Tagged: asia

November 13, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIFMA, BNY, Broadridge and The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), in collaboration with The ValueExchange, today released findings from their “U.S. Treasury Central Clearing Pulse Survey”, which draws upon insights from global market participants. The survey, conducted by The ValueExchange, was meant to provide… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) has recently introduced Hong Kong’s tokenized money-market fund. This latest launch comes as the HK government unveiled its 5-year fintech strategy intended to incorporate both artificial intelligence and blockchain across the city-state’s vibrant financial services ecosystem. The so-called Franklin OnChain U.S. Government… Read More

November 4, 2025 @ 11:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the provider of cyber risk analytics for the insurance industry, is pleased to announce its expansion across Asia with a recent partnership in the Philippines. The Insurtech firm said it has signed a deal for its Broking Manager solution with Lacson & Lacson Insurance… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 6:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Africa-based Bitget Wallet launched the Bitget Wallet Card in selected Asia-Pacific markets, including Malaysia, expanding the crypto firm’s payments reach in a region it says is the world’s fastest-growing for digital assets. The self-custodial card connects users’ crypto balances to Mastercard’s network of more… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 9:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has executed what stands as the most substantial single Bitcoin purchase by an Asian public company to date. The firm shelled out approximately $632.53 million to secure 5,419 BTC, catapulting its total reserves to an impressive 25,555 coins. Valued at around $2.91… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to reshape digital payments across Asia, LINE NEXT—the Web3 innovation arm of the messaging platform LINE—and the Kaia blockchain ecosystem have jointly revealed Project Unify. This initiative aims to deliver a versatile superapp centered on stablecoins, specifically engineered to streamline cross-border transactions…. Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 10:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pakistan’s  Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) has issued a call to global cryptocurrency firms to apply for local licenses. The initiative, announced by the finance ministry, aims to integrate Pakistan’s expanding crypto market—estimated to serve 40 million users—into the global digital economy. This development signals… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has taken significant steps to bolster Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for sustainable finance, with two key initiatives announced in September 2025. The launch of a public consultation on the Phase 2A prototype of the Hong Kong… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sora Ventures, a Taiwan-based venture capital firm specializing in digital assets, has launched Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin (BTC) treasury fund. Announced at Taipei Blockchain Week, the initiative is backed by an initial $200 million from institutional investors across the region, with plans to acquire… Read More

August 21, 2025 @ 8:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has reportedly introduced over 50 upgrades to accelerate global growth for Asian businesses. The announcements were shared at Stripe Tour Singapore 2025, “where over 1,300 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and developers gathered for the company’s annual conference in Southeast Asia.” Updates included: Stripe Reader S710, Stripe’s… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup has released a comprehensive report outlining its strategic vision to enhance remittance services across Asia. As Asia remains a critical hub for global remittances—accounting for a significant share of the $700 billion global market—Citi’s report highlights approaches to address consumer and business needs, leveraging… Read More

July 8, 2025 @ 1:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announces a key senior leadership appointment in Japan, as the firm continues to expand its footprint in the market and strengthen its commitment to Japan. Muneya Taniguchi will join as Vice Chairman of Japan and Executive Advisor to lead the firm’s expansion, focusing… Read More

July 2, 2025 @ 8:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Global investment major KKR has launched Ascend Asia Financial Services Group, a new financial advisory platform based in Singapore, according to an announcement. It also simultaneously announced the acquisition of Singapore advisory firm finexis and its affiliates. The acquisition, made through funds managed by KKR,… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global economic landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with Asia’s export markets and the transformation of cross-border payments taking center stage. Recent insights from Citigroup highlight two critical developments: the potential for an export payback in Asia and the ongoing migration to the ISO 20022… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 12:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s financial landscape, Citigroup’s insights shed light on two critical areas shaping global markets: the transformation of asset servicing and the economic dynamics of Asia’s export-driven economies. These reports offer a look into the forces driving post-trade operations and the potential risks facing Asia’s… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Philippines and India are accelerating efforts to strengthen collaboration in financial technology and broader development cooperation, as both nations seek to harness digital innovation to drive economic growth. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto recently held talks with Indian Ambassador Harsh Jain to identify new avenues… Read More

June 7, 2025 @ 5:25 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in the way consumers shop across Asia Pacific, with more than a third now relying on AI tools to assist with purchase decisions, according to Adyen’s 2025 Annual Retail Report. Based on a survey of 41,000 consumers in… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payment technology firm, Tribe Payments, has announced a strategic partnership with global Treasury Operating System (TOS), Finmo, to deliver integrated, end-to-end payment and treasury services to banking and fintech clients across key growth markets – notably Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Europe. The partnership combines Tribe’s issuer… Read More

May 22, 2025 @ 3:28 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Asia Pacific’s commercial real estate market posted a strong start to the year, with investment volume rising 11% year-on-year to US$33 billion in the first quarter of 2025, according to CBRE’s latest Asia Pacific Cap Rate Survey. The bi-annual report captures investor sentiment, cap rate… Read More

May 7, 2025 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital assets industry today, announced it has created a native deployment of Tether’s USD₮ on the Kaia blockchain. LINE NEXT Corp., LINE’s venture dedicated to developing and expanding the Web3 ecosystem, and Kaia, a public… Read More