Asia
Uber, Goldman Sachs Veteran Joins Ripple as Asia Managing Director
Ripple taps a finance and tech veteran to be managing director in Southeast Asia.
Bitcoin Tends to Weaken During Asian Trading, Especially After Bank of Japan Policy Shift
Asian sellers meet North American buyers, as BoJ policy move reminds traders of timing patterns.
Bitcoin Sells Off on Bearish Sentiment, Yellen Worries
The sell-off also led to major corrections for other cryptocurrencies including ether, stellar, xrp and chainlink.
Charting Asia’s Dominant Fintech Frontier
Asia looks poised to continue its trajectory towards digital dominance, says the co-founder of Zilliqa.
Bitcoin May Have Hit Wall of Profit Takers Around $19,500: Analyst
Huobi Global saw an influx of larger-than-average bitcoin deposits soon before the price drop, an analyst said.
Fidelity Digital Assets Expands Crypto Custody Service to Asia
The cryptocurrency-focused arm of financial services giant Fidelity Investments is expanding its custody service through Singapore-based Stack Funds.
Cambodia Central Bank Launches Bakong Blockchain Payments System
Cambodia sees Bakong as a critical step in modernizing its payment system and de-dollarizing its economy.
Blockchain Can Give $1.7T Boost to Global Economy by 2030: PwC Report
A new PwC report claims blockchain technology can add $1.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with the Asian continent standing to benefit the most.
Chinese Government Advisers Propose Regional Stablecoin for 4 Asian Countries
The stablecoin would help facilitate trade among four Asian countries, which is key to economic recovery in the region after coronavirus, proponents said.
Crypto Exchange OSL to Establish 'Digital Asset Powerhouse' in Asia, US Regions
The partnership between OSL and Monsoon is seeking to cement a leadership position in the Asia and U.S. regions.
