Sygnum hits $1 bln valuation after latest funding round - asia, ftx, Reuters, crypto, Crypto

Sygnum hits $1 bln valuation after latest funding round

Crypto-focused bank Sygnum secured a valuation of $1 billion after raising $58 million in its latest funding round, it said on Tuesday.The round was backed by bitcoin-focused venture capital firm Fulgur Ventures, with participation from current and n

C4 Launches KOL Incubation School to Empower the Next Generation of Crypto Content Creators - Asia, crypto, c4, Crypto, kol, Reuters, defi

C4 Launches KOL Incubation School to Empower the Next Generation of Crypto Content Creators

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Crypto Content Creator Campus (C4), announces the launch of its C4 KOL Incubation School, a premier program designed to help aspiring and intermediate content creators in the competi

Agora’s Nick van Eck Is All-In on Stablecoins - asia, vc, like, Crypto, pyusd, CoinDesk, ausd, aave, usdt, usdc, web3, one, bitcoin

Agora’s Nick van Eck Is All-In on Stablecoins

Having travelled extensively through many emerging markets, Nick van Eck, the CEO and co-founder of stablecoin issuer Agora, is keenly aware of the problems that currency debasement and a lack of sound financial systems can create for citizens of the

BexBack Launches Double Deposit Bonus and 100x Leverage Crypto Trading No KYC - Asia, bonus, Reuters, Crypto, sol, bitcoin, japan, xrp, one, ada, btc, eth

BexBack Launches Double Deposit Bonus and 100x Leverage Crypto Trading No KYC

HONG KONG, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the price of Bitcoin breaks through the $100,000 mark, many analysts believe that it will enter a long-term high-volatility market. Holding spot may not continue to make profits in the short term. BexB

MicroStrategy, Metaplanet Want Billions More in Bitcoin as BTC Nears $100K - asia, bitcoin, japan, CoinDesk, six, Crypto, btc

MicroStrategy, Metaplanet Want Billions More in Bitcoin as BTC Nears $100K

Two of the biggest corporate bitcoin holders plan to continue adding more BTC to their already sizeable coffers.Per tweets over the weekend, Bitcoin development firm MicroStrategy plans to raise up to $2 billion through preferred stock offerings to

BexBack: Redefining Crypto Trading with 100x Leverage, Zero Spread and Exclusive Rewards - Asia, Crypto, zero, Reuters

BexBack: Redefining Crypto Trading with 100x Leverage, Zero Spread and Exclusive Rewards

HONG KONG, Jan. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BexBack, a global leader in cryptocurrency trading, is reshaping the market with its innovative features and trader-focused offerings. With 100x leverage, zero spread trading, and attractive bonuses, BexB

California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam - asia, bank, Crypto, three, Cointelegraph

California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam

A California resident is suing three Asia-based banks over allegations they failed to conduct basic checks that might have prevented crypto scammers from defrauding him of nearly $1 million. In a lawsuit filed in a California district court on Dec. 3

Cango ADRs Rise 13% as It Continues to Boost Bitcoin Production - Asia, bitcoin, Dow Jones Newswires, donald trump, Crypto, 2024

Cango ADRs Rise 13% as It Continues to Boost Bitcoin Production

By Connor HartCango's American depositary receipts were higher after the Chinese automotive platform said it accelerated its bitcoin production in December.The ADRs gained 13%, to $4.98, on Thursday afternoon. They ended 2024 having more than quintup

BexBack Exchange Announces Latest 100x Leverage, No KYC, 100% Deposit Bonus – Bringing Crypto Trading Back to Basics - Asia, Crypto, Reuters

BexBack Exchange Announces Latest 100x Leverage, No KYC, 100% Deposit Bonus – Bringing Crypto Trading Back to Basics

HONG KONG, Dec. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In today's increasingly competitive cryptocurrency market, many platforms are burdened with complex rules and cumbersome verification processes. However, BexBack, with its clean and efficient design and

Bitcoin Advocate Didi Taihuttu and the Didi Bam Bam Project: Simplifying Crypto for Global Adoption - Asia, Crypto, Reuters

