Asia Surges Ahead in Crypto Development, US Lags
According to recent research, Asia has surpassed North America as the region with the most blockchain and crypto development expertise. The…
Metaplanet Tops Asia’s Bitcoin Holdings with 1000 BTC
The Japanese investment company Metaplanet has now become Asia’s top Bitcoin holder, holding more than 1000 BTC. It is unsurprising that…
Hata Raises $4.2M for Asia Expansion
Hata.io, a cryptocurrency exchange, has secured $4.2 million in initial funding to broaden its crypto offerings and user base in the Asia…
Ola Electric Complaints rise, Stock falls, Market Share Slips
Ola Electric’s stock declines as customer complaints increase and market share diminishes, raising concerns about the company’s…
SleekFlow Raises $7M for Controversial AI in Asia
SleekFlow, based in Singapore and Hong Kong, has secured an additional $7 million to advance its AI technology and expand into Southeast Asia,…
Antler Unveils $72M Fund for Southeast Asia Startups
Singapore-based VC Antler has closed its second Southeast Asia fund, raising $72 million to strengthen its support for startups in Singapore,…
Seoul Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Kakao Founder
A Seoul court has issued an arrest warrant for Brian Kim, the founder of the South Korean internet conglomerate Kakao, on charges of stock…
Hong Kong to Launch Asia’s First Inverse Bitcoin ETF
In Hong Kong on Tuesday, Asia’s first inverse bitcoin exchange-traded fund will allow investors to bet on a cryptocurrency drop On…
Tech Stocks Wobble Amid Sino-US Chip War
After word that the US proposed harsher export restrictions on advanced semiconductor technology to China, Asian chip stocks fell while…
North Korean Hackers Sent Stolen Crypto to Asian Payment Firm Wallet
Blockchain data demonstrates that North Korean hacking group Lazarus laundered funds in Southeast Asia by sending bitcoin worth over $150,000…
Telecom Coalition to Enhance Smartphone Access in Poor Nations
GSMA introduces a global coalition to enhance smartphone accessibility and affordability for disadvantaged populations worldwide The coalition…
CertiK Moves Blockchain Applications to Alibaba Cloud
Blockchain security company CertiK has finished migrating its blockchain applications to the Alibaba Cloud for enhanced security in Asia.…
Asia-Pacific Market Heats Up For Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs
In June, two Bitcoin ETFs were introduced in Australia; following the introduction of six Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Hong Kong in April, we…
IMF Survey Shows how CBDCs Can Help Middle-East Nations
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may increase financial inclusion and lower costs, according to an IMF survey for Central Asia and the…
Bitcoin Runes Revival: Asia’s Investors Drive Growth
The Bitcoin memecoin protocol rapidly subsided following its explosive debut. However, Asian institutional investors are notably optimistic…