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Vietnam’s government launched its National Blockchain Strategy, targeting legal frameworks, infrastructure, and innovation to boost its blockchain ecosystem by 2030. Vietnam officially launched its National Blockchain Strategy on October 22, aiming to become a leader in blockchain technology across Asia…

Crypto software provider Talos Trading is reportedly set to double its workforce in the Asia-Pacific region, capitalizing on the area’s regulatory landscape. Talos Trading, a crypto trading software provider based in New York, is set to double its workforce in…

If Bhutan adopts a Bitcoin standard, it might one day act as a lender of last resort for countries and institutions facing acute crises.

Worldcoin is shifting its focus from Europe to Asia, seeking markets more receptive to its biometric technology. Worldcoin, the crypto biometrics initiative co-founded by Sam Altman, is shifting its focus from Europe to Asia in search of markets that are…

Aptos Foundation has announced a partnership with Ignition AI Accelerator, an Nvidia-backed initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of artificial intelligence-focused startups in Asia. The collaboration brings together Aptos Foundation and the NVIDIA, Tribe, and Digital Industry Singapore-backed AI Ignition…

Banking giant DBS is set to launch crypto options and structured notes for institutional and accredited clients, becoming the first Asian bank to offer such products. Singapore-based DBS Bank announced plans to introduce over-the-counter cryptocurrency options trading and structured notes…

HashKey Group unveiled plans to airdrop its HSK token, which is planned for listing on the platform in Q3. HashKey Group, an Asia-based crypto services company, announced plans to airdrop its native token, HSK, ahead of its listing in Q3…

Japan's proactive legislative adjustments and Hong Kong's embrace of digital asset management have laid the foundation for a regulated web3 ecosystem in Asian nations.

A new crypto startup Neoclassic Capital founded by former employees from Goldman Sachs, BlockTower raised funding from Marc Andreessen, Chris Dixon, and Jeff Vinik. A pair of alumni from banking giant Goldman Sachs, BlockTower Capital secured funding for their new…

Asia-based Bitcoin investors face market volatility as automated trading bots react to data from U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, potentially influencing market swings. In Asia, Bitcoin investors are navigating through turbulent market swings, allegedly influenced by automated trading bots reacting to data…

Family offices in Asia are increasingly focusing on digital assets, with many planning to increase their investments in this sector. According to a Feb. 19 article from Nikkei Asia, Zann Kwan, the managing partner and chief investment officer at Revo…

Layer-1 blockchains Klaytn and Finschia have received approval from their governance members to merge.

With the lack of regulatory clarity and willingness to work with the blockchain in the US, migration to the EU and APAC regions will continue to trend.

Klaytn Foundation and Finschia Foundation propose a merger to create a joint ecosystem, with a new mainnet and a token. In a press release on Jan. 16, Klaytn Foundation and the Finschia Foundation announced their plans to create a joint…

Here, we look at the current state of cryptocurrency regulations and talk to experts on what to expect in 2024. As we step into the new year, analysts expect to see a surge in regulatory clampdowns in the crypto space.…

BingX, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange based in Singapore, has named Vivien Lin as its new Chief Product Officer in a Dec. 5 post.