Bitcoin Advocate Didi Taihuttu and the Didi Bam Bam Project: Simplifying Crypto for Global Adoption

Phuket, Thailand, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Vision for the FutureDidi Bam Bam is more than an educational platform or a token—it’s a movement. Taihuttu envisions a world where cryptocurrency isn’t limited to experts or insiders but is embr

iYield Launches Crypto's 1st Financial Planning Tool - Asia, Crypto, Reuters

iYield Launches Crypto's 1st Financial Planning Tool

MAHE, Seychelles, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iYield provides users with a free and secure platform for tracking cryptocurrency cryptocurrency, DeFi, and traditional finances.iYield was founded by Gentleman James, a crypto native and experienc

Binance CEO: Despite Asia’s Fintech Surge, West’s Unequal Influence Prevails - asia

Binance CEO: Despite Asia’s Fintech Surge, West’s Unequal Influence Prevails

Richard Teng from Binance highlights how Asia's fintech sector is growing but remains challenged by Western influence at the Singapore Insights Forum. Teng underscores Asia's fragmented landscape, noting stablecoin traction and calls for fair competi

Hongji Feng
Exclusive Interview: Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu On Web3 Gaming, NFTs, Mocaverse - asia, mocaverse

Exclusive Interview: Animoca Brands’ Yat Siu On Web3 Gaming, NFTs, Mocaverse

Yat Siu’s journey to blockchain pioneer includes founding Animoca Brands, a leader in blockchain gaming, and Outblaze, Asia’s first free online service. He champions digital ownership with investments in OpenSea and Dapper Labs, while advancing cultu

Coingape Staff
Gemini receives preliminary approval for MPI license in Singapore amid Asia expansion - asia, mas

Gemini receives preliminary approval for MPI license in Singapore amid Asia expansion

The crypto exchange said that it has received the preliminary approval from MAS for its Major Payment Institution license application.

Timmy Shen
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge Past 1000 In Latest Purchase, Stock Shoots 6% - asia, btc, bitcoin

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge Past 1000 In Latest Purchase, Stock Shoots 6%

Asia’s MicroStrategy Metaplanet has now become the biggest corporate holder of BTC in Asia while taking its Bitcoin holdings to more than 1,000 in the recent purchase. Earlier today, the company announced the purchase of 156 additional BTC for an inv

Bhushan Akolkar
UN Agency Calls for Urgent Action on Crypto-Enabled Crimes in Southeast Asia - asia, crypto

UN Agency Calls for Urgent Action on Crypto-Enabled Crimes in Southeast Asia

UNODC has called for improved monitoring and training for authorities to combat organized crime linked to crypto in Southeast Asia.

Chayanika Deka
China-Russia Alliance Expands, Elevating US Risks in Asia and Middle East - asia, state

China-Russia Alliance Expands, Elevating US Risks in Asia and Middle East

Frederick Kempe, CEO of the Atlantic Council, highlighted two pressing concerns at the UN General Assembly: the intensifying China-Russia partnership and doubts over US leadership. Alongside former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, he warned of mo

Kevin Helms
6 things the US needs to stay competitive in crypto, according to execs - asia, stay

6 things the US needs to stay competitive in crypto, according to execs

The US is in danger of being left behind by more progressive jurisdictions in Asia, Europe and elsewhere.

Cointelegraph by Robert D. Knight
Bitget Partners With La Liga in Bid to Drive Crypto Adoption - asia, crypto

Bitget Partners With La Liga in Bid to Drive Crypto Adoption

The deal allows Bitget to tap into the popularity of Spanish football in Asia and Latin America, where crypto adoption is also ramping up.

Wayne Jones
Demand for Solana’s unreleased phone is so hot orders have already hit $70m - asia, second, buzz, solana

Demand for Solana’s unreleased phone is so hot orders have already hit $70m

With lower prices and new markets, Solana Mobile’s second smartphone is already generating buzz in Asia.

Liam Kelly