Asia
New Settlement Layer to Offer Asian Crypto Institutions Local Alternative to Silvergate Bank
The new settlement layer is intended save Asian institutional traders from taking the "scenic route" via U.S. banking regulations.
Crypto Custody Provider Ledger Extends Reach in Asia With New Institutional Client
Ledger is partnering with dapp provider FLETA, offering legally compliant custody solutions as part of its push to expand in Asia.
Interpol Leads Operation to Tackle Cryptojacker Infecting Over 20,000 Routers
The international crime fighting agency led an operation to stem a plague of cryptocurrency mining malware afflicting computer routers across Asia.
Multicoin Capital Hires Principal in Asia as Crypto VCs Look East
Mable Jiang, formerly of Nirvana Capital, will spearhead the venture firm's hunt for new deals in Asia.
Security Token Platform iSTOX Lands Another Big Asian Backer
Japanese financial services group Tokai Tokyo is the latest large Asian financial institution to back tokenized securities platform iSTOX.
The State of Security Token Regulations in Asia
Some Asian countries have gone a long way toward shoring up their rules and regulations around cryptocurrencies and security tokens.
Beyond USD: The Next Frontier for Stablecoins
The next generation of stablecoins will eschew the U.S. dollar as their basis, writes Bitspark's George Harrap.
Longenesis Brings South Korean Medical Records to the Blockchain
A new partnership lets patients and doctors store medical records privately on the blockchain using Bitfury's Exonum platform.
Bain-Backed Crypto Exchange Seed CX Is Expanding to Asia
Chicago-based cryptocurrency exchange Seed CX, which Bain Capital backed last year, is expanding to Asia via a local partnership.
Gatecoin Crypto Exchange to Shut Down on Court’s Orders
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange Gatecoin will shut down and enter liquidation.
