, transparency, and operational efficiency. It empowers governments, companies, and citizens to interact within a trusted, decentralized ecosystem.

Sidec launches Token-X to accelerate Malaysia’s digital asset and Web3 ecosystem

The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) has introduced Token-X, an accelerator program aimed at advancing Malaysia’s position in digital assets, blockchain innovation, and the emerging Web3 economy.

Binance recruiting General Manager in Vietnam

Binance, among the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is recruiting a General Manager for its office in Vietnam.

Vietnam’s cryptocurrency trading platform ONUS halt cashout amid police activity

Many users are unable to login into ONUS Pro, a digital asset exchange platform serving South East Asia with a focus on Vietnam, from the weekend.

Singapore Web2.5 payments firm MetaComp raises $35M in Pre-A+ funding round backed by Alibaba

Singapore-based MetaComp Pte. Ltd., a unified Web2.5 payments and wealth group-level platform, has announced the completion of its Pre-A+ funding round backed by Alibaba, bringing the total capital raised to $35 million across two rounds within three months.

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Web3’s missing link: Why cultural experiences are key to winning mass adoption

Web3’s growth can no longer be driven by digital engagement alone. In the wake of trust-eroding moments like the FTX collapse, rebuilding credibility requires more than whitepapers and panel discussions – it demands tangible, human connection. For many, real-life experiences are what transform abstract technology into something personal and memorable.

Grab and StraitsX sign MOU to explore development of Web3 wallets and stablecoin-based settlement layer across Asia

Singapore-based superapp Grab and digital assets firm StraitsX announced Tuesday a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a Web3-enabled payments infrastructure across Asia.