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Fraud Investigation of Crypto Exchange JPEX Triggers Trading Halt, Arrests, Increased Regulatory Scrutiny
20.9.2023
A fraud investigation of cryptocurrency exchange JPEX in Hong Kong has led to the shutdown of some trading activities on the platform, the arrest of multiple people, and increased regulatory scrutiny of the entire crypto sector. “This incident highlights the importance that when investors want...
Erica Kang, CEO of KryptoSeoul, on Crypto in Asia and Bridging the Gap Between the West & the East | Ep. 266
19.9.2023
In an exclusive interview with cryptonews.com, Erica Kang, CEO and Founder of KryptoSeoul, talks about community-building spirit, crypto in Asia, and bridging the gap between the East and the West. ...
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Indian state governments spur blockchain adoption in public administration
19.9.2023
Numerous initiatives by local and state governments in India — from data management systems to verifiable certificate issuances — currently use blockchain technology
Token2049 captivates Singapore, Huobi rebrands on 10th Anniversary: Asia Express
19.9.2023
The 3AC saga continues, Token 2049 kicks off in Singapore and CoffeeDAO gives mom-and-pop cafes a leg up on Starbucks
Exclusive: Crypto Surge in Central and Southern Asia: Chainalysis 2023 Insights and Kim Grauer’s Exclusive Take
16.9.2023
In the era of financial digitalization, the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index for 2023 stands as a pivotal resource, charting the nuanced ways countries are embracing cryptocurrency based on their unique socio-economic factors.
As the digital realm undergoes rapid transformations, this...
Grab, Uber’s Southeast Asian rival, debuts Web3 services with Circle
14.9.2023
Grab, Southeast Asia’s Uber-like super app, is working with the USDC issuer Circle to enable Web3 services for its 187 million users
India, Nigeria, Vietnam Lead Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index
14.9.2023
Blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis has finalized its latest Global Crypto Adoption Index. India, Nigeria, and Vietnam hold the top three positions, followed by the U.S., Ukraine, Philippines, and Indonesia. “The Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) region dominates the...
Google to allow NFT game ads, metaverse ‘hot’ in Asia: Nifty Newsletter
13.9.2023
Google will allow NFT game advertisements that do not have any gambling or gambling services included within the games
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Sees Growing Presence of Asia Developers in Blockchain Tech
13.9.2023
Growing Institutional Appetite for Crypto in Asia Amid Regulatory Developments
13.9.2023
Institutional adoption of digital assets in Asia is gaining momentum as regulatory clarity improves in the region.
During Korea Blockchain Week, industry insiders revealed that South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore are actively seeking opportunities in the crypto space, according...
Metaverse is dead in the West, but ‘so hot' in Asia: Sandbox co-founder
12.9.2023
Sandbox co-founder Sebastian Borget says the metaverse sector is thriving in Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan
Coinbase Seeks Expansion in Markets With Clear Crypto Rules Unlike US
9.9.2023
America’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, Coinbase, plans to expand its business in jurisdictions that are adopting clear regulations for the sector. These include markets in Europe, Asia and the Americas as opposed to the United States which, the company says, is enforcing existing rules and...
Southeast Asia's Super-App Grab Joins Web3 Movement, Introduces Blockchain Rewards
8.9.2023
Southeast Asian all-in-one app Grab has added support for a Polygon-based Web3 wallet and non-fungible token (NFT) vouchers.
The new Web3 addition was created in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Tech in Asia reported, citing a Grab spokesperson.
This is a "short...
Tencent’s AI leviathan, $83M scam busted, China’s influencer ban: Asia Express
8.9.2023
Tencent builds the largest AI LLM model ever, South Korean authorities bust $83M crypto scam
Coinbase signals EU, Canada, Brazil, Singapore and Australia as priorities
8.9.2023
The crypto exchange’s focus on non-U.S. markets is part of a next phase in its expansion plans, said the firm
Former MAS chair who called crypto 'highly risky' wins Singapore's presidential race
4.9.2023
Tharman Shanmugaratnam has served as Singapore's finance minister and the head of the country's financial regulator during his time in government
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...
Thailand’s national airdrop, Delio users screwed, Vietnam top crypto country: Asia Express
1.9.2023
Thailand to give every citizen 10,000 Baht in crypto, Delio users unlikely to recover all funds, Vietnam is world’s No.1 country for crypto
Africa-Focused Remittances Fintech Lemfi Raises $33 Million in Series A Funding Round
31.8.2023
An Africa-focused remittances platform, Lemfi, recently said it has raised $33 million in a Series A round led by Left Lane Capital. Lemfi said it will use the capital raise to “expand its product offering to the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.” Making Remittances Less...
UN Alerts Rapid Rise of Victims in Southeast Asia ‘Forced’ Into Crypto Scams
30.8.2023
A report from the United Nations Human Rights Office revealed that “hundreds of thousands of people” across Southeast Asian countries are being “forced” by organized criminal gangs to engage in online scams including cryptocurrency frauds and illegal gambling schemes....
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