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OceanBase opens Kuala Lumpur support centre for Asia
OceanBase deepens Southeast Asia push with Kuala Lumpur support centre to serve fintech and banks needing 24/7 local database support.
Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth
Ant International wins over global merchants with AI-led payments tools as Asia's fragmented wallets and schemes lure overseas retailers.
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Banma and Alipay bring voice-led in-car payments to smart cockpits, with drivers able to book tickets, hotels and food hands free.
CoinGecko adds market intelligence tools & partner platform
CoinGecko widens its crypto toolkit with AI-led market intelligence, advanced charts and portfolio tracking, while adding a partner hub for project teams.
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.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Crypto
Featured News
Expert Columns
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Fintech must match tech progress with true inclusion
Why fintech needs more women in the room where risk decisions are made
Building payments that work for everyone: Why diverse teams are the key to secure innovation
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
2026 begins: Crypto's heavyweight rumble - round by round
Government Adoption Signals Web3 Maturity
The future of authentication in 2026: Insights from Yubico's experts
Top Fraud Trends and Considerations for 2026
How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam
Interviews
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Recent Crypto News
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.
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.
MetaComp launches compliance tools for AI payments
MetaComp rolls out VisionX and AgentX to tighten AI-led payment checks, as it develops a Know Your Agent standard for finance.
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.
Animoca backs Ava Labs to expand Avalanche in Asia
Animoca backs Ava Labs with cash and support to expand Avalanche in Asia and the Middle East, targeting entertainment and real-world assets.
Sun PhuQuoc taps 2C2P to boost Asian payment options
Sun PhuQuoc Airways partners 2C2P and M-PAY to add cards, wallets and QR options, preparing for wider Asian cross-border sales.
Mastercard, Bank of Shanghai boost China transfers
Mastercard Move links with Bank of Shanghai to add bank account rails for two-way cross-border payments between China and global markets.
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.
Broadridge links Crypto.com to NYFIX for Asia crypto
Broadridge links Crypto.com to NYFIX, giving Asia-based brokers FIX access to crypto liquidity through existing multi-asset trading pipes.
Phishing & smishing scams surge across Philippines
Phishing and smishing scams in the Philippines surged in 2025, with phishing sites jumping 423% as fraud shifts to mobile and social media.
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.
Ant International powers SME growth with AI fintech
Ant International taps AI-driven fintech to power over 2 billion cross-border payments and turbocharge SME growth in emerging markets.
Paydibs targets direct rails to power Malaysia's SMEs
Paydibs backs direct access to Malaysia's payment rails and global wallets to cut costs, speed settlements and boost SME resilience.
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.
2026: Payments in Singapore are about to get more personal, more portable and more purposeful
By 2026, Singapore's payments will become more personal, portable and purposeful, with AI-driven security and mobile solutions reshaping retail experiences.
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.
Southeast Asia's consumers diverge in spending & payment habits
Southeast Asia's consumer spending and digital payment habits vary widely, with distinct trends emerging across six key markets amid inflation pressures.
Reshaping access to financial markets by bridging the investment gap
Webull is bridging Malaysia's investment gap by offering affordable, easy access to markets with low fees, localised features, and strong security measures.
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.
Openmarkets to raise USD $50 million for Asia DeFi expansion
Openmarkets plans to raise USD $50 million to expand its DeFi capabilities and presence across Asia and the US, targeting crypto trading and asset tokenisation.