Binance announced opening of an office in Beijing amid China’s blockchain push
The move follows a series of announcements from Chinese governments, including the outlining by President Xi Jinping of China’s new blockchain ambitions.
Two Indian states to embrace blockchain for delivery of govt services: reports
Telangana and Tamil Nadu moving to adopt blockchain amid a push by the government authorities to adopt blockchain but refrain from crypto assets
Singapore digital exchange to help airlines trade carbon emissions
The latest move symbolizes Singapore’s ambition to become a blockchain-based global carbon trading hub
Chinese officials tout the world’s first national digital currency: Reports
Chinese yuan-pegged digital currency might come sooner than later, if reports are any indication.
Regulating Cryptocurrencies: Five Challenges
Chairman of Thai Fintech Association and former Thai securities regulator outlines five key challenges of regulating cryptocurrencies.
Malaysia securities watchdog approves digital asset exchange Luno
The Malaysian financial watchdog believes digital exchanges will avail broader opportunities for investors to raise capital in the homegrown fintech ecosystem.
Digital securities exchange iSTOX lures in UBS banker as CCO
Singapore Exchange and Temasek-backed iSTOX expects to be the first digital securities exchange in the region
CIMB Bank Singapore and iTrust complete trade finance transaction on blockchain
CIMB says it will help mitigate risks associated with commodity trade financing and facilitate credit extension for their customers
Crypto intelligence firm CipherTrace claims it can track 700 digital tokens
To combat illicit activity, the firm announces the world’s most comprehensive crypto tracing capability that covers nearly 700 crypto assets
Diginex becomes first Asian member of global blockchain forum
The group provides a forum for industry members, law enforcement and regulators in making blockchain more secure and combat unlawful activities.