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HKEX launches digital asset index as Hong Kong expands crypto licensing
28.10.2024
The new index series from HKEX will offer a single reference price for Bitcoin and Ether, aligning with Asia-Pacific trading hours, and it aims to boost transparency in the digital asset market
FATF Urges India to Strengthen Virtual Asset Regulation
21.9.2024
India has achieved a high level of technical compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards, addressing illicit finance, money laundering, and terrorist financing. In a joint assessment with regional bodies, the FATF praised India’s progress but pointed out areas needing...
Report: India Tops Global Crypto Adoption; Surge in Asia-Pacific
11.9.2024
The cryptocurrency landscape in Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) is changing, with each country carving out…
Crypto Custody Firm Copper Receives Key License in Hong Kong as it Expands in Asia Pacific
17.7.2024
The license permits the holder to provide trust and corporate services in the region
The Asia-Pacific market is heating up for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs
27.6.2024
Two Bitcoin ETFs launched in Australia in June — after six Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs launched in Hong Kong in April. We'll see soon if more enter the market
TON Foundation Partners with HashKey to Improve Telegram Wallet Access
12.4.2024
TON Foundation has partnered with HashKey to support the “open network” and “increase access” to fiat on and off-ramps for Telegram wallet users in the Asia-Pacific Region.
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Exclusive: Ant Group’s ZAN Becomes Core Chain’s Validator to Fortify Blockchains’ Security in Asia-Pacific
2.4.2024
Ant Group’s Web3 security solutions provider ZAN has become a validator on Core Chain – EVM-compatible blockchain secured on Bitcoin.
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Tokenized Real-World Asset Platform Ondo Finance Announces Expansion into Asia Pacific
22.1.2024
Tokenized Real-World Assets platform Ondo Finance has officially announced its expansion into Asia Pacific with the inauguration of its first office in the area. However, the firm did not disclose the country or the city where the office has been opened. Ondo Finance, currently holds 40% of...
CBDC’s Not Yet Ready for Mainstream, Says Mastercard Expert
17.11.2023
Source: Pixabay / AKuptsova Mastercard’s expert Ashok Venkateswaran has expressed skepticism about the current viability of widespread central bank digital currencies (CBDC), claiming that the broad adoption of CBDC could be “difficult,” according to CNBC. Venkateswaran, Mastercard’s Blockchain...
Finance Ministers from APEC Nations to Share Crypto Insights in San Francisco
14.11.2023
Image Source: Pixabay The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit has drawn global attention to discussions on regional economic cooperation, including crypto regulations. The event, which commenced on November 11 in San Francisco, saw the finance ministers’ meeting on November...
Standard Chartered-Backed Crypto Custody Zodia Launches in Hong Kong
30.10.2023
Zodia Custody, the crypto security firm owned by British banking giant Standard Chartered, is expanding its services to Hong Kong. Zodia Custody’s foray into Hong Kong marks its latest stride into the Asia-Pacific region after announcing plans to expand into Singapore last month. Established...
Binance's Asia-Pacific Head Departs Amidst Market Share Decline and Regulatory Pressures
1.9.2023
According to Bloomberg's sources, Leon Foong, who served as the head of Binance Asia-Pacific, is leaving his position at the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Foong was crucial in Binance's growth in South Korea, Thailand, and Japan. While an official announcement is pending, insiders have...
Over 100,000 Compromised Chatgpt Accounts Discovered on Darknet Markets
24.6.2023
Cybersecurity researchers have found tens of thousands of devices storing Chatgpt credentials that have been infected with info-stealing malware. The account details have ended up being sold on the dark web, they said, pointing out that the Asia-Pacific leads by number of such offers. Increase...
Gemini Announces Plans for Expansion in Asia-Pacific Amid SEC Lawsuit
21.6.2023
Crypto exchange Gemini has announced plans to expand into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to capture the “next wave of growth for crypto.”
The US-based crypto exchange aims to increase its headcount in Singapore and establish an engineering division in India, the platform said in a Monday blog...
Gemini plans Asia-Pacific expansion as part of 'next wave of growth for crypto'
20.6.2023
The crypto exchange has already announced efforts to expand into Canada and Europe amid a lawsuit from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Crypto Exchange Gemini to Expand Asia-Pacific Operations to Capture 'Next Wave' of Growth
20.6.2023
The company plans to expand in Asia-Pacific (APAC), a region it sees as driving the “next wave of growth for crypto.”
Circle’s Fed payment rail goal could be crushed by NY Fed’s policy change
26.4.2023
Updated rules by the New York Fed could deem stablecoin issuer Circle “ineligible” for access to the Fed's money market
ThinkMarkets launches New Zealand entity to expand in Asia-Pacific region
20.4.2023
ThinkMarkets has gained an edge in the Asia Pacific region by launching a New Zealand entity. This gives the residents of the region a window to participate in trading activities through ThinkTrader. The platform is regulated by FMA – New Zealand Financial Markets Authority – and can...
Coinbase gains in-principle approval for Singapore crypto license
11.10.2022
The country is a key institutional market for the exchange according to the CEO of Coinbase Singapore, who explained it's also working with local industry groups to improve regulations
Asia-Pacific Market Rally Expected to Push the Australian Dollar
23.3.2022
The overnight fluctuations on the Australian dollar seem to put things into perspective for investors. The AUD/USD pair has seen a significant hike that brought the currency to the $0.75 level. The Aussie currency continues the streak following an emerging bullish sentiment for Asian stocks....