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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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Heatwave and Debt: Laos Suspends Crypto Mining Operations Amid Rising Power Demands
26.8.2023
In recent developments, Electricite du Laos (EDL) announced on August 24 that the power company shut down cryptocurrency mining activities. This decision came after this summer’s unprecedented heat surge escalated electricity demands. Furthermore, these mining operations have reportedly been...
Guotai Junan partners with Saxo Bank for Southeast Asia expansion
28.2.2023
According to a statement made by Saxo Bank, it has now collaborated with Guotai Junan in a strategic partnership that will help the latter further its expansion in the South-East Asian region. The strategic arrangement is timely for Guotai Junan since the comprehensive financial services provider...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Sees 80% Increase in Bitcoin Trading Volume on Its Crypto Exchange
20.2.2023
The largest bank in Southeast Asia, DBS, has revealed that bitcoin trading volume on its cryptocurrency exchange jumped 80% in 2022 while ether trading volume surged 65%. “We believe that the market has decisively shifted its focus towards trust and stability, especially in the wake...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Unveils Plan to Expand Crypto Services in Hong Kong
15.2.2023
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, has unveiled its plan to expand its crypto services in Hong Kong. “We are planning to apply for a license in Hong Kong so that the bank could sell digital assets to our Hong Kong customers,” said an executive of the bank. DBS Bank to Apply...
Hong Kong Reaffirms Commitment to Become Regional Crypto Hub
10.1.2023
Hong Kong has reaffirmed its commitment to become a regional crypto hub in following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. “As certain crypto exchanges collapsed one after another, Hong Kong became a quality standing point for digital asset corporates,” said a top government...
Fumiya ‘the Most Famous Japanese in the Philippines’ Becomes PROJECT XENO Ambassador
25.11.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Project Xeno is pleased to announce that Fumiya, a social media creator with over 6 million followers on SNS, has been appointed as the Southeast Asia ambassador for “PROJECT XENO.” Fumiya is a social media creator based in the Philippines, working extensively as...
Southeast Asia and DeFi’s Big Bet on the Unbanked
7.11.2022
With 70% of the Southeast Asian population under/unbanked, DeFi solutions have positioned themselves as catalysts for financial transformation
Southeast Asia Leads the World in Crypto Adoption, Propelled by Play-to-Earn Gaming: Chainalysis
25.10.2022
Games like Axie Infinity and cross-border crypto transfer applications push “lower middle income” nations to global leadership in crypto adoption
Strategist at Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Says Bitcoin Is Unique Regardless of Price
15.10.2022
An investment strategist at Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, says bitcoin is unique whether the price changes or not. “If we just look purely on a price basis, you will see a lot of volatility and that doesn’t inform you a lot about what benefits it actually brings,”...
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
Vietnam’s crypto adoption: Factors driving growth in Southeast Asia
27.9.2022
Vietnam has the highest crypto adoption rate in the world. There are numerous factors driving the trend
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Launches Self-Directed Crypto Trading Amid Institutional Demand
25.9.2022
The largest bank in Southeast Asia, DBS, has launched self-directed cryptocurrency trading via its app. More customers are now qualified to access the bank’s digital asset exchange and trade cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin and ether. DBS Launches Self-Directed Crypto Trading DBS,...
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Enters the Metaverse
11.9.2022
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, says it is “the first bank in Singapore to make a foray into the metaverse.” A DBS executive explained that “The metaverse presents exciting opportunities to redefine how we live, work and engage with each other.” DBS Entering...
Largest Southeast Asian Bank DBS Sees Crypto Trading Volumes Soar as Investors Bought the Dip
25.8.2022
DBS, the largest bank in Southeast Asia, says that it has benefited from the recent crypto market sell-off. The trading volume of its crypto exchange nearly doubled in July, compared to April. The quantity of bitcoin bought on its exchange grew nearly four times during that time period. DBS Crypto...
Opera Crypto Browser integrates Coin98 to bolster Web3 accessibility in Southeast Asia
7.7.2022
Opera's Crypto Browser will allow users to access Coin98's collection of multichain NFTs, DEXs, cross-chain bridges, asset swaps and the ability to stake and lend their crypto
Binance P2P Waives 50% Maker Fees for Southeast Asia
23.5.2022
The Southeast Asian branch of the Binance P2P exchange announced a new fee promotion to be held in the last week of May. From the 24th to the 31st, new orders will get a 50% discount on maker fees during the activity period. The platform has listed the effective prices for all the assets during...
Jumpstart AAPI Month With Thai Survival Horror And Five More Hidden Gems
6.5.2022
I answer the questions dutifully—“Where are your parents from?” “My dad is from Bangladesh, my mom is from Bulgaria”—but growing up in predominantly white Long Island made me embarrassed that anyone ever had to ask. I’m pale. My hair is thin and bleached blonde, and I could never grow it out to...
DBS CEO Sees Crypto as an Alternative to Gold — Says Central Banks Globally Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies
23.3.2022
The CEO of Southeast Asia’s largest bank, DBS, says cryptocurrency “can be an alternative to gold.” He added that regulating crypto “out of the formal banking system is an unwise thing to do.” DBS’ CEO on Cryptocurrency and Regulation DBS Bank Group...
GameFi Is a New Game for Southeast Asia Players
10.3.2022
Economic conditions and widespread digital adoption have created a foundation for the region to become the global capital of the Play-to-earn model