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New crypto-exchange lets you convert Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia currencies

By Minjun ParkSingapore
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Singapore-based fiat-crypto exchange EurekaPro, led by a team consisting of Junus Eu, Douglas Gan and Lau Kin-Wai, today announced its entry into the Southeast Asian blockchain market. EurekaPro offers Asian-wide fiat-to-cryptocurrency support, allowing holders of the Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit, Indonesian rupiah, and other Asian fiat currencies to transact on the EurekaPro exchange.

EurekaPro has already launched an open public beta, in which over 8,000 users have signed up in its first week.

Eu, the exchange’s CEO, was previously the investment manager of zVentures, the venture capital arm of US- and Singapore-based gaming hardware and software firm Razer. Before that, she was an investment manager at VC firm Jafco Asia.

On the other hand, Gan and Lau co-founded iFashion, a holding firm that invests in various fashion ecommerce sites. Gan also started beauty services marketplace Vanitee and subscription ecommerce business Vanity Trove. Lau set up FatFish Internet Group, a startup accelerator.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific fiat currencies can be used to convert to cryptocurrency on EurekaPro?

A.

EurekaPro allows users to transact with the Singapore dollar, Malaysian ringgit, and Indonesian rupiah. The platform also supports other Asian fiat currencies for conversion to cryptocurrency.

Q.

Who are the key individuals behind EurekaPro?

A.

The team leading EurekaPro consists of Junus Eu, Douglas Gan, and Lau Kin-Wai. Eu is the CEO, while Gan and Lau are co-founders of iFashion.

Q.

What is Junus Eu's professional background before EurekaPro?

A.

Before leading EurekaPro, Junus Eu was an investment manager at zVentures, Razer's venture capital arm. Prior to that, she worked as an investment manager at the VC firm Jafco Asia.

Q.

How many users signed up for EurekaPro's public beta in its first week?

A.

Over 8,000 users signed up for EurekaPro's open public beta during its initial week. This indicates a significant early interest in the new exchange.

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