Bitcoin, stablecoins and the blockchain rails moving into Asian retail, payments and loyalty.
New regulatory proposals from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have led to a modest uptick in the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum. The suggested framework aims to clarify capital-raising for crypto firms…
Former President Donald Trump has called on US lawmakers to approve the Clarity Act, a proposed law designed to create a clear regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry and prevent ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes. The legislation aims to differentiate…
As we approach the midway point of 2026, a stark disparity has emerged across various asset categories. The S&P 500 is showing an upward trend with a 5.7 percent increase so far this year. However, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum have experienced…
Deel, the global workforce management company, is set to intensify its focus on digital assets as it unveils a stablecoin wallet. This innovative solution is intended to support contractors in emerging economies by maintaining the value of their income,…
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, a subsidiary of HSBC, has been granted a license to issue stablecoins by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), marking a significant foray into the regulated digital asset space. The bank intends to…
Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has further established its presence in Singapore’s highly regulated digital asset market with an enhanced partnership with DBS Bank, the largest bank in Southeast Asia in terms of assets. This latest development…
The 2025 World Crypto Ranking Report by Bybit has uncovered a significant shift in the worldwide adoption of digital assets. Singapore has superseded the US as the global leader in the crypto sphere, with six economies from the Asia-Pacific region entering…
Cryptocurrencies have gained significant traction in Singapore, with the majority of its citizens having some level of interaction with the digital asset, as revealed by a recent survey. Singaporean Interest in Cryptocurrencies A substantial portion of…
Swiss institution UBS has announced a strategic partnership with Singaporean fintech firm Ant International. The collaboration aims to build blockchain-based tokenised deposits to facilitate real-time global payments. This alliance marks a significant…
In the coming year, the majority of stablecoin launches in Asia are predicted to fail, according to recent projections from research and advisory firm Forrester. In their 2026 Payments Predictions report, they estimate that 80% of local stablecoin launches in…
21Shares, a well-known firm that specializes in exchange-traded products (ETPs) tied to cryptocurrency assets, recently unveiled some major changes in its leadership structure. Having recently been taken over by a U.S. broker, the company currently oversees…
During the 10th annual Hong Kong FinTech Week in 2025, HSBC CEO Georges Elhedery and Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters discussed the city’s significant role as an international finance hub. Both CEOs shared a bullish outlook about the future of digital…
Donald Trump’s media company, Trump Media & Technology Group, is set to introduce a new dimension to online engagement through a partnership with Crypto.com. The alliance aims to merge social media, fintech, and prediction trading, a move that could…
The global inclination towards safe assets is anticipated to stimulate increased demand for both gold and bitcoin as primary reserves for central banks by the year 2030. Gold and Bitcoin: Safe Haven Assets Gold has a long-standing reputation as a safe haven…
Launched in 2019, 1inch has been on a mission to revolutionize the decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape by aggregating liquidity from various decentralized exchanges (DEXs). This enables users to execute token swaps at the best prevailing prices—swiftly,…
Authorities in Hong Kong are gearing up to regulate the burgeoning sector of tokenized finance. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is set to advance Project Ensemble, an initiative aimed at urging local commercial banks to embrace tokenized deposits and…
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