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Australian lawmakers and TradFi firms haven’t adopted crypto: Coinbase APAC MD
22.4.2024
According to Coinbase’s APAC managing director, John O’Loghlen, Australia is ready for its next wave of cryptocurrency “unicorns”—startups valued at $1 billion or more—but not until there is greater regulatory certainty surrounding the industry. John O’Loghlen told...
Singapore-based VC Firm Farquhar Venture Capital Partners With TZ APAC
20.2.2024
Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm Farquhar VC has partnered with TZ APAC, Asia's leading Tezos blockchain Incubator, with plans to invest in games.
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Crypto Has an Unrealized Opportunity in Asia
13.2.2024
Blockchain Games Reigned Supreme in 2023 + More Crypto News
29.1.2024
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In today’s edition: Banxa Brings Fiat On-Ramps to Sui, Off-Ramps Coming Soon 2023 Crypto News: Blockchain Games Reigned Supreme Last Year Neo Opens Hong Kong Office...
Bitcoin ETFs Gain Momentum in Asia Post U.S. Approval
23.1.2024
As the first Bitcoin spot price exchange-traded funds receive historic approval in the United States, Asian industry leaders, particularly in Hong Kong, are actively exploring similar crypto products. BitGo’s APAC Director Abel Seow told Cryptonews that they are witnessing an increased interest...
Ripple VP predicts 2024 crypto boom in APAC
19.12.2023
Ripple Foundation has started a new initiative to share crypto predictions for 2024. The network will be sharing insights from 12 leaders to predict the blockchain and crypto future in the upcoming 12 months. The initiative kicked off with Fiona Murray, Ripple’s VP and Managing Director in APAC....
There Is a World of Web3 Outside the U.S. and Europe
16.11.2023
Cryptocurrency Adoption Skyrockets in South and Central Asia, Driven by Real-World Use Cases: Chainalysis
9.11.2023
Source: MyCreative/Adobe Cryptocurrency adoption is experiencing a significant surge in South and Central Asia, driven by the emergence of real-world use cases, according to blockchain intelligence firm Chainalysis. During a recent webinar discussing the Chainalysis 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency...
Gemini CTO and APAC CEO Pravjit Tiwana Reportedly Leaving Company After Nearly 2 Years
7.11.2023
Pravjit Tiwana, the global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Asia head of Gemini Trust Co., is reportedly leaving the company. Gemini Trust Co., co-founded by twin entrepreneurs Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has been grappling with the ongoing hurdles of securing and retaining talent amid...
Exclusive: India Will Be Core Hub for Web3 Innovation, Says Gemini APAC CEO
5.10.2023
In an exclusive interview with CryptoNews, Gemini APAC CEO and Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pravjit Tiwana, shared insights into the company's strategic vision for India as their core hub for Web3 innovation.
Tiwana believes that India will play a pivotal role in leading web3 innovation...
CoinDesk Indices Expands Into APAC Region in Deal With ICE Futures Singapore
13.9.2023
ICE Futures Singapore's bitcoin futures contracts will now be known as CoinDesk Bitcoin Futures contracts
Binance Executives for Russia and Eastern Europe Leave Top Exchange
8.9.2023
Two Binance executives responsible for the crypto giant’s operations in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet space have left the company. The departures come at a time when the leading crypto exchange finds itself under persisting regulatory pressure and is considering leaving sanctioned Russia....
Unlimited future – Explore the limitless future with NEAR APAC
28.8.2023
NEAR APAC, the largest global blockchain conference in Vietnam, is set to take place on September 9-10, 2023, at Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The event promises to be a global gathering, bringing together leading blockchain experts, developers, students, enterprises,...
CME Group to launch BTC, ETH reference rates aimed at Asia's investors
17.8.2023
CME reported nearly half of its crypto volume year to date came from non-U.S. trading hours and around 11% from the Asia Pacific region
Etching a new chapter enterprise AI solution in the APAC region
1.8.2023
Trescon is set to organize the 42nd edition of the World AI Show, a global platform showcasing the latest trends and innovations in enterprise AI solutions. This highly anticipated event will be held on August 2-3, 2023, at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore...
Crypto.com X LINE Xenesis: Powers APAC crypto growth
26.7.2023
Crypto.com and LINE Xenesis Corporation have partnered strategically to drive crypto technology advancements across the Asia Pacific. The two companies recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote the latest cryptocurrency business solutions developed by Crypto.com through...
Neo APAC Hackathon Kicks Off at Tokyo GAS Station: Uncovering Local Web3 Talents and Empowering Regional Development
14.7.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Neo, the open-source, community-driven blockchain platform where developers are building the future Smart Economy, today announces the launch of its new APAC Hackathon in partnership with OKX. The event includes a total prize pool of $120,000 for event winners and a post-hackathon...
Unmissable: AusCryptoCon, APAC’s largest crypto and Blockchain event, returns this November
12.7.2023
Speakers include American entrepreneur Michael Saylor, CEO of Perth Heat Steven Nelkovski, and Australia’s leading crypto tax lawyer and founder of Cadena Legal Harrison Dell, with more to be announced. General and VIP tickets for the flagship crypto and Blockchain event are on sale now. ...
Winklevoss Twins Rail Against US SEC’s Anti-Crypto Stance: ‘It Does Not Feel Like America, It Feels Like Venezuela’
24.6.2023
The Winklevoss twins, founders of Gemini, a U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, have criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its perceived anti-crypto stance and recent enforcement actions. In a recent interview, the Winklevoss twins commented that the regulatory...
Ripple gets in-principle nod for digital asset services in Singapore
22.6.2023
Ripple says the "in principle" approval will help scale its "On-Demand Liquidity," the service it uses to source XRP liquidity to customers