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Bitmain Plans Its First U.S. Crypto Mining Facility: Bloomberg
29.7.2025
The plant will mark a significant shift for Bitmain, which currently produces mining hardware in southeast Asia
Asia Morning Briefing: Thai Banks May Soon Hold Crypto, SCB10X CEO Signals Sandbox Push
27.5.2025
PLUS: SCB10X's new CEO, Kaweewut Temphuwapat, predicts clearer regulations and fintech innovation in Thailand will drive stronger crypto deal flow across Southeast Asia
Could Wellness Be an Onramp to Web3? Moonwalk Fitness’ Caitlin Cook Thinks So
16.5.2025
In an interview ahead of Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Cook said the fitness app is seeing strong growth in Africa and Southeast Asia
Telegram Cracks Down on Suspected $8B Chinese Crypto Crime Marketplace Set Up in Colorado
14.5.2025
Illicit marketplaces are a key part of the growing global cyberscams industry, with Southeast Asia being among the hubs for such activity
Crypto Airdrops Powerful Tool for User Acquisition, Study Finds
23.4.2025
A MEXC study reveals that airdrops drive over a third of new user registrations, surpassing referrals and organic sign-ups. The Commonwealth of Independent States region leads in airdrop participation, followed by Southeast and South Asia. Airdrops Outpace Referral Programs A new study by...
ICP Hosting The Ultimate Multi-Chain Hacker House @ Devcon – Chain Fusion Hub
17.10.2024
Build Multi-Chain dApps with Ease: Unlocking Liquidity Fragmentation and Cross-Chain Users Onboarding As the world gears up for…
UN Agency Recommends Criminalization of Unlicensed VASPs in Southeast Asia to Counter Cyber Fraud
8.10.2024
Some service providers are facilitating transactions for fraud outfits and high-risk gambling sites, the report said
UN report highlights cybercrime surge in Southeast Asia, Telegram's role
7.10.2024
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime continues its series on organized crime in Southeast Asia and focuses on Telegram this time.
FBI Seizes $6M in Crypto From Southeast Asian Scammers
28.9.2024
U.S. authorities have seized over $6 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a fraudulent investment scheme organized by Southeast Asian criminals. Targeting U.S. individuals, the criminals manipulated victims through fake cryptocurrency platforms. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal...
How China’s Economic Slowdown Will Transform Global Trade, Expert Insights
23.9.2024
China’s slowing economy is poised to redefine its global trade relationships, particularly with the Global South. Assistant professor Ning Leng of Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy discussed how these internal economic challenges might prompt China to boost investments...
Crypto firms airdrop tokens to support Vietnam typhoon victims
16.9.2024
Binance will start sending tokens on Sept. 16, while KuCoin will start delivering their token donations on Sept. 18
Cambodia’s Bakong Tourists app boosts regional payment options
20.8.2024
The Cambodian central bank’s Soramitsu-backed digital payment system is continuing to expand
Paxos gains approval for Singapore stablecoin launch with DBS partnership
2.7.2024
Paxos will partner with Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, for the stablecoin launch
Microsoft pours $2.2 billion into Malaysia for cloud and AI expansion
2.5.2024
In its statement, Microsoft will collaborate with Malaysia to establish a national AI Center of Excellence and enhance cybersecurity capabilities
Southeast Asian e-Hailing Giant Grab Brings Crypto Payments to Singapore
19.3.2024
Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading e-hailing and food app, is now letting Grab Pay users in Singapore to seamlessly top up their e-wallet balances using cryptocurrencies.
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Bullish on Bitcoin: Global Survey Respondents Anticipate BTC Price Spike to $60K and Beyond in 2024
1.2.2024
A recent international survey by Bitget has illuminated the crypto market’s hopeful perspective, drawing insights from close to 10,000 individuals across areas such as West Europe, East Europe, Southeast Asia, East Asia, MENA, and Latin America. More than half of the participants globally...
Bakkt Crypto Trading Expands Footprint in LatAm and Southeast Asia
25.1.2024
Bakkt Holdings, crypto trading and custody platform, announced the expansion of its crypto operations in several crypto-friendly international jurisdictions. The digital assets solutions firm has established crypto trading and onramp capabilities in Brazil and Guatemala, adding to Bakkt’s existing...
USDT at the Heart of Pig Butchering Scams Says the UN
16.1.2024
The stablecoin tether has emerged as one of the preferred payment methods for money launderers and fraudsters operating out of Southeast Asia, the findings of a new United Nations study have shown. According to Jeremy Douglas, criminals are choosing to use tether because they know that...
UN Report Highlights Tether’s Rising Role in Money Laundering Across Southeast Asia
15.1.2024
In a recent report released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Tether, one of the world’s largest stablecoin Tether, has been identified as a prominent tool employed by money launderers and fraudsters operating in Southeast Asia. The report sheds light on the increasing use...
Ethereum Foundation Announces Devcon 7 Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, November 12-15, 2024
3.1.2024
Source: Adobe Stock / Dennis The Ethereum Foundation has announced that Devcon 7, the Ethereum developer conference, will be hosted in Bangkok, Thailand, from November 12 to 15, 2024. The decision reflects an expansion of the event’s vision, with a focus on embracing the entire Southeast Asia...