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BitGo launches MAS-regulated crypto exchange in Singapore
21.11.2024
BitGo Singapore has launched with a regulatory license, aiming to meet institutional demand in Asia with custody and trading services
Euroclear makes first Asia investment with Marketnode stake
17.10.2024
The major European securities settlement firm has found an Asian platform for its FundPlace offering
Europe not in top priority for Sam Altman’s Worldcoin: Report
7.10.2024
An exec said Worldcoin is seeing a “larger dynamic” in non-European countries, including those in the Asia-Pacific region and Latin American jurisdictions
Circle to Expand USDC Stablecoin to Australia and APAC Region Through Strategic Partnership
2.10.2024
Mark Carnegie’s MHC Digital Group is partnering with Circle Internet Financial to expand the distribution of the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) to institutional investors in Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic collaboration aims to help superannuation funds...
MHC Digital, Circle collaborate to expand USDC access in APAC region
1.10.2024
Australian pension funds can expect a pitch soon for saving money on fees with a stablecoin
US ‘far behind’ on crypto, election no quick fix: Ripple APAC boss
20.9.2024
The United States is lagging behind crypto-friendly regions like Singapore and the UAE, but there’s still a chance it can catch up, says Ripple APAC MD Fiona Murray
Blockchain adoption in Asia Pacific will expand into SMEs — Blockdaemon
19.9.2024
Blockdaemon executive Andrew Vranjes said that tax regulations and the lack of uniform regulations across jurisdictions hold back institutions from adopting blockchain.
Coinbase Shares Tips to Protect From Crypto Scams
29.8.2024
Crypto exchange Coinbase supports the Australian government’s Scams Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of consumer education to combat fraud. Coinbase APAC’s managing director offered tips for investors to protect themselves from scams, such as verifying URLs and using...
APAC crypto crime spikes amid legal resource shortages: Chainalysis report
20.6.2024
APAC’s struggle with increasing crypto crime is exacerbated by a shortage of legal resources and inadequate training for law enforcement
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