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Hawala Networks Tap Asian Fintech Platforms and Crypto to Move Funds
A joint FATF and OECD study reveals how shadow banking operators use payment rails like UPI and Raast to settle cross-border illicit transfers.
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Sarah ChenFinance
S&P Soars as Crypto, Gold Tumble: How the Feds Shift Shakes Up Market Landscape in 2026
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…
Maria SantosFinance
Crypto.com Bolsters Fiat Payment Capabilities in Singapore through Enhanced Partnership with DBS Bank
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…
Minjun ParkFinance
Singapore Soars to Global Crypto Leadership: Asia-Pacific Emerges as the Epicenter of Digital Finance Revolution
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 Singapore has superseded the US as the global leader in the crypto sphere, with six economies from the Asia-Pacific region entering…
Minjun ParkFinance
Coinbase Survey Reveals: Over 60% Singaporeans Own Cryptocurrency – A Deep Dive into Their Investment Trends
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…
Rajiv MenonFinance
Forrester Predicts Imminent Bust for Majority of APAC Stablecoin Ventures in 2026
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…
Rajiv MenonFinance
21Shares Shakes Things Up: New Leadership Structure Amidst $11 Billion Crypto Assets Management
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…
Minjun ParkFinance
Deutsche Bank: Bitcoin May Become Key Central Bank Reserve
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…
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,…
Maria SantosFinance
Japan’s First Stablecoin: What It Means for Government Bond Demand and the Future of Finance
Japan is gearing up for a significant financial innovation with plans to introduce its first stablecoin by late 2025. This move, while groundbreaking, is not predicted to shake up the dynamics of Japanese government bonds significantly. According to Bank of…
Sarah ChenFinance
Sygnum Targets Institutional Investors with Germany Expansion
Swiss crypto bank Sygnum is accelerating its growth by offering asset management solutions in Germany and Liechtenstein, tapping into two key European markets to attract institutional investors with a promise of impressive double-digit returns. On Tuesday,…
Rajiv MenonFinance
DBS Innovates: Tokenizes Structured Notes for Seamless Distribution through ADDX, DigiFT, and HydraX
DBS Bank is taking a significant leap into the digital finance space by launching a series of tokenized structured notes on the Ethereum public blockchain, marking a pivotal moment in the integration of traditional banking with blockchain technology. This…
Wei ZhangGeneral
Chinese Tech Executive Sentenced to 14 Years for $19 Million Embezzlement and Crypto Laundering Scheme
A former tech executive has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for embezzling CNY140 million (US$19.5 million) from his company and laundering the funds through cryptocurrencies. A Bold Heist Uncovered The executive, known only by his surname Feng,…
Sarah ChenFinance
Fed Eases ‘Reputational Risk’ Oversight, Boosting Opportunities for Crypto Firms to Thrive
The US Federal Reserve has announced a significant change in its supervisory approach by instructing its regulators to no longer weigh “reputational risk” when overseeing banks. This shift comes as a response to arguments from the cryptocurrency sector, which…
Minjun ParkFinance
Ant International Pursues Stablecoin Licenses in Hong Kong and Singapore, Report Reveals
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Wei ZhangFinance
Bitcoin Price Reaches Record High: Discover The 3 Key Factors!
Today the Bitcoin course reached a spectacular milestone: a new all-time high of $109.760! This is not just any number, but a pivotal moment for the world’s largest cryptocurrency, which is increasingly being embraced by both institutional and traditional…