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Fidelity-Backed Fireblocks Opens Asia Offices to Pitch Crypto ‘Hot Vault’
30.4.2020
Fireblocks, a platform that secures digital assets in transit, is expanding in Asia with two new offices, one in Hong Kong, the other in Singapore
Fireblocks Hits $7B Monthly Volume and Expands Into Asia Pacific
30.4.2020
Fireblocks, a leading company securing digital asset transfers is expanding, with two offices opening in the Asia Pacific region, as monthly volumes rise to over $7 billion
Japan's Financial Watchdog Certifies Two Cryptocurrency Regulatory Organizations
30.4.2020
Two Japanese crypto-focused associations are now recognized as self-regulatory groups for derivative transactions
Bitcoin-Themed Manga Debuts in Japan Amid Anime Creation Crisis
29.4.2020
The “Genesis Code” series appears amid a recent growing interest towards crypto-related topics within anime in Japan
China's Attitude to Crypto Can’t Change Significantly in the Short Term: Expert
29.4.2020
Analyst at a Chinese-led investment research firm said he does not expect China to change its stance towards crypto rapidly
Samsung-Backed DLT Firms Launch Blockchain Think Tank for MEASEA Region
28.4.2020
The group will promote the adoption of business solutions using blockchain technology integrated with artificial intelligence
Chinese Officials Support Renewable Energy-Powered Cryptocurrency Mining
28.4.2020
The Chinese city of Ya’an plans to encourage local mining operations powered by its hydroelectric electricity generation facilities
Upbit Extends Its Partnership With Chainalysis for Enhanced Crypto Compliance
23.4.2020
Upbit will start using Chainalysis’ know-your-transaction system in the wake of extending their partnership
LG’s IT Subsidiary Uses Facial Recognition Tech for Payments With Digital Currency
23.4.2020
LG CNS has implemented a facial recognition tech to enable its employees automatic payments with a digital currency
Curv Launches Offline Signing Solution After Expanding Into Asia
23.4.2020
Curv launched its ‘Air Gap’ signing solution one week after expanding into Asia, having opened an office in Hong Kong and partnered with Japanese firm Crypto Garage
South Korean Social Gaming App Launches Blockchain-Based Platform
21.4.2020
Social media app GameTalkTalk has launched a blockchain project for gamers, which will offer three new features and a native token
Major Asian Ticketing Agency Accepts Bitcoin on Lightning Network
20.4.2020
Vietnamese ticketing agency Future.Travel has begun processing Bitcoin via the Lightning Network to streamline transactions and eliminate fraud
Custody Startup Curv Follows Crypto Demand Into Asia With New Hong Kong Office
17.4.2020
Custody startup Curv has expanded into Asia with an office in Hong Kong and a partnership with Japan-based Crypto Garage, the companies announced Friday
Crypto Finance AG Raises $14.5M from Big Name Swiss and Asia Pacific Investors
16.4.2020
The Series B was led by prominent Swiss investor Rainer-Marc Frey and major Beijing-based private equity fund Lingfeng Capital
Tezos Southeast Asia Signs Deal to Test Blockchain in Accounting Industry
13.4.2020
Tezos Southeast Asia has penned a partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
The New Land of Crypto Fundraising Is in Asia and Europe, Says PwC
6.4.2020
The funds involved in crypto fundraises and acquisitions in 2019 decreased sharply bringing the EMEA and APAC regions to the forefront of the industry
Gold Investors Are Terrified Central Banks Might Dump Bullion During the Economic Crisis
3.4.2020
Despite what gold bug Peter Schiff says, economists are uncertain that gold will shine during the current coronavirus crisis. While gold and other precious metals have seen decent gains in the last few weeks, a few investors are terrified that central banks will use their flight-to-safety assets...
Malaysian Securities Regulator Approves Crypto Trading Platform
3.4.2020
Malaysia-based crypto trading platform Tokenize Xchange is now legally approved to operate in the country
Ripple Expands in Asia, Brave & CoinTracker Reach New Milestones + More News
2.4.2020
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China and UK’s Planned Digital Currencies Appear to Have Little in Common
27.3.2020
Recent analysis shows that not all central bank digital currencies will be similar in their function or purpose