Sarah ChenFinance
Japan Plans Blockchain Settlement System for Instant Stock and Bond Trades
A joint study group led by the central bank and ministries targets a blueprint by early 2027 to replace multi-day clearing cycles.
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Minjun ParkFinance
US SEC Regulation Signals Greater Clarity for Crypto Assets
A new regulatory framework from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to bring much-needed clarity to the digital asset space. This development is seen as a crucial step in formalising how crypto assets are classified and traded, potentially…
Wei ZhangFinance
UBS and Ant International Pioneer Real-Time Global Payments: Unveiling Next-Gen Blockchain Solutions for Cross-Border Settlements
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…
Wei ZhangFinance
HSBC and Standard Chartered Predict Blockchain and AI Boom in Hong Kong’s Fintech Future
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…
Wei ZhangFinance
1inch Exchange Aims to Revolutionize Retail Crypto with Bold New Market Strategy
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,…
Sarah ChenTelecom
Vietnam Unveils NDAChain: A Pioneering Step Towards a Secure Digital Future
In a significant step towards enhancing the security and transparency of its digital landscape, Vietnam has officially launched NDAChain, its national blockchain platform. Developed by the National Data Association and overseen by the Data Innovation and…
Aiko TanakaFinance
Vietnam’s Largest Blockchain and AI Week Set to Ignite Innovation in June
Da Nang Set to Host Pioneering Technology Event On April 23, Orochi Network Co., Ltd., FPT Online Services Joint Stock Company, and the Da Nang Center for Research, Training, and Design of Microchips and Artificial Intelligence (DSAC) unveiled ‘Super Vietnam…
Maria SantosFinance
Sygnum Capitalizes on Blockchain Growth in Lugano’s Retail Landscape
Swiss digital asset banking group Sygnum has launched its latest office in Lugano, aiming to strengthen collaborations within the burgeoning Bitcoin and digital asset ecosystem of Ticino. This move coincides with the city’s ambitious Plan ₿ initiative, which…
Sarah ChenFinance
Vietnam blockchain development center launched in Hanoi
DTS Group and GMO have established a blockchain technology application and development center with the goal of promoting blockchain technology in Vietnam. The Mira Blockchain Center in Hanoi aims to bring blockchain technology to life through integrated…
Rajiv MenonFinance
Switzerland as a Sustainability, Blockchain and Fintech Hub
It seems rather paradoxical that Switzerland is both a hub for sustainability and an energy-gobbling blockchain hub. The latest data from Switzerland’s Department of Finance underscores the growing importance of blockchain and fintech for the country’s…
Maria SantosResearch
Startups pin high hopes on blockchain, NFT technologies
Vietnamese startups have great expectations of the blockchain technology, envisaging practical e-commerce and entertainment impacts as the country pursues digital transformation. “We dream of becoming a billion-dollar company,” said Nguyen Tuan Quynh,…
Aiko TanakaFinance
Binance Invests in Media To Educate on Blockchain
Cryptocurrency player Binance is going old school, making a $200 million investment in media brand Forbes via a SPAC investment. Forbes is set to go public by the end of the first quarter via an acquisition by Magnum Opus Acquisition Ltd., which is a special…
Rajiv MenonFinance
Blockchain game development booms as Vietnamese gamers make their play
Vietnamese companies are racing to develop blockchain games and mobilize millions of dollars from foreign investors as they seek to make their place in the new industry. After the monster-combat game Axie Infinity became the most valuable non-fungible token…
Wei ZhangStartups
StanChart Exec Joins Blockchain Startup
Taipei-headquartered XREX has named a managing director in Singapore as it sets its sights on expanding its platform in the region. Taipei-headquartered XREX has appointed Christopher Chye as managing director of XREX Singapore and director of product. In…
Maria SantosFinance
StanChart Exec Joins Blockchain Startup
Taipei-headquartered XREX has named a managing director in Singapore as it sets its sights on expanding its platform in the region. Taipei-headquartered XREX has appointed Christopher Chye as managing director of XREX Singapore and director of product. In…
Rajiv MenonFinance
Korean Internet Giant Opens Blockchain Units in Singapore
Kakao Group will pursue the globalization of its public blockchain project, Klaytn, from the city-state. South Korea’s Kakao Group has established two new blockchain entities in Singapore – nonprofit Klaytn Foundation and global accelerator unit Krust, it…