The Ultimate Guide to Blockchain
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Blockchain.
What to know about Blockchain
Blockchain technology represents a transformative breakthrough in how data and transactions are recorded and verified, promising to enhance transparency, security, and efficiency across various industries. By leveraging a decentralized ledger system, blockchain eliminates the need for intermediaries and enables trustless, tamper-proof record-keeping.
Our collection of stories explores the broad impact and evolving applications of blockchain beyond its cryptocurrency origins. From banking and fintech innovations to supply chain transparency, digital identity management, and data protection, blockchain is reshaping traditional business models and security frameworks. Readers can discover insights into current trends, key challenges, emerging use cases, and expert perspectives that reveal both the potential and practical considerations of adopting blockchain technology.
Whether you're interested in understanding blockchain's role in digital finance, its implications for cybersecurity, or its integration with other cutting-edge technologies like AI and IoT, this tag offers a comprehensive view into the ongoing blockchain revolution. Dive in to learn how blockchain is driving innovation, disrupting markets, and influencing the future of digital interaction.
Asian Blockchain News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto
Japan institutions grow more bullish on crypto as Nomura survey shows stronger diversification interest and rising appetite for stablecoins.
Ripple & Kyobo Life test blockchain bond settlement
Ripple and Kyobo Life trial blockchain settlement for South Korean government bonds, aiming to cut processing times from two days to near real-time.
Singapore sandwich class turns to crypto for stability
Singapore's middle-income sandwich class is increasingly using crypto, alongside shares and property assets, to build financial resilience amid rising costs.
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
EX.IO and Payment Asia launch stablecoin push in Hong Kong, targeting merchant payments, custody and trading as the city's regime opens up.
Ripple joins Singapore BLOOM trade settlement pilot
Ripple joins Singapore's BLOOM pilot, using RLUSD and the XRP Ledger to automate cross-border trade payments on shipment verification.
TransFi raises USD $19.2m to scale stablecoin payments
TransFi raises USD $19.2m to scale stablecoin-powered cross-border payments across emerging markets, led by Turing Financial Group.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Blockchain
Featured News
Expert Columns
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Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Blockchain News
MetaComp raises USD $35m to grow StableX payment rail
MetaComp secures USD $35m Pre-A funding led by Alibaba to scale its StableX cross-border stablecoin and fiat payment network globally.
Open Campus pilots verifiable hiring credentials in Vietnam
Open Campus to test blockchain-backed verifiable education credentials in Vietnam recruitment with Le & Associates and SKALE.
Conviction 2026 to link Vietnam to global crypto scene
Conviction 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City aims to shift Vietnam's thriving crypto scene towards institutional finance and global policy alignment.
Luvia & Open Campus launch digital IDs for students
Luvia teams with Open Campus to roll out digital IDs and blockchain-backed credentials for students across Vietnam's schools and apps.
Singapore, Shenzhen trial cross-border data platform
Singapore and Shenzhen launch a blockchain-based data validation trial, starting with cross-border checks on business owners' credit reports.
Bitget backs UNICEF games scheme for Cambodian girls
Bitget deepens its UNICEF partnership to boost Cambodian girls' digital skills through game design, coding and youth-led Game Jam events.
Animoca backs GROW Digital Wealth in Hong Kong pivot
Animoca backs GROW's Hong Kong wealth arm in a strategic deal to build a regulated Asia platform spanning crypto and traditional assets.
AppWorks Demo Day links Malaysian, Singapore startups
AppWorks Demo Day in Kuala Lumpur links eight Malaysian and Singapore startups chasing cross-border growth across ASEAN's tech economy.
Cleanverse unveils compliance-native layer for on-chain finance
Cleanverse International launches a compliance-native layer in Singapore, linking verified identities to stablecoins for regulated, traceable on-chain finance.
Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market
Boku launches a new Innovation Hub in Singapore to develop fintech solutions aimed at simplifying global payments valued at USD $290 trillion by 2030.
Obita raises $10 million to expand stablecoin payment network
Obita raises $10 million to expand its blockchain-based stablecoin payment network, enhancing low-cost, compliant cross-border settlements globally.
Alpha Ladder patents framework for carbon-backed stablecoins
Singapore's Alpha Ladder Group patents a framework for carbon-backed stablecoins, linking real-world decarbonisation projects to blockchain technology for greener finance.
Alpha Ladder Finance secures patent for NFDT tokenisation tech
Alpha Ladder Finance patents NFDT tokenisation tech in Singapore, enhancing real-world asset digital twins with compliance and real-time data features.
MetaComp study urges using three KYT tools for stablecoin checks
MetaComp urges firms to use three KYT tools for stablecoin checks after study finds single-tool setups miss up to 25% of high-risk blockchain transactions.
Blockchain & Web3 drive digital transformation in real estate
Blockchain and Web3 are reshaping global real estate by enabling decentralised, transparent transactions and boosting investment through digital asset tokenisation.
Generative AI tops digital disruption ranking, study reveals
Generative AI leads digital disruption with a score of 89.45, nearly doubling descriptive AI, as ESSEC's study ranks six key technologies across 11 sectors.
AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard
AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.
NFT eco treasure hunt aims to engage families at Singapore festival
Mintable teams with Singapore's Ministry for a family-friendly NFT Eco Treasure Hunt at the 2025 Youth4Climate Festival to promote sustainability education.
Soneium aligns with LINE to boost web3 mini-app adoption
Soneium and LINE are teaming up to introduce blockchain technology into LINE's mini-apps, aiming to boost web3 adoption among its 200 million users.
Money20/20's whitepaper explores APAC fintech evolution
Money20/20 has unveiled a whitepaper detailing the fintech landscape in Asia-Pacific, revealing a push for financial inclusion and regional expansion.
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