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Middle East, Asia & Africa Blockchain Association Set Up Shop In Abu Dhabi

A new blockchain and crypto-centric association was reportedly formed within Abu Dhabi’s free economic zone, with a primary target of advancing the growth of blockchain and crypto ecosystems in the...

Irene L. | Nov 12, 2022 13:49

Japanese Regulators Revising Less Strict Crypto Laws For Simplier Coin Listing Process

The Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association, the governmental agency handling crypto assets in Japan, introduced papers containing plans to for crypto laws adoption locally. ...

Irene L. | Oct 23, 2022 09:43

Coinbase Secured in-principle Greenlight For Singapore Crypto License

The Sing-headquartered division of the US crypto exchange Coinbase managed to obtain an “in-principle approval” to offer crypto services locally from its central bank, the Monetary Authority of...

Irene L. | Oct 13, 2022 11:03

Coinbase Widened Aussie Service Scope Centric On Institutions In ‘Months to Come’

America-headquartered crypto exchange Coinbase will widen its Aussie service scope, releasing a local entity and an updated suite of offerings for retail crypto traders, with institutional products...

Irene L. | Oct 07, 2022 10:54

75% Of Investors View Crypto As Long-term Investment, Survey Revealed

Insights from a recent survey reportedly suggested that 75% of investors in Asia-Pacific and Latin American emerging markets have intentions of amplifying their exposure to crypto investments. ...

Shannon Wilson | Mar 07, 2022 10:00

Myanmar Shadow Government Officially Accepts Stablecoin USDT As Official Currency

Myanmar’s shadow government, the National Unity Government (NUG), led by the leader Aung San Suu Kyi behind bars at the moment, has reportedly recognized Tether (USDT) as an official currency for...

Natalie Wu | Dec 14, 2021 11:33

Ripple Assisting Bhutan In CBDC Piloting Phase

The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan is reportedly forming an alliance with Ripple, to carry out the pilot for a central bank digital currency in the mountainous nation. Specifically, Ripple Labs...

Natalie Wu | Sep 23, 2021 12:04

Crypto Asset Manager Cobo Secured $40M to Roll Out DeFi-as-a-service

Digital asset management entity Cobo has reportedly secured $40 million via fundraising, to financially support the design of DeFi offerings. Specifically, the recently acquired fund by Cobo...

Natalie Wu | Sep 23, 2021 12:01

Indonesian Crypto Exchange Pintu Secured $35M Via Fundraising to Expand Operations

Pintu – the pioneering mobile native crypto and trading platform across Indonesia – has successfully secured $35 million from the top-tier entities in the blockchain venture funds...

Shannon Wilson | Aug 10, 2021 16:52

Fidelity’s Cryptocurrency Arm Taps Singaporean Startup Fir Its Asian Expansion

Fidelity Digital Asset has entered into the Asian cryptocurrency market via a partnership with Stack Funds. Fidelity Investments is bent on expanding its global presence in the cryptocurrency...

Shannon Wilson | Nov 04, 2020 09:44